District of New Jersey • 2:25-cv-16042

AMAYA v. TSOUKARIS

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Case Information

Filed: September 28, 2025
Assigned to: Esther Salas
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: December 05, 2025
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Docket Entries

#1
Oct 01, 2025
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 01, 2025
Exhibit (to Document)
Main Document: Exhibit (to Document)
#3
Oct 01, 2025
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Oct 02, 2025
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Oct 23, 2025
CJA 20 - Appointment
Main Document: CJA 20 - Appointment
#6
Oct 27, 2025
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#7
Oct 28, 2025
TEXT ORDER : The Court is in receipt of the Government's letter requesting that the Court vacate its Order prohibiting the transfer or removal of Petitioner. (D.E. Nos. 6 & 4 ). Both parties are ordered to attend a telephonic Status Conference tomorrow, October 29, 2025 at 2:30 P.M. Both parties should be prepared to address the issue of jurisdiction, and whether the Court has the ability to stay the Immigration Court's Order given the factual and procedural history involved. The Court will provide dial-in information to counsel of record prior to the telephone conference. So Ordered by Judge Esther Salas on 10/28/2025. (ek) (Entered: 10/28/2025)
Oct 28, 2025
Text Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings
#8
Oct 29, 2025
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#9
Oct 29, 2025
Status Conference AND ~Util - Set Hearings
Main Document: Status Conference AND ~Util - Set Hearings
#10
Oct 30, 2025
CJA 20 - Appointment
Main Document: CJA 20 - Appointment
#11
Oct 30, 2025
TEXT ORDER : As discussed on the October 29, 2025 Status Conference, this Court's October 2, 2024 Order (D.E. No. 4 ) remains in full effect, including its provision prohibiting the transfer or removal of Petitioner from the District of New Jersey. In addition, all parties shall attend a subsequent telephonic Status Conference on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 1:00 P.M., and should be prepared to continue to address whether this Court has jurisdiction to stay the Immigration Court Order (see D.E. No. 6 -1) given this matter's factual and procedural history. The Court will provide dial-in information to counsel of record prior to the Status Conference. So Ordered by Judge Esther Salas on 10/30/2025. (ek) (Entered: 10/30/2025)
#12
Oct 30, 2025
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
Oct 30, 2025
Text Order
#13
Oct 31, 2025
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#14
Nov 06, 2025
Status Conference
Main Document: Status Conference
#15
Nov 07, 2025
Order
Main Document: Order
#16
Nov 14, 2025
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#17
Nov 17, 2025
TEXT ORDER : The Court is in receipt of Respondents' status update. (D.E. No. 16 ). All parties shall attend a telephonic Status Conference on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. The Court will provide dial-in information to counsel of record prior to the Status Conference. So Ordered by Judge Esther Salas on 11/17/2025. (ek) (Entered: 11/17/2025)
Nov 17, 2025
Text Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings
#18
Nov 19, 2025
Status Conference
Main Document: Status Conference
#19
Nov 19, 2025
TEXT ORDER : All parties shall attend a telephonic Status Conference on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. The Court will provide dial-in information to counsel of record prior to the Status Conference. So Ordered by Judge Esther Salas on 11/19/2025. (ek) (Entered: 11/19/2025)
Nov 19, 2025
Text Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings
#20
Nov 20, 2025
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#21
Nov 20, 2025
Order
Main Document: Order
#22
Nov 20, 2025
Status Conference
Main Document: Status Conference
#23
Nov 21, 2025
TEXT ORDER : In light of the Court's November 20, 2025 Order, (see D.E. No. 21 ), Respondent shall file a letter on the docket by close of business today confirming that Mr. Amaya has been released from ICE custody. Respondent shall further confirm whether Mr. Amaya has yet departed the country. So Ordered by Judge Esther Salas on 11/21/2025. (ek) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
#24
Nov 21, 2025
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
Nov 21, 2025
Text Order
#25
Nov 24, 2025
TEXT ORDER : In light of the Court's November 20, 2025 Order, (see D.E. No. 21 ), and Respondent's update confirming Mr. Amaya's release from detention, (see D.E. No. 24 ), Petitioner shall file a letter on the docket by close of business today confirming that Mr. Amaya has departed the country. So Ordered by Judge Esther Salas on 11/24/2025. (ek) (Entered: 11/24/2025)
#26
Nov 24, 2025
Letter
Main Document: Letter
Nov 24, 2025
Text Order
#27
Nov 25, 2025
TEXT ORDER : The Court is in receipt of Mr. Dratch's letter informing the Court that he has been unable to reach Mr. Amaya. (D.E. No. 26 ). Mr. Dratch shall file another update on the docket by close of business today. If Mr. Dratch is unable to confirm that Mr. Amaya has left the country and complied with the terms of this Court's November 20, 2025 Order, (see D.E. No. 21 ), this Court will consider Mr. Amaya to be in violation of that Order. So Ordered by Judge Esther Salas on 11/25/2025. (ek) (Entered: 11/25/2025)
#28
Nov 25, 2025
Letter
Main Document: Letter
Nov 25, 2025
Text Order
#29
Dec 02, 2025
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#30
Dec 05, 2025
Order
Main Document: Order