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Filed: February 20, 2026
Assigned to:
Evelyn Padin
Referred to:
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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:
February 23, 2026
Docket Entries
#1
Feb 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17118452.), filed by MIGUEL ANGEL SANCHEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(ARAUJO, ARLINDO) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Feb 20, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Evelyn Padin. (tjg, )
Feb 20, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#2
Feb 23, 2026
TEXT ORDER: This matter comes before the Court upon Petitioner Miguel Angel Sanchez Santa Maria's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. D.E. 1 ("Petition"). Petitioner challenges his detention by immigration authorities as unlawful and seeks immediate release. In accordance with Rule 4 of the Rules Governing 2254 Cases ("Habeas Rule 4"), applicable to § 2241 cases through Rule 1(b), scope of the Rules, this Court has screened the Petition for dismissal and determined dismissal without a full answer is not warranted. Respondents shall file an expedited answer to the Petition within 7 days. Pursuant to the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651, Petitioner shall not be transferred from New Jersey pending this habeas proceeding. So Ordered by Judge Evelyn Padin on 2/23/2026. (bt) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Feb 23, 2026
Text Order