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Filed: February 25, 2026
Assigned to:
Christine P. O'Hearn
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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 27, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 25, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17135866.), filed by ELMER YOVANY ACEITUNO MELENDEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Habeas Order, # 2 Brief, # 3 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet, # 5 Certificate of Service)(FERNANDEZ, REGIS) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 26, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1). In light of the Court's pending decision and to preserve the status quo, including Petitioner's continued access to counsel, during the potential briefing and hearing process, and pursuant to the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651, Petitioner shall remain in the State of New Jersey and shall not be transferred outside the State of New Jersey until further order of the Court. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 2/26/2026. (hem, nm) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
#3
Feb 26, 2026
EXPEDITED ORDER TO ANSWER. Respondents shall file and serve an expedited answer by 2:00 p.m. on February 27, 2026. The Court shall hold a hearing via Microsoft Teams on February 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 2/26/2026. (hem, nm) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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Order to Answer
#4
Feb 26, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by ALEXANDER JUDKA on behalf of PAM BONDI, TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, LUIS SOTO (JUDKA, ALEXANDER) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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Notice of Appearance
Feb 26, 2026
Order
Feb 26, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Christine P. O'Hearn. (jr)
Feb 26, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#5
Feb 27, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
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Response to Habeas Petition
#6
Feb 27, 2026
Order
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Order
#7
Feb 27, 2026
Letter
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Letter
Feb 27, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
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ACEITUNO MELENDEZ
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BONDI
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