District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-02322

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Mar 05, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by ANDRES FELIPE LAZO ARANA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, ICE Detainee Locator, # 2 Exhibit B, Hearing Notice, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(MONTERO, FRANKLIN) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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Mar 05, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17166232.), filed by ANDRES FELIPE LAZO ARANA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(MONTERO, FRANKLIN) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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Mar 05, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. So Ordered by Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 3/5/2026. (gxh) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

Mar 05, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Mar 05, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Mar 05, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Brian R. Martinotti. (gxh)

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Mar 06, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Before the Court is Petitioner Andres Felipe Lazo Arana's ("Petitioner"), who entered the United States lawfully on a B-2 visitor visa in March 2024, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ("Petition") pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, contending that Petitioner is unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2)(A) and is entitled to release or a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) (ECF No. 2), and an Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order ("TRO") (ECF No. 1). In Sandhu v. Tsoukaris, No. 25-14607 (BRM) (D.N.J. November 20, 2025), this Court held that a similarly situated noncitizen could only be subjected to lawful, discretionary detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), which entitled him to a bond hearing; see also Rivera Zumba v. Bondi, Civ. No. 25-cv-14626, 2025 WL 2753496, at *7-9 (D.N.J. Sept. 26, 2025). Petitioner submits that he is scheduled for a bond redetermination hearing on March 10, 2026. (ECF No. 2 at 11.) Accordingly, it is, ORDERED the Petition (ECF No. 1) is GRANTED. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), at Petitioner's March 10, 2026 bond redetermination hearing, Respondents shall treat Petitioner as detained under § 1226(a) and provide him with individualized bond hearings before an immigration judge who shall assess whether they present a flight risk or a danger to the community, pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 236.1(c)(8), (d)(1). It is further ORDERED that within three (3) days of that bond hearing, Respondents shall file a written notice of the outcome of that hearing with this Court. Alternatively, if Respondents contend that this case is factually or legally distinguishable, they shall file an expedited answer within five (5) days of the date of entry of this Text Order, and Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) days of the date of filing of Respondents' expedited answer. It is further ORDERED that Petitioner TRO Motion (ECF No. 1) is GRANTED in part as Respondents are temporarily enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey while this habeas proceeding is pending. SO ORDERED by Judge Brian R. Martinotti on 03/06/2026. (lr, ) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

Mar 06, 2026

QC - Attorney Case Opening

Mar 06, 2026

Text Order

Mar 06, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: In the future, please use 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal) as the cause of action and 463 -Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee as the Nature of Suit. When filing against the government the Jurisdiction should be U.S. Government defendant. Please make note of this for future filings. The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (gxh)

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Mar 10, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Mar 11, 2026

Letter