District of New Jersey • 3:26-cv-02403

ONUWA v. FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, NEWARK FIELD OFFICE

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Case Information

Filed: March 09, 2026
Assigned to: Michael Andre Shipp
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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: April 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 09, 2026
APPLICATION for Writ Pro Hac Vice Admission by KINGSLEY CHINONSO ONUWA. (SHARIF, AHMED) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document: Application for Writ (other)
#2
Mar 09, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by KINGSLEY CHINONSO ONUWA. (SHARIF, AHMED) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
#3
Mar 09, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by KINGSLEY CHINONSO ONUWA. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Brief)(SHARIF, AHMED) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Mar 09, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17175626.), filed by KINGSLEY CHINONSO ONUWA. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(SHARIF, AHMED) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#5
Mar 09, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17175929.), filed by KINGSLEY CHINONSO ONUWA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(SHARIF, AHMED) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#6
Mar 09, 2026
Exhibit to 4 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by KINGSLEY CHINONSO ONUWA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(SHARIF, AHMED) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document: Exhibit (to Document)
#7
Mar 09, 2026
Exhibit to 4 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by KINGSLEY CHINONSO ONUWA. (SHARIF, AHMED) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document: Exhibit (to Document)
Mar 09, 2026
Case Assigned to Judge Michael E. Farbiarz. (mfr)
Mar 09, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: Respondents were never added to the docket . The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (mfr)
Mar 09, 2026
QC - Attorney Case Opening
Mar 09, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#8
Mar 10, 2026
TEXT ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case Number 2:26-cv-2403. Case reassigned to Judge Michael A. Shipp for all further proceedings. Judge Michael E. Farbiarz no longer assigned to case. So Ordered by Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 3/10/2026. (mfr) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Mar 10, 2026
Set Deadlines as to 2 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion set for 4/6/2026 before Judge Michael A. Shipp. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (mlh)
Mar 10, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The 2 "CERTIFICATION OF OSAID I. SAAD, ESQ." submitted by AHMED I SHARIF on 3/9/2026 contains an improper signature. Only Local Counsel are permitted to sign electronically filed documents with an s/. Pro Hac Vice Attorneys may hand sign documents. PLEASE RESUBMIT THE DOCUMENT WITH A PROPER ELECTRONIC OR SCANNED SIGNATURE USING THE EVENT: Civil Events -> Other Filings -> Other Documents -> Exhibit (to Document). This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. (mlh)
Mar 10, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The 1 & 2 "MOTION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE" submitted by AHMED I SHARIF on 3/9/2026 appear to be duplicates. These submissions will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. This message is for informational purposes only. (mlh)
Mar 10, 2026
QC - Document contains an Electronic Signature of a Non-Attorney
Mar 10, 2026
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Mar 10, 2026
QC - Duplicate Filings
Mar 10, 2026
Order Reassigning Case
#9
Mar 11, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by KEVIN JAMES MAGGIO on behalf of ATTORNEY GENERAL, UNITED STATES, FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, NEWARK FIELD OFFICE, SECRETARY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, WARDEN, ELIZABETH CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(MAGGIO, KEVIN) (Entered: 03/11/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#10
Mar 12, 2026
Exhibit (to Document)
Main Document: Exhibit (to Document)
#11
Mar 19, 2026
Memorandum AND Opinion
Main Document: Memorandum AND Opinion
#12
Mar 19, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for TRO
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for TRO
Mar 19, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
Apr 09, 2026
Pro Hac Vice Fee Received

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FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, NEWARK FIELD OFFICE
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ONUWA
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