District of New Jersey • 3:26-cv-02473

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Mar 10, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus v. Soto, et al., ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17181214.), filed by LUIS FERNANDO LIMA ESPINOZA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

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Mar 10, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order v. Soto, et al., by LUIS FERNANDO LIMA ESPINOZA. (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

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Mar 10, 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 March 10, 2026. (bf, ) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

Mar 10, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Mar 10, 2026

Judge Michael A. Shipp added. (bf, )

Mar 10, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

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Mar 11, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Petitioner alleges in his petition that he is unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). Under this Court's decision in Aguilar Ramos v. Soto, No. 25-15315, 2025 WL 3251447 (D.N.J. Nov. 21, 2025), and in light of other recent decisions in this District interpreting § 1225(b)(2), the Court holds that Petitioner is subject to detention under § 1226(a). It is ORDERED that, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), within ten (10) days of the date of entry of this Text Order, Respondents shall provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing before an immigration judge who shall assess whether he presents a flight risk or a danger to the community. Within three (3) days of that bond hearing, Respondents shall file a written notice of the outcome of that hearing with this Court. The Government shall not transfer Petitioner out of New Jersey until this bond process is complete. If Respondents contend that Petitioner's detention is distinguishable from the cases in this district previously addressing §1225(b)(2), they shall file an expedited answer within seven (7) 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. So Ordered by Judge Michael A. Shipp on 03/11/26. (FH) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

Mar 11, 2026

Order