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Filed: March 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Christine P. O'Hearn
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:
March 13, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 10, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17180169.), filed by QUELI FRANCISCO MERLO CANALEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A ICE Detainee Locator last visited 10Mar2026, # 3 Exhibit B EOIR Automated Case Information last visited 10Mar2026, # 4 Exhibit C USCIS Asylum Application Receipt Notice, # 5 Exhibit D Queli's Employment Authorization Document, # 6 Exhibit E Birth certificates of Queli's daughters and grandsons)(ARCHAMBEAULT, MATTHEW) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 10, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by QUELI FRANCISCO MERLO CANALEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(ARCHAMBEAULT, MATTHEW) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
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Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Mar 10, 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 3/10/2026. (hem, nm) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
#4
Mar 10, 2026
EXPEDITED ORDER TO ANSWER. Respondents shall file and serve an expedited answer by 10:00 a.m. on March 13, 2026. The Court shall hold a hearing via Microsoft Teams on March 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 3/10/2026. (hem, nm) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
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Order to Answer
Mar 10, 2026
Text Order
Mar 10, 2026
Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (dmw)
Mar 10, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
#5
Mar 11, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by JACOB HERIC on behalf of ACTING SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, PAMELA BONDI, JAMES LAFORGE, TODD LYONS, JOHN TSOUKARIS (HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 03/11/2026)
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Notice of Appearance
#6
Mar 13, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
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Response to Habeas Petition
#7
Mar 13, 2026
Order
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Order
#8
Mar 13, 2026
Letter
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Letter
Mar 13, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
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LAFORGE
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MERLO CANALEZ
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