District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-02537

#1

Mar 11, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17186297.), filed by CARLOS VIDAL COLMENA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(CHOW, MARTIN) (Attachment 1 replaced on 3/12/2026) (sks, ). (Attachment 1 replaced on 3/12/2026) (mfr). (Entered: 03/11/2026)

#2

Mar 11, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by CARLOS VIDAL COLMENA. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Attorney Declaration of Martin W Chow, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order to Show Cause)(CHOW, MARTIN) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

#3

Mar 11, 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 3/11/2026. (jjc) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

Mar 11, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: In the future, please select 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal) for the Cause of Action and enter the title for the respondents in the PARTY TEXT. Example: Secretary for the United States Department of Homeland Security . The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (jjc, )

Mar 11, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The CIVIL COVER SHEET was uploaded prior to being flattened. Before uploading fillable forms to ECF you must flatten the file to prevent other users from manipulating or editing the information. The easiest way to flatten a PDF form is by selecting Print to PDF and saving the flattened form, other PDF software may differ. Please visit our website under Flattening PDF Forms for guidance.Please email a flattened version to ecfhelp@njd.uscourts.gov for replacement on the docket. (jjc, )

Mar 11, 2026

Judge Julien Xavier Neals added. (jjc, )

Mar 11, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Mar 11, 2026

Order

Mar 11, 2026

QC - Generic Message

Mar 11, 2026

QC - Attorney Case Opening

#4

Mar 12, 2026

ORDER TO ANSWER directing Respondents to file answer within 7 days; temporarily enjoining Respondents from transferring Petitioner from his current detention facility in New Jersey (N/M). Signed by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 3/12/2026. (lag, ) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

Mar 12, 2026

Notice of Judicial Preferences

Mar 12, 2026

Notice of Judicial Preferences. Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (kd)

#5

Mar 19, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by HARRY PATTRIDGE MORGENTHAU on behalf of PAM BONDI, TODD M LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, LUIS SOTO (MORGENTHAU, HARRY) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#6

Mar 19, 2026

RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by PAM BONDI, TODD M LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, LUIS SOTO.(MORGENTHAU, HARRY) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#7

Mar 20, 2026

***VACATED***ORDER TO ANSWER: Respondents are TEMPORARILY ENJOINED from transferring Petitioner from his current detention facility in New Jersey during the pendency of this action. Petitioner's request for a Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2) is DENIED without prejudice. Within seven (7) days of the date of the entry of this Order, Respondents shall electronically file a full and complete answer to said Petition. Petitioner may file and serve a reply in support of the Petition within fourteen (14) days after the answer is filed. Signed by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 3/20/2026. (dnw). (N.M) Modified on 3/20/2026 (dmw). (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#8

Mar 20, 2026

TEXT ORDER. VACATING 7 Order to Answer due to clerical error. So Ordered by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 3/20/2026. (dmw) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#9

Mar 20, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER GRANTING Petition 1 . Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner from immigration detention no later than 3/21/2026 at 5:00 p.m., under the same conditions, if any, that existed prior to his detention. Respondents shall file a written notice on the docket confirming Petitioner's release from custody within 3 days of the date of entry of this Memorandum and Order. Respondents are permanently enjoined from detaining Petitioner. Directing the Clerk to Close this case. Signed by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 3/20/2026. (dmw, )

Mar 20, 2026

Text Order

#10

Mar 21, 2026

Letter from Respondents regarding Petitioner's release re 9 Order of Dismissal,,. (MORGENTHAU, HARRY) (Entered: 03/21/2026)