District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-02556

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Mar 12, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17188848.), filed by TAMAZ METREVELI. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit SDNY habeas, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Exhibit Final Order, # 4 Exhibit Statement, # 5 Exhibit I485 Reopen, # 6 Exhibit I130 Approval, # 7 ID)(CARDENAS, VERONICA) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

Mar 12, 2026

QC - Attorney Case Opening

Mar 12, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: the party roles were listed as Defendant but should be Respondent; address information was listed but should not be; and party descriptions should be listed in the PARTY TEXT field. 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. (jml, )

Mar 12, 2026

Judge Karen M. Williams added. (jml, )

Mar 12, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

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Mar 13, 2026

TEXT ORDER - The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner, Tamaz Metreveli, who is currently detained at Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) Petitioner alleges unlawful detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225, as well as prolonged detention, repeated transfers between multiple ICE facilities, limited access to counsel, and ongoing pursuit of lawful immigration relief through his approved Form I-130 and pending adjustment of status application. (Id.) Based on the Court's decisions in Rivera Zumba v. Bondi, No. 25-14626 (KSH), 2025 WL 2753496 (D.N.J. Sept. 26, 2025) (interpreting § 1225(b)(2)), Rivas Rodriguez v. Rokosky, No. 25-17419 (CPO), 2025 WL 3485628 (D.N.J. Dec. 3, 2025) (interpreting § 1225(b)(1)), and other recent decisions of this District interpreting § 1225, the Court finds that Petitioner is properly subject to detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). It is ORDERED that, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 20, 2026, Respondents shall provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing before an immigration judge, who shall assess whether Petitioner 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 with this Court. If Respondents contend that Petitioner's detention is distinguishable from the cases in this District previously addressing § 1225, they shall file an expedited answer by 12:00 p.m. on March 19, 2026, and Petitioner shall file a reply by 5:00 p.m. on March 19, 2026. Petitioner shall not be transferred from New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on March 13, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

Mar 13, 2026

Text Order

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Mar 16, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Mar 16, 2026

Letter

Mar 16, 2026

QC - Incorrect Document Attached

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Mar 17, 2026

Notice of Appearance

Mar 17, 2026

Text Order

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Mar 18, 2026

Letter

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Mar 19, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

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Mar 19, 2026

Letter

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Mar 19, 2026

Reply to Response (NOT Motion)