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Case Information
Filed: March 13, 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
Completed: March 14, 2026
Last Activity:
March 14, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 13, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17195295.), filed by Eric Elias Quelex. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(MENA, ALEXANDER) (Entered: 03/13/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 13, 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 3/13/26. (hem, nm) (Entered: 03/13/2026)
Mar 13, 2026
Order
Mar 13, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Mar 13, 2026
Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (jml, )
#3
Mar 14, 2026
EXPEDITED ORDER TO ANSWER. Respondents shall file and serve an expedited answer by 12:00 p.m. on March 16, 2026. Court shall hold a hearing via Microsoft Teams on March 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 3/14/26. (hem, nm) (Entered: 03/14/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Answer
#4
Mar 14, 2026
Letter from the Parties (Jointly) re: Proposed Expedited Procedure re 3 Order to Answer,. (BASIAK, JOHN) (Entered: 03/14/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#5
Mar 14, 2026
ORDER OF RELEASE. Petitioner's § 2241 Petition is GRANTED; Respondents shall on this date IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner. Respondents shall file a letter on the docket confirming the date, time, and location of Petitioner's release. Hearing previously scheduled for March 16, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. is CANCELED. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 3/14/2026. (hem, nm) (Entered: 03/14/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#6
Mar 14, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by KEVIN JAMES MAGGIO on behalf of PAMELA J. BONDI, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVEIW, TODD M. LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, ERIK ROKOSKY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (MAGGIO, KEVIN) (Entered: 03/14/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#7
Mar 14, 2026
Letter from Respondents re: Petitioner's Release from ICE Custody. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Edward Fletcher)(MAGGIO, KEVIN) (Entered: 03/14/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
Mar 14, 2026
***Civil Case Terminated. (hem, )
Mar 14, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
Parties
ELIAS QUELEX
Party
NOEM
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