District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-02773

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Mar 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17208450.), filed by LI PING. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit NTA, # 3 Exhibit I589, # 4 Exhibit Bond Order, # 5 Exhibit Form I830, # 6 Exhibit Automated Case Info, # 7 Exhibit ICE Locator)(CARDENAS, VERONICA) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

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Mar 18, 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. § 651, 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 3/18/2026. (hem, nm) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

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Mar 18, 2026

ORDER TO ANSWER: The Court shall hold a hearing via Microsoft Teams on March 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Respondents shall file and serve an expedited answer by 4:00 p.m. on March 23, 2026. Pursuant to 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. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 3/18/2026. (sms2, n.m.) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

Mar 18, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Christine P. O'Hearn. (mfr)

Mar 18, 2026

Text Order

Mar 18, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#4

Mar 19, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#5

Mar 23, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

#6

Mar 23, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed Respondents' submission. (ECF No. 5). It is hereby ORDERED that Petitioner shall file any reply to that submission no later than March 25, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.; and it is further ORDERED that the hearing currently scheduled for March 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. is RESCHEDULED to Friday, March 27, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 3/23/26. (hem, ) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

Mar 23, 2026

Order

#7

Mar 24, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Upon further review of Respondents' submission, including the Declaration of Rocco Kish, (ECF No. 5-11), Respondents are hereby ORDERED to submit, by 9:00 a.m. on March 27, 2026, a supplemental declaration setting forth in greater detail the factual basis for their assertion that Petitioner's removal is significantly likely in the reasonably foreseeable future. In particular, the supplemental declaration shall explain the significance of the People's Republic of China's verification of Petitioner's nationality, describe the steps that have been taken and remain to be taken to secure travel documents and effectuate removal, provide any anticipated timeline for those efforts, and include any other facts or circumstances relevant to whether Petitioner's removal is reasonably foreseeable. All prior orders of the Court otherwise remain in full force and effect. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 3/24/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

Mar 24, 2026

Order

#8

Mar 25, 2026

Reply to Response (NOT Motion)

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Mar 27, 2026

Declaration

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Mar 27, 2026

TEXT ORDER: While the Court continues to consider the parties' submissions, the hearing scheduled for today is hereby RESCHEDULED to Monday, March 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., in person in Courtroom 5A. At that hearing, Respondents shall produce Rocco Kish, whose declarations they rely upon in support of their position that Petitioner's removal is reasonably foreseeable, (ECF Nos. 5-11, 9) and he shall be prepared to testify regarding the facts set forth in those declarations. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 3/27/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

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Mar 27, 2026

AMENDED TEXT ORDER: While the Court continues to consider the parties' submissions, the hearing scheduled for today is hereby RESCHEDULED to Monday, March 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., in person in Courtroom 5A. At that hearing, Respondents shall produce Rocco Kish, whose declarations they rely upon in support of their position that Petitioner's removal is reasonably foreseeable, (ECF Nos. 5-11, 9), and he shall be prepared to testify regarding the facts set forth in those declarations. Petitioner shall also be produced in person at the hearing. To the extent Petitioner requires an interpreter, Petitioner's counsel shall be prepared to provide one. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 3/27/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

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Mar 27, 2026

Letter

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Mar 27, 2026

Exhibit (to Document)

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Mar 27, 2026

TEXT ORDER: In light of Respondents' recent filings, (ECF Nos. 12-13), the in-person hearing scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. is hereby CONVERTED to a hearing by Microsoft Teams. A link will be provided to the parties. To the extent Petitioner wishes to attend the virtual hearing, Respondents shall coordinate with Petitioner's counsel to facilitate Petitioner's attendance. The Court's prior Order regarding the hearing, (ECF No. 11), otherwise remains in full force and effect. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 3/27/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

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Mar 27, 2026

Letter

Mar 27, 2026

Text Order

Mar 27, 2026

Order

#16

Mar 30, 2026

Letter

#17

Mar 30, 2026

Letter

#18

Mar 30, 2026

Status Conference

#19

Mar 30, 2026

Order

#20

Apr 06, 2026

Order

#21

Apr 07, 2026

Amended Complaint

#22

Apr 09, 2026

Seal

#23

Apr 10, 2026

Order on Motion to Seal

Apr 10, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings