District of New Jersey • 3:26-cv-03217

RIZO OJEDA v. SOTO

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Case Information

Filed: March 26, 2026
Assigned to: Zahid Nisar Quraishi
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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Last Activity: April 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 26, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17242373.), filed by PEDRO PABLO RIZO OJEDA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A ICE Detainee Locator, # 3 Exhibit B EOIR Automated Case Information, # 4 Exhibit C Pennsylvania Driver's License, # 5 Exhibit D Employment Authorization Document)(ARCHAMBEAULT, MATTHEW) (Entered: 03/26/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 26, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by PEDRO PABLO RIZO OJEDA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(ARCHAMBEAULT, MATTHEW) (Entered: 03/26/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Mar 26, 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 3/26/2026. (ps) (Entered: 03/26/2026)
Mar 26, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Mar 26, 2026
Case Assigned to Judge Zahid N. Quraishi. (ps)
Mar 26, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#4
Mar 27, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER: Respondents TODD LYONS JOHN TSOUKARIS ACTING SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY and PAMELA BONDI are dismissed without prejudice; Within 10 days after the date of entry of this Order, Respondent shall electronically file a full and complete answer to the petition and motion; Petitioner may file and serve a reply in support of the Petition within 5 days after the answer is filed. Signed by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 3/27/2026. (kes, ) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Main Document: Order to Answer AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties
#5
Mar 27, 2026
Declaration
Main Document: Declaration
#6
Apr 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#7
Apr 06, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition
#8
Apr 09, 2026
Reply to Response (NOT Motion)
Main Document: Reply to Response (NOT Motion)

Parties

RIZO OJEDA
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SOTO
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