District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-03306

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Mar 27, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus v. Soto, et al., ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17249475.), filed by CARLOS TERESO LOPEZ PEREZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

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Mar 27, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order v. Soto, et al., by CARLOS TERESO LOPEZ PEREZ. (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

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Mar 27, 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 3/27/2026. (jr) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

Mar 27, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Mar 27, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Mar 27, 2026

Case assigned to Judge Jamel K. Semper. (jr)

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Apr 09, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner Carlos Tereso Lopez Perez, who is presently detained at Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1 .) Petitioner, a citizen of Guatemala, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in August of 2025. He alleges that he entered the United States without inspection in 2008, and has continuously resided here since. Petitioner asserts that he is unlawfully detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b), and that his continued detention violates the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. (Id.) Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Respondents shall SHOW CAUSE, on or before April 16, 2026, why the Petition should not be granted. Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) business days after Respondents file their response. Petitioner shall serve a copy of this Order and the Petition upon Respondents within two (2) business days of the entry of this Order and shall promptly file proof of service on the docket. Petitioner shall not be removed from New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 4/9/2026. (sms) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

Apr 09, 2026

Order to Answer

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Apr 10, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Apr 15, 2026

Letter

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Apr 17, 2026

Letter

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Apr 17, 2026

Certificate of Service

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Apr 17, 2026

Letter

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May 13, 2026

Order of Dismissal

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May 14, 2026

Letter