District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-03345

#1

Mar 29, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus seeking immediate release due to medical neglect ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17251252.), filed by VICTORINO CONTRERAS-MELENDEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Index of Exhibits, # 3 Exhibit A - Passport with H2A visa, # 4 Exhibit B - NTA, # 5 Exhibit C - Letters of Recommendation, # 6 Exhibit D - USCIS I 589 notice, # 7 Exhibit E - Politico article, # 8Certificate of Service)(LESCHAK, JOHN) Modified on 3/30/2026 (sks). (Entered: 03/29/2026)

#2

Mar 29, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order for immediate release due to medical neglect by VICTORINO CONTRERAS-MELENDEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Legal Memo for TRO, # 3 Certificate of Service)(LESCHAK, JOHN) Modified on 3/30/2026 (sks). (Entered: 03/29/2026)

Mar 30, 2026

QC - Attorney Case Opening

Mar 30, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: Party Information. No Need to add addresses when entering the parties . The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (ps)

Mar 30, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Michael E. Farbiarz. (ps)

Mar 30, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#3

Mar 31, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Respondents shall file a letter responding to ECF 1 and ECF 2 by March 31 at 9:00pm. If, before then, the Petitioner has received the medication referenced in his petition, the Respondents' letter shall be due on April 1 at noon. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 3/31/26. (ro, ) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#4

Mar 31, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#5

Mar 31, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

#6

Mar 31, 2026

Exhibit (to Document)

Mar 31, 2026

Text Order

#7

Apr 01, 2026

Letter

#8

Apr 01, 2026

Exhibit (to Document)

#9

Apr 03, 2026

Letter

#10

Apr 06, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Given the Respondents' letters at ECF 5 and 7, it does not appear that the Petitioner has been receiving inadequate medical care. Accordingly, there is no basis for a release order here. If the Petitioner has added factual information to supply, he shall file a letter on or before April 7 at 9:00am. If such a letter if filed, the Respondents shall file a response setting forth any relevant factual information on April 7 before 5:00pm. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 4/6/26. (ro, ) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

Apr 06, 2026

Text Order

#11

Apr 07, 2026

Letter

#12

Apr 07, 2026

Exhibit (to Document)

#13

Apr 10, 2026

Seal

#14

Apr 13, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The motion to seal at ECF 13 is granted. The accompanying Declaration filed by AUSA Heric at ECF [13-1] is especially detailed and thoughtful and it appropriately explains why sealing here meets the relevant legal standards. Should the Petitioner file a motion to unseal, the Court will promptly take up the motion. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 4/13/26. (ro, ) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#15

Apr 13, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Petitioner has not filed additional materials, see ECF 10, and those submitted by the Respondents do not suggest that the Petitioner has been receiving inadequate medical care. The petition at ECF 1 is denied, as is the motion at ECF 2 . So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 4/13/26. (ro, ) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

Apr 13, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

Apr 13, 2026

Order on Motion to Seal

Apr 15, 2026

Order of Dismissal

#17

Apr 26, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#18

Apr 26, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Apr 27, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

#19

Apr 28, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice