District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-03397

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Mar 27, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 53772.), filed by VICTOR MANUEL HERRERA WEFFER. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibits)(wh) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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Mar 31, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. N/M. So Ordered by Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 3/31/2026. (wh) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

Mar 31, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

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Apr 02, 2026

Order to Answer

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Apr 08, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Apr 09, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

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Apr 10, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Apr 10, 2026

Status Report

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Apr 14, 2026

Order to Answer

Apr 14, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - Please note the ORDER TO ANSWER attached to docket entry 8 filed by the Clerk's office on 4/14/2026 was docketed in error. Please disregard. (sks)

Apr 14, 2026

QC - Incorrect Entry made by Clerk's Office Staff

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Apr 17, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Apr 20, 2026

TEXT ORDER: According to Petitioner, Respondents are presently detaining him under the mandatory detention provisions of 8 U.S.C. § 1225. (ECF No. 9). This Court concludes that Petitioner is being unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. §1225 because Petitioner was apprehended inside the United States after residing here for an extended period, and therefore he should have been detained under 8 U.S.C. §1226. See Patel v. Almodovar, No. 25-cv-1534, 2025 WL 3012323 (D.N.J. Oct. 28, 2025). THEREFORE, Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner within 24 hours under the same conditions, if any, that existed prior to his detention, including, but not limited to, release: (1) within the State of New Jersey; (2) without the imposition of additional conditions (such as ankle monitors or electronic tracking devices); (3) with all clothing and outerwear worn at the time of detention, or other appropriate attire; and (4) with all personal property and documents that were seized at the time of detention. If Respondents contend that Patel is factually distinguishable, they shall file an expedited amended answer to the Petition within 3 days of this Order. Petitioner shall file any amended reply within 3 days of the answer. So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 4/20/2026. (cds) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

Apr 20, 2026

Text Order

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Apr 21, 2026

Letter

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Apr 22, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Clerk shall CLOSE this matter as Petitioner has been released. (ECF No. 11). So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 4/22/2026. (cds) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

Apr 22, 2026

Terminate Civil Case

Apr 22, 2026

***Civil Case Terminated. (mfr)

Apr 22, 2026

Text Order

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Apr 30, 2026

Mail Returned