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Case Information
Filed: April 01, 2026
Assigned to:
Edward S. Kiel
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: April 28, 2026
Last Activity:
July 30, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 01, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17267547.), filed by Eili Grisel Benavidez Maldonado. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(ROMAN, DANIELLE) (Attachment 1 replaced on 4/1/2026) (jml, ). (Entered: 04/01/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 01, 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 4/1/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 04/01/2026)
Apr 01, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Apr 01, 2026
QC - Fillable PDF
Apr 01, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Civil Cover Sheet [1-1] filed by Danielle Roman on 4/1/2026 was uploaded prior to being flattened. Before uploading fillable forms to ECF you must flatten the file to prevent other users from manipulating or editing the information. The easiest way to flatten a PDF form is by selecting Print to PDF and saving the flattened form, other PDF software may differ. Please visit our website under Flattening PDF Forms for guidance. Your document has been corrected. This message is for informational purposes only. (jml, )
Apr 01, 2026
Judge Edward S. Kiel added. (jml, )
Apr 01, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
#3
Apr 02, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by RAQUIBA HUQ on behalf of EILI GRISEL BENAVIDEZ MALDONADO (HUQ, RAQUIBA) (Entered: 04/02/2026)
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Notice of Appearance
#4
Apr 02, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Respondents shall answer the Petition within 7 days of this Order. Petitioner shall file any reply within 5 days of the Answer. So Ordered by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 4/2/2026. (gn, ) (Entered: 04/02/2026)
#5
Apr 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
Apr 02, 2026
Text Order
#6
Apr 06, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#7
Apr 06, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#8
Apr 09, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
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Response to Habeas Petition
#9
Apr 14, 2026
Reply to Response (NOT Motion)
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Reply to Response (NOT Motion)
#10
Apr 14, 2026
Exhibit (to Document)
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Exhibit (to Document)
#11
Apr 23, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Petitioner's reply indicates that an immigration judge temporarily stayed petitioner's removal on April 3, 2026. (ECF No. 9-1 p.1.) Petitioner shall submit a status update on her immigration proceedings, including whether her removal remains stayed, no later than 12:00 pm on April 24, 2026. So Ordered by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 4/23/2026. (gn ) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Apr 23, 2026
Text Order
#12
Apr 24, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#13
Apr 28, 2026
Opinion AND Order of Dismissal
#14
Apr 28, 2026
Seal Document
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Seal Document
Apr 28, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The 14 Consent Motion to Seal submitted by SHIRA WISOTSKY on 4/28/2026 did not contain a proper electronic signature (s/). PLEASE RESUBMIT THE DOCUMENT WITH THE PROPER ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE (s/ Attorney's Name), using the event "Exhibit (to Document)", found under the "Other Documents" menu. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. (sms2)
Apr 28, 2026
QC - Document Not Signed by Attorney
Apr 28, 2026
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Apr 28, 2026
Set Deadlines as to 14 Consent MOTION to Seal Document 10 Exhibit (to Document). Motion set for 6/1/2026 before Judge Edward S. Kiel. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (sms2)
#15
Apr 29, 2026
Exhibit (to Document)
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Exhibit (to Document)
#16
Apr 29, 2026
Letter
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Letter
#17
Apr 29, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#18
May 28, 2026
Attorney Fees
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Attorney Fees
May 29, 2026
Set Deadlines as to 18 MOTION for Attorney Fees. Motion set for 7/6/2026 before Judge Edward S. Kiel. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
May 29, 2026
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#19
Jun 22, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
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Response in Opposition to Motion
#20
Jun 26, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#21
Jun 29, 2026
Reply Brief to Opposition to Motion
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Reply Brief to Opposition to Motion
#22
Jun 29, 2026
Notice of Appeal (USCA Philadelphia)
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Notice of Appeal (USCA Philadelphia)
#23
Jun 30, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Petitioner's motion for attorney's fees (Motion) (ECF No. 18 ) is administratively terminated. Petitioner may renew the Motion following resolution of the appeal pending before the Third Circuit. So Ordered by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 6/30/2026. (gn, ) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
#24
Jun 30, 2026
USCA Notice of Docketing (Case No & Mgr Assigned)
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USCA Notice of Docketing (Case No & Mgr Assigned)
Jun 30, 2026
Order on Motion for Attorney Fees
#25
Jul 01, 2026
Notice to Withdraw from NEF as to Case
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Notice to Withdraw from NEF as to Case
#26
Jul 24, 2026
USCA Certified Order In Lieu of Formal Mandate (Terminates Appeal)
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USCA Certified Order In Lieu of Formal Mandate (Terminates Appeal)
#27
Jul 30, 2026
Letter
Main Document:
Letter
Parties
BENAVIDEZ MALDONADO
Party
SOTO
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