District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-03677

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Apr 07, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus v. Soto, et al., ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17284792.), filed by JOSE MARVIN COREAS GONZALEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

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Apr 07, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order v. Soto, et al., by JOSE MARVIN COREAS GONZALEZ. (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

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Apr 07, 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 4/7/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

Apr 07, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Apr 07, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Apr 07, 2026

Judge Madeline Cox Arleo added. (jml, )

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Apr 15, 2026

Letter

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May 04, 2026

Order to Answer

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May 05, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JACOB HERIC on behalf of PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, JOHN TSOUKARIS (HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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May 11, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

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May 13, 2026

Reply to Response (NOT Motion)

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Jul 28, 2026

Letter

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Jul 29, 2026

TEXT ORDER- Currently pending before the Court is a Petition for a writ of habeas corpus brought by JOSE MARVIN COREAS GONZALEZ. On June 3, 2026, Petitioner was ordered removed. ( ECF No. 7-4.) In her status update letter dated July 28, 2026, Petitioner's counsel suggests that he has appealed that determination to the Board of Immigration Appeals but has not provided provide evidence of the same. To the extent Petitioner has a pending appeal before the BIA, he shall file evidence of the same within 3 days. The Court will terminate the TRO Motion at ECF No. 2 pending Petitioner's response. So Ordered by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 7/29/26. (aa, ) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Jul 29, 2026

Order

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Jul 30, 2026

Letter

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Sep 25, 2026

Letter

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Sep 30, 2026

TEXT ORDER - The Court has considered Petitioner's habeas petition (ECF No. 1), Respondents' letter answer informing the Court that Petitioner is detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b) and that he has a criminal history (ECF Nos. 7, 7-1, 7-2), and Petitioner's reply brief and status updates, notifying the Court that Petitioner has appealed his removal order and that his recent criminal matter was expunged. (ECF Nos. 8, 11-12.) On August 28, 2026, the Third Circuit held that noncitizens who entered the United States without admission or inspection and are later arrested in the interior of the country may not be detained without bond under Section 1225(b)(2), see Buele Morocho v. Warden Philadelphia FDC, --- F.4th ---, ---, 2026 WL 2546223, at *2-10 (3d Cir. Aug. 28, 2026); see also Murillo-Castillo v. Florentino, No. 25-16728, 2026 WL 1383062, at *5 (D.N.J. May 18, 2026) (rejecting the argument that 8 U.S.C. § 1182(d)(5)(A) necessarily returns a noncitizen arrested in the interior of the United States to the detention status he held prior to parole). Based on these decisions, Petitioner's habeas petition is GRANTED. Considering Petitioner's criminal history, the Court finds that a bond hearing is the appropriate remedy. See Boumediene v. Bush, 553 U.S. 723, 779 (2008) (recognizing that habeas corpus is "an adaptable remedy" that depends on the circumstances, and that "release need not be the exclusive remedy and is not the appropriate one in every case in which the writ is granted"); see also Buele Morocho (affirming release of petitioners unlawfully detained under § 1225(b)(2), where they had no criminal history and were long term residents of the United States). Considering the length of Petitioner's detention since February 28, 2026, the government shall bear the burden to show by clear and convincing evidence that Petitioner is a danger to the community or a flight risk. The bond hearing shall occur within seven (7) days of this Order and may be rescheduled by Petitioner's counsel without leave of this Court. Following the bond hearing, Respondents shall provide a status update and request to close this case. So Ordered by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 9/30/2026. (aa, ) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

Sep 30, 2026

Order

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Oct 09, 2026

Letter