District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-03702

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Apr 08, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17287516.), filed by Francisco Perez Vasquez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exs. A-C)(NESSEL, LORI) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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Apr 08, 2026

Exhibit to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Civil Cover Sheet by Francisco Perez Vasquez. (NESSEL, LORI) (Main Document 2 replaced on 4/9/2026) (mj, ). (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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Apr 08, 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 4/8/2026. (jr) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

Apr 08, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Apr 08, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Apr 08, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: Party Information - Parties are to be entered in all capital letters. Change role to Respondent when appropriate. The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (jr)

Apr 08, 2026

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

Apr 08, 2026

QC - Attorney Case Opening

Apr 09, 2026

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Apr 09, 2026

QC - Fillable PDF

Apr 09, 2026

Order to Answer

Apr 09, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 1 ) filed by Petitioner, Francisco Perez Vasquez, who is presently detained at Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. Petitioner, a citizen of Guatemala, alleges that he entered the United States without inspection approximately 18 years ago and has resided here since. Petitioner further represents that he was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement following completion of a scheduled interview with an asylum officer on April 8, 2026. Petitioner contends that his detention pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b) is unlawful and violates the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Respondents shall SHOW CAUSE, on or before April 15, 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)

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Apr 14, 2026

Affidavit of Service

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Apr 15, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Apr 15, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

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Apr 16, 2026

Reply to Response (NOT Motion)

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May 19, 2026

Order of Dismissal

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May 20, 2026

TEXT ORDER: This matter comes before the Court upon a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The Court has reviewed the Petition (ECF No. 1), the Response (ECF No. 6), and the Reply (ECF No. 7) and finds that Petitioner is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), which requires an individualized bond hearing. Accordingly, the Petition is GRANTED IN PART. This Text Order amends the Court's formal Order entered on May 19, 2026, to clarify that the relief granted is limited to an individualized bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), and does not direct Petitioner's release. It is on this day of May 20, 2026, ORDERED that Respondents shall provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within seven (7) days of the date of this Order, and it is further ORDERED that within three (3) days of the bond hearing, Respondents shall file a letter advising the Court of the outcome upon which the Court will close this matter absent further relief being warranted. Petitioner shall not be transferred from the District of New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 5/20/2026. (sms) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

May 20, 2026

Text Order

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May 22, 2026

Letter

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May 25, 2026

Letter

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May 26, 2026

TEXT ORDER: In light of the Court's Amended Order (ECF No. 9) limiting relief to an individualized bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), and for good cause shown, It is ORDERED that Petitioner shall appear for an individualized bond hearing before the Immigration Court on a date to be scheduled by Respondents and/or the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Respondents shall promptly provide notice to Petitioner of the date, time, and location of the bond hearing. It is further ORDERED that Petitioner shall comply with all directives concerning his appearance at the bond hearing and any related immigration proceedings. The Court shall retain jurisdiction pending completion of the bond hearing and any application for further relief arising from Petitioner's failure to appear or the implementation of the Court's Amended Order. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 5/26/2026. (sms) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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May 26, 2026

Text Order: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' Letter 10 and Petitioner's Letter 11 . The Government is hereby ordered to respond to Petitioner's May 25, 2026 Letter 11 in further support of its request for an individualized bond hearing by 5 p.m. on May 29, 2026. The bond hearing ordered pursuant to the Court's text order on May 26, 2026 12 is hereby stayed. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 5/26/2026. (sms) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

May 26, 2026

Text Order

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May 29, 2026

Letter

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May 29, 2026

Exhibit (to Document)

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Jun 03, 2026

Letter

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Jun 05, 2026

Letter

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Jun 08, 2026

Opinion

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Jun 08, 2026

Order