District of New Jersey • 3:26-cv-03700

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Apr 08, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17287430.), filed by FERNANDO ANTONIO MENDOZA ROJAS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Civil Cover Sheet, # 9 Supplement Notice of Appearance, # 10 Certificate of Service, # 11 Brief)(SANTAMARIA, STERLING) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#2

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)

#3

Apr 08, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court having reviewed Petitioner's habeas petition in this matter, the Government is ORDERED to show cause within seven days why Petitioner should not be ordered released from custody pursuant to this Court's decisions in Valerio v. Joyce, No. 25-17225, 2025 WL 3251445 (D.N.J. Nov. 21, 2025), Hueso v. Soto, No. 26-1455, 2026 WL 539271 (D.N.J. Feb. 26, 2026), and Fajardo-Nugra v. Soto, No. 26-975, 2026 WL 579192 (D.N.J. Mar. 2, 2026). Petitioner may file a reply within three days of the date on which the Government files its response to this Order. The Government shall not transfer petitioner to a facility outside of New Jersey until this matter concludes. In addition to what is set out above, a declaration from ICE shall also be filed. It shall indicate that ICE has (i) received this Court's Order prohibiting Petitioner's transfer from New Jersey; and (ii) received written legal advice from the United States Attorney's Office on the subject of ICE's obligation to comply with that Order. The declaration shall be filed on the public docket of the Court on or before 5:00 p.m. on April 8. The declaration must be executed by either the Newark ICE Field Office Director or by the Newark ICE Field Office Deputy Director. The declaration may be signed by hand or electronically. Finally, the United States Attorney's Office shall immediately file a letter on the Court's public docket if an Order of the Court is violated in connection with this case. So Ordered by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 4/8/2026. (kas) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#4

Apr 08, 2026

DECLARATION of Kathy A. Perez re 3 Text Order,,,,,, by All Defendants. (MAHONEY, MARGARET) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

Apr 08, 2026

QC - Attorney Case Opening

Apr 08, 2026

Text Order

Apr 08, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Apr 08, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: In the future, please enter the title for the respondents in the PARTY TEXT. Example: Director, Delaney Hall Detention Facility . The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (jjc, )

Apr 08, 2026

Case assigned to Judge Zahid N. Quraishi. (jr)

Apr 08, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

#5

Apr 10, 2026

Notice of Appearance