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

#1

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

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: 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

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#5

Apr 10, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#6

Apr 15, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

#7

Apr 20, 2026

Memorandum AND Opinion

#8

Apr 20, 2026

Order of Dismissal

#9

Apr 20, 2026

Motion to Quash/Compel/Enforce

#10

Apr 20, 2026

TEXT ORDER: In light of Petitioner's motion (ECF No. 9 ), the Government, shall by 5 p.m. EDT on April 20, 2026, confirm whether Petitioner was transferred in violation of this Court's Orders (ECF No. 2,3), and whether Petitioner shall be released in New Jersey by the 9 p.m. deadline set in this Court's most recent order (ECF No. 8.) So Ordered by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 04/20/2026. (kas, ) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

#11

Apr 20, 2026

Letter

#12

Apr 20, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court having considered the Government's letter, and in light of Petitioner's consent, the Government's extension request is granted. Petitioner shall be released in accordance with this Court's Order by 5 p.m. on April 22. The Court is not satisfied with the Government's explanation for the current situation, however. The Government shall therefore file a certification by 5 p.m. on April 21 explaining in detail, supported by declarations from DHS and US Attorney officials, what occurred in this matter, why this Court was not informed of these events, and why this failure to disclose these events did not violate this Court's order requiring disclosure of any changes (ECF No. 3). So Ordered by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 4/20/2026. (kas, ) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

Apr 20, 2026

Set Deadlines as to 9 Emergency MOTION to Quash/Compel/Enforce Text Orders of April 8, 2026 (ECF 2-3). Motion set for 5/18/2026 before Judge Zahid N. Quraishi. 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. (jal, )

Apr 20, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Apr 20, 2026

Text Order

#13

Apr 21, 2026

Declaration

#14

Apr 21, 2026

Declaration

#15

Apr 22, 2026

TEXT ORDER that the Court has reviewed the Declarations 13, 14 submitted by DHS and the U.S. Attorney's Office with respect to Petitioner's transfer out of New Jersey prior to the Court's issuance of its Orders. Those Orders barred the transfer and required the U.S. Attorney's Office to immediately report any violations of those Orders, orders that have routinely been issued to both agencies. The Court is dismayed that while both agencies may have technically complied with the letter of the Orders' instructions, the spirit of those Orders was ignored. Specifically, DHS failed to inform the Court that it had transferred Petitioner prior to the entry of the Court's injunction knowing that this Court's intent was to maintain the status quo and ensure its ability to provide timely relief to Petitioner, which was directly hampered by DHS's silence as to the pre-injunction transfer. And the U.S. Attorney's Office failed to discern the issue and inform the Court on its own of such action knowing the Court's intent. The Court is mindful that DHS and the U.S. Attorney's Office will require even more explicit guidance going forward to protect the rights of Petitioners in these cases. So Ordered by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 4/22/2026. (kas) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#16

Apr 22, 2026

Declaration

#17

Apr 22, 2026

Declaration

#18

Apr 22, 2026

Letter

#19

Apr 22, 2026

Amended Document (NOT Motion/Complaint)

Apr 22, 2026

Text Order