District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-03814

BERNARD v. BLANCHE

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Case Information

Filed: April 10, 2026
Assigned to: Christine P. O'Hearn
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: April 13, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 10, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17298380.), filed by JUAN CARLOS BERNARD. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet, # 8 Supplement Notice of Appearance, # 9 Brief, # 10 Certificate of Service)(SANTAMARIA, STERLING) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 10, 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 4/10/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 04/10/2026)
Apr 10, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Apr 10, 2026
Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (jml, )
Apr 10, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
#3
Apr 12, 2026
SELF-EXECUTING ORDER instructing Respondents to either (1) file an answer to the Petition, responding on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis, together with a legal memorandum or letter brief by April 14, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. or (2) release Petitioner by that same date and time. Additionally, if Respondents elect to release Petitioner rather than respond, it is ORDERED that Respondents are PERMANENTLY ENJOINED from arresting or detaining Petitioner under § 1225. ORDERED that, if Respondents elect not to respond, Petitioner shall advise the Court if they intend to file any application for attorneys' fees under the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2412, within fourteen (14) days of the entry of this Order. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 4/12/2026. N/M (jml, ) (Entered: 04/12/2026)
Main Document: Order
#4
Apr 12, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by JESSICA LASERNA on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, JONATHAN FLORENTINO, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO (LASERNA, JESSICA) (Entered: 04/12/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Apr 12, 2026
Letter from Respondents Confirming Petitioner's Release and Requesting Case Closure re 3 Order,,,. (LASERNA, JESSICA) (Entered: 04/12/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#6
Apr 12, 2026
Letter from Respondents Requesting to Strike ECF No. 5 from the Docket re 5 Letter. (LASERNA, JESSICA) (Entered: 04/12/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#7
Apr 13, 2026
Letter from Respondents Confirming Petitioner's Release on April 13 and Requesting Case Closure re 3 Order,,,. (LASERNA, JESSICA) (Entered: 04/13/2026)
Main Document: Letter
Apr 13, 2026
Terminate Civil Case

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BERNARD
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BLANCHE
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