District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-03833

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Apr 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17299681.), filed by Jordy ALVARADO CISNEROS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(MAJOR, LAUREN) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

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Apr 13, 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 4/13/26. (tjg, ) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

Apr 13, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Apr 13, 2026

Case assigned to Judge Jamel K. Semper. (tjg, )

Apr 13, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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Apr 14, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Jordy ALVARADO CISNEROS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service)(MAJOR, LAUREN) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

Apr 14, 2026

Set Deadlines as to 3 MOTION for Order to Show Cause . Motion set for 5/18/2026 before Judge Jamel K. Semper. 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. (lag, )

Apr 14, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

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Apr 15, 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, Jordy Alvarado Cisneros, who is presently detained at Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. Petitioner, a citizen of Nicaragua, alleges that he entered the United States without inspection in 2022, was granted humanitarian parole, and has resided here since. Petitioner further represents that he timely filed an application for asylum and has reported to all required ICE check-ins. Petitioner alleges that he was detained by ICE on February 2, 2026, and contends that his detention 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 22, 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 4/15/2026. (sms) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

Apr 15, 2026

Order to Answer

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Apr 16, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by ISEN KANG on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO (KANG, ISEN) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

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Apr 22, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition filed by TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO re 3 MOTION for Order to Show Cause (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(KANG, ISEN) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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Apr 23, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion filed by JORDY ALVARADO CISNEROS re 3 MOTION for Order to Show Cause (MAJOR, LAUREN) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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May 01, 2026

STATUS REPORT by JORDY ALVARADO CISNEROS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(MAJOR, LAUREN) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

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May 04, 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. It is on this day of May 4, 2026, ORDERED that Respondents shall provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and 8 C.F.R. § 236.1(d) 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 5/4/2026. (sms) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

May 04, 2026

Text Order

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May 07, 2026

Letter from Respondents re: Bond Hearing Results. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (Bond Order))(KANG, ISEN) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

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Jun 15, 2026

Text Order: The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner, Jordy Alvarado Cisneros, who is presently detained at Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) The Court takes judicial notice of the substantially similar habeas action presently pending before this Court in Alvarado Cisneros v. Soto et al., Civil Action No. 2:26-cv-03833-JKS. Both actions involve the same Petitioner, challenge the same detention, name substantially similar Respondents, and seek materially identical relief. Because duplicative litigation unnecessarily burdens the parties and the Court, maintenance of two parallel habeas actions is inappropriate. See Walton v. Eaton Corp., 563 F.2d 66, 70-71 (3d Cir. 1977) (en banc). Accordingly, this matter is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE as duplicative of Civil Action No. 2:26-cv-03833-JKS. To the extent Petitioner seeks to assert additional facts, claims, or requests for relief not contained in the petition pending in Civil Action No. 2:26-cv-03833-JKS, Petitioner may file an amended petition or otherwise seek appropriate relief in that action. The Clerk shall CLOSE this case. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 6/15/2026. (sms) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

Jun 15, 2026

Order of Dismissal

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Jun 16, 2026

AMENDED COMPLAINT against TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, filed by JORDY ALVARADO CISNEROS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(MINTZ, ANNA ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

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Jun 17, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 12). The Court notes that its prior Order granted Petitioner limited relief in the form of an individualized bond hearing. (ECF No. 9.) The Amended Petition raises additional factual allegations and legal claims concerning Petitioner's continued detention and alleged denial of adequate medical and mental health care while in ICE custody. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that Respondents shall file a response addressing the allegations raised in the Amended Petition (ECF No. 12) on or before June 24, 2026. Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) days after the filing of Respondents' submission. The Court will determine thereafter whether further briefing or other proceedings are necessary. Petitioner shall not be transferred outside the District of New Jersey absent further Order of the Court.. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 6/17/2026. (sms) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

Jun 17, 2026

Order to Answer

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Jun 24, 2026

Letter from Respondents with Response to Amended Petition. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Second Bond Order))(KANG, ISEN) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

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Jun 29, 2026

Letter from Petitioner on Reply. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(MINTZ, ANNA ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

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Jun 30, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed the Amended Petition (ECF No. 12), Respondents' Response (ECF No. 14), and Petitioner's Reply (ECF No. 15). To the extent Petitioner contends that his continued immigration detention is unconstitutional because it has become unreasonably prolonged, that claim is DENIED. On the present record, Petitioner has failed to demonstrate that the duration of his detention, either alone or in conjunction with the procedural posture of his removal proceedings, has become constitutionally unreasonable. See Jennings v. Rodriguez, 583 U.S. 281 (2018). Next, to the extent Petitioner seeks relief predicated upon conditions of confinement, those claims are not necessary to resolution of the habeas petition and are hereby stayed pending further proceedings in Washington v. The GEO Group, No. 26-cv-6466 (JKS (LDW)). Finally, the Court defers ruling on Petitioner's claim that the medical care he is receiving while detained is constitutionally inadequate. Although Respondents contend that Petitioner's allegations constitute a non-cognizable conditions-of-confinement claim under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, see Leamer v. Fauver, 288 F.3d 532 (3d Cir. 2002), Petitioner's submissions raise sufficient questions for the Court to determine whether the medical care provided comports with the constitutional standard applicable to civil immigration detainees. See Hope v. Warden York County Prison, 972 F.3d at 329-30. Accordingly, within seven (7) days, Respondents shall file a supplemental submission addressing whether the medical care provided to Petitioner satisfies constitutional requirements. The submission shall specifically address Petitioner's allegations and shall include all relevant medical records generated since February 2, 2026. Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) days thereafter. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 6/30/2026. (sms) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

Jun 30, 2026

Order to Answer

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Jul 07, 2026

Letter from Respondents with Supplemental Submission re: Medical Care. (KANG, ISEN) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

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Jul 07, 2026

Exhibit to 17 Letter by TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO. (KANG, ISEN)NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c)(2), a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court. Counsel are further advised that service of sealed documents must be accomplished outside of ECF as provided by Federal R. Civ. Pro. 5(b)(2) only. (Entered: 07/07/2026)

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Jul 10, 2026

BRIEF ON REPLY (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(MINTZ, ANNA ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

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Jul 13, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed Respondents' supplemental submission regarding Petitioner's medical care (ECF Nos. 17, 18) and Petitioner's reply thereto (ECF No. 19). Although the parties' submissions demonstrate that Petitioner has received medical attention while detained, the present record does not fully address certain factual issues bearing on whether the medical care provided to Petitioner satisfies the constitutional standard applicable to civil immigration detainees. (Id.) In particular, Petitioner's submissions raise questions concerning the status of his referral for oral surgery, including the reason for any delay in obtaining the recommended extraction. The parties' submissions also raise unresolved questions regarding Petitioner's reported worsening symptoms, follow-up care for his abdominal complaints, access to psychiatric care and interpretation services, and monitoring during his reported hunger strike. Accordingly, within seven (7) days of the date of this Order, Respondents shall file a supplemental submission addressing : (1) the current status of Petitioner's oral surgery referral, including whether an appointment has been scheduled or completed and, if not, the reasons for any delay; (2) any medical assessments concerning Petitioner's reported loss of sensation in his tongue, teeth, or lips and any treatment provided in response; (3) any follow-up care provided for Petitioner's abdominal pain and gastritis complaints, including any evaluation of alleged medication side effects; (4) Petitioner's psychiatric evaluation and treatment history while detained, including the circumstances surrounding any mental health assessments and the availability of interpretation services; and (5) any medical monitoring, including weight checks, vital signs, or other assessments, conducted during Petitioner's reported hunger strike. Respondents' supplemental submission shall be supported, where appropriate, by a declaration from a knowledgeable medical or custodial official and any relevant medical records not previously submitted. Additionally, because the reasonableness of Petitioner's continued detention may be informed by the status and anticipated timeline of his removal proceedings, Respondents shall also provide an update regarding the current posture of Petitioner's immigration proceedings. The supplemental submission shall identify: (1) the date of Petitioner's next scheduled hearing, (2) whether Petitioner has filed any applications for relief from removal, (3) whether any decisions have been issued, and (4) any anticipated timeline for further proceedings. Petitioner may file a response within three (3) days thereafter. The Court will determine following receipt of the parties' submissions whether further proceedings or relief are warranted, including whether any issues concerning Petitioner's continued detention require additional consideration. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 7/13/2026. (sms) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

Jul 13, 2026

Order to Answer

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Jul 20, 2026

Letter from Respondents re: ECF No. 20. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B, # 2 Exhibit C)(KANG, ISEN) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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Jul 20, 2026

Exhibit to 21 Letter by TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO. (KANG, ISEN)NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c)(2), a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court. Counsel are further advised that service of sealed documents must be accomplished outside of ECF as provided by Federal R. Civ. Pro. 5(b)(2) only. (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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Jul 21, 2026

Letter from Respondents with Supplemental Response to ECF Nos. 20 and 21. (KANG, ISEN) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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Jul 21, 2026

Exhibit to 23 Letter by TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO. (KANG, ISEN)NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c)(2), a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court. Counsel are further advised that service of sealed documents must be accomplished outside of ECF as provided by Federal R. Civ. Pro. 5(b)(2) only. (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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Jul 21, 2026

MOTION to Seal Medical Records by TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service)(KANG, ISEN) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

Jul 22, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Jul 22, 2026

Set Deadlines as to 25 MOTION to Seal Medical Records. Motion set for 8/17/2026 before Judge Jamel K. Semper. 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. (adc, )

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Jul 24, 2026

BRIEF ON REPLY (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(MINTZ, ANNA ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

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Jul 27, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Respondents' Motion to Seal (ECF No. 25) is GRANTED. Upon consideration of the Motion and pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c), the Court finds that good cause exists to permanently seal Exhibit A to Respondents' July 7, 2026 letter (ECF No. 18), Exhibit A to Respondents' July 20, 2026 letter (ECF No. 22), and Exhibit A to Respondents' July 21, 2026 letter (ECF No. 24). The Exhibits consist of Petitioner's confidential medical records and related medical information, the public disclosure of which would result in a clearly defined and serious injury to Petitioner's privacy interests. The Court further finds that no less restrictive alternative is available because the Exhibits are comprised almost entirely of sensitive medical information, and the publicly available filings adequately inform the public of the issues before the Court without disclosure of the confidential records. Accordingly, the Clerk shall maintain ECF Nos. 18, 22, and 24 under seal. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 7/27/2026. (sms) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

Jul 27, 2026

Order on Motion to Seal

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Jul 29, 2026

STATUS REPORT by JORDY ALVARADO CISNEROS. (MINTZ, ANNA ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

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Jul 31, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's submissions concerning the medical care he has received while detained at Delaney Hall Detention Facility, Respondents' supplemental submissions (ECF Nos. 17, 21, 23), and the medical records submitted in connection therewith. The record reflects that Petitioner has experienced ongoing dental pain, that he was evaluated by medical personnel, and that he was referred for oral surgery, including extraction. The record further reflects that Petitioner has not yet received the recommended dental treatment. The Court previously deferred ruling on Petitioner's claim that the medical care provided while detained is constitutionally inadequate and directed further submissions concerning, among other issues, the status of Petitioner's oral surgery referral. (See ECF Nos. 16, 20.) Although the Court makes no determination at this time regarding the ultimate merits of Petitioner's claim, the continued delay in obtaining medically recommended dental care warrants appropriate interim relief. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that, (1) Respondents shall take all reasonable steps necessary to ensure that Petitioner receives the dental treatment recommended by his treating medical providers, including the previously recommended oral extraction, within ten (10) days of the date of this Order. Respondents shall file a status report advising the Court of the status of Petitioner's dental care within twelve (12) days of this order. If the recommended dental treatment has not been completed within ten (10) days, Respondents' status report shall identify the reasons for the delay and the specific steps being taken to ensure that Petitioner receives appropriate care. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 7/31/2026. (sms) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

Jul 31, 2026

Order to Answer

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Aug 12, 2026

STATUS REPORT Regarding Petitioner's Dental Care by TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO. (KANG, ISEN) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

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Aug 13, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Amended Petition (ECF No. 12), the parties' subsequent submissions (ECF Nos. 14, 15, 17-19, 21-26, 28), and the status report concerning Petitioner's dental care (ECF No. 30). The Court notes that it previously granted Petitioner relief in the form of an individualized bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) (ECF No. 9), denied Petitioner's claim that his continued detention is constitutionally unreasonable (ECF No. 16), stayed Petitioner's remaining conditions-of-confinement claims pending further proceedings in Washington v. The GEO Group, No. 26-cv-6466 (JKS) (LDW) (id.), and directed Respondents to take all reasonable steps to ensure that Petitioner received the medically recommended dental treatment identified in the record. (ECF No. 29.) Having reviewed Respondents' status report (ECF No. 30), the Court is satisfied that Respondents have complied with the Court's prior directives concerning Petitioner's dental treatment and that the present record does not demonstrate that further habeas relief is warranted. To the extent Petitioner seeks any additional relief in the Amended Petition, including relief predicated upon the adequacy of his medical care, such relief is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Petitioner maintains the ability to seek appropriate relief should materially changed circumstances arise or should subsequent events warrant renewed judicial intervention. The Clerk shall CLOSE this matter. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 8/13/2026. (sms) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

Aug 13, 2026

Order of Dismissal

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Aug 21, 2026

Reconsideration

Aug 21, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Aug 24, 2026

Order Reopening Case AND Text Order

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Aug 26, 2026

Letter

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Sep 01, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion

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Sep 01, 2026

Exhibit (to Document)

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Sep 02, 2026

Reply Brief to Opposition to Motion