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Case Information
Filed: April 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Jamel K. Semper
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: May 19, 2026
Last Activity:
May 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 17, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17319619.), filed by ISSAU UMAR FAROUK. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Supplement, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(CARDENAS, VERONICA) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 17, 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 4/17/2026. (jr) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Apr 17, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Apr 17, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Apr 17, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Jamel K. Semper. (jr)
#3
Apr 18, 2026
Exhibit to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by ISSAU UMAR FAROUK. (CARDENAS, VERONICA) (Entered: 04/18/2026)
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Exhibit (to Document)
#4
Apr 26, 2026
Show Cause
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Show Cause
#5
May 05, 2026
Letter from Petitioner re: request for briefing schedule. (CARDENAS, VERONICA) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
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Letter
#6
May 06, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner Issau Umar Farouk, a native and citizen of Ghana. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner was paroled into the United States in 2014. Petitioner alleges he was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on October 23, 2025, pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b). Petitioner asserts that his continued civil immigration detention without an individualized custody determination violates the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. Accordingly, it is on this 6th day of May 2026, ORDERED that Respondents shall SHOW CAUSE, on or before May 13, 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 the Petition and this Order upon Respondents within two (2) business days of entry of this Order and shall promptly file proof of service on the docket. Petitioner shall not be removed from the District of New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. Signed by Jamel K. Semper on May 6, 2026.(mfr) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
May 06, 2026
Text Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#7
May 12, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#8
May 13, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
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Response to Habeas Petition
#9
May 15, 2026
Letter
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Letter
#10
May 19, 2026
Order
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Order
#11
May 19, 2026
Letter
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Letter
May 19, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
May 19, 2026
***Civil Case Terminated. (ld)
Parties
SOTO
Party
UMAR FAROUK
Party