District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-04129

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Apr 18, 2026

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing and Admin fee $ 405 receipt number ANJDC-17323583), filed by Fernando Lalangui Carrion.(MCKEON, RICHARD) (Entered: 04/18/2026)

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Apr 18, 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 4/18/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 04/18/2026)

Apr 18, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed did not include a Civil Cover Sheet (JS-44), which is required to be submitted along with the initial pleading, as indicated in the Attorney Case Opening Guide. Please complete and file a Civil Cover Sheet using the event Exhibit (to Document) found under Civil/Other Filings/Other Documents. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (jml, )

Apr 18, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: In the future, please use 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal) as the cause of action; the party roles should be Petitioner v. Respondent; Party Information - Enter all the parties listed in the petition; and please make sure to include the Respondent descriptions in the PARTY TEXT field. The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (jml, )

Apr 18, 2026

Judge Susan D. Wigenton added. (jml, )

Apr 18, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Apr 18, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Apr 18, 2026

QC - Attorney Case Opening

Apr 18, 2026

QC - Incorrect Event Selected

Apr 18, 2026

QC - Civil Cover Sheet JS44

Apr 18, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by RICHARD FRANCIS MCKEON on 4/18/2026 was submitted incorrectly as a Complaint. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. (jml, )

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Apr 20, 2026

TEXT ORDER: According to Petitioner, Respondents are presently detaining him under the mandatory detention provisions of 8 U.S.C. § 1225. (ECF No. 1 at 1-2). This Court concludes that Petitioner is being unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. §1225 because Petitioner was apprehended inside the United States after residing here for an extended period, and therefore he should have been detained under 8 U.S.C. §1226. See Patel v. Almodovar, No. 25-cv-1534, 2025 WL 3012323 (D.N.J. Oct. 28, 2025). THEREFORE, Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner within 24 hours under the same conditions, if any, that existed prior to his detention, including, but not limited to, release: (1) within the State of New Jersey; (2) without the imposition of additional conditions (such as ankle monitors or electronic tracking devices); (3) with all clothing and outerwear worn at the time of detention, or other appropriate attire; and (4) with all personal property and documents that were seized at the time of detention. If Respondents contend that Patel is factually distinguishable, they shall file an expedited answer to the Petition within 3 days of this Order. Petitioner shall file any reply within 3 days of the answer. So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 4/20/2026. (cds) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

Apr 20, 2026

Text Order

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Apr 21, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Apr 21, 2026

Status Report

Apr 22, 2026

Text Order

Apr 22, 2026

Terminate Civil Case