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Case Information
Filed: April 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Karen M. Williams
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: September 24, 2026
Last Activity:
September 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 21, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17333272.), filed by FELIPE MONTES MONTES. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G)(MONTERO, FRANKLIN) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 21, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by FELIPE MONTES MONTES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(MONTERO, FRANKLIN) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Apr 21, 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 4/21/26. (tjg, ) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Apr 21, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Apr 21, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Apr 21, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Karen M. Williams. (tjg, )
#4
Apr 22, 2026
TEXT ORDER - The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 and the record presently before it and finds that IMMEDIATE RELEASE is warranted. Accordingly, it is on this 22nd day of April, 2026, ORDERED that Petitioner shall be RELEASED from Respondents' custody within twenty-four (24) hours of this Order, that Petitioner shall be restored to the legal posture and status he occupied immediately prior to detention, and that Respondents shall file proof of Petitioner's release on the docket within forty-eight (48) hours of the entry of this Order. A formal written opinion setting forth the Court's reasoning will follow. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on April 22, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
#5
Apr 22, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#6
Apr 22, 2026
Status Report
Main Document:
Status Report
Apr 22, 2026
Text Order
#7
Sep 24, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' letter confirming that Petitioner was released from immigration custody on April 22, 2026. (ECF No. 6.) Because Petitioner was afforded the relief sought in his remaining Motion (ECF No. 2), the Motion is DISMISSED as MOOT. No further relief being warranted, the Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on 9/24/26. (nar) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Sep 24, 2026
Order of Dismissal
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