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Filed: April 22, 2026
Assigned to:
Christine P. O'Hearn
Referred to:
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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 23, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 22, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Immediate Release ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17337280.), filed by EDGAR LOPEZ LOPEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Index Index of Exhibits, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit A - NTA, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit B - Politico article, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit C - Law360 article, # 6 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(LESCHAK, JOHN) (Main Document 1 replaced on 4/22/2026) (mfr). (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 22, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Immediate Release by EDGAR LOPEZ LOPEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum Legal Memo for TRO, # 3 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(LESCHAK, JOHN) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Apr 22, 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 4/22/2026. (mfr) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
#4
Apr 22, 2026
SELF-EXECUTING ORDER. By April 24, 2026 at 12:00pm, Respondents shall either file an answer to the Petition or release Petitioner by that same date and time. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 4/22/2026. (hem, nm) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document:
Order
Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
QC - Fillable PDF
Apr 22, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Apr 22, 2026
QC - Attorney Case Opening
Apr 22, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Apr 22, 2026
Case Assigned to Judge Christine P. O'Hearn. (mfr)
Apr 22, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: Addresses should not be added to the caption for non pro se parties. The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (mfr)
#5
Apr 23, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by JOHN CROSBY on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(CROSBY, JOHN) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#6
Apr 23, 2026
STATUS REPORT Regarding Petitioner's Release by TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1- Declaration of Maurice Williams)(CROSBY, JOHN) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document:
Status Report
Apr 23, 2026
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