District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-04648
MELCHOR RODRIGUEZ v. SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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Case Information
Filed: April 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Edward S. Kiel
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:
June 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 27, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number NEW53952.), filed by PABLO MELCHOR RODRIGUEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (sms2, n.m.) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 28, 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 4/28/2026. (mmb) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
#3
Apr 28, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER directing respondents to answer within 5 days. (N/M). Signed by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 4/28/2026. (lag, ) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
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Order to Answer
Apr 28, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
#4
May 01, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#5
May 04, 2026
Expedited RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by ACTING FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR OF NEW JERSEY IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, ATTORNEY GENERAL, SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - 2026 I-213, # 2 Exhibit B - 2018 I-213, # 3 Exhibit C - Notice and Order of Expedited Removal)(INKELES, DAVID) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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Response to Habeas Petition
#6
May 12, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Respondents' exhibits did not upload correctly. (ECF Nos. 5-1 pp. 3, 4.) Respondents shall file corrected exhibits on the docket within 48 hours. So Ordered by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 5/12/2026. (gn ) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
May 12, 2026
Text Order
#7
May 13, 2026
Letter
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Letter
#9
May 22, 2026
Letter
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Letter
#10
Jun 09, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#11
Jun 22, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
Parties
MELCHOR RODRIGUEZ
Party
SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Party