District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-04706

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Apr 28, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus v. Benzel, at al., ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17360873.), filed by LUIS ALFREDO PORTILLO LOPEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#2

Apr 28, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order v. Benzel, et al., by LUIS ALFREDO PORTILLO LOPEZ. (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#3

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. (jml, ) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

Apr 28, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Apr 28, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Apr 28, 2026

Judge Edward S. Kiel added. (jml, )

#4

Apr 29, 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 pp. 2, 6, 7.) I preliminarily conclude 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 Ayala Amaya v. Bondi, No. 25-cv-16428, 2025 WL 3033880, D.N.J. Oct. 30, 2025). If respondents contend that Ayala Amaya is factually distinguishable, they shall file an expedited answer to the Petition within 3 days of this Order, and petitioner shall file any reply within 3 days of the answer. Otherwise, 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. So Ordered by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 4/29/2026. (gn) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

Apr 29, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Apr 29, 2026

Text Order

Apr 29, 2026

Set Deadlines as to 2 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order v. Benzel, et al. Motion set for 6/1/2026 before Judge Edward S. Kiel. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (sms2)

#5

Apr 30, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#6

Apr 30, 2026

Letter

May 01, 2026

Order of Dismissal