District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-05161

#1

May 07, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17398684.), filed by Louis Elysee.(GEIST, JARED) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#2

May 07, 2026

Exhibit to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Cover Sheet by Louis Elysee. (GEIST, JARED) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#3

May 07, 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 5/7/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

May 07, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

May 07, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

May 07, 2026

Judge Jamel K. Semper added. (jml, )

#4

Jun 17, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner, who is presently detained by immigration authorities pending removal proceedings. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner entered removal proceedings and applied for asylum and related relief based upon alleged persecution and fear of persecution in Haiti. (Id.) The Petition further alleges that, on March 24, 2026, an Immigration Judge denied Petitioner's applications for relief and ordered removal, primarily based upon an adverse credibility determination. According to the Petition, Petitioner timely appealed the Immigration Judge's decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals on April 22, 2026, and that appeal remains pending. (Id.) Petitioner challenges his continued detention during the pendency of appellate proceedings as violative of the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment and seeks release or other appropriate relief. (Id.) Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Respondents shall SHOW CAUSE, on or before June 24, 2026, why the Petition should not be granted. Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) business days after Respondents file their response. Petitioner shall serve a copy of the Petition and this Order upon Respondents within two (2) business days of entry of this Order and shall promptly file proof of service on the docket. Petitioner shall not be removed from the District of New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 6/16/2026. (sms) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

Jun 17, 2026

Text Order

#5

Jun 24, 2026

RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by WILLIAM JOYCE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Index, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit)(DOYNE, BROOKS) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

#6

Jun 24, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by BROOKS E. DOYNE on behalf of WILLIAM JOYCE (DOYNE, BROOKS) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

#7

Jul 21, 2026

Substitution of Attorney - Attorney JARED ALAN GEIST terminated. Attorney MARIBEL JOSEFINA ALLEN for LOUIS GAETAN ELYSEE added.. (ALLEN, MARIBEL) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#8

Jul 29, 2026

REPLY to Response re 5 Response to Habeas Petition. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Form of Order, # 2 Exhibit)(ALLEN, MARIBEL) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#9

Aug 10, 2026

TEXT ORDER: This matter comes before the Court upon a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. (ECF No. 1.) The Court has reviewed the Petition (ECF No. 1), the Response (ECF No. 5), the Reply (ECF No. 8) and finds that Petitioner is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), which requires an individualized bond hearing. Accordingly, the Petition is GRANTED IN PART. It is ORDERED that Respondents shall provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and 8 C.F.R. § 236.1(d) within seven (7) days of the date of this Order, and it is further ORDERED that within three (3) days of the bond hearing, Respondents shall file a letter advising the Court of the outcome upon which the Court will close this matter absent further relief being warranted. Petitioner shall not be transferred from the District of New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 8/10/2026. (sms) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#10

Aug 10, 2026

Substitution of Attorney - Attorney BROOKS E. DOYNE terminated. Attorney ANDREW BOCCIO for WILLIAM JOYCE added.. (BOCCIO, ANDREW) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

Aug 10, 2026

Order to Answer

#11

Aug 15, 2026

Letter from Respondents regarding Petitioner's bond hearing re 9 Order to Answer,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (IJ Order))(BOCCIO, ANDREW) (Entered: 08/15/2026)

#12

Aug 21, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' letter to confirm that Petitioner was released from custody on August 17, 2026 (ECF No. 6) in accordance with the Court's Order (ECF No. 2). Because the relief ordered by the Court has been fully effectuated and no further relief is warranted, the Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 8/21/2026. (sms) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

Aug 21, 2026

Order of Dismissal