District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-05245

ARAUZ BRIONES v. SOTO

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Case Information

Filed: May 09, 2026
Assigned to: Jamel K. Semper
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: May 28, 2026
Last Activity: May 28, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
May 09, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17404424.), filed by REBECA ARAUZ BRIONES. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(CARDONA NUILA, PATRICIA) (Entered: 05/09/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 09, 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 5/9/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 05/09/2026)
May 09, 2026
Judge Jamel K. Semper added. (jml, )
May 09, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
May 09, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
#3
May 10, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Affidavit of service served on Respondents by email on May 10 2026, filed by REBECA ARAUZ BRIONES. (CARDONA NUILA, PATRICIA) (Entered: 05/10/2026)
Main Document: Affidavit of Service
#4
May 17, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#5
May 18, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Petitioner alleges she is unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225. Under this Court's recent decisions in Rivera Zumba v. Bondi, No. 25-14626 (KSH), 2025 WL 2753496 (D.N.J. Sept. 26, 2025) (interpreting § 1225(b)(2)), Rivas Rodriguez v. Rokosky, No. 25-17419 (CPO), 2025 WL 3485628 (D.N.J. Dec. 3, 2025) (interpreting § 1225(b)(1)), and other recent decisions in this District interpreting § 1225, the Court holds that Petitioner is subject to detention under § 1226(a). It is ORDERED that, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), by 5:00PM on May 25, 2026, Respondents shall provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing before an immigration judge who shall assess whether she presents a flight risk or a danger to the community. Within three (3) days of that bond hearing, Respondents shall file a written notice of the outcome of that hearing with this Court. If Respondents contend that Petitioner's detention is distinguishable from the cases in this district previously addressing §1225, they shall file an expedited answer by 12:00PM on May 25, 2026, and Petitioner shall file a reply within three (3) days of Respondents' answer. Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered Judge Jamel K. Semper on 5/18/2026. (sms) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
May 18, 2026
Order to Answer
#6
May 20, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#7
May 25, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#8
May 28, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed Respondents' Status Report regarding the bond hearing ordered by this Court. (ECF No. 7.) In its prior Order, the Court granted the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and directed Respondents to provide Petitioner with a bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), and further directed Respondents to advise the Court of the outcome of that hearing. (ECF No. 5.) Respondents have submitted their status report confirming compliance with the Court's Order. (ECF No. 7.) Accordingly, because the relief granted by the Court has been effectuated, no further action is required. The Clerk of the Court is therefore directed to CLOSE this matter. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 5/28/2026. (sms) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
May 28, 2026
Order of Dismissal