District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-05595

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May 15, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus UNDER 28 U.S.C.2241 ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17428976.), filed by LEANDRO LIBAN QUINONES RODRIGUEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EXHIBIT A; ICE LOCATOR, # 2 Exhibit EXHIBIT B; PASSPOST PAROLE, # 3 Exhibit EXHIBIT C; I485 RECEIPT, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet CIVIL COVER SHEET)(WU, ANDREW) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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May 15, 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 5/15/2026. (jr) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

May 15, 2026

Case assigned to Judge Jamel K. Semper. (jr)

May 15, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

May 15, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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May 18, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner Liandro Liban Quinonez, who is currently detained at Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner is a native and citizen of Cuba who entered the United States in August, 2022. Petitioner alleges he was processed by immigration authorities and granted parole into the United States under 8 U.S.C. § 235.1(h)(2). Petitioner further alleges that on November 10, 2023, he filed an I-485 Adjustment of Status application based on his eligibility under the Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966, which remains pending. On May 6, 2026, Petitioner was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement following a scheduled immigration appointment. (Id.) The Court concludes 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 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). THEREFORE, 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. If Respondents contend that Ayala Amaya is factually distinguishable, they shall file a response to the Petition by May 25, 2026. Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) business days after Respondents file their response. 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 5/18/2026. (sms) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

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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 by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 5/18/2026. (sms) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

May 18, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - Please note the Text Order attached to docket entry (ECF No. 4 ) filed by the Clerk's office on May 18, 2026 was docketed in error. Please disregard. (sms)

May 18, 2026

QC - Incorrect Entry made by Clerk's Office Staff

May 18, 2026

Order to Answer

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May 20, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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May 21, 2026

Response (NOT Motion)

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May 23, 2026

Reply to Response (NOT Motion)

Jun 10, 2026

Order to Answer

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Jun 17, 2026

Letter

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Jun 20, 2026

Letter

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Jul 09, 2026

Order of Dismissal

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Jul 10, 2026

Letter