District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-05660

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May 18, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by JEAN CARLOS JESUS CALDERON-PUENTES (Received via ADS). (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing, # 2 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs, # 3 Certificate of Service, # 4 Exhibit)(N/M)(fbm) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

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May 18, 2026

EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by JEAN CARLOS JESUS CALDERON-PUENTES (Received via ADS). (N/M)(fbm) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

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May 18, 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 05/18/2026. (N/M)(fbm) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

May 18, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

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May 21, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner Jean Carlos Jesus Calderon-Puentes, 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 Venezuela who entered the United States, was processed and released under humanitarian parole pursuant to INA § 212(d)(5). Petitioner alleges he subsequently filed an Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal (Form I-589) with USCIS which remains pending. On May 7, 2026, Petitioner alleges he was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at his place of employment. (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 28, 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. (n/m). So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 5/21/2026. (sms) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

May 21, 2026

Text Order

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May 22, 2026

Letter from U.S. Attorney's Office reporting Petitioner's release. (BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

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May 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance