District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-05690

#1

May 19, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17437126.), filed by ORLIN ESCALANTE. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(SKLAR, KEITH) Modified on 5/19/2026 (mj). (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/19/2026) (mj, ). (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#2

May 19, 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 5/19/26. (tjg, ) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#3

May 19, 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 at 4-5). This Court preliminarily 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 he should have been detained under 8 U.S.C. §1226. See Patel v. Almodovar, No. 25-cv-1534, 2025 WL 3012323 (D.N.J. Oct. 28, 2025). If Respondents contend that Patel 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 Susan D. Wigenton on 5/19/2026. (cds) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#4

May 19, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JACOB HERIC on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, ROBERT FRAZER, CECILIA JORDAN, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, RUBEN PEREZ, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#5

May 19, 2026

Letter from Respondents Confirming Petitioner's Release. (HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

May 19, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

May 19, 2026

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May 19, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The 1-1 Civil Cover Sheet filed by KEITH SKYLAR on 5/19/2026 was uploaded prior to being flattened. Before uploading fillable forms to ECF you must flatten the file to prevent other users from manipulating or editing the information. The easiest way to flatten a PDF form is by selecting Print to PDF and saving the flattened form, other PDF software may differ. Please visit our website under Flattening PDF Forms for guidance. Your document has been corrected. This message is for informational purposes only. (mj)

May 19, 2026

Text Order

May 19, 2026

Case assigned to Judge Susan D. Wigenton. (tjg, )

#6

May 20, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Clerk shall CLOSE this case as Petitioner has been released. (ECF No. 5). So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 5/20/2026. (cds) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

May 20, 2026

Terminate Civil Case

May 20, 2026

Text Order