District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-06639

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Jun 07, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17511459.), filed by DIEGO FERNANDO URUENA RAMIREZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet ICE LOCATOR)(KAPITONOV, PETER) (Entered: 06/07/2026)

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Jun 07, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order to Enjoin Respondents from Transferring Petitioner From the Jurisdiction by DIEGO FERNANDO URUENA RAMIREZ. (KAPITONOV, PETER) (Entered: 06/07/2026)

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Jun 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 6/7/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 06/07/2026)

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Jun 07, 2026

TEXT ORDER - The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner Diego Fernando Uruena Ramirez, who is currently detained at Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner is a native and citizen of Columbia who entered the United States on or about November 2022. The Petition alleges that Petitioner filed an I-589 application for Asylum within one year of his entry into the United States, which remains pending. The Petition further alleges that Petitioner was detained on June 3, 2026, during a scheduled check-in appointment and that he is presently being held without an opportunity to seek bond pursuant to Matter of Hurtado, 23 I&N Dec. 179 (BIA 2001). According to the Petition, Petitioner has an established long-term partner with whom he has two minor children, Petitioner is employed, and has no reported criminal history. The Petition further contends that Petitioner's continued detention violates the United States Constitution and federal law. (Id.) The Court preliminarily concludes that Petitioner may be unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225 because Petitioner was apprehended inside the United States after residing here for an extended period of time, and therefore may instead be subject to detention 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, if Respondents do not contend that Ayala Amaya is meaningfully distinguishable from the circumstances presented here, 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 distinguishable, they shall file a response to the Petition by June 12, 2026 setting forth the basis for that position. 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 Karen M. Williams on June 7, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 06/07/2026)

Jun 07, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Jun 07, 2026

Judge Karen M. Williams added. (jml, )

Jun 07, 2026

Text Order

Jun 07, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

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Jun 08, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JACOB HERIC on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, JOHN TSOUKARIS (HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

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Jun 08, 2026

Letter