District of New Jersey • 2:25-cv-17841

Z. v. SOTO

Terminated

Case Information

Filed: November 21, 2025
Assigned to: Michael E. Farbiarz
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Terminated: January 15, 2026
Last Activity: January 15, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Nov 21, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-16848521.), filed by Y. Z.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, Notice to Appear)(HAJDARPASIC, ENES) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Nov 21, 2025
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Y. Z.. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit A, Physician's Letter, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(HAJDARPASIC, ENES) (Entered: 11/21/2025)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
Nov 21, 2025
Case assigned to Judge Michael E. Farbiarz. (tjg, )
Nov 21, 2025
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#3
Nov 24, 2025
TEXT ORDER: In light of the Respondents' representations in other cases with nearly identical factual circumstances, see, e.g., Chiquito Barzola v. Warden (2:25-cv-17326); Martinez Ron v. Lyons (2:25-cv-17359); Mboup v. Field Off. Dir. of N.J. Immigr. & Customs Enf't (2:25-cv-16882); Ortega Alvarez v. Noem (2:25-cv-17401), the Court understands the Respondents to agree that, under the undersigned's prior decisions, the Petitioner here is entitled to be treated as if covered by 8 U.S.C. § 1226. If the Respondents disagree (or if this this case is factually distinguishable from those), the Respondents shall file a brief letter explaining why on or before November 24 at 5:00pm. If no persuasive letter is received by then, the Court will issue a remedial order on November 25 at 9:00am that is similar to the ones the undersigned has issued in similar, prior cases. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 11/24/25. (ro, ) (Entered: 11/24/2025)
#4
Nov 24, 2025
TEXT ORDER: Acting pursuant to the All Writs Act, see 28 U.S.C. § 1651, the Court hereby enjoins the Respondents and those acting for them from removing the Petitioner from this District or causing his removal. This is an administrative stay, the purpose of which is to briefly freeze the status quo so that this case can be evaluated by the Court. See Zheng v. Bondi, 2025 WL 280542, at *1 (D.N.J. Sept. 26, 2025). Counsel for the Respondents shall immediately provide this Order to those acting on behalf of the Respondents on this matter. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 11/24/2025. (ro, ) (Entered: 11/24/2025)
Nov 24, 2025
Order
#5
Nov 25, 2025
Order
Main Document: Order
Nov 25, 2025
Set Deadlines as to 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . Motion set for 12/15/2025 before Judge Michael E. Farbiarz. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (lag, )
Nov 25, 2025
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#6
Nov 26, 2025
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#7
Nov 30, 2025
TEXT ORDER: The Respondents have made a systematic, across the board "proposal" that would impact other cases, beyond this one. A conference will be held as to the proposal. In light of the systematic nature of the Respondents' proposal, its counsel shall be prepared to describe the Respondents' general approach to the many 1225/1226 cases that have now been resolved in this District, including the Respondents' appellate approach, if any, and the status of the class action recently certified in California and any impact it may have here. In addition, the Respondents' counsel shall be prepared to provide authoritative representations as to how much time has generally been required between requests for 1226 bond hearings and the holding of such hearings, in this District and others during recent years. Chambers will be in touch as to scheduling a conference. Counsel for the Petitioner may participate but need not do so. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 11/30/25. (ro, ) (Entered: 11/30/2025)
#8
Nov 30, 2025
Letter
Main Document: Letter
Nov 30, 2025
Order
#9
Dec 01, 2025
Substitution of Attorney
Main Document: Substitution of Attorney
#10
Dec 03, 2025
TEXT ORDER: As to the Petitioner's letter at ECF 8, the Petitioner is entitled to a bond hearing under § 1226(a), as the Court has previously ruled. See ECF 5 . How it should be done to comply with the law is a matter for the immigration court, not this one. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 12/3/2025. (ps) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
#11
Dec 03, 2025
TEXT ORDER: An in person conference will be held on December 4 at 4:15 pm. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 12/3/25. (ro, ) (Entered: 12/03/2025)
Dec 03, 2025
Text Order
Dec 03, 2025
Order
#12
Dec 05, 2025
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#13
Dec 05, 2025
Status Conference
Main Document: Status Conference
#14
Dec 10, 2025
Transcript
Main Document: Transcript
#15
Dec 12, 2025
OPINION AND ORDER addressing Respondents' 6 Proposal. Signed by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 12/12/2025. (dmr3)
Main Document: Opinion AND Order
#16
Jan 06, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Respondents shall provide the Court with an update on the status of the Petitioner's bond hearing on or before January 9 at noon. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 1/6/2026. (ro, ) (Entered: 01/06/2026)
Jan 06, 2026
Order
#17
Jan 08, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
#18
Jan 09, 2026
TEXT ORDER: A petition was filed, see ECF 1, a bail hearing was ordered, see ECF 5, and it was conducted. See ECF 17 . Therefore, it appears that the petition should be dismissed. See Chiquito Barzola v. Warden, 2025 WL 3443487, at *1 (D.N.J. Dec. 1, 2025). If a party has a different view, it should explain why in a brief letter, to be filed on or before January 12 at 5:00pm. If no persuasive letter is received, the petition will be promptly dismissed. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 1/9/26. (ro, ) (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Jan 09, 2026
Order
#19
Jan 15, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The petition at ECF 1 is dismissed, the motion for a temporary restraining order at ECF 2 is denied as moot, and the Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 1/15/26. (ro, ) (Entered: 01/15/2026)
Jan 15, 2026
Order of Dismissal AND ~Util - Terminate Motions