District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-07414

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Jun 19, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17560106.), filed by CESAR IVAN JUMBO-MOLINA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Certificate of Service, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit)(MIRON, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 06/19/2026)

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Jun 20, 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 6/20/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 06/20/2026)

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Jun 20, 2026

TEXT ORDER - The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner Cesar Ivan Jumbo-Molina, 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 Ecuador who entered the United States in or about February 2019. Petitioner alleges he was processed by immigration authorities and released on his own recognizance under an order of supervision on February 10, 2019. Petitioner alleges he requested a credible fear interview on March 15, 2019, that same was not provided and instead he was released on his own recognizance. Petitioner further alleges that a credible fear interview has yet to be scheduled and that he has also filed an application for asylum, that is also still pending. Petitioner further alleges that on June 18, 2026, he was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement following a scheduled appointment. (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, 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 24, 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 20, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 06/20/2026)

Jun 20, 2026

Text Order

Jun 20, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Jun 20, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Jun 20, 2026

Judge Karen M. Williams added. (jml, )

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Jun 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Jun 25, 2026

Letter

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Jun 25, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Jun 25, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

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Jul 01, 2026

Order of Dismissal

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Jul 02, 2026

Notice (Other)