District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-07860

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Jun 28, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17590877.), filed by MARIO SEBASTIAN POAQUIZA ULLOA. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit)(MIRON, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 06/28/2026)

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Jun 28, 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 6/28/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 06/28/2026)

Jun 28, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Jun 28, 2026

Judge Jamel K. Semper added. (jml, )

Jun 28, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

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Jun 30, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner, Mario Sebastian Poaquiza Ulloa ("Petitioner") who is currently detained at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner is an 18-year-old native and citizen of Ecuador who entered the United States without inspection in 2023 and has continuously resided in the United States for approximately three years. Petitioner alleges that he was taken into custody by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on June 28, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey, and is presently detained pursuant to the mandatory detention provisions of 8 U.S.C. § 1225. Petitioner further alleges that he is not subject to a final order of removal. (Id.) The Court concludes that Petitioner may be unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225 because he 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 Ayala Amaya v. Bondi, No. 25-cv-16428, 2025 WL 3033880 (D.N.J. Oct. 30, 2025). THEREFORE, Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner within twenty-four (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 meaningfully distinguishable, they shall file a response to the Petition by July 8, 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. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 6/30/2026. (sms) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

Jun 30, 2026

Order to Answer

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Jul 01, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Jul 01, 2026

Letter