District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-07898

PORTILLO v. SOTO

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Case Information

Filed: June 29, 2026
Assigned to: Brian R. Martinotti
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: August 21, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jun 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Temporary Restraining Order ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number NEW54403.), filed by JOSE FREDY PALMA PORTILLO. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(vm) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 29, 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 6/29/2026. (vm) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Jun 29, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
#3
Jun 30, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER. Within 7 days of this Order, Respondents shall file an answer to the 1 Petition. Respondents are temporarily enjoined from transferring Petitioner from his current detention facility during the pendency of this action. Signed by Judge Brian R. Martinotti on 6/30/2026. (dmr3) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Main Document: Order to Answer
#4
Jul 06, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by KEVIN JAMES MAGGIO on behalf of TODD M. BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, DAVID J. VENTURELLA, ARTHUR J. WILSON JR. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(MAGGIO, KEVIN) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Jul 07, 2026
RESPONSE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (July 23, 2009 Notice to Appear), # 2 Exhibit 2 (June 26, 2026 Form I-213), # 3 Exhibit 3 (July 28, 2009 Order of Release on Recognizance), # 4 Exhibit 4 (Nov. 1, 2010 Order of the Immigration Judge), # 5 Exhibit 5 (May 3, 2012 Decision of the Immigration Judge), # 6 Exhibit 6 (Aug. 27, 2012 Decision of the BIA), # 7 Exhibit 7 (EOIR Automated Case Information), # 8 Exhibit 8 (June 9, 2026 Form I-205), # 9 Certificate of Service)(MAGGIO, KEVIN) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Main Document: Response (NOT Motion)
#6
Jul 13, 2026
PETITIONER'S REPLY/TRAVERSE to Respondents' 5 Expedited Answer to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (sks) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document: Reply to Response (NOT Motion)
#7
Jul 24, 2026
OPINION. (n/m) Signed by Judge Brian R. Martinotti on 7/24/2026. (mj)
Main Document: Opinion
#8
Jul 24, 2026
ORDER that Petitioner's Petition (ECF No. 1 ) is DENIED without prejudice; the Clerk of Court shall serve a copy of this Order and the accompanying Opinion upon Petitioner by regular U.S. mail and upon Respondents electronically and CLOSE this matter. (n/m) Signed by Judge Brian R. Martinotti on 7/24/2026. (mj) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document: Order of Dismissal
#9
Jul 27, 2026
MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION by JOSE FREDY PALMA PORTILLO. (sm) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document: Reconsideration
Jul 27, 2026
Set Deadlines as to 9 MOTION for Reconsideration. Motion set for 9/8/2027 before Judge Brian R. Martinotti. 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. (sm)
Jul 27, 2026
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Jul 27, 2026
Reset Deadlines as to 9 MOTION for Reconsideration. Motion set for 9/8/2026 before Judge Brian R. Martinotti. 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. (sm)
#10
Jul 30, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Before the Court is Petitioner's motion for reconsideration. (ECF No. 9). By way of background, Petitioner had previously filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ("Petition") pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, challenging his continued detention by immigration authorities. (ECF No. 1.) This Court ordered Respondents to answer the petition. (ECF No. 3). Respondents opposed the petition, (ECF NO. 5), and Petitioner filed a reply. (ECF No. 7). After considering the filings, this Court denied the Petition. (See ECF Nos. 7, 8). Now, Petitioner requests this Court reconsider its denial of the Petition and to reinstate the no-transfer order during the pendency of the motion for reconsideration. (ECF No. 9). After considering Petitioner's motion, it is ORDERED that the Clerk shall REOPEN this matter. It is further ORDERED that Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. It is finally ORDERED that Respondents shall file an answer to the motion for reconsideration within five (5) days of the date of this Text Order, and Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) days of receipt of the expedited answer. So Ordered by Judge Brian R. Martinotti on 07/30/2026. (lr, ) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Jul 30, 2026
Text Order
#11
Aug 04, 2026
RESPONSE in Opposition filed by TODD M. BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, DAVID J. VENTURELLA, ARTHUR J. WILSON JR. re 9 MOTION for Reconsideration (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (Order of Release on Recognizance), # 2 Certificate of Service)(MAGGIO, KEVIN) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: Response in Opposition to Motion
#12
Aug 06, 2026
Letter to the court requesting leave to file a limited reply from JOSE FREDY PALMA PORTILLO. (lag, ) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#13
Aug 10, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#14
Aug 11, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#15
Aug 11, 2026
Brief
Main Document: Brief
Aug 20, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
Aug 20, 2026
Text Order
#17
Aug 21, 2026
Notice of Appeal (USCA Philadelphia)
Main Document: Notice of Appeal (USCA Philadelphia)
#18
Aug 21, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
Aug 21, 2026
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Aug 21, 2026
Text Order