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Case Information
Filed: June 19, 2026
Assigned to:
Zahid Nisar Quraishi
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: June 25, 2026
Last Activity:
June 25, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 19, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17560092.), filed by SANTIAGO CARDOSO ARELLANES. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(MONTERO, FRANKLIN) (Entered: 06/19/2026)
Main Document:
Emergency PETITION
#2
Jun 19, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by SANTIAGO CARDOSO ARELLANES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(MONTERO, FRANKLIN) (Entered: 06/19/2026)
Main Document:
Emergency MOTION
#3
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)
Jun 20, 2026
Judge Susan D. Wigenton added. (jml, )
#4
Jun 25, 2026
TEXT ORDER REALLOCATING AND REASSIGNING CASE. Case reallocated to Trenton and reassigned to Judge Zahid N. Quraishi for all further proceedings. Judge Susan D. Wigenton no longer assigned to case. So Ordered by Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 6/25/26. (ak, ) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
#5
Jun 25, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 6/25/2026. (sm) Modified on 6/26/2026 (sm). (Entered: 06/25/2026)
#6
Jun 25, 2026
ORDER that Petitioner's habeas petition 1 is GRANTED; that Petitioner shall be immediately released (by 9:00 p.m. EDT on June 25, 2026) under the same conditions, if any, that existed prior to his current detention; that Respondents shall immediately return to Petitioner (by 9:00 p.m. EDT on June 25, 2026) all personal property belonging to petitioner; that Respondents shall file declarations signed under the penalty of perjury by individuals with personal knowledge from both the United States Attorney's Office and the Department of Homeland Security on the docket by 9:00 p.m. EDT on June 25, 2026, confirming the date and time of Petitioner's release and that all of the conditions set forth above have been satisfied; that Petitioner's motion seeking a temporary restraining order 2 is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE as moot in light of the outcome of this matter; that the Clerk of the Court shall serve a copy of this Order and the accompanying memorandum opinion upon the parties electronically, and shall CLOSE the file. Signed by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 6/25/2026. (sm) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for TRO
#7
Jun 25, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by SARINA KAPLAN on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, MARCOS CHARLES, TODD M. LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, JOHN TSOUKARIS (KAPLAN, SARINA) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#8
Jun 25, 2026
DECLARATION of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Attorney's Office re 6 Order on Motion for TRO,,,, by TODD BLANCHE, MARCOS CHARLES, TODD M. LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, JOHN TSOUKARIS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(KAPLAN, SARINA) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
Main Document:
Declaration
Jun 25, 2026
***Civil Case Terminated. (sm)
Jun 25, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
Jun 25, 2026
Order Reassigning Case
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