District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-08779

AZIZ v. BENZEL

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Case Information

Filed: July 15, 2026
Assigned to: Katharine Sweeney Hayden
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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: July 20, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 15, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17666852.), filed by MINA AZIZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)(BISHARA, SHERIF) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 15, 2026
First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by MINA AZIZ. (BISHARA, SHERIF) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jul 15, 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 7/15/2026. (mfr) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Jul 15, 2026
Case Assigned to Judge Katharine S. Hayden. (mfr)
Jul 15, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Jul 15, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
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Jul 16, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Petitioner Mina Aziz is a citizen of Egypt who alleges that his prolonged immigration detention of more than eleven months violates his Fifth Amendment liberty interest and right to due process. (ECF No. 1, Petition at 4, 6-7.) Respondents shall electronically file a full and complete answer to the Petition, which responds to all factual and legal allegations of the Petition, and identifies the statutory basis for Petitioner's detention, within seven (7) days. Petitioner filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, ECF No. 2 ("TRO Motion") seeking to enjoin his transfer outside New Jersey while this proceeding is pending and for an expedited resolution of this matter. The Text Order at ECF No. 3, which temporarily enjoins Respondents from transferring Petitioner from this District, shall REMAIN IN EFFECT while this matter is pending. Having enjoined Petitioner's transfer and ordered an expedited resolution of the Petition, the Motion for TRO, ECF No. 2, is DISMISSED as moot. So Ordered by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 7/16/26. (cm, ) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Jul 16, 2026
Order
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Jul 20, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance

Parties

AZIZ
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BENZEL
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