District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-08841

CAI v. SOTO

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Case Information

Filed: July 16, 2026
Assigned to: Julien Xavier Neals
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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 22, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 16, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus for Unlawfully Detained Noncitizen ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17671476.), filed by XIAOWEN CAI. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A: Identity Documents, # 3 Exhibit B: Detainee and Immigration Court Status)(SIMBRON, NOEMI) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 16, 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 7/16/2026. (ps) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Jul 16, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Jul 16, 2026
Case Assigned to Judge Julien Xavier Neals. (ps)
Jul 16, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#3
Jul 17, 2026
ORDER temporarily enjoining Respondents from transferring Petitioner from her current detention facility in New Jersey during the pendency of this action; directing Respondents to electronically file a full and complete answer to Petition within 3 days; directing Respondents to electronically file a written notice within 3 days of Petitioner's release, be it transfer to supervised release or otherwise. Signed by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 7/17/2026. (N/M) (sks) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document: Order to Answer
#4
Jul 19, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Jul 20, 2026
Response (NOT Motion)
Main Document: Response (NOT Motion)
#6
Jul 22, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter

Parties

CAI
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SOTO
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