District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-08876

#1

Jul 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by ROMEO RIANO-GARCIA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Index Index of exhibits, # 3 Exhibit Ex A - NTA, # 4 Exhibit Ex B - EOIR hearing notice, # 5 Exhibit Ex C - Medical information, # 6 Exhibit Ex D - Marriage certificate, # 7 Exhibit Ex E - Birth certificates of children, # 8 Exhibit Ex F - Politico article, # 9 Exhibit Ex G - Law 360 article, # 10 Exhibit Ex H - 2nd Politico article, # 11 Certificate of Service Certificate of service) NO FILING FEE OR IFP RECEIVED. (LESCHAK, JOHN) Modified on 7/17/2026 (ps). Modified on 7/17/2026 (adc, ). (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#2

Jul 17, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Immediate Release from ICE custody due to Medical Neglect by ROMEO RIANO-GARCIA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order for TRO, # 2 Memorandum Legal Memo for TRO, # 3 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(LESCHAK, JOHN) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#3

Jul 17, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Immediate Release from ICE custody due to medical neglect, filed by ROMEO RIANO-GARCIA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Coversheet, # 2 Index Index, # 3 Exhibit Ex A - NTA, # 4 Exhibit Ex B - EOIR hearing notice, # 5 Exhibit Ex C - Medical information, # 6 Exhibit Ex D - Marriage certificate, # 7 Exhibit Ex E - Birth certificates of children, # 8 Exhibit Ex F - Politico article, # 9 Exhibit Ex G - Law360 article, # 10 Exhibit Ex H - 2nd Politico article, # 11 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(LESCHAK, JOHN) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#4

Jul 17, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Petitioner shall not be removed from the state of New Jersey or from the United States. This is an administrative stay, the purpose of which is to briefly freeze the status quo and preserve the Court's jurisdiction should it exist. See Zheng v. Bondi, 2025 WL 280542, at *1 (D.N.J. Sept. 26, 2025). The Respondents shall file a short letter on or before July 17 at 5:00pm addressing the Petitioner's argument about inadequate medical attention. Furthermore, a bond hearing shall be conducted on or before July 20 at 5:00pm, unless by July 20 at 10:00am, the Respondents file a letter explaining either (i) that the Petitioner has asked to adjourn the bond hearing or (ii) that, due to relevant and meaningful procedural or factual distinctions, this case is not controlled by the Court's prior decisions in Chiquito Barzola v. Warden (2:25-cv-17326); Martinez Ron v. Lyons (2:25-cv-17359); Mboup v. Field Off. Dir. of N.J. Immigr. & Customs Enf't (2:25-cv-16882); and Ortega Alvarez v. Noem (2:25-cv-17401). The Respondents shall file a status update letter on or before July 21 at 5:00pm. In addition, a declaration from the United States Attorney's Office shall be filed on the schedule set out below. It shall indicate that the United States Attorney's Office has (i) received this Order and conveyed it to the appropriate personnel at ICE; and (ii) provided ICE with written legal advice on the subject of ICE's obligation to comply with this Order. A declaration from ICE shall also be filed. It shall indicate that ICE has (i) received this Order; and (ii) received written legal advice from the United States Attorney's Office on the subject of ICE's obligation to comply with this Order. Each declaration shall be filed on the public docket of the Court on or before 4:00pm on July 17. The first declaration must be executed by either the United States Attorney or by the Chief of the Civil Division. The second declaration must be executed by either the Newark ICE Field Office Director or by the Newark ICE Field Office Deputy Director. The declarations may be signed by hand or electronically. Finally, the United States Attorney's Office shall immediately file a letter on the Court's public docket if an Order of the Court is violated in connection with this case. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 7/17/2026. (ps) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#5

Jul 17, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by ALICIA NICOLE GONZALEZ on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, DAVID VENTURELLA (GONZALEZ, ALICIA) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

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Jul 17, 2026

DECLARATION of Acting Deputy Field Office Director re 4 Text Order,,,,,,,,, by TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, DAVID VENTURELLA. (GONZALEZ, ALICIA) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#7

Jul 17, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JOHN CROSBY on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, DAVID VENTURELLA (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(CROSBY, JOHN) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#8

Jul 17, 2026

DECLARATION of Civil Chief re 4 Text Order,,,,,,,,, by TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, DAVID VENTURELLA. (BASIAK, JOHN) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#9

Jul 17, 2026

Letter from U.S. Attorney's Office Addressing Petitioner's Argument About Inadequate Medical Care re 4 Text Order,,,,,,,,, 1 Emergency MOTION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad prosequendum and Immediate Release from ICE custody due to medical neglect. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1- Drug Admin History Report)(CROSBY, JOHN)NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c)(2), a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court. Counsel are further advised that service of sealed documents must be accomplished outside of ECF as provided by Federal R. Civ. Pro. 5(b)(2) only. (Entered: 07/17/2026)

Jul 17, 2026

QC - Incorrect Event Selected

Jul 17, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Michael E. Farbiarz. (ps)

Jul 17, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by John P. Leschak at docket entry #1 on 7/17/2026 was submitted incorrectly as a Motion for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Prosequendum. PLEASE RESUBMIT THE Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus USING Civil/Complaints and Other Initiating Documents/Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. (mfr)

Jul 17, 2026

Text Order

Jul 17, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#10

Jul 20, 2026

STATUS REPORT Regarding Petitioner's Request to Adjourn Bond Hearing by TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, DAVID VENTURELLA. (CROSBY, JOHN) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

Jul 20, 2026

Filing Fee Received

#12

Jul 21, 2026

Status Report

Jul 21, 2026

Text Order

Jul 22, 2026

Text Order