District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-09081

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Jul 21, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus V LUIS SOTO ET AL. ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17692135.), filed by JUAN CARLOS PARRALES PILCO. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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Jul 21, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order V LUIS SOTO ET AL. by JUAN CARLOS PARRALES PILCO. (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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Jul 21, 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 7/21/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

Jul 21, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Jul 21, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Jul 21, 2026

Judge Jamel K. Semper added. (jml, )

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Jul 22, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner, JUAN CARLOS PARRALES PILCO ("Petitioner"), who is currently detained at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) Petitioner alleges that he is a native and citizen of Ecuador who entered the United States without inspection in or about 2019. Petitioner alleges that he has no criminal history and is an essential provider for his three children. Petitioner further alleges that his civil detention is not supported by any individualized determination. Petitioner contends that his continued detention is arbitrary and unreasonable and violates due process, the Administrative Procedure Act and the Accardi doctrine. (Id.) Based on the allegations in the Petition, the Court preliminarily concludes that Petitioner may be unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225 because he was apprehended within the United States after residing here for an extended period and therefore may instead be subject to detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226. See Ayala Amaya v. Bondi, No. 25-cv-16428, 2025 WL 3033880 (D.N.J. Oct. 30, 2025). Accordingly, if Respondents do not contend that Ayala Amaya is meaningfully distinguishable from the circumstances presented here, Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner within twenty-four (24) hours under the same conditions, if any, that existed prior to his detention. If Respondents contend that Ayala Amaya is distinguishable, they shall file a response to the Petition within seven (7) days of this Order, setting forth the basis for that position. Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) business days after Respondents file their response. Petitioner shall not be removed from or transferred outside the District of New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. In light of the relief granted, Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2) is DENIED. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 7/22/2026. (sms) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

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Jul 22, 2026

Notice of Appearance

Jul 22, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

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Jul 23, 2026

Letter