District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-09076

#1

Jul 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-20439792, filed by Jose Rene Alfaro Doblado. Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -Yes, (Kelman, Lorne) Modified on 7/18/2026 (LJ). (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#2

Jul 17, 2026

Civil Cover Sheet.. by Jose Rene Alfaro Doblado (Kelman, Lorne) Modified on 7/18/2026 (LJ). (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#3

Jul 17, 2026

Proposed Summons. by Jose Rene Alfaro Doblado (Kelman, Lorne) Modified on 7/18/2026 (LJ). (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#4

Jul 18, 2026

This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made. (LJ) (Entered: 07/18/2026)

#5

Jul 18, 2026

Summons Issued as to Executive Office For Immigration Review, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden of Delaney Hall Detention Facility, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (LJ) (Entered: 07/18/2026)

Jul 18, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Orelia E. Merchant. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (LJ)

Jul 20, 2026

Case transferred to District of District of New Jersey. Original file, certified copy of transfer order, and docket sheet sent. ALL FILINGS ARE TO BE MADE IN THE TRANSFER COURT, DO NOT DOCKET TO THIS CASE. Extract Civil Case due by 7/27/2026. (GO)

Jul 20, 2026

TRANSFER ORDER: In his 1 Petition & Affirmation for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, Petitioner challenges his ongoing detention by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. Although Petitioner states that he resides in Suffolk County, New York, it is well settled that 28 U.S.C. § 2241 requires a habeas petitioner challenging his present physical confinement to file a petition in the district of confinement. See Rumsfeld v. Padilla, 542 U.S. 426, 443 (2004); Trump v. J.G.G., 604 U.S. 670, 672 (2025) (per curiam). Venue in this District is therefore improper. The Clerk of Court is directed to transfer this action to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and to close this matter. The Court waives compliance with Local Rule 83.1, which otherwise imposes a seven-day delay in the effectuation of the transfer. Ordered by Judge Orelia E. Merchant on 7/20/2026. (TSB)

#6

Jul 21, 2026

Certified Copy of Transfer Order and docket received, Case transferred in from District of New York Eastern; Case Number 2:26-cv-04314. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 07/21/2026)

Jul 21, 2026

Order

#7

Jul 22, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 7/22/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#8

Jul 22, 2026

SELF-EXECUTING ORDER directing Respondents to file answer to Petition or release Petitioner by 7/25/2026 at 5:00 PM. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 7/22/2026. (lag, ) (N/M) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

Jul 22, 2026

Text Order

Jul 22, 2026

Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (alg)

Jul 22, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

#9

Jul 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by CHRISTIAN CARRARA on behalf of EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, WARDEN OF DELANEY HALL DETENTION FACILITY (CARRARA, CHRISTIAN) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#10

Jul 23, 2026

Letter from Respondents Re. Petitioner's Location. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Justin Williams)(CARRARA, CHRISTIAN) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#11

Jul 23, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' letter advising the Court of Petitioner's location and his return to New Jersey on July 26, 2026. (ECF No. 10). As Respondents do not contest this Court's jurisdiction, Respondents shall, in accordance with the Court's previous Self-Executing Order, (ECF No. 8), either (1) file a response to the Petition by 5:00 p.m. on July 25, 2026, or (2) release Petitioner upon his return to New Jersey and file a letter on the docket so confirming. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 7/23/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

Jul 23, 2026

Text Order

#12

Jul 24, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by FRANCES C. BAJADA on behalf of EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, WARDEN OF DELANEY HALL DETENTION FACILITY (BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#13

Jul 25, 2026

RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, WARDEN OF DELANEY HALL DETENTION FACILITY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Answer, # 2 Exhibit A - April 13, 2013 Form I-213, # 3 Exhibit B - April 15, 2013 Form I-296, # 4 Exhibit C - July 12, 2026 Form I-213, # 5 Exhibit D - April 15, 2013 Notice and Order of Expedited Removal, # 6 Exhibit E - July 12, 2026 Form I-871 Notice of Intent/Decision to Reinstate Prior Order, # 7 Exhibit F - June 3, 2026 Warrant of Removal/Deportation, # 8 Declaration Declaration of Khristopher Dawson)(BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 07/25/2026)

#14

Jul 27, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the Government's response to the Petition. (ECF No. 13). Respondents shall personally serve their response on Petitioner and further serve Petitioner's counsel via email and regular mail and file proof of service on the docket. No later than seven (7) days after receipt of service, Petitioner and/or Petitioner's counsel shall advise the Court as to the status of representation and whether they intend to file a reply. Any reply shall be filed no later than August 7, 2026. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 7/27/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#15

Jul 27, 2026

Clerk's Letter: Attorney is not admitted to the Federal Bar of New Jersey. Notice has been mailed to the attorney's address. (dnw). (n.m) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#16

Jul 27, 2026

Letter from U.S. Attorney's Office informing of Petitioner's return to New Jersey. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Khristopher Dawson)(BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

Jul 27, 2026

Text Order

#17

Jul 28, 2026

Certification on behalf of EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, WARDEN OF DELANEY HALL DETENTION FACILITY Re 14 Text Order,,. (BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#18

Jul 29, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' Certificate of Service. (ECF No. 17). The Court directed personal service on Petitioner to ensure timely receipt. (ECF No. 14). Respondents have indicated that they served Petitioner by certified mail. In accordance with the Court's previous Order, Respondents shall personally serve Petitioner with a copy of their response to the Petition, (ECF No. 13), as well as the Court's previous Order, (ECF No. 14), as soon as reasonably practicable and file proof of such service on the docket. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 7/29/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Jul 29, 2026

Text Order

#19

Jul 30, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, WARDEN OF DELANEY HALL DETENTION FACILITY re 14 Text Order,, Declaration of Ronald Romero (BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#20

Aug 04, 2026

Letter from U.S. Attorney's Office informing of Petitioner's bond hearing. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice of bond hearing, # 2 Exhibit August 4, 2026 Order of the Immigration Judge)(BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#21

Aug 05, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court will hold a status conference via Microsoft Teams at 12:30 p.m. on August 6, 2026. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on August 5, 2026. (bf, ) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#22

Aug 05, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Petitioner's counsel having advised the Court that Petitioner is in the process of retaining new counsel who is licensed in New Jersey, it is ORDERED that Petitioner shall have fourteen (14) days to retain new counsel or otherwise proceed pro se. The status conference previously scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on August 6, 2026, is CANCELED. To ensure timely receipt, Respondents shall personally serve a copy of this Order on Petitioner as soon as reasonably practicable and file proof of such service on the docket. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on August 5, 2026. (bf, ) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

Aug 05, 2026

Order

#23

Aug 06, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, WARDEN OF DELANEY HALL DETENTION FACILITY re 22 Order,, Declaration of Ronald Romero (BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#24

Aug 07, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by STEPHANIE MARIE DUQUE-ISERN on behalf of Jose Rene Alfaro Doblado (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#25

Aug 07, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by STEPHANIE MARIE DUQUE-ISERN on behalf of Jose Rene Alfaro Doblado (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#26

Aug 07, 2026

Letter from Petitioner replying to Respondent's Expedited Answer to Petiton re 14 Text Order,,. (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

Aug 07, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The 24 and 25 Notices of Appearance submitted by STEPHANIE MARIE DUQUE-ISERN on 8/7/2026 appear to be duplicates. These submissions will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. This message is for informational purposes only. (sms2)

Aug 07, 2026

QC - Duplicate Filings

#27

Aug 09, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's reply. (ECF No. 26). Within three (3) days of this Order, Respondents shall file a supplemental response that (1) addresses why Petitioner was afforded a bond hearing, (ECF No. 20), given Respondents' position that Petitioner is mandatorily detained under Section 1231; and (2) responds to Petitioner's argument, with supporting information under oath, that removal is not reasonably foreseeable in light of his pending withholding-only proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 8/9/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 08/09/2026)

Aug 09, 2026

Text Order

#28

Aug 10, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JACOB HERIC on behalf of EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, WARDEN OF DELANEY HALL DETENTION FACILITY (HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#29

Aug 12, 2026

Letter from Respondents in Response to ECF No. 27. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - BOND REQUEST, # 2 Exhibit B - BOND TRANSCRIPT, # 3 Exhibit C - Declaration of R.S.)(HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#30

Aug 14, 2026

ORDER that the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is DENIEDWITHOUT PREJUDICE; that any previous Order of this Court enjoining Petitioner's transfer is VACATED. Respondents may transfer Petitioner for the purpose of effectuating his imminent removal from the United States. Unless and until his removal is imminent, Petitioner shall remain in the State of New Jersey to facilitate continued access to his counsel; that the Clerk of the Court shall close this case; that this Court shall retain jurisdiction over this matter and Petitioner may file a motion to reopen this matter along with an amended petition in the event he is not removed within the 90-day removal period and remains detained. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 8/14/2026. (sm) (Entered: 08/14/2026)