District of New Jersey • 3:26-cv-09130

#1

Jul 22, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus DAVID VENTURELLA AND LUIS SOTO ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17697965.), filed by MIGUEL ANGEL LOPEZ MOLINA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet JS44)(FERREIRA, ANA) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#2

Jul 22, 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 7/22/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

Jul 22, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Jul 22, 2026

Notice of Judicial Preferences. Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (jml, )

Jul 22, 2026

Judge Georgette Castner added. (jml, )

Jul 22, 2026

Notice of Judicial Preferences

Jul 22, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

#3

Jul 24, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER directing Respondents to file an answer within 14 days, prohibiting Petitioner's transfer from New Jersey or removal from the United States pending further order, permitting Petitioner to reply within 7 days after the answer, and requiring Respondents to notify the Court of any change in Petitioner's custody or immigration status within 3 days. Signed by Judge Georgette Castner on 7/24/2026. (arm) (N/M) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#4

Aug 07, 2026

EXPEDITED RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by LUIS SOTO, DAVID VENTURELLA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - NOTICE TO APPEAR, # 2 Exhibit B - FORM I-213, # 3 Exhibit C - FORM I-200, # 4 Exhibit D - FORM I-286, # 5 Exhibit E - BOND ORDER)(HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#5

Aug 31, 2026

Letter from Respondents with Update to ECF No. 4. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - FORM I-261, # 2 Exhibit B - Notice of Bond Hearing)(HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#6

Sep 11, 2026

TEXT ORDER: This matter comes before the Court upon review of its docket, and Respondents' letter indicating that Petitioner was scheduled for a bond hearing on September 1, 2026. (ECF No. 5 .) Within forty-eight (48) hours of the time of entry of this Text Order, Respondents shall file a letter providing an update on the outcome of Petitioner's bond hearing. So Ordered by Judge Georgette Castner on 9/11/2026. (jmh) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

#7

Sep 11, 2026

Letter from Respondents Regarding Outcome of Petitioner's Bond Hearing. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Bond Order Sept 1 2026)(HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

Sep 11, 2026

Text Order

#8

Sep 14, 2026

TEXT ORDER: This matter comes before the Court upon receipt of Respondents' letter regarding the outcome of Petitioner's bond hearing. (ECF No. 7 .) The bond hearing has now occurred, and the IJ granted Petitioner's release on bond. (ECF No. 7 -1.) Having granted Petitioner all available relief, no further issues remain for adjudication. The Court LIFTS its Order (ECF No. 2 ) prohibiting Petitioner's transfer from the District of New Jersey pending further order of this Court. The Clerk's Office shall CLOSE this matter. So Ordered by Judge Georgette Castner on 9/14/2026. (jmh) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

Sep 14, 2026

Order of Dismissal AND Text Order