District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-09297

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Jul 23, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17704303.), filed by WILLIAM ALEJANDRO ALTAMIRANO SEVILLA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Certificate of Service, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit)(MIRON, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

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Jul 23, 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 7/23/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

Jul 23, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Jul 23, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Jul 23, 2026

Judge Jamel K. Semper added. (jml, )

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Jul 27, 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, who is currently detained at the Elizabeth Detention Center in Elizabeth, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) Petitioner alleges that he is a native and citizen of Ecuador who entered the United States without inspection in 2021. Petitioner alleges that he has no criminal record and no final order of removal. Petitioner further alleges that he was arrested by ICE on July 23, 2026, and that he is mandatorily detained without a bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b). Petitioner contends his continued detention violates the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment and the Immigration and Nationality Act. (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. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 7/27/2026. (sms) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

Jul 27, 2026

Order to Answer

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Aug 03, 2026

RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by JASON BENZEL, TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, DAVID VENTURELLA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Municipal Case Search, # 2 Exhibit B - RAP Sheet, # 3 Exhibit C - Notice to Appear)(HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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Aug 05, 2026

Letter from Petitioner. (MIRON, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

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Aug 12, 2026

Reply to Response (NOT Motion)

Aug 14, 2026

Order to Answer

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Aug 21, 2026

Letter

Aug 25, 2026

Text Order