District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-09365

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Jul 24, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17709758.), filed by ISAAC LUNA GRANDE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(MINOGUE, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

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Jul 24, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by ISAAC LUNA GRANDE. (MINOGUE, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

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Jul 24, 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 7/24/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

Jul 24, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Jul 24, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Jul 24, 2026

Judge Karen M. Williams added. (jml, )

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Jul 27, 2026

TEXT ORDER - The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner Isaac Luna Grande, who is currently detained at Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner is a native of Mexico who entered the United States in or around 1997, without inspection. Petitioner alleges that he has continuously resided in the United States since that time. Petitioner further alleges that he is the father to four United States Citizen children, one who requires his medical care and assistance. Petitioner also alleges that although he has two motor vehicle related tickets, he has no criminal record, outstanding warrants or criminal history of any kind. The Court preliminarily concludes that Petitioner may be unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225 because Petitioner was apprehended inside 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). THEREFORE, if Respondents do not contend that Ayala Amaya is meaningfully distinguishable from the circumstances presented here, Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner within 24 hours under the same conditions, if any, that existed prior to his detention, including, but not limited to, release: (1) within the State of New Jersey; (2) without the imposition of additional conditions (such as ankle monitors or electronic tracking devices); (3) with all clothing and outerwear worn at the time of detention, or other appropriate attire; and (4) with all personal property and documents that were seized at the time of detention. If Respondents contend that Ayala Amaya is distinguishable, they shall file a response to the Petition by July 13, 2026, 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 the District of New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on July 27, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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Jul 27, 2026

TEXT ORDER - It has been brought to the attention of the Court that the prior Text Order entered on even date has an incorrect date establishing when the Respondents shall file a response to the Petition. The correction is as follows: If Respondents contend that Ayala Amaya is distinguishable, they shall file a response to the Petition by August 3, 2027. All other time frames and deadlines are as indicated in the previously entered Text Order. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on July 27, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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Jul 27, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Jul 27, 2026

Letter

Jul 27, 2026

Text Order

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Aug 07, 2026

TEXT ORDER - The Court is in receipt of Respondents' letter to confirm that Petitioner was released from custody on July 27, 2026. (ECF No. 7.) On July 27, 2026, the Court granted the Petition, directed Respondents to immediately release Petitioner, permanently enjoined Respondents from detaining Petitioner under 8 U.S.C. § 1225, and directed Respondents to file a notice confirming compliance. (ECF No. 4.) Because the relief ordered by the Court has been fully effectuated, the Clerk of Court shall mark this matter CLOSED. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on August 7, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

Aug 07, 2026

Text Order

Aug 24, 2026

Terminate Civil Case