District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-09449

UDUMA v. BENZEL

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Case Information

Filed: July 28, 2026
Assigned to: Jamel K. Semper
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: August 25, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 28, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17720654.), filed by NNENNA OGU UDUMA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(MOSES, OLOLADE) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 28, 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 7/28/26. (tjg, ) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Jul 28, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Jamel K. Semper. (tjg, )
Jul 28, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Jul 28, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
#3
Jul 29, 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, Nnenna Ogu Uduma ("Petitioner") who is currently detained at the Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner is a noncitizen who lawfully entered the United States pursuant to a B-2 visitor visa and is presently detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Petitioner alleges that she has no criminal history, is married to a United States citizen, and has pending applications for adjustment of status and employment authorization before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS"). Petitioner further alleges that she suffers from significant medical conditions, including adenomyosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, ovarian cysts, and polycystic ovary syndrome ("PCOS"), and that she requires ongoing medical evaluation, diagnosis, and surgical planning. According to the Petition, continued detention has delayed or impaired her ability to obtain necessary medical care and places her health at substantial risk. Petitioner contends that, under these circumstances, her continued civil immigration detention violates the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. (Id.) The Court finds that the Petition raises substantial constitutional questions regarding the legality of Petitioner's continued detention and the adequacy of the medical care available to her while in immigration custody. In light of Petitioner's allegations that she suffers from serious medical conditions requiring timely evaluation and treatment, Respondents shall file a response to the Petition within three (3) days of the entry of this Order addressing: (1) the statutory basis for Petitioner's detention; (2) whether Petitioner is eligible for release or an individualized custody determination; and (3) the medical care currently being provided to Petitioner, including whether she has been evaluated by appropriate medical professionals, the treatment she has received, any recommended diagnostic testing or surgical consultation, and whether arrangements have been made to ensure continuity of medically necessary care. Respondents shall attach all relevant custody records and medical records in their possession relating to Petitioner's detention and treatment. Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner outside the District of New Jersey without prior leave of Court. Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) business days after Respondents file their response. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 7/29/2026. (sms) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Jul 29, 2026
Order to Answer
#4
Jul 30, 2026
Exhibit to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Medical Records by NNENNA OGU UDUMA. (MOSES, OLOLADE)NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c)(2), a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court. Counsel are further advised that service of sealed documents must be accomplished outside of ECF as provided by Federal R. Civ. Pro. 5(b)(2) only. (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Exhibit (to Document)
#5
Jul 30, 2026
Exhibit to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 records by NNENNA OGU UDUMA. (MOSES, OLOLADE) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Exhibit (to Document)
#6
Aug 05, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by ELIZABETH VIEYRA on behalf of JASON BENZEL, TODD BLANCHE, KRISTI NOEM, DAVID VENTURELLA, ARTHUR J WILSON, JR (VIEYRA, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#7
Aug 05, 2026
Letter from US Attorney's Office, re: Stipulation of Dismissal. (VIEYRA, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#8
Aug 05, 2026
STIPULATION of Dismissal by JASON BENZEL, TODD BLANCHE, KRISTI NOEM, NNENNA OGU UDUMA, DAVID VENTURELLA, ARTHUR J WILSON, JR. (VIEYRA, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document: Stipulation of Dismissal (aty)
#9
Aug 12, 2026
Intervene AND Preliminary Injunction
Main Document: Intervene AND Preliminary Injunction
#10
Aug 14, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
Aug 18, 2026
Text Order
#12
Aug 20, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#13
Aug 25, 2026
Order of Dismissal
Main Document: Order of Dismissal

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BENZEL
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UDUMA
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