District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-09506

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Jul 28, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by AMANDA NEVES SOUZA AGUIAR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit G, # 8 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(MINOGUE, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

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Jul 28, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by AMANDA NEVES SOUZA AGUIAR. (MINOGUE, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

Jul 28, 2026

Judge Madeline Cox Arleo added. (jjc, )

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Jul 29, 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 7/29/2026. (jjc, ) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Jul 29, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Jul 29, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

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Aug 05, 2026

Letter

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Aug 05, 2026

TEXT ORDER: This MATTER comes before the Court on Petitioner's habeas petition and a TRO Motion challenging her unlawful detention and seeking release from immigration detention. Petitioner has provided evidence that she is 31 weeks pregnant with a viable and medically fragile unborn child who is at risk of serious injury or death. Petitioner has also provided evidence that she has a documented history of spousal abuse for which she is seeking relief under VAWA, and that her only criminal history stems from an incident involving an altercation with her husband. The Third Circuit's decision in Lucas v. Hadden, 790 F.2d 365 (3d Cir. 1986) holds that "bail may be granted to a habeas petitioner prior to a ruling on the merits of the petition" where "extraordinary circumstances" are present, id. at 367; and courts have applied this reasoning in immigration habeas cases, see Kolawole O.T. v. Ahrendt, 466 F. Supp.3d 457, 466, 470 (D.N.J. 2020) (finding that interim release was warranted based on serious mental illness and petitioner's worsening mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic); Alfonso v. Soto, No. 25CV17371 (EP), 2025 WL 3187438, at *2 (D.N.J. Nov. 14, 2025) (finding extraordinary circumstances to grant release on bail in habeas proceeding where the petitioner's daughter was gravely ill); M.M. v. Rokosky, No. 25-18547, 2025 WL 3687941, at *2 (D.N.J. Dec. 19, 2025) (ordering release of a long-term resident of the United States with serious medical conditions who was improperly detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). Based on extraordinary circumstances, the Court hereby ORDERS Petitioner's immediate release under reasonable conditions pending adjudication of her habeas petition. Respondents shall confirm Petitioner's release in writing within 24 hours. The Court terminates the TRO Motion at ECF No. 2 considering the relief provided. So Ordered by Judge Madeline Cox Arleo on 08/05/2026. (lr, ) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

Aug 05, 2026

Text Order

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Aug 06, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Aug 06, 2026

Letter

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Aug 07, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Aug 12, 2026

Order of Dismissal