District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-09654

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Jul 30, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17735548.), filed by JOSE BENEDICTO CASTILLO. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#2

Jul 30, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause by JOSE BENEDICTO CASTILLO. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

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Jul 30, 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 7/30/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

Jul 30, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Jul 30, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Jul 30, 2026

Judge Jamel K. Semper added. (jml, )

#4

Aug 06, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. If Respondents determine that Petitioner (1) does NOT have a criminal history, and (2) is NOT subject to a final order of removal, Respondents shall release Petitioner within twenty-four (24) hours of the entry of this Order. If Petitioner is not released and contends that he/she is being denied necessary medical care, prescribed medication, or is otherwise being subjected to unconstitutional conditions of confinement, the parties shall meet and confer within twenty-four (24) hours after entry of this Order. Petitioner's counsel shall initiate the conference. Within twenty-four (24) hours, the parties shall file a joint status report identifying the issues that remain in dispute and whether any relief can be provided without further Court intervention. Within three (3) days after entry of this Order, Respondents shall file either: (a) a letter certifying Petitioner's release pursuant to this Order; or (b) a letter, not to exceed two pages, identifying (1) whether Petitioner has a criminal history, (2) whether Petitioner is subject to a final order of removal, and (3) the statutory authority under which Petitioner continues to be detained. Upon receipt of that letter, the Court will determine whether an expedited scheduling order or other proceedings are necessary. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 8/6/2026. (sms) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

Aug 06, 2026

Order to Answer

#5

Aug 08, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by ELIZABETH VIEYRA on behalf of LUIS SOTO, DAVID VENTURELLA (VIEYRA, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 08/08/2026)

#6

Aug 10, 2026

Letter from US Attorney's Office, Expedited Answer re 4 Order to Answer,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - I-213, # 2 Exhibit 2 - I-831, # 3 Exhibit 3 - I-860, # 4 Exhibit 4 - I-296, # 5 Exhibit 5 - I-205, # 6 Exhibit 6 - I-871)(VIEYRA, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#7

Aug 11, 2026

Letter from Michael Z. Goldman. (GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

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Aug 12, 2026

LETTER ORDER granting until 8/14/2026 to respond to 6 Respondent's letter. Signed by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 8/12/2026. (arm) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

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Aug 13, 2026

Letter from Michael Z. Goldman. (GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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Aug 20, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed the Petition (ECF No. 1), Respondents' expedited answer (ECF No. 6), and Petitioner's reply (ECF No. 9). Respondents shall, within seven (7) days of the entry of this Order, file a supplemental letter responding to Petitioner's argument that ICE lacked statutory authority to arrest him before reinstating his prior removal order pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(5) and 8 C.F.R. § 241.8, including the sequence and timing of Petitioner's arrest, the issuance of the Form I-205, and the reinstatement reflected in Form I-871. Respondents shall also address the authorities cited in ECF No. 9. Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) days after Respondents file their supplemental submission. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 8/20/2026. (sms) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

Aug 20, 2026

Order to Answer

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Aug 27, 2026

Letter

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Aug 28, 2026

Letter