District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-09743

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Jul 31, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17742542.), filed by CONSTANTINO VELASQUEZ VELASQUEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Habeas Order, # 2 Brief, # 3 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, # 4 Certificate of Service, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet)(FERNANDEZ, REGIS) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

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Jul 31, 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 7/31/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

Jul 31, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Jul 31, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Jul 31, 2026

Judge Susan D. Wigenton added. (jml, )

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Aug 04, 2026

TEXT ORDER: According to Petitioner, Respondents are presently detaining him under the mandatory detention provisions of 8 U.S.C. § 1225 (ECF No. 1 at 1-2). This Court preliminarily concludes that Petitioner is being 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 he should have been detained under 8 U.S.C. §1226. See Patel v. Almodovar, No. 25-cv-1534, 2025 WL 3012323 (D.N.J. Oct. 28, 2025). If Respondents contend that Patel is factually distinguishable, they shall file an expedited answer to the Petition within 3 days of this Order, and Petitioner shall file any reply within 3 days of the answer. Respondents may redact any sensitive information belonging to petitioner or persons not before this Court but may not redact names or signatures of immigration officials or other public employees. Otherwise, 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. So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 8/4/2026. (cds) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

Aug 04, 2026

Text Order

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Aug 06, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JOHN CROSBY on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO (CROSBY, JOHN) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

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Aug 07, 2026

RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-October 18, 2012 Form I-213, # 2 Exhibit 2-July 23, 2026 Form I-213, # 3 Exhibit 3-October 19, 2012 Form I-296, # 4 Exhibit 4-October 19, 2012 Form I-860, # 5 Exhibit 5-July 23, 2026 Form I-871, # 6 Exhibit 6-July 23, 2026 Form I-205)(CROSBY, JOHN) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

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Aug 08, 2026

REPLY to Response re 5 Response to Habeas Petition,. (FERNANDEZ, REGIS) (Entered: 08/08/2026)

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Aug 12, 2026

OPINION. Signed by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 8/12/2026. (dam) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

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Aug 12, 2026

ORDER denying 1 Petition; lifting any restrictions imposed by this Court on Petitioner's location; directing the Clerk of Court to close this case. Signed by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 8/12/2026. (dam) (Entered: 08/12/2026)