District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-09759

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Aug 01, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number BNJDC-17743848.), filed by Hector Raul Perez Chacha. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit ICE Detainee Locator)(ERSOY, CAGATAY) (Entered: 08/01/2026)

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Aug 01, 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 8/1/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 08/01/2026)

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Aug 01, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JEWELL CHRISTIAN STEWART on behalf of MARK WAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO (STEWART, JEWELL) (Entered: 08/01/2026)

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Aug 01, 2026

Letter. (STEWART, JEWELL) (Entered: 08/01/2026)

Aug 01, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Aug 01, 2026

Judge Susan D. Wigenton added. (jml, )

Aug 01, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

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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 4-9). 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)

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Aug 04, 2026

Notice of Appearance

Aug 04, 2026

Text Order

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Aug 05, 2026

Letter

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Aug 07, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Respondents' request for additional time to release Petitioner is GRANTED. (ECF No. 7). Respondents shall effectuate Petitioner's release pursuant to the terms of this Court's August 4, 2026 Order (ECF No. 5) within 36 hours of this Order. So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 8/7/2026. (cds) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

Aug 07, 2026

Text Order

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Aug 10, 2026

Letter

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Aug 10, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Clerk shall CLOSE this matter as Petitioner has been released. (ECF No. 9). So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 8/10/2026. (cds) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

Aug 10, 2026

***Civil Case Terminated. (wh)

Aug 10, 2026

Text Order

Aug 10, 2026

Terminate Civil Case