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Filed: August 05, 2026
Assigned to:
Karen M. Williams
Referred to:
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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 07, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 05, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus to show cause ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17763458.), filed by ABEL EMILIO HUAMANI ESPADA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet civil cover sheet, # 2 Text of Proposed Order proposed order to show cause, # 3 Text of Proposed Order proposed order to show cause)(LIPSITZ, JONATHAN) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 05, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Karen M. Williams on 8/5/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
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Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Aug 05, 2026
Judge Karen M. Williams added. (jml, )
Aug 05, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
#3
Aug 07, 2026
TEXT ORDER -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 (a) in the State of New Jersey, if Petitioner was initially arrested in New Jersey, or otherwise as close to the place of initial arrest as reasonably practicable; (b) without additional conditions (such as ankle monitors or other electronic tracking devices); and (c) with all personal property seized at the time of arrest in the same condition as it existed immediately prior to arrest. 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 Karen M. Williams on August 7, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
#4
Aug 07, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#5
Aug 07, 2026
Letter
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Letter
Aug 07, 2026
Text Order
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HUAMANI ESPADA
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