District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-09907

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Aug 05, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17763612.), filed by KEZHONG XIE. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(LI, LING) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

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Aug 05, 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 8/5/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

Aug 05, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Aug 05, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Aug 05, 2026

Judge Susan D. Wigenton added. (jml, )

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Aug 07, 2026

Letter: Attorney Not Admitted

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Aug 07, 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 6-8). 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 8/7/2026. (cds) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

Aug 07, 2026

QC - Fillable PDF

Aug 07, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - Please be advised that the 8/7/2026 Clerk's Letter regarding counsel not admitted was entered in error. Please disregard. (lag, )

Aug 07, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The 1 Civil Cover Sheet submitted by LING LI on 8/5/2026 was uploaded prior to being flattened. Before uploading fillable forms to ECF you must flatten the file to prevent other users from manipulating or editing the information. The easiest way to flatten a PDF form is by selecting Print to PDF and saving the flattened form, other PDF software may differ. Please visit our website under Flattening PDF Forms for guidance. Your document has been corrected. This message is for informational purposes only. (lag, )

Aug 07, 2026

Text Order

Aug 07, 2026

QC - Generic Message

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Aug 10, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Aug 10, 2026

Letter

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Aug 11, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Clerk shall CLOSE this matter as petitioner has been released (ECF No. 6). So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 8/11/2026. (cds) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

Aug 11, 2026

Text Order

Aug 11, 2026

Terminate Civil Case

Aug 11, 2026

***Civil Case Terminated. (wh)