District of New Jersey • 3:26-cv-10098

CORTES SANDOVAL v. SOTO

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Case Information

Filed: August 10, 2026
Assigned to: Zahid Nisar Quraishi
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: August 17, 2026
Last Activity: August 17, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 10, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17781440.), filed by PEDRO CORTES SANDOVAL. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet JS-44)(MAKABI, PERHAM) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 10, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 8/10/26. (jbb) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Main Document: Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
#3
Aug 10, 2026
Exhibit to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Corrected Civil Cover Sheet by PEDRO CORTES SANDOVAL. (MAKABI, PERHAM) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Main Document: Exhibit (to Document)
#4
Aug 10, 2026
Certification of Perham Makabi, Esq. on behalf of PEDRO CORTES SANDOVAL Re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (MAKABI, PERHAM) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Main Document: Certification
#5
Aug 10, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by CHRISTIAN CARRARA on behalf of MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO (CARRARA, CHRISTIAN) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
Aug 10, 2026
Judge Zahid N. Quraishi added. (jbb)
Aug 10, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
#6
Aug 11, 2026
Letter from Respondents Re. Petitioner's Release from Custody. (CARRARA, CHRISTIAN) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#7
Aug 17, 2026
TEXT ORDER: As Petitioner in this matter sought only his release from immigration detention, as this Court previously ordered Petitioner released (ECF No. 2 ), and as the Government has now confirmed that Petitioner was released from custody on August 8, 2026, (see ECF No. 6 ), this matter shall be CLOSED. To the extent Petitioner meaningfully disputes the facts surrounding his release, he may seek to reopen this matter. SO ORDERED by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 8/17/2026. (kas, ) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Aug 17, 2026
Order of Dismissal