District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-10318

FERNANDEZ MENA v. BENZEL

Completed

Case Information

Filed: August 14, 2026
Assigned to: Julien Xavier Neals
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: August 19, 2026
Last Activity: August 20, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 14, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17805312.), filed by JHONNY FERNANDEZ MENA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D)(ABRAHAM, PRISCILA) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 14, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 8/14/26. (jbb) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document: Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Aug 14, 2026
Judge Julien Xavier Neals added. (jbb)
Aug 14, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
#3
Aug 18, 2026
Letter from Respondents Reporting Petitioner's Release re 2 Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order. (LASERNA, JESSICA) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#4
Aug 19, 2026
TEXT ORDER - Before the Court is Respondents' letter informing the Court of Petitioner's release from custody. (ECF No. 3 .) Accordingly, the Clerk of the Court shall CLOSE this matter.So Ordered by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 8/19/2026. (kd) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Aug 19, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
Aug 19, 2026
***Civil Case Terminated. (wh)
Aug 19, 2026
Text Order
#5
Aug 20, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by JESSICA LASERNA on behalf of JASON BENZEL, TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, DAVID J. VENTURELLA (LASERNA, JESSICA) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance

Parties

BENZEL
Party
FERNANDEZ MENA
Party