District of New Jersey • 3:26-cv-10413

NKWOMI NGWA v. SOTO

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Case Information

Filed: August 16, 2026
Assigned to: Zahid Nisar Quraishi
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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 27, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 16, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17810232.), filed by GODWILL NKWOMI NGWA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - NTA and OREC, # 2 Exhibit B - Petitioner's Criminal History, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(DEANE, CONOR) (Entered: 08/16/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 16, 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 8/16/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 08/16/2026)
Main Document: Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Aug 16, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Aug 16, 2026
Judge Zahid N. Quraishi added. (jml, )
#3
Aug 19, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#4
Aug 20, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
Aug 20, 2026
Remark (public)
Aug 20, 2026
Text Order
#6
Aug 27, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition

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NKWOMI NGWA
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SOTO
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