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Filed: August 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Katharine Sweeney Hayden
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 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 17, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17813505.), filed by YU ZHANG. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(LI, LING) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 17, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 8/17/26. (jbb) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document:
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
#3
Aug 17, 2026
Certification on behalf of YU ZHANG. (LI, LING) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document:
Certification
Aug 17, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Civil Cover Sheet at ECF. 1 filed by Yu Zhang on 8/17/26 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. (jbb)
Aug 17, 2026
Judge Katharine S. Hayden added. (jbb)
Aug 17, 2026
QC - Fillable PDF
Aug 17, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
#4
Aug 18, 2026
Amended PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17823461.), filed by YU ZHANG. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(LI, LING) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#5
Aug 19, 2026
TEXT ORDER: It is ORDERED that Respondents shall file an answer to the amended petition (ECF No. 4) within 48 hours, and Petitioner may file a reply in response to the answer within 48 hours. So Ordered by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 8/19/26. (cm, ) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
#6
Aug 19, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#7
Aug 19, 2026
Letter
Main Document:
Letter
Aug 19, 2026
Order
#8
Aug 21, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition AND Response to Habeas Petition
Main Document:
Response to Habeas Petition AND Response to Habeas Petition
#9
Aug 22, 2026
REPLY to Response re 8 Response to Habeas Petition,,,. (LI, LING) (Entered: 08/22/2026)
Main Document:
Reply to Response (NOT Motion)
#10
Aug 25, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Respondents' letter confirms that Yu Zhang was released from detention on August 18, 2026, at 3:37 p.m. as directed in this Court's Order issued on the previous day. (ECF Nos. 5, 7.) Therefore, this matter shall be dismissed WITHOUT PREJUDICE and marked CLOSED. So Ordered by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 8/25/26. (cm, ) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Aug 25, 2026
Order
Aug 25, 2026
***Civil Case Terminated. (wh)
Aug 25, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
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