District of New Jersey • 3:26-cv-10422

#1

Aug 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17810466.), filed by MELECIO ROMERO JIMENEZ.(COSME BRAVO, VIVIANNA) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#2

Aug 17, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause by MELECIO ROMERO JIMENEZ. (COSME BRAVO, VIVIANNA) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#3

Aug 17, 2026

ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Michael A. Shipp on 8/17/2026. (ijf) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#4

Aug 17, 2026

Proposed Order by MELECIO ROMERO JIMENEZ. (COSME BRAVO, VIVIANNA) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

Aug 17, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The 2 Motion Order to Show Cause filed by Vivianna Cosme Bravo on 8/17/2026 was submitted incorrectly as a Motion. For future reference, when using the event motion, you must file a Notice of Motion along with the other documents required by the rules of this Court. The Clerk's office has terminated the calendar event created by this filing. PLEASE RESUBMIT THE DOCUMENT USING EVENT *Proposed Order*. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. (kht)

Aug 17, 2026

QC - Generic Message

Aug 17, 2026

Judge Michael A. Shipp added. (ijf)

Aug 17, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

#5

Aug 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by NITIN ARADHYA on behalf of TODD BLANCHE (ARADHYA, NITIN) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

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Aug 20, 2026

Letter. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit I-213 Form, # 2 Exhibit I-860 Form)(ARADHYA, NITIN) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

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Aug 20, 2026

Exhibit to 6 Letter Modified Exhibit A by TODD BLANCHE. (ARADHYA, NITIN) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#8

Aug 20, 2026

Exhibit to 6 Letter by TODD BLANCHE. (ARADHYA, NITIN) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#9

Aug 21, 2026

Letter from Petitioner's Attorney. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Physical Presence Evidence)(COSME BRAVO, VIVIANNA) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#10

Aug 25, 2026

Letter. (ARADHYA, NITIN) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#11

Aug 26, 2026

TEXT ORDER: In light of the Government's most recent correspondence (ECF No. 10 ), the Government shall file a full answer to the petition in this matter discussing the applicable detention statute and the basis for that detention within fourteen days. Petitioner may file a reply within seven days of the date on which this answer is filed. So Ordered by Judge Michael A. Shipp on 8/26/2026. (jab) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

Aug 26, 2026

Text Order

#12

Sep 10, 2026

Letter from Petitioner's Attorney. (COSME BRAVO, VIVIANNA) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#13

Sep 16, 2026

TEXT ORDER: In light of Respondents' failure to comply with the Court's August 26, 2026 Order (ECF No. 11 ), Respondents shall file the full answer required by that Order no later than September 18, 2026. The answer shall specifically address the statutory basis for Petitioner's detention and the applicability of the Third Circuit's recent decision in Buele Morocho v. Warden Philadelphia FDC, Nos. 26-1150, 26-1454, 2026 WL 2546223 (3d Cir. Aug. 28, 2026). Failure to comply with this Order may result in further action by the Court, including an order to show cause why Respondents should not be held in contempt or other appropriate relief. So Ordered by Judge Michael A. Shipp on 9/16/2026. (jab) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

Sep 16, 2026

Text Order

#14

Sep 18, 2026

Letter. (ARADHYA, NITIN) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#15

Sep 23, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' correspondence confirming that Petitioner was released from immigration custody on September 16, 2026. (ECF No. 14 .) In light of Petitioner's release from custody, and no further relief being warranted, the Court's prior Order directing that Petitioner not be transferred (ECF No. 3 ) is hereby TERMINATED, and the Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case. So Ordered by Judge Michael A. Shipp on 9/23/2026. (jab) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

Sep 23, 2026

Text Order

Sep 23, 2026

Terminate Civil Case

Sep 23, 2026

***Civil Case Terminated. (jab)