District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-10601

AHMED v. SOTO

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Case Information

Filed: August 19, 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
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Last Activity: October 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 19, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17828756.), filed by SHEWU AHMED. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Ice Locator, # 3 Exhibit Parole, # 4 Exhibit I-589, # 5 Exhibit Credible fear, # 6 Exhibit EAD, # 7 Exhibit EOIR Case Status, # 8 Exhibit 3rd Circuit appeal, # 9 Exhibit Habeas denial)(CARDENAS, VERONICA) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 19, 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 8/19/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document: Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Aug 19, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Aug 19, 2026
Judge Julien Xavier Neals added. (jml, )
#3
Aug 22, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by SHRIRAM HARID on behalf of JONATHAN FLORENTINO, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO (HARID, SHRIRAM) (Entered: 08/22/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#4
Aug 22, 2026
Letter from Respondents. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4)(HARID, SHRIRAM) (Entered: 08/22/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#5
Aug 24, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Before the Court is Respondent's expedited response, informing the Court that Petitioner is detained pursuant to a final order of removal under 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a). (ECF No. 4.) Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) days of the entry of this Text Order. So Ordered by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 08/24/2026. (ftm) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Aug 24, 2026
Text Order
#6
Aug 27, 2026
Letter from Petitioner's reply, third circuit appeal. (CARDENAS, VERONICA) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#7
Sep 01, 2026
ORDER directing Respondents to submit supplemental briefing within five (5) days of the date of the entry of this Order; within three (3) days of receipt of Respondents' response, Petitioner may file a reply. Signed by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 9/1/2026. (sms2) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Main Document: Order
#8
Sep 08, 2026
Letter from Respondents. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(HARID, SHRIRAM) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#9
Sep 10, 2026
TEXT ORDER - Before the Court is Respondents' letter request for an extension of time to respond to Petitioner's medical allegations. (ECF No. 8 .) Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Respondents' extension request (ECF No. 8 ) is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that within 10 days of the entry of this Text Order, Respondents shall respond to Petitioner's medical allegations and provide relevant medical documentation. So Ordered by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 9/10/2026. (kd) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Sep 10, 2026
Text Order
#10
Sep 20, 2026
Letter from Respondents. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(HARID, SHRIRAM)NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c)(2), a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court. Counsel are further advised that service of sealed documents must be accomplished outside of ECF as provided by Federal R. Civ. Pro. 5(b)(2) only. (Entered: 09/20/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#11
Sep 25, 2026
Letter from Petitioner re: Reply to government's response. (CARDENAS, VERONICA) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#12
Oct 09, 2026
OPINION. Signed by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 10/9/2026. (sks)
Main Document: Opinion
#13
Oct 09, 2026
Order of Dismissal
Main Document: Order of Dismissal

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AHMED
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SOTO
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