District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-10757

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Aug 21, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17840879.), filed by LORENZO FRANCISCO GOMEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Detainee locator information)(CORRADO, CAROLYN) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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Aug 22, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. So Ordered by Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 8/22/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 08/22/2026)

Aug 22, 2026

Judge Karen M. Williams added. (jml, )

Aug 22, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Aug 22, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

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Aug 23, 2026

TEXT ORDER - The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner Lorenzo Francisco Gomez ("Petitioner"), who is currently detained at Elizabeth Detention Facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner is a native of Mexico who entered the United States in or around February 2021, without inspection. Petitioner alleges that he has resided in New Jersey for approximately five years. Petitioner also alleges that his lack of criminal history warrants his immediate release. The Court preliminarily concludes that Petitioner may be unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225 because Petitioner was apprehended inside the United States after residing here for an extended period, and therefore may instead be subject to detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226. See Ayala Amaya v. Bondi, No. 25-cv-16428, 2025 WL 3033880 (D.N.J. Oct. 30, 2025). THEREFORE, unless Respondents contend that Petitioner (1) has a criminal history; or (2) Petitioner is subject to a final order of removal; Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner within 24 hours under the same conditions, if any, that existed prior to his detention, including, but not limited to, release: (1) within the State of New Jersey; (2) without the imposition of additional conditions (such as ankle monitors or electronic tracking devices); (3) with all clothing and outerwear worn at the time of detention, or other appropriate attire; and (4) with all personal property and documents that were seized at the time of detention. If Respondents contend that Ayala Amaya is distinguishable, they shall file a response to the Petition by August 26, 2026 setting forth the basis for that position. Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) business days after Respondents file their response. Petitioner shall not be removed from the District of New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on August 23, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 08/23/2026)

Aug 23, 2026

Text Order

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Aug 24, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Aug 26, 2026

Letter