District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-10694

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Aug 21, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by ALEX DARIO CAGUANA-PIMBOMAZA. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Application IFP) (RECEIVED VIA ADS) (sms2) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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Aug 21, 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 8/21/2026. (dmw) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

Aug 21, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The documents submitted by ALEX DARIO CAGUANA-PIMBOMAZA via ADS on 8/21/2026 contain the following deficiencies: Fillable Document and/or Hyperlinks. In the future, please refer to the ADS guidelines and submit in accordance with ADS procedures. This message is for informational purposes only, it is NOT necessary to resubmit. (sms2)

Aug 21, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Aug 21, 2026

QC - ADS Deficiency

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Aug 23, 2026

TEXT ORDER - The Court has reviewed the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, filed by Petitioner, Alex Dario Caguana-Pimbomaza ("Petitioner") a native and citizen of Ecuador who is detained at Delaney Hall Detention Facility. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner's immigration proceedings were administratively closed in April 2016, he is unaware of any final order of removal, and he has no criminal record. Petitioner alleges that he was stopped while driving in New Jersey on August 17, 2026, and thereafter taken into immigration custody where he remains detained. He further states that he has substantial family and community ties in New Jersey, including a United States citizen daughter. Petitioner contends his continued detention is unlawful. (Id.) Petitioner's application to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED. If Respondents determine that Petitioner (1) does NOT have a criminal history, and (2) is NOT subject to a final order of removal, Respondents shall release Petitioner within twenty-four (24) hours of the entry of this Order (a) in the State of New Jersey, if Petitioner was initially arrested in New Jersey, or otherwise as close to the place of initial arrest as reasonably practicable; (b) without additional conditions (such as ankle monitors or other electronic tracking devices); and (c) with all personal property seized at the time of arrest in the same condition as it existed immediately prior to arrest. Within three (3) days after entry of this Order, Respondents shall file either: (a) a letter certifying Petitioner's release pursuant to this Order; or (b) a letter, not to exceed two pages, identifying (1) whether Petitioner has a criminal history, (2) whether Petitioner is subject to a final order of removal, and (3) the statutory authority under which Petitioner continues to be detained. Upon receipt of that letter, the Court will determine whether an expedited scheduling order or other proceedings are necessary. 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 25, 2026

Letter