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Case Information
Filed: August 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Christine P. O'Hearn
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: August 26, 2026
Last Activity:
August 26, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 21, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus V. JASON BENZEL ET AL ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17838040.), filed by WILBER MARCELO ARMIRA CUN. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 21, 2026
First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order V. JASON BENZEL ET AL by WILBER MARCELO ARMIRA CUN. (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Aug 21, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 8/21/2026. (ijf) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document:
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Aug 21, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: Party Information - Enter all the parties listed in the petition. Change role as appropriate (e.g. defendant to respondent). The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (ijf)
Aug 21, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Aug 21, 2026
QC - Attorney Case Opening
Aug 21, 2026
Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (ijf)
#4
Aug 23, 2026
TEXT ORDER: In light of the Court's Self-Executing Order, ECF No. 3, the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, ECF No. 2, is denied as moot. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 8/23/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 08/23/2026)
Aug 23, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
#5
Aug 26, 2026
TEXT ORDER: This matter comes before the Court upon Respondents' failure to timely file either a submission confirming Petitioner's release or a response to the Petition, as required by the Court's Self-Executing Order. (ECF No. 3). Accordingly, no later than 5:00 p.m. today, August 26, 2026, Respondents shall either (1) file a notice confirming that Petitioner has already been released from custody, including the date and time of release, or (2) immediately release Petitioner from custody and promptly file confirmation of the release on the docket. Respondents shall otherwise comply with all applicable provisions of the Court's August 21, 2026 Self-Executing Order. The Clerk of the Court shall additionally forward a copy of this order to USANJ-HabeasCases@usdoj.gov. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 8/26/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
#6
Aug 26, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by BRIDGET ELLEN ZARRILLO on behalf of JASON BENZEL, TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, JOHN TSOUKARIS, DAVID VENTURELLA (ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#7
Aug 26, 2026
Letter from Respondents regarding Petitioner's release. (ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
Aug 26, 2026
***Civil Case Terminated per SEO ECF No. 3 (hem, )
Aug 26, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
Aug 26, 2026
Text Order
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