District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-10783

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Aug 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17841856.), filed by CHRISTIAN A ORELLANA-QUINCHE. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit 1 - ICE Locator Results, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Notice to Appear (2020), # 4 Exhibit 3 - EOIR Automated Status showing Termination of Proceedings in 2025, # 5 Exhibit 4 - Bond Cancellation Documents due to Compliance, # 6 Certification Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b)(3), # 7 Certificate of Service)(BERMUDEZ, KELLY) (Entered: 08/23/2026)

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Aug 23, 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 8/23/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 08/23/2026)

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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 Christian Alejandro Orellana-Quinche ("Petitioner"), who is currently detained at Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner is a native of Ecuador who entered the United States in or about September 8, 2020, was issued and bond that he satisfied and was subsequently canceled. Petitioner alleges that he has resided in the interior of the United States for approximately five years and eleven months. Petitioner also alleges that he has no criminal history and is not subject to removal. 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

Aug 23, 2026

Judge Karen M. Williams added. (jml, )

Aug 23, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Aug 23, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

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Aug 24, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by FRANCES C. BAJADA on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, DAVID VENTURELLA, WARDEN (BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

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Aug 25, 2026

Letter