District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-10907

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Aug 25, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17852167.), filed by GERMAN ALONSO CASTRO BETANCOURT. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet JS44 FORM, # 2 Text of Proposed Order PROPOSED HABEAS ORDER, # 3 Text of Proposed Order ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE)(SANTANA, JOSE) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

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Aug 25, 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 8/25/26. (jbb) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

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Aug 25, 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, German Alonso Castro Betancourt ("Petitioner"). (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner is a native and citizen of Colombia who entered the United States on November 25, 2020, on a B-1/B-2 visitor visa and has remained here since. Petitioner alleges he is the beneficiary of a Form I-130 petition filed by his United States citizen spouse. Petitioner further alleges that on August 21, 2026, ICE arrested him during a scheduled supervision appointment and transferred him at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility where he remains. Petitioner maintains that DHS issued a Notice to Appear that same day, charging Petitioner with inadmissibility under INA § 237(a)(1)(B) and initiating removal proceedings. Petitioner asserts that he has no criminal history and is not subject to a final order of removal. He further contends that Respondents continue to detain him without constitutionally adequate process to justify his continued detention. (Id.) 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. In light of the relief granted, Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2) is DENIED. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on August 25, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

Aug 25, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Aug 25, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Aug 25, 2026

Text Order

Aug 25, 2026

Judge Karen M. Williams added. (jbb)