District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-10878

MUNOZ PONCE v. WARDEN

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Case Information

Filed: August 25, 2026
Assigned to: Evelyn Padin
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: October 08, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 25, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by JOSE ROBERTO MUNOZ PONCE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Received via ADS)(fbm) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
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 8/25/2026. (fbm) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Aug 25, 2026
Notice of NEF Consent
Aug 25, 2026
Pro Se Consent to Electronically Receive NEFs. By using ADS, JOSE ROBERTO MUNOZ PONCE has consented to receive electronic notification and service of all future documents filed in this case at the email address provided in ADS, which has been added to the Court`s docket. Any request to cancel electronic notification and service shall be made in written form and will preclude the litigant from submitting future documents through ADS. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 10.1, litigants shall promptly notify the Court if there is a change in personal data such as name, address and/or email address. (fbm)
Aug 25, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Aug 25, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Aug 25, 2026
Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number NEW54953 (jr)
#3
Aug 26, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Evelyn Padin on 8/26/2026. (jr) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document: Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
#4
Aug 26, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by FRANCES C. BAJADA on behalf of ACTING DIRECTOR, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES, NEWARK FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY, WARDEN (BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Aug 31, 2026
Letter from U.S. Attorney's Office providing criminal history. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Criminal History)(BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#6
Sep 01, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' response to Petitioner's petition, D.E. 5 . Petitioner may file a reply within 5 days. So Ordered by Judge Evelyn Padin on 9/1/2026. (ps) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Sep 01, 2026
Text Order
#7
Sep 10, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by OLIVIA KAPLAN on behalf of JOSE ROBERTO MUNOZ PONCE (KAPLAN, OLIVIA) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#8
Sep 10, 2026
Letter from Petitioner. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certification of Disposition September 9, 2026)(KAPLAN, OLIVIA) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#9
Sep 15, 2026
AMENDED COMPLAINT Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against ACTING DIRECTOR, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES, NEWARK FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY, WARDEN, filed by JOSE ROBERTO MUNOZ PONCE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Certification of Disposition September 9, 2026, # 2 Exhibit B. Birth Certificate and Death Certificate)(KAPLAN, OLIVIA) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
Main Document: Amended Complaint
#10
Sep 17, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Petitioner's request for an extension of time to respond to Respondents' August 31, 2026 submission, D.E. 5, and to amend the Petition, D.E. 8, is GRANTED nunc pro tunc. Accordingly, D.E. 8 is deemed a timely response to Respondent's answer, D.E. 5 . Petitioner shall file an Amended Petition on or before September 21, 2026. Respondents shall respond to the Amended Petition on or before September 24, 2026. The Court's August 26, 2026 Order, D.E. 3, remains in effect pending further Order of the Court. So Ordered by Judge Evelyn Padin on 9/17/2026. (bt) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
#11
Sep 17, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Petitioner's request for an extension of time to respond to Respondents' August 31, 2026 submission, D.E. 5, and to amend the Petition, D.E. 8, is GRANTED nunc pro tunc. Accordingly, D.E. 8 is deemed a timely response to Respondent's answer, D.E. 5, and Petitioner's Amended Petition filed on September 15, 2026, D.E. 9, is deemed timely filed. Respondents shall respond to the Amended Petition on or before September 22, 2026. The Court's August 26, 2026 Order, D.E. 3, remains in effect pending further Order of the Court. So Ordered by Judge Evelyn Padin on 9/17/2026. (bt) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Sep 17, 2026
Text Order
Sep 17, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - Please note the Text Order filed at D.E. 10 filed by the Clerk's office on 9/17/2026 was docketed in error. Please disregard. (bt)
Sep 17, 2026
QC - Incorrect Entry made by Clerk's Office Staff
#12
Sep 22, 2026
Expedited ANSWER to Amended Complaint by ACTING DIRECTOR, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES, NEWARK FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR, SECRETARY, WARDEN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Sep. 9, 2026 I-286, # 2 Exhibit B - Sep. 14, 2026 Bond Hearing Notice)(BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Main Document: Answer to Amended Complaint
#13
Sep 24, 2026
TEXT ORDER: This matter comes before the Court upon Respondents' answer, D.E. 12 ("Answer") in opposition to Petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, alleging he is unlawfully detained by immigration authorities without a bond hearing. D.E. 1 ("Petition"). Respondents advised that Petitioner's bond hearing is being rescheduled. Respondents shall file a report regarding the status of Petitioner's bond hearing by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25. So Ordered by Judge Evelyn Padin on 9/24/2026. (bt) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
#14
Sep 24, 2026
Letter from U.S. Attorney's Office informing of bond hearing. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit September 23, 2026 Bond Notice)(BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Main Document: Letter
Sep 24, 2026
Text Order
#15
Sep 30, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
Oct 08, 2026
Text Order

Parties

MUNOZ PONCE
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WARDEN
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