District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-11139

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Aug 28, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17871722.), filed by BASILIO PEREZ MAHUIS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(GIBBS, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

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Aug 28, 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 8/28/26. (jbb) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

Aug 28, 2026

Judge Karen M. Williams added. (jbb)

Aug 28, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Aug 28, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

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Sep 01, 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, Basilio Perez Mahuis ("Petitioner"). (ECF No. 1.) The Petition alleges that Petitioner is a native and citizen of Mexico who last entered the United States in or around 1999 and has remained here since. Petitioner alleges that on August 22, 2026, he was arrested by immigration authorities in Newark, New Jersey, and that he has remained in immigration custody at Delaney Hall Detention Facility since that date. Petitioner alleges he resides in Naugatuck, Connecticut, with his longtime partner and two adult United States citizen children, and that he has another adult daughter who resides elsewhere. Petitioner alleges that he has no significant criminal history apart from minor traffic-related offenses, including a DUI approximately five years ago. Petitioner challenges Respondents' determination that he is subject to mandatory detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b), asserting that his circumstances instead place him within the general detention authority of 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), under which he is entitled to seek discretionary release on bond before an Immigration Judge. (Id.) Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Respondents shall SHOW CAUSE within seven (7) days of the filing of this Order, why the Petition should not be granted. Petitioner may file a reply Order, within three (3) business days after Respondents file their response. Petitioner shall serve a copy of the Petition and this Order upon Respondents within two (2) business days of entry of this Order and shall promptly file proof of service on the docket. 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 September 1, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

Sep 01, 2026

Text Order

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Sep 09, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JEWELL CHRISTIAN STEWART on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, RUBEN A. PEREZ, DAVID VENTURELLA, WARDEN, DELANEY HALL DETENTION FACILITY (STEWART, JEWELL) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

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Sep 09, 2026

Letter from Response to ECF No. 3 & Request for Brief Extension. (STEWART, JEWELL) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

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Sep 10, 2026

TEXT ORDER - This matter comes before the Court upon a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 ("Petition"). (ECF No. 1.) The Court has reviewed the Petition (ECF No. 1) and Respondents' Letter Response and Request for Brief Extension (ECF No. 5). For good cause shown, Respondents' Request for a Brief Extension is GRANTED. Accordingly, Respondents shall have four (4) days to file and serve their supplemental response. Petitioner may reply, if necessary, within three (3) days of Respondents' supplemental response. The Court expects the parties to adhere to the foregoing deadlines absent further Order of the Court. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on September 10, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

Sep 10, 2026

Text Order

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Sep 14, 2026

Letter from Supplemental Response to ECF No. 3. (STEWART, JEWELL) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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Sep 17, 2026

Letter from Petitioner in Reply re 7 Letter, 5 Letter. (GIBBS, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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Sep 18, 2026

TEXT ORDER This matter comes before the Court upon a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 ("Petition"). (ECF No. 1.) The Court has reviewed the Petition (ECF No. 1) Respondent's Letters (ECF Nos. 5, 7), and Petitioner's Reply (ECF No. 8). The Court finds that Petitioner is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), which requires an individualized bond hearing. Accordingly, the Petition is GRANTED IN PART. It is ORDERED that Respondents shall provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and 8 C.F.R. § 236.1(d) within seven (7) days of the date of this Order, and it is further ORDERED that within three (3) days of the bond hearing, Respondents shall file a letter advising the Court of the outcome upon which the Court will close this matter absent further relief being warranted. Petitioner shall not be transferred from the District of New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on 9/18/26. (nar) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

Sep 18, 2026

Order

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Sep 29, 2026

Response (NOT Motion)