District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-11259
CHANGOLUISA QUILLIGANU v. MULLIN
Completed
Case Information
Filed: August 31, 2026
Assigned to:
Julien Xavier Neals
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: September 03, 2026
Last Activity:
September 09, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 31, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17880011.), filed by WILSON PATRICIO CHANGOLUISA QUILLIGANU. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet JS44 CIVIL COVER SHEET, # 2 Text of Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, # 3 Supplement PROPOSED HABEAS ORDER)(SANTANA, JOSE) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 31, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 8/31/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Aug 31, 2026
Judge Julien Xavier Neals added. (jml, )
Aug 31, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
#3
Sep 02, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by BRIDGET ELLEN ZARRILLO on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO (ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#4
Sep 02, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex A- Rap Sheet)(ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Habeas Petition
#5
Sep 02, 2026
Letter from Respondents regarding Petitioner's detention authority. (ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#6
Sep 03, 2026
TEXT ORDER - Before the Court is Petitioner Wilson Patricio Changoluisa Quilliganu's ("Petitioner") Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ("Petition") pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, challenging Petitioner's continued detention by immigration authorities without an individualized bond hearing (ECF No. 1 ), Respondents' letter response informing the Court of Petitioner's criminal history (ECF No. 4 ), and Respondents' letter informing the Court that based on the Third Circuit's precedential decision in Buele Morocho v. Warden Philadelphia FDC, --- F.4th ---, --, 2026 WL 2546223, at *2-10 (3d Cir. 2026), Petitioner is now detained under 8 U.S.C. 1226(a) (ECF No. 5 ). On August 28, 2026, the Third Circuit held that noncitizens who entered the United States without admission or inspection and are later arrested in the interior of the country may not be detained without bond under Section 1225(b)(2), see Buele Morocho, --- F.4th ---, ---, 2026 WL 2546223, at *2-10. The Court finds the facts asserted in the Petition establish that Petitioner could not have initially been mandatorily detained under the plain text of § 1225(b)(2), as Petitioner entered the country years ago and has been detained in the interior of the country. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that, subject to the following, Petitioner's Petition (ECF No. 1) is GRANTED. In light of Petitioner's criminal history, the Court finds that a bond hearing is the appropriate remedy. See Boumediene v. Bush, 553 U.S. 723, 779 (2008) (recognizing that habeas corpus is "an adaptable remedy" that depends on the circumstances, and that "release need not be the exclusive remedy and is not the appropriate one in every case in which the writ is granted"); see also Buele Morocho (affirming release of petitioners unlawfully detained under § 1225(b)(2), where they had no criminal history). It is further ORDERED that, as soon as practicable but no later than 7 days from the date of this Order, Respondents shall provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) before an immigration judge who shall assess whether Petitioner presents a flight risk or a danger to the community. It is further ORDERED that within 3 days of that bond hearing, Respondents shall file a written notice of the outcome of that proceeding with the Court. It is finally ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court shall CLOSE this matter.So Ordered by Judge Julien Xavier Neals on 9/3/2026. (kd) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Sep 03, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
Sep 03, 2026
***Civil Case Terminated. (wh)
Sep 03, 2026
Text Order
#7
Sep 09, 2026
Letter from Respondents regarding the outcome of Petitioner's bond hearing. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 1- Order of Immigration Judge)(ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
Parties
CHANGOLUISA QUILLIGANU
Party
MULLIN
Party