District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-12090

SIMBAINA PIZHA v. BENZEL

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Case Information

Filed: September 14, 2026
Assigned to: Jamel K. Semper
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: September 25, 2026
Last Activity: September 25, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 14, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17937420.), filed by KAREN LISSBETH SIMBAINA PIZHA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(MIRON, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 14, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 9/14/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document: Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Sep 14, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Sep 14, 2026
Judge Jamel K. Semper added. (jml, )
#3
Sep 17, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#4
Sep 17, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#5
Sep 25, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' letter confirming that Petitioner was released from immigration custody on September 15, 2026. (ECF No. 4.) Petitioner sought, among other relief, immediate release from immigration custody and an award of attorney's fees and costs pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act ("EAJA"), 28 U.S.C. § 2412. (ECF No. 1.) Petitioner's request for attorney's fees and costs pursuant to the EAJA is DENIED. In light of the relief granted, and no further relief being warranted, the Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 9/25/2026. (sms) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Sep 25, 2026
Order of Dismissal