District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-12448

KUMAR v. SOTO

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Case Information

Filed: September 21, 2026
Assigned to: Brian R. Martinotti
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: September 22, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17968398.), filed by SUMIT KUMAR. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Attachment 1 replaced on 9/22/2026) (gev). (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 21, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause by SUMIT KUMAR. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Show Cause
#3
Sep 21, 2026
Certification of Michael Z. Goldman on behalf of SUMIT KUMAR. (GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Certification
#4
Sep 21, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Brian R. Martinotti on 9/21/2026. (ijf) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Sep 21, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Sep 21, 2026
Judge Brian R. Martinotti added. (ijf)
Sep 21, 2026
QC - Attorney Case Opening
Sep 21, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: Cause of Action: SHOULD BE 28:2241 (federal). The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (ijf)
Sep 22, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The 1 -1 Civil Cover Sheet filed by MICHAEL GOLDMAN on 9/21/2026 was uploaded prior to being flattened. Before uploading fillable forms to ECF you must flatten the file to prevent other users from manipulating or editing the information. The easiest way to flatten a PDF form is by selecting Print to PDF and saving the flattened form, other PDF software may differ. Please visit our website under Flattening PDF Forms for guidance. Your document has been corrected. This message is for informational purposes only. (gev)
Sep 22, 2026
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KUMAR
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SOTO
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