District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-12616

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Sep 24, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus For Immediate Release ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17984561.), filed by DARWIN U REYES MELGAR. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(GEIST, JARED) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

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Sep 24, 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 9/24/26. (jbb) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

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Sep 24, 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, Darwin Uriel Reyes Melgar ("Petitioner") who is detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") at Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner has continuously resided in the United States for approximately 13 years and has no criminal history. Petitioner alleges that on September 20, 2026, he was taken into immigration custody, and contends that his continued detention violates the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. (Id.) Pursuant to the Third Circuit's decision in Buele Morocho v. Warden Philadelphia FDC, No. 26-1150, 2026 WL 2546223 (3d Cir. Aug. 28, 2026), § 1225(b)(2)(A) does not authorize Petitioner's mandatory detention. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that unless Respondents identify: (a) an independent and presently applicable statutory basis for Petitioner's detention that is not inconsistent with this Order, or (b) any criminal history associated with Petitioner, Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner from immigration custody no later than 24 hours after entry of this Order. Within three (3) days after entry of this Order, Respondents shall file either: (a) a letter certifying Petitioner's release pursuant to this Order; or (b) a letter, not to exceed two pages, identifying the statutory provision under which Petitioner is detained, the factual basis for its application, and Petitioner's criminal history, if any is alleged. Petitioner may reply within three (3) business days thereafter. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on September 24, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

Sep 24, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Sep 24, 2026

Judge Karen M. Williams added. (jbb)

Sep 24, 2026

Text Order

Sep 24, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

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Sep 28, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Sep 28, 2026

Response (NOT Motion)

Sep 28, 2026

QC - Generic Message

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Oct 08, 2026

Stipulation of Dismissal (aty)