District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-12708

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Sep 26, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17992547.), filed by Irvin Norberto Castillo Angel. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(BISHARA, SHERIF) (Entered: 09/26/2026)

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Sep 26, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Irvin Norberto Castillo Angel. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(BISHARA, SHERIF) (Entered: 09/26/2026)

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Sep 26, 2026

Certification of Supplemental Certification of Counsel on behalf of Irvin Norberto Castillo Angel. (BISHARA, SHERIF) (Entered: 09/26/2026)

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

Sep 26, 2026

Judge Jamel K. Semper added. (jml, )

Sep 26, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

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Sep 30, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Oct 02, 2026

Letter

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Oct 08, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1) and Respondents' response (ECF No. 6). Petitioner alleges that he is a citizen of El Salvador who entered the United States without inspection and was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") on September 21, 2026. (ECF No. 1 12.) Respondents have submitted documentation establishing that an Immigration Judge ordered Petitioner removed in absentia on October 15, 2019, and that the removal order became administratively final on that date. (ECF No. 6.) Respondents further represent that ICE arrested Petitioner pursuant to a warrant of removal on September 21, 2026, and that he is presently detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1231. (Id.) Although the 90-day removal period under 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(1) commenced upon the order becoming administratively final and therefore expired long before Petitioner's September 2026 arrest, the expiration of that period does not, by itself, terminate the authority to detain an individual who falls within the categories identified in § 1231(a)(6). See 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(6); Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678, 689-99 (2001). Here, Respondents' submissions establish that Petitioner is subject to a final order of removal and is detained pursuant to that order. Petitioner has not established a present violation of federal law warranting habeas relief. Accordingly, the Petition (ECF No. 1) is DENIED. Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2) is DENIED. The Clerk of Court shall CLOSE this case. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 10/8/2026. (sms) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

Oct 08, 2026

Order of Dismissal