District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-13210

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Oct 09, 2026

PETITION received for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by ANGEL RODRIGO SACA GONZALEZ. NO FF/IFP.(dnw). (n.m) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

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Oct 09, 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 October 9, 2026. (bf, ) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

Oct 09, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

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Oct 13, 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, Angel Rodrigo Saca Gonzalez ("Petitioner"), who is detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") at Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner entered the United States on or about December 25, 2024. Petitioner alleges that he was arrested by ICE while in the interior of the United States, on October 7, 2026. Petitioner 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 October 13, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

Oct 13, 2026

Text Order

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Oct 14, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JOSEPH CHARLES SCHANNE, JR on behalf of WARDEN, ELIZABETH CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY (SCHANNE, JOSEPH) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

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Oct 14, 2026

Letter from Respondent reporting Petitioner's release on bond and requesting dismissal of this matter. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit I-830)(SCHANNE, JOSEPH) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

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Oct 20, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' letter confirming that Petitioner was released from immigration custody on October 12, 2026. (ECF No. 5.) Because Petitioner was afforded the relief sought in his Petition and it appearing no further relief being warranted, the Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on 10/20/26. (nar) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

Oct 20, 2026

Order of Dismissal