District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-13888

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Oct 24, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-18109197.), filed by SEGUNDO ELIAS PUNINA YUMBOLEMA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Brief, # 3 Text of Proposed Order, # 4 Certification, # 5 Certificate of Service)(ALLEN, MARIBEL) (Entered: 10/24/2026)

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Oct 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 10/24/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 10/24/2026)

Oct 24, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Oct 24, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Oct 24, 2026

Judge Karen M. Williams added. (jml, )

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Oct 26, 2026

TEXT ORDER - The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 ("Petition") of Petitioner, Segundo Elias Punina Yumbolema ("Petitioner"), who is currently detained at Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) Petitioner alleges that he entered the United States in September of 2021 and has resided in New Jersey since that time. He further alleges that, on October 19, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested and detained him while travelling to work. Petitioner contends that his detention violates the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act. (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 26, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 10/26/2026)

Oct 26, 2026

Text Order