District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-14220

#1

Oct 30, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number BNJDC-18140401.), filed by MYKOLA KOVALCHUK. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Preliminary Injunction issued in prior Arizona action enjoining third country removal pending outcome of DVD litigation, # 3 Exhibit Government statement of non-opposition to PI enjoining removal in prior Arizona action, # 4 Exhibit First Amended Petition for Habeas Corpus filed in earlier Arizona action, # 5 Exhibit Decision and Order denying Petition in earlier Arizona action)(ROSSEBO, ALEXANDER) (Entered: 10/30/2026)

#2

Oct 31, 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 10/31/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 10/31/2026)

#3

Oct 31, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JOSEPH CHARLES SCHANNE, JR on behalf of TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO (SCHANNE, JOSEPH) (Entered: 10/31/2026)

#4

Oct 31, 2026

Letter from Respondents updating the Court as to Petitioner's location and requesting this matter be transferred. (SCHANNE, JOSEPH) (Entered: 10/31/2026)

Oct 31, 2026

Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (jml, )

Oct 31, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Oct 31, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

#5

Nov 01, 2026

Letter from Respondents withdrawing transfer request (ECF No. 4). (SCHANNE, JOSEPH) (Entered: 11/01/2026)

#6

Nov 02, 2026

ORDER that Respondents shall release Petitioner from custody within 24 hours of this Order if Petitioner was apprehended in the interior of the United States after residing in the country for an extended period and was initially detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(2). If Petitioner is not released, Respondents shall file a letter on the docket within 5 days of this Order addressing whether Petitioner: (1) has a criminal history warranting mandatory detention; (2) is subject to a final order of removal; or (3) was initially detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 1226(a) and afforded a bond hearing. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 10/2/2026. (dmr3) (Entered: 11/02/2026)