District of New Jersey • 3:26-cv-02594

#1

Mar 13, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus v. Soto, et al. ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17193452.), filed by LUIS FELIPE GONZALEZ SALAZAR. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#2

Mar 13, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order v. Soto, et al. by LUIS FELIPE GONZALEZ SALAZAR. (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#3

Mar 13, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court having reviewed Petitioner's habeas petition (ECF No. 1 ) and motion seeking a temporary restraining order (ECF No. 2 ) in this matter, the Government is ORDERED to show cause within three days why Petitioner should not be ordered released from custody pursuant to this Court's decisions in Valerio v. Joyce, No. 25-17225, 2025 WL 3251445 (D.N.J. Nov. 21, 2025), Hueso v. Soto, No. 26-1455, 2026 WL 539271 (D.N.J. Feb. 26, 2026), and Fajardo-Nugra v. Soto, No. 26-975, 2026 WL 579192 (D.N.J. Mar. 2, 2026). Petitioner may file a reply within two days of the date on which the Government files its response to this Order. The Government shall not transfer Petitioner out of New Jersey pending the resolution of Petitioner's habeas petition. So Ordered by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 3/13/2026. (kas, ) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

Mar 13, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Mar 13, 2026

Text Order

Mar 13, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Zahid N. Quraishi. (mfr)

#4

Mar 16, 2026

Letter from Counsel for United States. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - I-213 (2023), # 2 Exhibit 2 - I-213 (2026), # 3 Exhibit 3 - I-200, # 4 Exhibit 4 - NTA)(DAUENHEIMER, DAVID) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#5

Mar 16, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by DAVID EDWARD DAUENHEIMER on behalf of All Defendants (DAUENHEIMER, DAVID) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

Mar 16, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - Please be advised, when entering a first appearance in a case, counsel should add their name when prompted. The Clerks office has added DAVID EDWARD DAUENHEIMER as representing the Respondents in this case. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. This message is for informational purposes only. (dmr3)

Mar 16, 2026

QC - Entry of Appearance

Mar 16, 2026

Set Deadlines as to 2 First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order v. Soto, et al.. Motion set for 4/6/2026 before Judge Zahid N. Quraishi. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (mlh)

Mar 16, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

#6

Mar 17, 2026

Letter from Petitioner re: Reply to Respondents' Letter. (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#7

Mar 18, 2026

MEMORANDUM OPINION filed. Signed by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 3/18/2026. (kht\)

#8

Mar 18, 2026

ORDER that Petitioner's 1 Habeas Petition is GRANTED. Petitioner shall be immediately released (by 5:00 p.m. EDT on 3/18/2026). Petitioner's 2 Motion seeking a temporary restraining order is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 3/18/2026. (kht) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#9

Mar 18, 2026

DECLARATION of David E. Dauenheimer Counsel for the United States by PAMELA BONDI, TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, LUIS SOTO, JOHN TSOUKARIS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration ICE SDDO)(DAUENHEIMER, DAVID) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

Mar 19, 2026

***Civil Case Terminated. (kht)

Mar 19, 2026

Terminate Civil Case