District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-06653

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Jun 08, 2026

Second PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17514002.), filed by ELVIN CAMPOS MUNOZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Index of Exhibits, # 3 Exhibit A - NTA, # 4 Exhibit B - I213, # 5 Exhibit C - IJ Bond Order, # 6 Exhibit D - IJ Removal Order, # 7 Exhibit E - BIA Appeal Documents, # 8 Exhibit F - Petitioner's Declaration, # 9 Exhibit G - Criminal Dispositions, # 10 Exhibit H - Petitioner's Wife's Declaration)(HUFSTADER, REBECCA) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

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Jun 08, 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 6/8/2026. (ps) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

Jun 08, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Karen M. Williams. (ps)

Jun 08, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Jun 08, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

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Jun 10, 2026

TEXT ORDER - This matter comes before the Court upon Petitioner's application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, challenging his continued detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) at the Elizabeth Detention Center. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner has been detained since November 13, 2025, following a prior bond determination. Petitioner alleges his removal proceedings remain pending on appeal before the Board of Immigration Appeals, with briefing scheduled to conclude on June 16, 2026. Petitioner further alleges that he suffers from significant and worsening medical conditions, including recurrent chest pain in the context of a prior heart attack, as well as a painful tumor in his right arm that allegedly restricts mobility and for which he contends he is unable to obtain surgical treatment while detained. (Id.) Accordingly, it is ORDERED that Respondents shall SHOW CAUSE, within seven (7) days of the date of this Order, as to why the relief requested in the Petition should not be granted. Respondents shall specifically address: (1) the basis for Petitioner's continued detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) in light of the length of custody, the pending BIA appeal, and the anticipated timing of further administrative proceedings; (2) Petitioner's allegations of serious medical conditions, including chest pain in the context of a prior heart attack and a tumor in his right arm allegedly requiring surgical intervention, and whether appropriate evaluation, monitoring, and treatment are being provided in custody. Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) business days after Respondents file their response. Petitioner shall serve a copy of the Petition and this Order upon Respondents within two (2) business days of entry of this Order and shall promptly file proof of service on the docket. Petitioner shall not be removed from New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on June 10, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

Jun 10, 2026

Text Order

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Jun 11, 2026

Certificate of Service

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Jun 12, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Jun 17, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

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Jun 23, 2026

Reply to Response (NOT Motion)

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Jul 01, 2026

Seal Document

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Jul 02, 2026

TEXT ORDER - This matter comes before the Court upon Respondents' Consent Motion to Seal Exhibits B (ECF 6-2), C (ECF 6-3), and D (ECF 6-4). (ECF No. 8.) The Court, having reviewed the submissions and applicable standards under L. Civ. R. 5.3 and the common law right of access, finds that the documents contain sensitive personal, medical, and identifying information, and that the privacy interests at stake outweigh the presumption of public access. The Court further finds that redaction is not a practicable alternative. Accordingly, and for good cause shown, IT IS ORDERED that the Motion (ECF No. 8) is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED that Exhibits B (ECF 6-2), C (ECF 6-3), and D (ECF 6-4) shall remain under seal. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on July 2, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

Jul 02, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Jul 02, 2026

Text Order

Jul 02, 2026

Set Deadlines as to 8 Consent MOTION to Seal Document 6 Response to Habeas Petition, Exhibit B (ECF 6-2), Exhibit C (ECF 6-3), and Exhibit D (ECF 6-4). Motion set for 8/3/2026 before Judge Karen M. Williams. 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. (dmr)

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Jul 15, 2026

Order

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Jul 22, 2026

Letter

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Jul 24, 2026

Letter

Jul 27, 2026

Text Order

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Jul 28, 2026

Letter

Aug 05, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings