District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-07181

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Jun 16, 2026

Third PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17548355.), filed by MARLON ANDRES TORRES GOMEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Supplement, # 4 Supplement, # 5 Certificate of Service, # 6 Supplement, # 7 Supplement)(CHICAS, JESSICA) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

Jun 16, 2026

Judge Michael E. Farbiarz added. (jml, )

Jun 16, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

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Jun 17, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Respondents shall file a letter responding to the Petition at ECF 1 on or before June 19 at 9:00am. In this letter, the Respondents shall explain how the Petitioner's previous habeas petitions were resolved, and whether or not his claims for violation of the INA, APA, and Due Process Clause have already been addressed. The Respondents shall also shed light on why the Petitioner's voluntary departure date has been pushed back, and explain how this change is lawful in light of the immigration judge's order, relevant statutes, and relevant regulations. Additionally, a declaration from the United States Attorney's Office shall be filed on the schedule set out below. It shall indicate that the United States Attorney's Office has (i) received this Order and conveyed it to the appropriate personnel at ICE; and (ii) provided ICE with written legal advice on the subject of ICE's obligation to comply with this Order. A declaration from ICE shall also be filed. It shall indicate that ICE has (i) received this Order; and (ii) received written legal advice from the United States Attorney's Office on the subject of ICE's obligation to comply with this Order. Each declaration shall be filed on the public docket of the Court on or before noon on June 18.The first declaration must be executed by either the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey or Chief of the Civil Division for this district. The second declaration must be executed by either the Newark ICE Field Office Director or by the Newark ICE Field Office Deputy Director. The declarations may be signed by hand or electronically. The United States Attorney's Office shall also immediately file a letter on the Court's public docket if an Order of the Court is violated in connection with this case. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 6/17/26. (ro, ) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

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Jun 17, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by ALICIA NICOLE GONZALEZ on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, JONATHAN FLORENTINO, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, DAVID VENTURELLA (GONZALEZ, ALICIA) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

Jun 17, 2026

Text Order

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Jun 18, 2026

Declaration

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Jun 18, 2026

Declaration

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Jun 19, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

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Jun 22, 2026

Brief

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Jun 29, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Chambers received today a called from an attorney purporting to speak on behalf of the Petitioner. The call conveyed that the Petitioner might perhaps be shortly removed from the United States. The Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States. This is an administrative stay, the purpose of which is to briefly freeze the status quo and preserve the Court's jurisdiction should it exist. See Zheng v. Bondi, 2025 WL 280542, at *1 (D.N.J. Sept. 26, 2025). So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 6/29/26. (ro, ) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

Jun 29, 2026

Text Order

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Jun 30, 2026

Letter

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Jul 14, 2026

TEXT ORDER: There appear to be factual disputes in this case regarding whether or not the Petitioner was prohibited from effectuating his voluntary departure order. In another case, the parties were able to come to a consensual resolution addressing a very similar concern without this Court's intervention. See Joint Statement and Request for Dismissal, Silva Loja v. Soto, 2:26-cv-5651, ECF 20 (July 7, 2026). The Parties are hereby directed to meet and confer as to whether a consensual resolution is possible in this case. The parties shall file a brief status update as to the outcome of this conference on or before July 17 at 3:00pm. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 7/14/26. (ro, ) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

Jul 14, 2026

Text Order

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Jul 17, 2026

Letter

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Jul 22, 2026

Opinion

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Jul 22, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Respondents shall file a status update confirming the Petitioner's release on or before July 22 at 5:00pm. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 7/22/26. (ro, ) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

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Jul 22, 2026

Letter

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Jul 22, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The request for an extension of time at ECF 14 is denied. The Petitioner shall be released from custody on July 23, at some point between 8:00am and noon --- unless the Petitioner, before then, files a letter seeking a different approach. The July 23 time range is being set to ensure that the Petitioner is released during daylight hours. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 7/22/26. (ro, ) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

Jul 22, 2026

Text Order

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Jul 23, 2026

Letter

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Jul 24, 2026

TEXT ORDER: In light of the Petitioner's release from custody, see ECF 16, it appears that this case should be closed. Any party that objects to this course of action shall file a short letter on or before July 28 at 5:00pm. If no letter is received before the deadline, this case will be promptly closed.. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 7/23/26. (ro, ) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

Jul 24, 2026

Text Order

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Jul 29, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The petition at ECF 1 is dismissed, and the Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 7/29/2026. (wh) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Jul 29, 2026

Order of Dismissal