District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-07854

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Jun 27, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17590645.), filed by JUAN PABLO LOJA GUALLPA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Brief, # 3 Text of Proposed Order, # 4 Certificate of Service)(ALLEN, MARIBEL) (Entered: 06/27/2026)

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Jun 27, 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 6/27/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 06/27/2026)

Jun 27, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Jun 27, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Jun 27, 2026

Judge Jamel K. Semper added. (jml, )

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Jun 30, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner, Juan Pablo Loja Guallpa ("Petitioner") who is currently detained at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner is a native and citizen of Ecuador who entered the United States without inspection in or about May 2015 and has resided in the United States since that time. Petitioner alleges that he was taken into custody by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on June 24, 2026, while in New York, and is mandatorily detained without an opportunity to pursue bond. Petitioner further alleges that he is not subject to a final order of removal, and has filed an application for asylum and withholding of removal which he intends to pursue. The Court concludes that Petitioner may be unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225 because he was apprehended inside the United States after residing here for an extended period, and therefore he should have been detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1226. See Ayala Amaya v. Bondi, No. 25-cv-16428, 2025 WL 3033880 (D.N.J. Oct. 30, 2025). THEREFORE, Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner within twenty-four (24) hours under the same conditions, if any, that existed prior to his detention, including, but not limited to, release: (1) within the State of New Jersey; (2) without the imposition of additional conditions (such as ankle monitors or electronic tracking devices); (3) with all clothing and outerwear worn at the time of detention, or other appropriate attire; and (4) with all personal property and documents that were seized at the time of detention. If Respondents contend that Ayala Amaya, is meaningfully distinguishable, they shall file a response to the Petition by July 8, 2026. Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) business days after Respondents file their response. Petitioner shall not be removed from the District of New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 6/30/2026. (sms) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

Jun 30, 2026

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Jun 30, 2026

Order to Answer

Jun 30, 2026

QC - Fillable PDF

Jul 01, 2026

Amended Filing Fee: $ 5, receipt number NEW54416 (fbm)

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Jul 08, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Jul 08, 2026

Letter

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Jul 09, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed Respondents' July 8, 2026 letter (ECF No. 5), which advises that Petitioner appeared for a custody redetermination hearing before the Immigration Court on July 7, 2026, and that the hearing was continued to July 9, 2026. The Court further notes Respondents' representation that Petitioner is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). Accordingly, Respondents shall file a status update advising the Court of the outcome of Petitioner's custody redetermination hearing within two (2) days of the issuance of the Immigration Judge's order. The status update shall attach the Immigration Judge's written order, if available. Petitioner shall not be removed from the District of New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 7/9/2026. (sms) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

Jul 09, 2026

Order to Answer

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Jul 10, 2026

Status Report

Jul 17, 2026

Filing Fee Received

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Jul 27, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed Respondents' Status Report dated July 10, 2026. (ECF No. 7.) Respondents advise that, following the Court's July 9, 2026 Text Order directing a status update regarding Petitioner's custody redetermination proceedings (ECF No. 6), Petitioner appeared before the Immigration Court on July 9, 2026. According to Respondents, Petitioner withdrew his request for a bond determination and instead requested voluntary departure pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1229c, which the Immigration Judge granted. (ECF No. 7.) The Immigration Judge ordered Petitioner to voluntarily depart the United States by August 10, 2026, under safeguards, and both parties waived appeal, rendering the order final. (Id.) Because Petitioner has withdrawn the bond request underlying his challenge to the legality of his detention and has instead accepted a final order of voluntary departure under safeguards, there is no longer a live case or controversy regarding the relief sought in the Petition. See Blanciak v. Allegheny Ludlum Corp., 77 F.3d 690, 698-99 (3d Cir. 1996). Accordingly, the Petition is DISMISSED AS MOOT. The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this matter. The Court's prior transfer restraint is VACATED. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 7/27/2026. (sms) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

Jul 27, 2026

Order of Dismissal