District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-08378

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Jul 08, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and injunctive relief ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17633125.), filed by JAIME JAVIER LIMA ZHUNIO. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Certificate of Service, # 4 Exhibit)(MIRON, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

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Jul 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 7/8/2026. (ps) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

Jul 08, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Jul 08, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Jamel K. Semper. (ps)

Jul 08, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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Jul 10, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by 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 approximately eleven years ago. Petitioner alleges that his immigration proceedings are currently pending before the Elizabeth Immigration Court. Petitioner further alleges that ICE officers apprehended him on July 7, 2026, in Garfield, New Jersey. Petitioner further alleges that he has no criminal history. Petitioner contends that his continued detention violates the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment and the Immigration and Nationality Act. (Id.) Based on the allegations in the Petition, the Court preliminarily concludes that Petitioner may be unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225 because he was apprehended within the United States after residing here for an extended period and therefore may instead be subject to detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226. See Ayala Amaya v. Bondi, No. 25-cv-16428, 2025 WL 3033880 (D.N.J. Oct. 30, 2025). Accordingly, if Respondents do not contend that Ayala Amaya is meaningfully distinguishable from the circumstances presented here, Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner within twenty-four (24) hours under the same conditions, if any, that existed prior to his detention, including release: (1) within the State of New Jersey; (2) without 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 seized at the time of detention. If Respondents contend that Ayala Amaya is distinguishable, they shall file a response to the Petition by July 16, 2026, setting forth the basis for that position. 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 7/10/2026. (sms) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

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Jul 10, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Jul 10, 2026

Letter

Jul 10, 2026

Order to Answer