District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-09076

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Jul 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filing fee $ 5, receipt number ANYEDC-20439792, filed by Jose Rene Alfaro Doblado. Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -Yes, (Kelman, Lorne) Modified on 7/18/2026 (LJ). (Entered: 07/17/2026)

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Jul 17, 2026

Civil Cover Sheet.. by Jose Rene Alfaro Doblado (Kelman, Lorne) Modified on 7/18/2026 (LJ). (Entered: 07/17/2026)

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Jul 17, 2026

Proposed Summons. by Jose Rene Alfaro Doblado (Kelman, Lorne) Modified on 7/18/2026 (LJ). (Entered: 07/17/2026)

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Jul 18, 2026

This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made. (LJ) (Entered: 07/18/2026)

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Jul 18, 2026

Summons Issued as to Executive Office For Immigration Review, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden of Delaney Hall Detention Facility, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (LJ) (Entered: 07/18/2026)

Jul 18, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Orelia E. Merchant. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (LJ)

Jul 20, 2026

Case transferred to District of District of New Jersey. Original file, certified copy of transfer order, and docket sheet sent. ALL FILINGS ARE TO BE MADE IN THE TRANSFER COURT, DO NOT DOCKET TO THIS CASE. Extract Civil Case due by 7/27/2026. (GO)

Jul 20, 2026

TRANSFER ORDER: In his 1 Petition & Affirmation for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, Petitioner challenges his ongoing detention by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. Although Petitioner states that he resides in Suffolk County, New York, it is well settled that 28 U.S.C. § 2241 requires a habeas petitioner challenging his present physical confinement to file a petition in the district of confinement. See Rumsfeld v. Padilla, 542 U.S. 426, 443 (2004); Trump v. J.G.G., 604 U.S. 670, 672 (2025) (per curiam). Venue in this District is therefore improper. The Clerk of Court is directed to transfer this action to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and to close this matter. The Court waives compliance with Local Rule 83.1, which otherwise imposes a seven-day delay in the effectuation of the transfer. Ordered by Judge Orelia E. Merchant on 7/20/2026. (TSB)

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Jul 21, 2026

Certified Copy of Transfer Order and docket received, Case transferred in from District of New York Eastern; Case Number 2:26-cv-04314. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (Entered: 07/21/2026)

Jul 21, 2026

Order

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Jul 22, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 7/22/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

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Jul 22, 2026

SELF-EXECUTING ORDER directing Respondents to file answer to Petition or release Petitioner by 7/25/2026 at 5:00 PM. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 7/22/2026. (lag, ) (N/M) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

Jul 22, 2026

Text Order

Jul 22, 2026

Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (alg)

Jul 22, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

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Jul 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Jul 23, 2026

Letter

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Jul 23, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' letter advising the Court of Petitioner's location and his return to New Jersey on July 26, 2026. (ECF No. 10). As Respondents do not contest this Court's jurisdiction, Respondents shall, in accordance with the Court's previous Self-Executing Order, (ECF No. 8), either (1) file a response to the Petition by 5:00 p.m. on July 25, 2026, or (2) release Petitioner upon his return to New Jersey and file a letter on the docket so confirming. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 7/23/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

Jul 23, 2026

Text Order

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Jul 24, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Jul 25, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

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Jul 27, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the Government's response to the Petition. (ECF No. 13). Respondents shall personally serve their response on Petitioner and further serve Petitioner's counsel via email and regular mail and file proof of service on the docket. No later than seven (7) days after receipt of service, Petitioner and/or Petitioner's counsel shall advise the Court as to the status of representation and whether they intend to file a reply. Any reply shall be filed no later than August 7, 2026. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 7/27/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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Jul 27, 2026

Clerk's Letter: Attorney is not admitted to the Federal Bar of New Jersey. Notice has been mailed to the attorney's address. (dnw). (n.m) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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Jul 27, 2026

Letter

Jul 27, 2026

Text Order

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Jul 28, 2026

Certification

Jul 29, 2026

Text Order

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Jul 30, 2026

Certificate of Service

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Aug 04, 2026

Letter

Aug 05, 2026

Order

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Aug 06, 2026

Certificate of Service