District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-09135

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Jul 22, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus v., Luis Soto, et al. ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17698211.), filed by RAYMUNDO MORALES MEJIA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet COVER SHEET)(DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

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Jul 22, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order v., Luis Soto, et al. by RAYMUNDO MORALES MEJIA. (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

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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 Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 7/22/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

Jul 22, 2026

Judge Edward S. Kiel added. (jml, )

Jul 22, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Jul 22, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

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Jul 23, 2026

TEXT ORDER: According to petitioner, respondents are presently detaining him under the mandatory detention provisions of 8 U.S.C. § 1225. (ECF No. 1 pp. 9, 10, 11, 12.) I preliminarily conclude that petitioner is being unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. §1225 because petitioner 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). If respondents contend that Ayala Amaya is factually distinguishable, they shall file an expedited answer to the Petition within 3 days of this Order, and petitioner shall file any reply within 3 days of the answer. Respondents may redact any sensitive information belonging to petitioner or persons not before this Court but may not redact names or signatures of immigration officials or other public employees. Otherwise, respondents shall RELEASE petitioner within 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. So Ordered by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 7/23/2026. (gn, ) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

Jul 23, 2026

Text Order

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Jul 25, 2026

Letter from Respondents re: Notice of Release re 4 Text Order,,,,,,. (STRATIGEAS, CHRISTOPHER) (Entered: 07/25/2026)

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Jul 27, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Clerk shall CLOSE this matter as petitioner has been released. (ECF No. 5). So Ordered by Judge Edward S. Kiel on 7/27/2026. (gn) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

Jul 27, 2026

***Civil Case Terminated. (gn)

Jul 27, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

Jul 27, 2026

Terminate Civil Case