District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-09318

NOGALES BALSECA v. SOTO

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Case Information

Filed: July 26, 2026
Assigned to: Christine P. O'Hearn
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: August 09, 2026
Last Activity: September 15, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 26, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17711119.), filed by ELEUTERIO VIGBERTO NOGALES BALSECA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit ICE Detainee Locator)(BAYAS, MARLON) (Entered: 07/26/2026)
Main Document: Emergency PETITION
#2
Jul 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 7/27/26. (tjg, ) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
#3
Jul 27, 2026
SELF-EXECUTING ORDER; by July 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Respondents shall do one of the following: (1) file an answer to the Petition, responding on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis, together with a legal memorandum or letter brief OR (2) release Petitioner by that same date and time; if Respondents elect to release Petitioner rather than respond, it is ORDERED that Respondents are PERMANENTLY ENJOINED from arresting or detaining Petitioner under § 1225. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 7/27/2026. (mj) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document: Order to Answer
Jul 27, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Christine P. O'Hearn. (tjg, )
Jul 27, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Jul 27, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#4
Jul 28, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by JEWELL CHRISTIAN STEWART on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, DAVID VENTURELLA, ARTHUR WILSON (STEWART, JEWELL) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Jul 30, 2026
Letter. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit)(STEWART, JEWELL) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#6
Jul 31, 2026
ORDER that Respondents shall provide Petitioner with a bond hearing as required by § 1226(a) and its implementing regulations by August 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; that Respondents shall file competent proof that a bond hearing was held and the decision as to bond as soon as reasonably practicable and no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day after the hearing. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 7/30/2026. (sm) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Order
#7
Aug 05, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Pursuant to the Court's previous Order, (ECF No. 6), by 5:00 p.m. on August 5, 2026, Respondents shall either: (1) file proof that Petitioner was afforded a bond hearing and the outcome of that hearing or (2) release Petitioner in compliance with the conditions set forth in the Court's previous Self-Executing Order, (ECF No. 3), and file a letter on the docket so confirming. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on August 5, 2026. (bf, ) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
#8
Aug 05, 2026
Letter. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(STEWART, JEWELL) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#9
Aug 05, 2026
TEXT ORDER: In light of Respondents' representation that Petitioner has withdrawn his request for a bond hearing and elected voluntary departure, (ECF No. 8), it is ORDERED that, by 5:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026, Petitioner shall SHOW CAUSE why the Petition should not be denied. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on August 5, 2026. (bf, ) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Aug 05, 2026
Order
#10
Aug 07, 2026
Letter from Petitioner Requesting Voluntary Dismissal re 9 Order,. (BAYAS, MARLON) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document: Letter
Aug 09, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
Aug 09, 2026
***Civil Case Terminated. (hem, )
#11
Aug 17, 2026
Reopen Case
Main Document: Reopen Case
Aug 17, 2026
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Aug 17, 2026
Notice of NEF Consent
Aug 18, 2026
Text Order
#13
Aug 25, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
Aug 26, 2026
Order on Motion to Reopen Case
#15
Aug 27, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#16
Sep 15, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
Sep 15, 2026
Text Order