District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-09757

GALEAS v. SOTO

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Case Information

Filed: August 01, 2026
Assigned to: Katharine Sweeney Hayden
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: September 24, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 01, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17743788.), filed by JORGE GALEAS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(FITZGERALD, CHRISTOPHER) (Attachment 1 replaced on 8/3/2026) (lag, ). (Attachment 1 replaced on 8/3/2026) (lag, ). (Entered: 08/01/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 01, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 8/1/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 08/01/2026)
Main Document: Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Aug 01, 2026
Judge Katharine S. Hayden added. (jml, )
Aug 01, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
#3
Aug 03, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court's Order to Answer, Dkt. No. 2, is amended as follows: IF the Petition alleges Petitioner is subject to unlawful prolonged detention or raises any claim not otherwise covered by this Order, Respondents shall file an answer to the Petition within seven 7 consecutive days, and Petitioner may file a reply brief within three (3) consecutive days. The Court's Order that Respondents are enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT.. So Ordered by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 8/3/26. (cm, ) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Aug 03, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The 1 -1 Civil Cover Sheet submitted by Christopher Fitzgerald on 8/1/2026 was uploaded prior to being flattened. Before uploading fillable forms to ECF you must flatten the file to prevent other users from manipulating or editing the information. The easiest way to flatten a PDF form is by selecting Print to PDF and saving the flattened form, other PDF software may differ. Please visit our website under Flattening PDF Forms for guidance. Your document has been corrected. This message is for informational purposes only. (lag, )
Aug 03, 2026
Order
Aug 03, 2026
QC - Fillable PDF
#4
Aug 11, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#5
Aug 12, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#6
Aug 12, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#7
Aug 13, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Respondents' request for an extension of the response deadline, nunc pro tunc, until August 17, 2026 (ECF No. 6) is DENIED. However, Respondents are granted an extension of the response deadline, nunc pro tunc, until August 14, 2026, at noon. So Ordered by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 8/13/2026. (mw) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Aug 13, 2026
Order
#8
Aug 14, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#9
Aug 28, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
#10
Aug 28, 2026
Leave to File Document
Main Document: Leave to File Document
Aug 31, 2026
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#11
Sep 01, 2026
ORDER granting 9 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Tara Thompson. Signed by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 9/1/2026. (mj) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#12
Sep 01, 2026
LETTER ORDER granting Petitioner's request for leave to file an Amended Petition within 14 days of the date of the Court's order granting leave; respondents to file their response within 7 days thereafter; Petitioner to file a brief in reply within 7 day of respondents' brief. Signed by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 9/1/2026. (sm) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Main Document: Order
#13
Sep 14, 2026
Notice of Pro Hac Vice to Receive NEF
Main Document: Notice of Pro Hac Vice to Receive NEF
#14
Sep 14, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Sep 14, 2026
Pro Hac Vice Fee Received
Sep 15, 2026
QC - Generic Message
Sep 17, 2026
Notice of Pro Hac Vice counsel added
#15
Sep 23, 2026
Leave to File Document
Main Document: Leave to File Document
Sep 23, 2026
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Sep 24, 2026
Order

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GALEAS
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SOTO
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