District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-09789

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Aug 03, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17748419.), filed by OSCAR LEONARDO CHADAN IZA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(MIRON, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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Aug 03, 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 8/3/26. (jbb) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

Aug 03, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Aug 03, 2026

Judge Karen M. Williams added. (jbb)

Aug 03, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

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Aug 25, 2026

Letter from Petitioner. (MIRON, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

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Aug 26, 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, Oscar Leonardo Chadan Iza ("Petitioner"). (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner is a 23-year-old native and citizen of Ecuador who has been detained at Delaney Hall Detention Center since his August 2, 2026 arrest by ICE. Petitioner alleges he entered the United States without inspection in May 2021, at age seventeen, and has resided here continuously since then. Petitioner further alleges he was granted SIJS in August 2024 and deferred action through August 2028, and that his removal proceedings were terminated on November 21, 2024. He asserts that no intervening circumstances warrant his current detention and that he has no criminal record. (Id.) If Respondents determine that Petitioner (1) does NOT have a criminal history, and (2) is NOT subject to a final order of removal, Respondents shall release Petitioner within twenty-four (24) hours of the entry of this Order (a) in the State of New Jersey, if Petitioner was initially arrested in New Jersey, or otherwise as close to the place of initial arrest as reasonably practicable; (b) without additional conditions (such as ankle monitors or other electronic tracking devices); and (c) with all personal property seized at the time of arrest in the same condition as it existed immediately prior to arrest. Within three (3) days after entry of this Order, Respondents shall file either: (a) a letter certifying Petitioner's release pursuant to this Order; or (b) a letter, not to exceed two pages, identifying (1) whether Petitioner has a criminal history, (2) whether Petitioner is subject to a final order of removal, and (3) the statutory authority under which Petitioner continues to be detained. Upon receipt of that letter, the Court will determine whether an expedited scheduling order or other proceedings are necessary. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on August 26, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

Aug 26, 2026

Text Order

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Aug 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by BRIDGET ELLEN ZARRILLO on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, DAVID VENTURELLA (ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

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Aug 28, 2026

Letter from Respondents regarding Petitioner's release. (ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

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Sep 16, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' letter confirming that Petitioner was released from immigration custody on August 26, 2026. (ECF No. 6.) Petitioner sought, among other relief, immediate release from immigration detention and an award of attorney's fees and costs pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act ("EAJA"), 28 U.S.C. § 2412. (ECF No. 1 at 16-17.) Petitioner's request for attorney's fees and costs pursuant to the EAJA is DENIED. In light of Petitioner's release from custody and the disposition of the remaining relief sought, the Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on 9/16/26. (nar) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

Sep 16, 2026

Order of Dismissal