District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-09831

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Aug 04, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17755414.), filed by BACILIO TINUAR CIPRIANO.(CAMPBELL, KEITH) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

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Aug 04, 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 8/4/2026. (dmw) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

Aug 04, 2026

Judge Claire C. Cecchi added. (dmw)

Aug 04, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Aug 04, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

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Aug 06, 2026

ORDER that Respondents shall file an answer to the Petition within 14 days of the entry of this Order. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 8/6/2026. (dmr3) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

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Aug 18, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by BRIDGET ELLEN ZARRILLO on behalf of JASON BENZAL, TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, ARTHUR J WILSON, JR (ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

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Aug 20, 2026

RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by JASON BENZAL, TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, ARTHUR J WILSON, JR. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EX 2- 2026 I-213 Form, # 2 Exhibit Ex 3- Warrant, # 3 Exhibit Ex 4- Notice to Appear, # 4 Exhibit Ex 1- 2023 I-213 Form)(ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

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Aug 22, 2026

TEXT ORDER - Presently before this Court is a petition for habeas corpus pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 2241. ECF No. 1. This Court previously ordered Respondents to file an answer. ECF No. 3. Respondents complied and argued that Petitioner is subject to mandatory detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). ECF No. 5. Under this Court's recent decisions in Ramos v. Soto, No. CV 25-15315, 2025 WL 3251447 (D.N.J. Nov. 21, 2025) (finding that § 1225(b)(2) "does not apply to those aliens who entered the United States without inspection but were not apprehended upon their arrival"); Bethancourt Soto v. Soto, 807 F. Supp. 3d 397 (D.N.J. 2025) (same); Zumba v. Bondi, No. 25-14626, 2025 WL 2753496 (D.N.J. Sept. 26, 2025) (same); and other recent decisions in this District interpreting § 1225, the Court holds that Petitioner is not subject to mandatory detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2).UNLESS Respondents advise that Petitioner (1) has a criminal history or (2) is subject to a final order of removal, Respondents shall release Petitioner within twenty-four (24) hours of the entry of this Order. If Petitioner is not released and contends that he is being denied necessary medical care, prescribed medication, or is otherwise being subjected to unconstitutional conditions of confinement, the parties shall meet and confer within twenty-four (24) hours after entry of this Order. Petitioner's counsel shall initiate the conference. Within twenty-four (24) hours, the parties shall file a joint status report identifying the issues that remain in dispute and whether any relief can be provided without further Court intervention. 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 Claire C. Cecchi on 8/21/2026. (jl, ) (Entered: 08/22/2026)

Aug 22, 2026

Text Order

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Aug 24, 2026

Letter from Respondents regarding Petitioner's release. (ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

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Aug 26, 2026

LETTER ORDER closing case. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 8/26/2026. (dmr) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

Aug 26, 2026

Terminate Civil Case

Aug 26, 2026

***Civil Case Terminated. (dmr)