District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-10166

#1

Aug 11, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17789002.), filed by ERICK DAVID MONTES DE OCA AGUAISA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet CIVIL COVER SHEET, # 2 Text of Proposed Order PROPOSED HABEAS ORDER, # 3 Text of Proposed Order ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE)(SANTANA, JOSE) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

#2

Aug 11, 2026

ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 8/11/26. (jbb) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

Aug 11, 2026

Judge Claire C. Cecchi added. (jbb)

Aug 11, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

#3

Aug 14, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by STEVEN MILLER on behalf of JASON BENZEL, TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN (MILLER, STEVEN) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#4

Aug 14, 2026

Letter from Respondents Requesting First Extension of Time to Respond. (MILLER, STEVEN) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

#5

Aug 17, 2026

LETTER ORDER granting Respondents until 8/19/2026 to respond to the petition. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 8/17/2026. (kht) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#6

Aug 19, 2026

Letter from Respondents with Expedited Answer to Section 2241 Petition. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Form I-213, # 2 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit Municipal Court Case Search)(MILLER, STEVEN) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#7

Aug 20, 2026

TEXT ORDER - The Court is in receipt of Respondents' letter, which states that Petitioner is subject to mandatory detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(c)(1)(E). ECF No. 6. Petitioner is directed to respond to Respondents' letter by September 1, 2026. So Ordered by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 8/20/2026. (jl, ) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

Aug 20, 2026

Text Order

#8

Sep 01, 2026

RESPONSE. (SANTANA, JOSE) (Entered: 09/01/2026)