District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-10243

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Aug 13, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17795807.), filed by LAZARO ARITA MADRID. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet CIVIL COVER SHEET, # 2 Text of Proposed Order HABEAS ORDER, # 3 Text of Proposed Order ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE)(SANTANA, JOSE) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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Aug 13, 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 8/13/2026. (ijf) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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Aug 13, 2026

TEXT ORDER: This Court is in receipt of Petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. (ECF No. 1). Having reviewed the Petition, this Court preliminarily concludes that Petitioner is being unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. §1225 because Petitioner was apprehended inside the United States after residing here for an extended period, and therefore he should have been detained under 8 U.S.C. §1226. See Patel v. Almodovar, No. 25-cv-1534, 2025 WL 3012323 (D.N.J. Oct. 28, 2025). If Respondents contend that Patel is factually distinguishable, or that Petitioner has a criminal history or a final order of removal, they shall file an expedited answer to the Petition within 3 days of this Order, and Petitioner shall file any reply within 3 days of the answer. Respondents may redact any sensitive information belonging to petitioner or persons not before this Court but may not redact names or signatures of immigration officials or other public employees. Otherwise, Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner within 24 hours under the same conditions, if any, that existed prior to his detention, including, but not limited to, release: (1) within the State of New Jersey; (2) without the imposition of additional conditions (such as ankle monitors or electronic tracking devices); (3) with all clothing and outerwear worn at the time of detention, or other appropriate attire; and (4) with all personal property and documents that were seized at the time of detention. It is further ORDERED that if no answer is filed within 5 days of this Order, the Clerk shall CLOSE this matter. So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 8/13/2026. (cds) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

Aug 13, 2026

Text Order

Aug 13, 2026

Judge Susan D. Wigenton added. (ijf)

Aug 13, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Aug 13, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

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Aug 17, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by SHRIRAM HARID on behalf of JASON BENZEL, TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN (HARID, SHRIRAM) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

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Aug 17, 2026

Letter from Respondents. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(HARID, SHRIRAM) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

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Aug 18, 2026

RESPONSE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit List / Exhibits A-B)(SANTANA, JOSE) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

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Aug 19, 2026

LETTER ORDER granting Respondents' request for a 48-hour extension of time to determine whether a final order of removal was issued against Petitioner following the NTA. Signed by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 8/18/2026. (sms2) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

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Aug 21, 2026

Letter from Respondents. (HARID, SHRIRAM) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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Aug 24, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Within 5 days of this Order, Respondents shall submit supplemental briefing on the basis for Petitioner's detention. Respondents shall also address the circumstances of Petitioner's entrance into the country, any prior immigration detention and release, including parole, and provide the necessary documentation. Petitioner may file a supplemental reply within 3 days after the supplemental answer. So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 8/24/2026. (ps) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

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Aug 24, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Within 5 days of this Order, Respondents shall submit supplemental briefing on the basis for Petitioner's detention. Respondents shall also address the circumstances of Petitioner's entrance into the country, any prior immigration detention and release, including parole, and provide the necessary documentation. Petitioner may file a supplemental reply within 3 days after the supplemental answer. So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 8/24/2026. (cds) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

Aug 24, 2026

CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Text Order (D.E. #10) filed on 8/24/2026 appear to be a duplicate (See D.E. #9). The submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. This message is for informational purposes only. (ps)

Aug 24, 2026

Text Order

Aug 24, 2026

QC - Duplicate Filings

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Aug 31, 2026

Supplemental RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by JASON BENZEL, TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(HARID, SHRIRAM) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

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Sep 02, 2026

RESPONSE. (SANTANA, JOSE) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

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Sep 03, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court having considered Petitioner's habeas petition (ECF No. 1) and Respondents' letter stating that Petitioner is being detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. sec. 1225(b)(2) (ECF No. 11). Section 1225(b)(2) may not lawfully be used to detain noncitizens arrested after entering the United States without admission or inspection without bond and remaining within the United States for an extended period, see Buele Morocho v. Warden Philadelphia FDC, --- F.4th ---, ---, 2026 WL 2546223, at *2-10 (3d Cir. 2026). Petitioner's habeas petition is GRANTED. Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner within 24 hours under the same conditions, if any, that existed prior to his detention, including, but not limited to, release: (1) within the State of New Jersey; (2) without the imposition of additional conditions (such as ankle monitors or electronic tracking devices); (3) with all clothing and outerwear worn at the time of detention, or other appropriate attire; and (4) with all personal property and documents that were seized at the time of detention. The Clerk of the Court shall CLOSE this matter. So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 9/3/2026. (cds, ) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

Sep 03, 2026

Text Order

Sep 14, 2026

Terminate Civil Case