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Filed: August 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Zahid Nisar Quraishi
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
September 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 16, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17810232.), filed by GODWILL NKWOMI NGWA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - NTA and OREC, # 2 Exhibit B - Petitioner's Criminal History, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(DEANE, CONOR) (Entered: 08/16/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 16, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 8/16/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 08/16/2026)
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Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Aug 16, 2026
Judge Zahid N. Quraishi added. (jml, )
Aug 16, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
#3
Aug 19, 2026
Letter from Respondents Regarding Petitioner's Criminal History. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - NJ Criminal Court Summaries, # 2 Exhibit B - RAP Sheet)(HERIC, JACOB) Modified on 8/20/2026 (jjc, ). (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#4
Aug 20, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by JACOB HERIC on behalf of ERIC ROKOSKY, LUIS SOTO, JOHN TSOUKARIS (HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#5
Aug 20, 2026
TEXT ORDER The Court having reviewed the Government's letter in this matter, the Government shall file a full response to the petition within seven days of the entry of this Order. The Government's response shall provide any further details the Government has regarding the facts surrounding Petitioner's offense history beyond those previously submitted. Petitioner may file a reply within two days of the filing of the Government's answer. So Ordered by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 8/20/2026. (ijf) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Aug 20, 2026
Remark: Docket entry 3 has been re-labeled "Letter from Respondents Regarding Petitioner's Criminal History" at the request of counsel. The document remains the same. The message is for informational purposes. (jjc, )
Aug 20, 2026
Remark (public)
Aug 20, 2026
Text Order
#6
Aug 27, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by ERIC ROKOSKY, LUIS SOTO, JOHN TSOUKARIS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - COMPLAINT SUMMONS, # 2 Exhibit B - MUNICIPAL COURT CASE SEARCH)(HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Habeas Petition
#7
Aug 31, 2026
REPLY to Response re 6 Response to Habeas Petition. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Petitioner's Statement, # 2 Exhibit B - Petitioner's Vehicle Title, # 3 Exhibit C - Investigation Report: Receiving Stolen Property, # 4 Exhibit D - Investigation Report: DUI)(DEANE, CONOR) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
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Reply to Response (NOT Motion)
#8
Sep 18, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
Sep 22, 2026
Order of Dismissal
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NKWOMI NGWA
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SOTO
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