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Filed: August 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Georgette Castner
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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 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 18, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17820022.), filed by KWEKU DUMFEH OSEI. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(MIRON, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 18, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Georgette Castner on 8/18/26. (jbb) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
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Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Aug 18, 2026
Notice of Judicial Preferences. Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (jjc, )
Aug 18, 2026
Judge Georgette Castner added. (jbb)
Aug 18, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Aug 18, 2026
Notice of Judicial Preferences
#3
Aug 21, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by CARLOS FERNANDO UGALDE ALVAREZ on behalf of JASON BENZEL, TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, DAVID VENTURELLA (UGALDE ALVAREZ, CARLOS) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#4
Aug 21, 2026
RESPONSE re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 2 Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (RAP Sheet), # 2 Exhibit B (01.10.12 Form I-213), # 3 Exhibit C (Form I-862), # 4 Exhibit D (Final Removal Order), # 5 Exhibit E (Form I-220B), # 6 Exhibit F (08.17.26 Form I-213), # 7 Exhibit G (Form I-205), # 8 Exhibit H (Notice of Revocation of Release), # 9 Exhibit I (08.20.26 Cam Decl.))(UGALDE ALVAREZ, CARLOS) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
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Response (NOT Motion)
#5
Aug 24, 2026
REPLY to Response re 4 Response (NOT Motion),. (MIRON, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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Reply to Response (NOT Motion)
#6
Aug 25, 2026
TEXT ORDER: This matter is before the Court on Respondents' letter (Letter) (ECF No. 4 ), filed pursuant to this Court's August 18, 2026 Order (ECF No. 2). According to Respondents, Petitioner is subject to a final order of expedited removal, is detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a), and has a criminal history. (ECF No. 4 at 1.) Within three (3) days of the date of entry of this Text Order, Petitioner shall file a letter response to Respondents' Letter. So Ordered by Judge Georgette Castner on 8/25/2026. (jmh) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Aug 25, 2026
Text Order
#7
Aug 27, 2026
Letter from Petitioner. (MIRON, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
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Letter
#8
Aug 31, 2026
TEXT ORDER: This matter comes before the Court on Petitioner's petition (Petition) for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 1 ), Respondents' letter response (ECF No. 4 ), and Petitioner's reply letter (Reply) (ECF No. 5 ). Within fourteen (14) days of the date of entry of this Text Order, Respondents shall file a full and complete answer to the Petition and the Reply. Petitioner may file a reply to the full and complete answer within seven (7) days of the date of filing of the answer.. So Ordered by Judge Georgette Castner on 8/31/2026. (jmh) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Aug 31, 2026
Text Order
#9
Sep 14, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
Main Document:
Response to Habeas Petition
#10
Sep 20, 2026
Reply to Response (NOT Motion)
Main Document:
Reply to Response (NOT Motion)
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BENZEL
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DUMFEH OSEI
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