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Case Information
Filed: August 19, 2026
Assigned to:
Georgette Castner
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: September 14, 2026
Last Activity:
September 14, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 19, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17828971.), filed by DOUGLAS ERNESTO LOPEZ MENDOZA. (Attachments: # 1 HABEAS CORPUS 2241, # 2 COVER LETTER, # 3 MEMORANDUM OF LAW, # 4 EXHIBITS PACKAGE)(FORTUNATO, JOSEPH) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 19, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Georgette Castner on 8/19/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Aug 19, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Aug 19, 2026
Judge Georgette Castner added. (jml, )
Aug 20, 2026
Notice of Judicial Preferences
Aug 20, 2026
Notice of Judicial Preferences. Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (jjc, )
#3
Aug 24, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by STEVEN MILLER on behalf of WARDEN (MILLER, STEVEN) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#4
Aug 24, 2026
Letter from Respondents Requesting One-Week Extension to Respond. (MILLER, STEVEN) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#5
Aug 25, 2026
TEXT ORDER: This matter comes before the Court upon Respondents' letter. (ECF No. 4 .) Respondents shall file a response to this Court's Order (ECF No. 2 ) by August 27, 2026. So Ordered by Judge Georgette Castner on 8/25/2026. (jmh) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Aug 25, 2026
Text Order
#6
Aug 27, 2026
Letter from Respondents Regarding Petitioner's Criminal History. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Form I-213, # 2 Exhibit Municipal Court Case Search)(MILLER, STEVEN) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#7
Aug 31, 2026
TEXT ORDER: This matter is before the Court upon receipt of Respondents' letter at ECF No. 6. Given Petitioner's purported criminal history, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), within ten (10) days of the date of entry of this Text Order, Respondents shall provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing before an immigration judge who shall assess whether Petitioner presents a flight risk or a danger to the community, pursuant to 8 C.F.R. § 236.1(c)(8), (d)(1). Within three (3) days of that bond hearing, Respondents shall file a written notice of the outcome of that hearing with this Court. So Ordered by Judge Georgette Castner on 8/31/2026. (jmh) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Aug 31, 2026
Text Order
#8
Sep 11, 2026
Letter from Respondent's Regarding Petitioner's Bond Hearing. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Sept. 9, 2026 IJ Bond Order)(MILLER, STEVEN) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#9
Sep 14, 2026
TEXT ORDER: This matter comes before the Court upon receipt of Respondents' letter. (ECF No. 8 .) The Court previously ordered that Petitioner receive a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). (ECF No. 7 .) The hearing has now occurred, and the IJ denied Petitioner's request for a change in custody status because of Petitioner's criminal history. (ECF No. 8 .) The Court LIFTS its Order (ECF No. 2 ) prohibiting Petitioner's transfer from the District of New Jersey and his removal from the United States pending further order of this Court. The Clerk of Court shall CLOSE this matter. So Ordered by Judge Georgette Castner on 9/14/2026. (jmh) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Sep 14, 2026
Order of Dismissal AND Text Order
Parties
LOPEZ MENDOZA
Party
WARDEN
Party