District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-10851

#1

Aug 24, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus V. LUIS SOTO, ET AL ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17847875.), filed by WALTER ARTURO PEREZ TINO. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#2

Aug 24, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order V. LUIS SOTO, ET AL by WALTER ARTURO PEREZ TINO. (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#3

Aug 24, 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 8/24/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

Aug 24, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Aug 24, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Aug 24, 2026

Judge Karen M. Williams added. (jml, )

#4

Aug 25, 2026

TEXT ORDER - The Court has reviewed the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, filed by Petitioner, Walter Arturo Perez Tino ("Petitioner"). (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner is a native and citizen of Guatemala who has resided in the United States since approximately 2024. Petitioner alleges that he has no criminal history. On or about August 23, 2026, ICE officers detained Petitioner in North Bergen, New Jersey, while he was on his way to work. Petitioner alleges the officers did not show him a warrant or provide a reason for his arrest or detention, and that he has since remained detained at Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. Petitioner contends that his continued detention violates the Fifth Amendment's Due Process Clause, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act, because he was categorically denied bond eligibility and individualized custody review. (Id.) If Respondents determine that Petitioner (1) does NOT have a criminal history, and (2) is NOT subject to a final order of removal, Respondents shall release Petitioner within twenty-four (24) hours of the entry of this Order (a) in the State of New Jersey, if Petitioner was initially arrested in New Jersey, or otherwise as close to the place of initial arrest as reasonably practicable; (b) without additional conditions (such as ankle monitors or other electronic tracking devices); and (c) with all personal property seized at the time of arrest in the same condition as it existed immediately prior to arrest. Within three (3) days after entry of this Order, Respondents shall file either: (a) a letter certifying Petitioner's release pursuant to this Order; or (b) a letter, not to exceed two pages, identifying (1) whether Petitioner has a criminal history, (2) whether Petitioner is subject to a final order of removal, and (3) the statutory authority under which Petitioner continues to be detained. Upon receipt of that letter, the Court will determine whether an expedited scheduling order or other proceedings are necessary. In light of the relief granted, Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2) is DENIED. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on August 25, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

Aug 25, 2026

Text Order

#5

Aug 27, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by ELIZABETH VIEYRA on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, JOHN TSOUKARIS, DAVID VENTURELLA (VIEYRA, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#6

Aug 27, 2026

Letter from US Attorney's Office, Release Update re 4 Text Order,,,,,,,,,. (VIEYRA, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#7

Sep 11, 2026

TEXT ORDER - The Court is in receipt of Respondents' letter to confirm that Petitioner was released from custody on August 25, 2026 (ECF No. 6). In light of the relief granted, Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2) is DENIED. The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on September 11, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

Sep 11, 2026

Text Order

Sep 14, 2026

Terminate Civil Case

Sep 14, 2026

***Civil Case Terminated. (nar)