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Case Information
Filed: August 25, 2026
Assigned to:
Susan Davis Wigenton
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 16, 2026
Last Activity:
September 16, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 25, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17853729.), filed by CELIFLORA GONZALEZ MERINO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(KRICKO, MARY ANN) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 25, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 8/25/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Main Document:
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Aug 25, 2026
Judge Jamel K. Semper added. (jml, )
Aug 25, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
#3
Aug 26, 2026
Letter from Mary Ann Kricko re 2 Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(KRICKO, MARY ANN) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#4
Aug 27, 2026
Exhibit to QC - Civil Cover Sheet JS44,, by CELIFLORA GONZALEZ MERINO. (KRICKO, MARY ANN) (Main Document 4 replaced on 8/27/2026) (gev). (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document:
Exhibit (to Document)
Aug 27, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed did not include a Civil Cover Sheet (JS-44), which is required to be submitted along with the initial pleading, as indicated in the Attorney Case Opening Guide. Please complete and file a Civil Cover Sheet using the event Exhibit (to Document) found under Civil/Other Filings/Other Documents. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (mj)
Aug 27, 2026
QC - Fillable PDF
Aug 27, 2026
QC - Civil Cover Sheet JS44
Aug 27, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The 4 Civil Cover Sheet filed by MARY ANN KRICKO on 8/27/2026 was uploaded prior to being flattened. Before uploading fillable forms to ECF you must flatten the file to prevent other users from manipulating or editing the information. The easiest way to flatten a PDF form is by selecting Print to PDF and saving the flattened form, other PDF software may differ. Please visit our website under Flattening PDF Forms for guidance. Your document has been corrected. This message is for informational purposes only. (gev)
#5
Aug 28, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by JOHN CROSBY on behalf of JASON BENZEL, YA-MEI CHEN, JOSEPH B EDLOW, RODNEY S. SCOTT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(CROSBY, JOHN) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#6
Aug 28, 2026
Letter from U.S. Attorney's Office Requesting Dismissal. (CROSBY, JOHN) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#7
Aug 28, 2026
Letter from MARY ANN KRICKO re 6 Letter. (KRICKO, MARY ANN) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#8
Sep 04, 2026
TEXT ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Susan D. Wigenton for all further proceedings. Judge Jamel K. Semper no longer assigned to case. So Ordered by Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 9/4/2026. (mfr) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Sep 04, 2026
Order Reassigning Case
#9
Sep 08, 2026
Letter from MARY ANN KRICKO. (KRICKO, MARY ANN) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#10
Sep 11, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by GILBERTO M GARCIA on behalf of CELIFLORA GONZALEZ MERINO (GARCIA, GILBERTO) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#11
Sep 14, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause by CELIFLORA GONZALEZ MERINO. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(GARCIA, GILBERTO) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document:
Show Cause
#12
Sep 16, 2026
OPINION. Signed by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 9/16/2026. (gev) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
#13
Sep 16, 2026
ORDER dismissing 1 Second Petition; denying 11 Motion for Order to Show Cause; lifting any restrictions imposed on Petitioner's location by this Court; directing the Clerk to close the case. Signed by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 9/16/2026. (gev) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document:
Order of Dismissal
Parties
BENZEL
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GONZALEZ MERINO
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