District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-11025

DE LA LUZ CORTEZ v. SOTO

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Case Information

Filed: August 26, 2026
Assigned to: Jamel K. Semper
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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 18, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 26, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus for Unlawfully Detained Noncitizen ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17860981.), filed by JESUS DE LA LUZ CORTEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A: Location status, # 3 Exhibit B: Imigration court hearing status, # 4 Exhibit C: Bond Hearing Request)(SIMBRON, NOEMI) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 26, 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 8/26/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document: Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Aug 26, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Aug 26, 2026
Judge Jamel K. Semper added. (jml, )
Aug 27, 2026
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: Party Information: Petitioner's name was not entered correctly and Markwayne Mullin was added as a Respondent when he is not listed on the Petition. Please ensure that the Party Information entered when case opening aligns with the Petition . The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (fbm)
Aug 27, 2026
QC - Attorney Case Opening
#3
Aug 31, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#4
Aug 31, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
Sep 08, 2026
Order to Answer
#6
Sep 09, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#7
Sep 10, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
Sep 14, 2026
Order to Answer
#9
Sep 18, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter

Parties

DE LA LUZ CORTEZ
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SOTO
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