District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-11066

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Aug 27, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17865449.), filed by VALENTIN PEREZ GARCIA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)(CANDIA, WILLIAM) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

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Aug 27, 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 8/27/26. (jbb) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

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Aug 27, 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, Valentin Perez Garcia ("Petitioner"). (ECF No. 1.) The Petition alleges that Petitioner is a citizen of Mexico who has resided in New Jersey since February 1988. Petitioner alleges that on August 26, 2026, ICE officers arrested him while he was riding as a passenger in a vehicle in Lakewood, New Jersey. Petitioner alleges that he has no criminal record or final order of removal. Petitioner was subsequently transferred to Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey, where he remains detained. (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. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on August 27, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

Aug 27, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Aug 27, 2026

Judge Karen M. Williams added. (jbb)

Aug 27, 2026

Text Order

Aug 27, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

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Aug 28, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Aug 28, 2026

Letter