District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-11058

#1

Aug 27, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17864682.), filed by DIEGO FERNANDO CAMEJO MORAN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(MIRON, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

Aug 27, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Aug 27, 2026

Judge Michael E. Farbiarz added. (jbb)

#2

Aug 28, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Petitioner shall not be removed from the state of New Jersey or from the United States. An immigration-court bond hearing shall be conducted on or before September 1 at 5:00pm, unless by September 1 at noon, the Respondents file a letter explaining either (i) that the Petitioner has asked to adjourn the bond hearing or (ii) that, due to relevant and meaningful procedural or factual distinctions, this case is not controlled by the Court's prior decisions in Y.Z. v. Soto, 812 F. Supp. 3d 459, 461-64 (D.N.J. Dec. 12, 2025); Castillo v. Lyons, 2025 WL 2940990, at *1 (D.N.J. Oct. 10, 2025); and Buestan v. Chu, 2025 WL 2972252, at *1 (D.N.J. Oct. 21, 2025). The Respondents shall file a status update letter on or before September 2 at 5:00pm. In addition, a declaration from the United States Attorney's Office shall be filed on the schedule set out below. It shall indicate that the United States Attorney's Office has (i) received this Order and conveyed it to the appropriate personnel at ICE; and (ii) provided ICE with written legal advice on the subject of ICE's obligation to comply with this Order. A declaration from ICE shall also be filed. It shall indicate that ICE has (i) received this Order; and (ii) received written legal advice from the United States Attorney's Office on the subject of ICE's obligation to comply with this Order. Each declaration shall be filed on the public docket of the Court on or before 6:00pm on August 28. The first declaration must be executed by either the United States Attorney or by the Chief of the Civil Division. The second declaration must be executed by either the Newark ICE Field Office Director or by the Newark ICE Field Office Deputy Director. The declarations may be signed by hand or electronically. The United States Attorney's Office shall immediately file a letter on the Court's public docket if an Order of the Court is violated in connection with this case. In addition, the Respondents shall file a short letter brief on or before August 31 at 5:00pm explaining whether, in light of the Third Circuit's decision in Morocho v. Warden, No. 26-1150 (3d Cir. Aug. 28, 2026), the appropriate remedy is release or a bond hearing. See id., slip op. at 7, 42 (affirming district court's decision to release petitioner who was detained without bond under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2)). So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 8/28/2026. (ps) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#3

Aug 28, 2026

DECLARATION of Ian Patel by TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, DAVID VENTURELLA. (BAJADA, FRANCES) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#4

Aug 28, 2026

DECLARATION of Civil Chief re 2 Text Order,,,,,,,,, by TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, DAVID VENTURELLA. (BASIAK, JOHN) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

Aug 28, 2026

Text Order

#5

Aug 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JACOB HERIC on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, DAVID VENTURELLA (HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 08/29/2026)

#6

Aug 29, 2026

Letter from Respondents Requesting an Extension of Time. (HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 08/29/2026)

#7

Sep 01, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The request for an extension of time, (ECF docket entry 6), is granted. The Respondents shall file their brief on or before September 2 at 5:00pm.. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 9/1/26. (ro, ) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

Sep 01, 2026

Text Order

#8

Sep 02, 2026

Letter from Respondents Regarding the Appropriate Remedy in light of Buele Morocho v. Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Bond Hearing Notice)(HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

#9

Sep 05, 2026

Letter from Petitioner regarding appropriate remedy. (MIRON, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 09/05/2026)

#10

Sep 09, 2026

Letter from Respondents Regarding Petitioner's Bond Hearing. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Sept 8 Bond Order)(HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#11

Sep 29, 2026

TEXT ORDER: A Petition was filed, ECF 1, a bond hearing was ordered, ECF 2, but Petitioner voluntarily withdrew his request for bond, ECF 10. Accordingly, the Court has adjudicated the Petitioner's claim that he is being unlawfully detained under § 1225(b)(2) without an opportunity to seek bond. See ECF 1 6-8, 24-33. If the Petitioner seeks additional relief, he shall file a short letter on or before September 30 at noon. If no letter is filed before the deadline, the Petition will be promptly dismissed. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 9/29/26. (ro, ) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

#12

Sep 29, 2026

Letter from Petitioner. (MIRON, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

#13

Sep 29, 2026

Letter from Petitioner regarding bond hearing date. (MIRON, ALEXANDRA) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

Sep 29, 2026

Text Order

#14

Oct 14, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Respondents shall file a status update letter on or before October 16 at noon. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 10/14/2026. (ro, ) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

#15

Oct 14, 2026

STATUS REPORT Regarding Petitioner's Bond Hearing by TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, DAVID VENTURELLA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - October 8 Bond Order)(HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

Oct 14, 2026

Text Order

#16

Oct 16, 2026

TEXT ORDER: : A Petition was filed, ECF 1, a bond hearing was ordered, ECF 2, and it was conducted, ECF 15. Accordingly, the Court has adjudicated the Petitioner's claim that he is being unlawfully detained without an opportunity to seek bond. See ECF 1, at pg. 13-16. If the Petitioner seeks additional relief, he shall file a short letter on or before October 19 at noon. If no letter is filed before the deadline, the Petition will be promptly dismissed. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 10/16/2026. (ro, ) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

Oct 16, 2026

Text Order

#17

Oct 20, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Petition at ECF 1 is dismissed, and the injunction at ECF 2 is lifted. The Clerk of the Court shall close this case. SO Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 10/20/2026. (ro, ) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

Oct 20, 2026

Order of Dismissal