District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-11178

MEJIA RODRIGUEZ v. SOTO

Completed

Case Information

Filed: August 29, 2026
Assigned to: Evelyn Padin
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: August 31, 2026
Last Activity: August 31, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Aug 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17873633.), filed by LESSTER PATRICIO MEJIA RODRIGUEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit, # 2 Notice of Appearance, # 3 Brief Brief, # 4 Habeas Order, # 5 Brief in Support of Order to Show Cause, # 6 Order to Show Cause, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 8 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service)(GARCIA, REANA) (Entered: 08/29/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 29, 2026
AMENDED DOCUMENT by LESSTER PATRICIO MEJIA RODRIGUEZ. Amendment to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Corrected Name on Petitioner's Brief in Support of Order to Show Cause. (GARCIA, REANA) (Entered: 08/29/2026)
Main Document: Amended Document (NOT Motion/Complaint)
#3
Aug 29, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Evelyn Padin on 8/29/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 08/29/2026)
Main Document: Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
#4
Aug 29, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by ALEXANDER JUDKA on behalf of PAM BONDI, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLINS, LUIS SOTO (JUDKA, ALEXANDER) (Entered: 08/29/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Aug 29, 2026
Letter from United States Attorney's Office re: Petitioner's Release. (JUDKA, ALEXANDER) (Entered: 08/29/2026)
Main Document: Letter
Aug 29, 2026
Judge Evelyn Padin added. (jml, )
Aug 29, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
#6
Aug 31, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed the status update from Respondents, which indicates that Petitioner was released from ICE custody on August 29, 2026. D.E. 5 . Accordingly, the Clerk of Court shall CLOSE this action. So Ordered by Judge Evelyn Padin on 8/31/2026. (wh) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Aug 31, 2026
Order of Dismissal AND Text Order

Parties

MEJIA RODRIGUEZ
Party
SOTO
Party