District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-11278

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Sep 01, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17882434.), filed by EDISON GONZALO ARREAGA MERINO. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet JS44, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order to Show Cause, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Habeas Order)(SANTANA, JOSE) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

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Sep 01, 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 9/1/2026. (ijf) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

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Sep 01, 2026

TEXT ORDER: This Court is in receipt of Petitioner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. (ECF No. 1). Having reviewed the Petition, this Court preliminarily concludes that Petitioner is being unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. §1225 because Petitioner was apprehended inside the United States after residing here for an extended period, and therefore he should have been detained under 8 U.S.C. §1226. See Buele Morocho v. Warden Philadelphia FDC, --- F.4th ---, ---, 2026 WL 2546223, at *2-10 (3d Cir. 2026). If Respondents contend that Buele Morocho is factually distinguishable, or that Petitioner has a criminal history or a final order of removal, they shall file an expedited answer to the Petition within 3 days of this Order, and Petitioner shall file any reply within 3 days of the answer. Respondents may redact any sensitive information belonging to petitioner or persons not before this Court but may not redact names or signatures of immigration officials or other public employees. Otherwise, Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner within 24 hours under the same conditions, if any, that existed prior to his detention, including, but not limited to, release: (1) within the State of New Jersey; (2) without the imposition of additional conditions (such as ankle monitors or electronic tracking devices); (3) with all clothing and outerwear worn at the time of detention, or other appropriate attire; and (4) with all personal property and documents that were seized at the time of detention. It is further ORDERED that if no answer is filed within 5 days of this Order, the Clerk shall CLOSE this matter. So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 9/1/2026. (cds) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

Sep 01, 2026

Judge Susan D. Wigenton added. (ijf)

Sep 01, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Sep 01, 2026

Text Order

Sep 01, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

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Sep 02, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JACOB HERIC on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO (HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

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Sep 04, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

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Sep 16, 2026

OPINION. Signed by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 9/16/2026. (adc, )

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Sep 16, 2026

Order of Dismissal