District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-11723

YUNGA v. MULLIN

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Case Information

Filed: September 11, 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 16, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 11, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17923358.), filed by XAVIER YUNGA. (Attachments: # 1 Certification Verification of Nita Kundanmal, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order Habeas Petition, # 3 Certification Certification of Patricia Edmead Perez and Exhibits, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet JS-44)(KUNDANMAL, NITA) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 11, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by NITA KUNDANMAL on behalf of XAVIER YUNGA (KUNDANMAL, NITA) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#3
Sep 11, 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 9/11/26. (jbb) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
#4
Sep 11, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by CHRISTIAN CARRARA on behalf of MARKWAYNE MULLIN, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, DAVID VENTURELLA, WARDEN, ARTHUR J WILSON JR (CARRARA, CHRISTIAN) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Sep 11, 2026
Letter from U.S. Attorney's Office Re. Petitioner's Release. (CARRARA, CHRISTIAN) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Letter
Sep 11, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Sep 11, 2026
Judge Jamel K. Semper added. (jbb)
#6
Sep 16, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' letter confirming that Petitioner was released from immigration custody on September 11, 2026. (ECF No. 5.) Petitioner sought, among other relief, immediate release from immigration detention and an award of attorney's fees and costs pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act ("EAJA"), 28 U.S.C. § 2412. (ECF No. 1 at 7.) Petitioner's request for attorney's fees and costs pursuant to the EAJA is DENIED. In light of Petitioner's release from custody and the disposition of the remaining relief sought, the Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 9/16/2026. (sms) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Sep 16, 2026
Order of Dismissal

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MULLIN
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YUNGA
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