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Case Information
Filed: September 11, 2026
Assigned to:
Susan Davis Wigenton
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: September 24, 2026
Last Activity:
September 24, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 11, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus for Unlawfully Detained Noncitizen ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17927972.), filed by FRANKLIN ORTEGA TROCHEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A: Detainee Status in NJ, # 3 Exhibit B: Immigration Court Case Status, # 4 Exhibit C: NJ ID, # 5 Exhibit D: NJ License History)(SIMBRON, NOEMI) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 11, 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 9/11/26. (jbb) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Sep 11, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Sep 11, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Sep 11, 2026
Judge Susan D. Wigenton added. (jbb)
#3
Sep 14, 2026
TEXT ORDER: Respondents shall file an 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. So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 9/14/2026. (cds) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Sep 14, 2026
Text Order
#4
Sep 15, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by CARLOS FERNANDO UGALDE ALVAREZ on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, JOHN TSOUKARIS (UGALDE ALVAREZ, CARLOS) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#5
Sep 15, 2026
Letter from Respondents re: Substantively Duplicative Petitions. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Notice of Custody Determination)(UGALDE ALVAREZ, CARLOS) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
Main Document:
Letter
#6
Sep 17, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, JOHN TSOUKARIS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Notice to Appear, # 2 Exhibit B - Form I-213, # 3 Exhibit C - Warrant, # 4 Exhibit D - Notice of Custody Determination)(UGALDE ALVAREZ, CARLOS) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Habeas Petition
#7
Sep 24, 2026
OPINION filed. Signed by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 9/24/2026. (kht) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
#8
Sep 24, 2026
ORDER that the Petition at ECF No. 1 is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Any restrictions imposed on Petitioner's location by this Court are LIFTED. The Clerk shall CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 9/24/2026. (kht) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Main Document:
Order
Sep 24, 2026
***Civil Case Terminated. (kht)
Sep 24, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
Parties
ORTEGA TROCHEZ
Party
SOTO
Party