District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-11816

VALDEZ-ESCOBAR v. BENZEL

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Case Information

Filed: September 11, 2026
Assigned to: Esther Salas
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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 17, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 11, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5. Receipt 55147.), filed by Edgar Valdez Escobar. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits A and B)(JACKEL, ROBERT) Modified on 9/14/2026 (jr). (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 11, 2026
ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Esther Salas on 9/11/2026. (ijf) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Sep 11, 2026
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Sep 11, 2026
Judge Esther Salas added. (ijf)
#3
Sep 14, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by BRIDGET ELLEN ZARRILLO on behalf of JASON BENZEL, TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, DAVID VENTURELLA (ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#4
Sep 14, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by JASON BENZEL, TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, DAVID VENTURELLA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex A- RAP Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Ex B- Bond Hearing Notice)(ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition
#5
Sep 17, 2026
Reply to Response (NOT Motion)
Main Document: Reply to Response (NOT Motion)

Parties

BENZEL
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VALDEZ-ESCOBAR
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