District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-12103

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Sep 14, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus V. LUIS SOTO ET AL ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17937667.), filed by SEFERINO REYES VILCHIS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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Sep 14, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order V. LUIS SOTO ET AL by SEFERINO REYES VILCHIS. (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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Sep 15, 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 9/15/2026. (ijf) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

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Sep 15, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus in which Petitioner alleges that they are being unlawfully detained without a bond hearing. If Petitioner was initially detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2), their detention is unlawful under Buele Morocho v. Warden Phila. FDC, No. 26-1150, 2026 WL 2546223 (3d Cir. Aug. 28, 2026), and Respondents shall immediately release Petitioner from custody under the same conditions that existed before their current detention, return all property to them, and promptly file a letter on the docket so confirming. If not released, within three (3) calendar days of this Order, Respondents shall file a letter on the docket addressing whether Petitioner: (1) has a criminal history warranting mandatory detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(c); (2) is subject to a final order of removal; or (3) was initially detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and afforded a bond hearing. Respondents are further reminded that the Court will not accept a "post hoc justification[] for detention." Arias Gudino v. Lowe, 785 F. Supp. 3d 27, 46 n.8 (M.D. Pa. 2025); cf. Marshall v. Lansing, 839 F.2d 933, 943-44 (3d Cir. 1988) ("A court must review the agency's actual on-the-record reasoning process... not a post hoc rationalization, or agency counsel's in-court reasoning."). Accordingly, if Respondents contend that § 1226(a) supplied the authority for Petitioner's detention from the outset, they must provide competent proof establishing that fact. Finally, in light of the relief granted herein and the Court's Order prohibiting Petitioner's transfer, the pending motion, (ECF No. 2), is DENIED as moot. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/15/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

Sep 15, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Sep 15, 2026

Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (ijf)

Sep 15, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Sep 15, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

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Sep 18, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by STEVEN MILLER on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO, JOHN TSOUKARIS (MILLER, STEVEN) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

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Sep 18, 2026

Letter from Respondents Requesting Brief Extension of Time to Answer. (MILLER, STEVEN) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

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Sep 21, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' September 18, 2026 letter requesting an extension of time, until September 23, 2026, to respond to the Petition. (ECF No. 6). Although Respondents state generally that additional time will permit them to fully and meaningfully respond to the Court's request concerning the basis for Petitioner's detention, they do not explain why an extension until September 23, 2026 is necessary or indicate whether Petitioner consents to the request. Accordingly, Respondents' request is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Respondents shall file their response to the Petition no later than 12:00 p.m. on September 22, 2026. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/21/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

Sep 21, 2026

Text Order

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Sep 22, 2026

Letter from Respondents Regarding Petitioner's Criminal History. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Theft Case Summary, # 2 Exhibit Public Intoxication Case Summary, # 3 Exhibit Form I-286, # 4 Exhibit IJ Bond Hearing Notice)(MILLER, STEVEN) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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Sep 22, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' Answer and Opposition, in which Respondents represent that Petitioner is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and that a bond hearing was scheduled for today, September 22, 2026. (ECF No. 8 at 1). Accordingly, following completion of the bond hearing, Respondents shall promptly file a letter on the docket advising the Court of the outcome and, if readily available, attach a copy of any order entered following the hearing. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/22/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

Sep 22, 2026

Text Order

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Sep 25, 2026

Letter from Respondents Providing Update Regarding Petitioner's Bond Hearing. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Sep. 22, 2026 IJ Bond Order)(MILLER, STEVEN) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

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Sep 28, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' submission addressing the merits of the Petition, (ECF No. 8), as well as Respondents' supplemental response advising that Petitioner withdrew his request for a bond hearing without prejudice, (ECF No. 10). Petitioner shall file a reply addressing Respondents' submissions within three (3) calendar days of the entry of this Order. Respondents may file a reply within three (3) calendar days thereafter. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/28/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

Sep 28, 2026

Text Order

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Sep 29, 2026

Letter from Petitioner replying to Respondents' Submissions (ECF Nos. 8 and 10) re 8 Letter, 10 Letter. (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

Oct 13, 2026

Text Order

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Oct 16, 2026

Letter

Oct 17, 2026

Text Order

Nov 02, 2026

Text Order

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Nov 03, 2026

Letter

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Nov 03, 2026

Letter

Nov 04, 2026

Text Order