District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-12252

#1

Sep 16, 2026

PETITION RECEIVED for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by JUAN PULUP VENTURA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (RECEIVED VIA ADS) (NO IFP/FF RECEIVED) (sms2) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#2

Sep 16, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Immediate Release Without Monetary Bond by JUAN PULUP VENTURA. (RECEIVED VIA ADS) (sms2) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#3

Sep 16, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction to Prevent Transfer by JUAN PULUP VENTURA. (RECEIVED VIA ADS) (sms2) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#4

Sep 16, 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 9/16/2026. (dmw) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

Sep 16, 2026

Pro Se Consent to Electronically Receive NEFs. By using ADS, JUAN PULUP VENTURA has consented to receive electronic notification and service of all future documents filed in this case at the email address provided in ADS, which has been added to the Court`s docket. Any request to cancel electronic notification and service shall be made in written form and will preclude the litigant from submitting future documents through ADS. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 10.1, litigants shall promptly notify the Court if there is a change in personal data such as name, address and/or email address. (sms2)

Sep 17, 2026

Notice of NEF Consent

Sep 17, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Sep 17, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Sep 17, 2026

Filing fee: $5, receipt number NEW55217. (ps)

#5

Sep 18, 2026

TEXT ORDER The Court has reviewed the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by Petitioner, Juan Pulup Ventura ("Petitioner"), who is detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") at the Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner entered the United States on or about May 25, 2019. (ECF No. 1.) Petitioner further alleges that he was detained by ICE on September 14, 2026, and that he has no criminal history or final order of removal. Petitioner contends that his continued detention violates the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. (Id.) Pursuant to the Third Circuit's decision in Buele Morocho v. Warden Philadelphia FDC, No. 26-1150, 2026 WL 2546223 (3d Cir. Aug. 28, 2026), § 1225(b)(2)(A) does not authorize Petitioner's mandatory detention. Accordingly, it is ORDERED that unless Respondents identify: (a) an independent and presently applicable statutory basis for Petitioner's detention that is not inconsistent with this Order, or (b) any criminal history associated with Petitioner, Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner from immigration custody no later than 24 hours after entry of this Order. Within three (3) days after entry of this Order, Respondents shall file either: (a) a letter certifying Petitioner's release pursuant to this Order; or (b) a letter, not to exceed two pages, identifying the statutory provision under which Petitioner is detained, the factual basis for its application, and Petitioner's criminal history, if any is alleged. Petitioner may reply within three (3) business days thereafter. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on 9/18/26. (nar) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#6

Sep 18, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by CAROLYN KAY DEPOIAN BESTER on behalf of WARDEN, ELIZABETH CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY (DEPOIAN BESTER, CAROLYN) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#7

Sep 18, 2026

Letter from Carolyn K. Depoian Bester re 5 Order,,,,,,,. (DEPOIAN BESTER, CAROLYN) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

Sep 18, 2026

Order

#8

Sep 23, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' letter confirming that Petitioner was released from immigration custody on September 18, 2026. (ECF No. 7.) Because Petitioner was afforded the relief sought in his remaining Motions (ECF Nos. 2, 3), those Motions are DISMISSED as MOOT. No further relief being warranted, the Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on 9/23/26. (nar) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

Sep 23, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion for TRO

Sep 23, 2026

Terminate Civil Case

Sep 23, 2026

***Civil Case Terminated. (nar)