District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-12300

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Sep 17, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17956725.), filed by Johan A Manzanilla Segovia. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet CCS, # 2 Index TOC, # 3 Text of Proposed Order OTSC, # 4 Exhibit Ex A, # 5 Exhibit Ex B, # 6 Exhibit Ex. C, # 7 Exhibit Ex. D, # 8 Exhibit Ex. E, # 9 Exhibit Ex. F, # 10 Exhibit Ex. G, # 11 Exhibit Ex. H, # 12 Exhibit Ex. I)(HERNANDEZ, CESAR) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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Sep 17, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on 9/17/2026. (mmb) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

Sep 17, 2026

Judge Karen M. Williams added. (mmb)

Sep 18, 2026

Notice of Judicial Preferences

Sep 18, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Sep 18, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Sep 18, 2026

Notice of Judicial Preferences. Click here for the Judge's Individual Procedure Requirements. (dmw)

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Sep 19, 2026

Certification on behalf of JOHAN A MANZANILLA SEGOVIA Re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. (HERNANDEZ, CESAR) (Entered: 09/19/2026)

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Sep 23, 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, Johan Alexander Manzanilla Segovia ("Petitioner"), who is detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") at Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner entered the United States on or about May of 2023. Petitioner alleges that he has filed an application for asylum, withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture, which remains pending. Petitioner further alleges that he was detained by ICE on September 8, 2026, and that he has no criminal convictions 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 September 23, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

Sep 23, 2026

Text Order

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Sep 28, 2026

Letter from Petitioner. (HERNANDEZ, CESAR) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

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Sep 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by ELIZABETH VIEYRA on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, WILLIAM JOYCE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO (VIEYRA, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

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Sep 29, 2026

Letter from US Attorney's Office, Expedited Answer to Petition re 4 Text Order,,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Bond Hearing Scheduling, # 2 Exhibit 2 - I-213, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Criminal History Report, # 4 Exhibit 4 - I-286)(VIEYRA, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

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Oct 01, 2026

BRIEF in Response to Government's Opposition (HERNANDEZ, CESAR) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

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Oct 07, 2026

Letter from Petitioner requesting conference. (HERNANDEZ, CESAR) (Entered: 10/07/2026)

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Oct 08, 2026

Letter from US Attorney's Office, Bond Hearing Status Update re 9 Letter. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Order of the Immigration Judge)(VIEYRA, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

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Oct 13, 2026

TEXT ORDER: This matter comes before the Court upon a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 ("Petition"). (ECF No. 1.) The Court has reviewed the Petition (ECF No. 1), Petitioner's Letter (ECF No. 5), Respondent's Letter (ECF No. 7), Petitioner's Brief in Reply (ECF No. 8), Petitioner's Letter to Request a Conference (ECF No. 9), and Respondent's Bond Hearing Status Update (ECF No. 10). According to the Response, Petitioner is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). (ECF No. 7.) To the extent Petitioner challenges the lawfulness of his detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), the Court notes that a noncitizen detained pursuant to § 1226(a) may request a bond hearing before an Immigration Judge pursuant to 8 C.F.R. §§ 236.1(d)(1) and 1236.1(d)(1). See Jennings v. Rodriguez, 583 U.S. 281, 306 (2018). The record indicates that on October 6, 2026, the Elizabeth Immigration Court conducted a custody redetermination concerning Petitioner pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), 8 C.F.R. § 1236. (ECF No. 10.) According to the Immigration Judge's Order, Petitioner withdrew his request for bond without prejudice. Thus, Petitioner remains able to request a bond hearing before an Immigration Judge in accordance with the applicable regulations. Because Petitioner has not exhausted the available administrative remedy, the Petition is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE to Petitioner's ability to reopen this matter should he seek judicial review of the legality of his continued detention after pursuing the available administrative remedy. Petitioner's request for a status conference (ECF No. 9) is DENIED. The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on 10/13/26. (nar) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

Oct 13, 2026

Order of Dismissal