District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-12309

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Sep 18, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by ERIKA JUDITH QUEZADA BRAVO. (Received via ADS) (NO FF/IFP Received) (hjp) Modified on 9/18/2026 (hjp). (Entered: 09/18/2026)

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Sep 18, 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 9/18/2026. (dmw) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

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Sep 18, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the pro se Petition, (ECF No. 1), which was submitted without the filing fee or an application to proceed in forma pauperis. Accordingly, the Clerk of the Court shall forward to Petitioner, by regular U.S. mail, a copy of the appropriate application to proceed in forma pauperis. Within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order, Petitioner shall either submit a completed application to proceed in forma pauperis or pay the applicable filing fee. The Court's no-transfer Order, (ECF No. 2), shall remain in effect until further Order of the Court. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/18/2026. (hem, nm) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

Sep 18, 2026

Text Order

Sep 18, 2026

Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number NEW 55231 (mfr)

Sep 18, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Sep 18, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

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Sep 19, 2026

ORDER instructing Respondents to immediately release Petitioner if Petitioner was initially detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2); if Petitioner is not released, Respondents shall, within three (3) calendar days of this Order, 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"; Respondents shall address the medical concerns raised in the Petition and advise the Court of the steps taken; the Clerk of the Court shall forward a copy of the Petition, (ECF No. 1), and this Order to the United States Attorney's Office (n/m). Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/19/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 09/19/2026)

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Sep 22, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JACOB HERIC on behalf of WARDEN, ELIZABETH CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY (HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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Sep 22, 2026

Letter from Respondents Regarding Petitioner's Detention and Medical Issues. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - RAP SHEET, # 2 Exhibit B - FORM I-286, # 3 Exhibit C - BOND HEARING NOTICE)(HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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Sep 22, 2026

Exhibit to 6 Letter EXHIBIT D - MEDICAL RECORDS (FILED UNDER SEAL) by WARDEN, ELIZABETH CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit D - Medical Records)(HERIC, JACOB)NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c)(2), a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court. Counsel are further advised that service of sealed documents must be accomplished outside of ECF as provided by Federal R. Civ. Pro. 5(b)(2) only. (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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Sep 23, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondent's response to the Petition. (ECF No. 7). Respondent having established that Petitioner is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), and that a bond hearing is scheduled for September 29, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., IT IS ORDERED that the bond hearing shall proceed as scheduled unless Petitioner requests an adjournment. Within three (3) calendar days of the bond hearing, Respondent shall advise the Court of the Immigration Judge's decision as to bond. Respondent shall personally serve a copy of this Order on Petitioner and promptly file proof of service on the docket. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/23/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

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Sep 23, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by WARDEN, ELIZABETH CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY re 8 Text Order,, (HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

Sep 23, 2026

Text Order

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Sep 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by VERONICA CARDENAS on behalf of ERIKA JUDITH QUEZADA BRAVO (CARDENAS, VERONICA) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

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Sep 29, 2026

Consent MOTION to Seal ECF No. 7 by WARDEN, ELIZABETH CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Special Assistant U.S. Attorney J.H., # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

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Sep 30, 2026

Letter from Petitioner re: Bond Jurisdiction Denial and Renewed Request for Habeas Relief. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit IJ order - Bond denial, # 2 Exhibit Notice)(CARDENAS, VERONICA) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Sep 30, 2026

ORDER, Findings of Fact, and Conclusions of Law granting 11 Motion to Seal Petitioner's unredacted medical records, ECF No. 7 . Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/30/2026. (dmr) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Sep 30, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE directing Respondent to show cause by 12:00 PM on 10/2/2026 why Petitioner should not be immediately released or release Petitioner and file a letter so confirming by the same date and time. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/30/2026. (lag, ) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Sep 30, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by WARDEN, ELIZABETH CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Bond Order, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Bond Hearing Notice)(HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Sep 30, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondent's response to the Court's Order to Show Cause. (ECF No. 15). In light of Respondent's representation that a new bond hearing has been scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on October 1, 2026, Petitioner's counsel shall advise the Court whether any further relief is sought. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/30/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Sep 30, 2026

Letter from Petitioner. (CARDENAS, VERONICA) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

Sep 30, 2026

Text Order

Sep 30, 2026

Set Deadlines as to 11 Consent MOTION to Seal ECF No. 7. Motion set for 11/2/2026 before Judge Christine P. O'Hearn. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (sms2)

Sep 30, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

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Oct 01, 2026

Letter from Petitioner. (CARDENAS, VERONICA) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

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Oct 01, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by TASHA MARIE BRADT on behalf of WARDEN, ELIZABETH CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY (BRADT, TASHA) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

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Oct 01, 2026

Letter from U.S. Attorney's Office re: Petitioner's Bond Hearing re 8 Text Order,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Order of Immigration Judge))(BRADT, TASHA) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

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Oct 02, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the letters submitted by Petitioner and Respondent. Petitioner is granted leave to file an amended petition raising any claims arising from or related to her October 1, 2026, bond hearing. Within five (5) calendar days of the filing of any amended petition, Respondent shall file a response thereto, which shall include the transcript of the October 1, 2026, bond hearing. In light of the foregoing, the Court's Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 14) is hereby DISCHARGED. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on October 2, 2026. (bf, ) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

Oct 02, 2026

Order

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Oct 12, 2026

AMENDED COMPLAINT against WARDEN, ELIZABETH CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY, filed by ERIKA JUDITH QUEZADA BRAVO.(CARDENAS, VERONICA) (Entered: 10/12/2026)

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Oct 17, 2026

ANSWER to Amended Complaint by WARDEN, ELIZABETH CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Hearing Transcript Oct 1 2026)(HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 10/17/2026)

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Oct 19, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondent's Answer to the Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, including the transcript of Petitioner's October 1, 2026, bond hearing. (ECF No. 23). Petitioner may file a reply addressing Respondent's submission and the transcript within five (5) days of the date of this Order. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 10/19/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

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Oct 19, 2026

AMENDED DOCUMENT by WARDEN, ELIZABETH CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY. Amendment to 23 Answer to Amended Complaint to Correct Exhibit Citations. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - OCT 1 BOND TRANSCRIPT)(HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

Oct 19, 2026

Text Order

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Oct 26, 2026

Letter

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Oct 28, 2026

Exhibit (to Document)

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Oct 28, 2026

Order of Dismissal

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Oct 28, 2026

Letter

Oct 28, 2026

Text Order