District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-12308

BROTO SANTOS v. WARDEN

Completed

Case Information

Filed: September 17, 2026
Assigned to: Michael E. Farbiarz
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: October 23, 2026
Last Activity: October 23, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Sep 17, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by GIULIA DELLA MEA BROTO SANTOS. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Exhibits, # 4 Testimony of Giulia Della Mea Broto Santos, # 5 Certificate of Service) (Received via ADS)(fbm) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 17, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction to Prevent Transfer by GIULIA DELLA MEA BROTO SANTOS. (Received via ADS) (fbm) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Sep 17, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION for Immediate Release Without Monetary Bond by GIULIA DELLA MEA BROTO SANTOS. (Received via ADS) (fbm) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
Sep 17, 2026
Pro Se Consent to Electronically Receive NEFs. By using ADS, GIULIA DELLA MEA BROTO SANTOS 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. (fbm)
#4
Sep 18, 2026
TEXT ORDER: This matter comes before the Court upon Pro Se Petitioner's petition for writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, unaccompanied by the $5 filing fee required by 28 U.S.C. § 1914(a) or alternatively an in forma pauperis application under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). To avoid administrative termination of this matter, Petitioner shall, within 14 days of this Order, pay the filing fee or submit a properly completed IFP application, available on the Court's website or from the Clerk's Office. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 9/18/26. (ro, ) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Sep 18, 2026
Notice of NEF Consent
Sep 18, 2026
Text Order
Sep 21, 2026
Filing fee: $5, receipt number 55246 (tjg, )
Sep 21, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#5
Oct 01, 2026
**VACATED** TEXT ORDER: The parties shall meet and confer regarding Petitioner's physical and mental health and file a status report within 24-hours on whether Petitioner's needs are being met. The Petitioner shall not be removed from the state of New Jersey or from the United States. An immigration-court bond hearing shall be conducted on or before October 8 at 5:00pm, unless by October 7 at noon, the Respondents file a letter explaining either (i) that the Petitioner has asked to adjourn the bond hearing or (ii) that, due to relevant and meaningful procedural or factual distinctions, this case is not controlled by the Court's prior decisions in Y.Z. v. Soto, 812 F. Supp. 3d 459, 461-64 (D.N.J. Dec. 12, 2025); Castillo v. Lyons, 2025 WL 2940990, at *1 (D.N.J. Oct. 10, 2025); and Buestan v. Chu, 2025 WL 2972252, at *1 (D.N.J. Oct. 21, 2025). The Respondents shall file a status update letter on or before October 8 at 5:00pm. In addition, a declaration from the United States Attorney's Office shall be filed on the schedule set out below. It shall indicate that the United States Attorney's Office has (i) received this Order and conveyed it to the appropriate personnel at ICE; and (ii) provided ICE with written legal advice on the subject of ICE's obligation to comply with this Order. A declaration from ICE shall also be filed. It shall indicate that ICE has (i) received this Order; and (ii) received written legal advice from the United States Attorney's Office on the subject of ICE's obligation to comply with this Order. Each declaration shall be filed on the public docket of the Court on or before September 25 at 9:00pm. The first declaration must be executed by either the United States Attorney or by the Chief of the Civil Division. The second declaration must be executed by either the Newark ICE Field Office Director or by the Newark ICE Field Office Deputy Director. The declarations may be signed by hand or electronically. The United States Attorney's Office shall immediately file a letter on the Court's public docket if an Order of the Court is violated in connection with this case. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 10/1/2026. (ro, ) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
#6
Oct 01, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by ALICIA NICOLE GONZALEZ on behalf of WARDEN (GONZALEZ, ALICIA) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#7
Oct 01, 2026
DECLARATION of Acting Deputy Field Office Director re 5 Text Order,,,,,,,, by WARDEN. (GONZALEZ, ALICIA) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document: Declaration
#8
Oct 01, 2026
DECLARATION of Civil Chief re 5 Text Order,,,,,,,, by WARDEN. (BASIAK, JOHN) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document: Declaration
Oct 01, 2026
Text Order
#9
Oct 02, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by JEWELL CHRISTIAN STEWART on behalf of WARDEN (STEWART, JEWELL) (Entered: 10/02/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#10
Oct 02, 2026
Letter from US Attorney's Office - Status Report. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Medical Records)(STEWART, JEWELL)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: 10/02/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#11
Oct 06, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court's previous Order at ECF No. 5 was issued in error and is hereby withdrawn. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 10/6/2026. (ro, ) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
#12
Oct 06, 2026
TEXT ORDER: An immigration-court bond hearing shall be conducted on or before October 7 at 5:00pm, unless by October 7 at noon, the Respondents file a letter explaining either (i) that the Petitioner has asked to adjourn the bond hearing or (ii) that, due to relevant and meaningful procedural or factual distinctions, this case is not controlled by the Court's prior decisions in Y.Z. v. Soto, 812 F. Supp. 3d 459, 461-64 (D.N.J. Dec. 12, 2025); Castillo v. Lyons, 2025 WL 2940990, at *1 (D.N.J. Oct. 10, 2025); and Buestan v. Chu, 2025 WL 2972252, at *1 (D.N.J. Oct. 21, 2025). The Respondents shall file a status update letter on or before October 8 at 5:00pm. In addition, a declaration from the United States Attorney's Office shall be filed on the schedule set out below. It shall indicate that the United States Attorney's Office has (i) received this Order and conveyed it to the appropriate personnel at ICE; and (ii) provided ICE with written legal advice on the subject of ICE's obligation to comply with this Order. A declaration from ICE shall also be filed. It shall indicate that ICE has (i) received this Order; and (ii) received written legal advice from the United States Attorney's Office on the subject of ICE's obligation to comply with this Order. Each declaration shall be filed on the public docket of the Court on or before October 6 at 9:00pm. The first declaration must be executed by either the United States Attorney or by the Chief of the Civil Division. The second declaration must be executed by either the Newark ICE Field Office Director or by the Newark ICE Field Office Deputy Director. The declarations may be signed by hand or electronically. The United States Attorney's Office shall immediately file a letter on the Court's public docket if an Order of the Court is violated in connection with this case. Petitioner may file a reply to Respondents' submission concerning her medical treatment by October 9 at 5pm. So Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 10/6/26. (ro, ) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
#13
Oct 06, 2026
RESPONSE re 12 Text Order,,,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - September 24th Bond Hearing Order, # 2 Exhibit B - October 6th Bond Hearing Order, # 3 Exhibit C - October 6th Removal Order)(STEWART, JEWELL) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
Main Document: Response (NOT Motion)
#14
Oct 06, 2026
DECLARATION of Civil Chief re 12 Text Order,,,,,,,, by WARDEN. (BASIAK, JOHN) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
Main Document: Declaration
#15
Oct 06, 2026
DECLARATION of Acting Deputy Field Office Director re 12 Text Order,,,,,,,, by WARDEN. (STEWART, JEWELL) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
Main Document: Declaration
Oct 06, 2026
Text Order
#16
Oct 09, 2026
PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF HABEAS CORPUS PROCEEDING AND TO DISSOLVE EXISTING INJUNCTIVE RELIEF by GIULIA DELLA MEA BROTO SANTOS. (Received via ADS) (sm) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
Main Document: Dismiss
Oct 09, 2026
Set Deadlines as to 16 MOTION to Voluntary Dismiss. Motion set for 11/2/2026 before Judge Michael E. Farbiarz. 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. (sm)
Oct 09, 2026
Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#17
Oct 23, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Petitioner's motion for voluntary dismissal at ECF 16 is granted, the Petition at ECF 1 is dismissed, and the injunction at ECF 5 is lifted. The Clerk of the Court shall close this case. SO Ordered by Judge Michael E. Farbiarz on 10/23/26. (ro, ) (Entered: 10/23/2026)
Oct 23, 2026
Order of Dismissal

Parties

BROTO SANTOS
Party
WARDEN
Party