District of New Jersey • 2:26-cv-12312

ZHENG v. SOTO

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Case Information

Filed: September 18, 2026
Assigned to: Jamel K. Semper
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: November 04, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 18, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17958098.), filed by JIAJIN ZHENG. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(LI, LING) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
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. (ijf) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Sep 18, 2026
Judge Jamel K. Semper added. (ijf)
Sep 18, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Sep 18, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
#3
Sep 22, 2026
Certification
Main Document: Certification
#4
Sep 28, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Oct 05, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Main Document: Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
#6
Oct 07, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#7
Oct 07, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#8
Oct 13, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#9
Oct 13, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#10
Oct 15, 2026
Substitution of Attorney
Main Document: Substitution of Attorney
#11
Oct 21, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 4), Respondent's Letter (ECF No. 7) and Petitioner's October 13, 2026 Letter which raises issues concerning the statutory basis for Petitioner's continued detention and the circumstances surrounding Petitioner's arrest (ECF No. 9). It is ORDERED that Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 4) is DENIED. It is further ORDERED that Respondents shall file a response to the Petition (ECF No. 1) and address the issues raised in Petitioner's letter (ECF No. 9) within fourteen (14) days of the entry of this Text Order. Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) days of Respondents' filing. The Court reserves ruling on the Petition (ECF No. 1) until briefing is complete. Court's September 24, 2026 Order enjoining Respondents from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey (ECF No. 2) remains in effect. So Ordered by Judge Jamel K. Semper on 10/21/2026. (sms) (Entered: 10/21/2026)
Oct 21, 2026
Order to Answer
Oct 23, 2026
Please be advised, this entry is being made for statistical purposes only re 11 TEXT ORDER. (jdg)
Oct 23, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
#12
Nov 04, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter