District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-12393

GOKCEK v. MULLIN

Completed

Case Information

Filed: September 20, 2026
Assigned to: Christine P. O'Hearn
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: October 13, 2026
Last Activity: October 14, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Sep 20, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17963409.), filed by UGUR GOKCEK. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit ICE Detainee Locator, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(ERSOY, CAGATAY) (Entered: 09/20/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 20, 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 9/20/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 09/20/2026)
Sep 20, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Sep 20, 2026
Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (jml, )
Sep 20, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
#3
Sep 21, 2026
ORDER directing Respondents to release Petitioner from custody within twenty-four (24) hours of this Order if Petitioner was apprehended in the interior of the United States after residing in the country for an extended period and was initially detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2); if Petitioner is not released, Respondents shall, within five (5) 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; the Clerk of the Court shall forward a copy of the Petition and this Order to the United States Attorney's Office (n/m). Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/21/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Order
#4
Sep 26, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by JOHN CROSBY on behalf of MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(CROSBY, JOHN) (Entered: 09/26/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Sep 26, 2026
Letter from U.S. Attorney's Office Regarding Petitioner's Detention Under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) re 3 Order,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Form I-286)(CROSBY, JOHN) (Entered: 09/26/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#6
Sep 28, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' September 26, 2026 letter advising that Petitioner is detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and has been granted release on bond, subject to review by an Immigration Judge. (ECF No. 5). Because the Petition separately challenges the legality of Petitioner's arrest and detention on the ground that he was unlawfully taken into custody, (see ECF No. 1 at 9-11), Respondents shall, within five (5) days of entry of this Order, file a response addressing that claim. Petitioner may file a reply to Respondents forthcoming submission within five (5) days thereafter. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/28/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
Sep 28, 2026
Text Order
#7
Oct 02, 2026
RESPONSE re 6 Text Order,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Notice to Appear, # 2 Exhibit B- Form I-213, # 3 Exhibit C- Warrant for Arrest)(CROSBY, JOHN) (Entered: 10/02/2026)
Main Document: Response (NOT Motion)
#8
Oct 06, 2026
Letter from Reply to Respondents' Response and in Further Support of Immediate Release re 7 Response (NOT Motion). (ERSOY, CAGATAY) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#9
Oct 09, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's reply, in which he argues, inter alia, that due process requires a pre-deprivation hearing. (ECF No. 8). Respondents may file a supplemental response addressing these arguments by October 16, 2026. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 10/9/26. (hem, ) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
Oct 09, 2026
Text Order
#10
Oct 13, 2026
Letter from U.S. Attorney's Office Regarding Petitioner's Release and Voluntary Dismissal. (Attachments: # 1 Encl. 1-Stipulation and Order of Dismissal)(CROSBY, JOHN) (Entered: 10/13/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#11
Oct 13, 2026
STIPULATION AND ORDER OF DISMISSAL without prejudice. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 10/13/2026. (vm) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document: Stipulation and Order
Oct 13, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
Oct 13, 2026
***Civil Case Terminated. (grm)

Parties

GOKCEK
Party
MULLIN
Party