District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-12541

#1

Sep 23, 2026

PETITION RECEIVED for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by EDWIN VICENTE VEGA PENA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit) (RECEIVED VIA ADS) (NO IFP/FF RECEIVED) (sms2) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#2

Sep 23, 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 9/23/2026. (dmw) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

Sep 23, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Sep 23, 2026

Notice of NEF Consent

Sep 23, 2026

Pro Se Consent to Electronically Receive NEFs. By using ADS, EDWIN VICENTE VEGA PENA 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. (sms2)

#3

Sep 24, 2026

TEXT ORDER - The Court has reviewed the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 filed by pro se Petitioner, Edwin Vicente Vega Pena ("Petitioner") who is detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") at Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey. (ECF No. 1.) Petitioner alleges that he was detained by ICE on September 18, 2026, and that he has no criminal history or final order of removal. Petitioner further alleges that he has filed an application for asylum, which remains pending before the Immigration Court. Petitioner contends that his continued detention has resulted in the unlawful deprivation of his liberty, and requests immediate release. (Id.) Accordingly, Respondents shall SHOW CAUSE, within seven (7) days of the filing of this Order, why the relief sought should not be granted. Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) days after Respondents file their response. Petitioner shall not be transferred from New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on September 24, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

Sep 24, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Sep 24, 2026

Text Order

Sep 24, 2026

Filing fee: $5, receipt number NEW55289. (ps)

#4

Sep 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JEWELL CHRISTIAN STEWART on behalf of WARDEN OF DELANEY HALL DETENTION FACILITY (STEWART, JEWELL) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

#5

Oct 01, 2026

RESPONSE re 3 Text Order,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Form I-213, # 2 Exhibit B - Form 71-058, # 3 Exhibit C - Form 71-061)(STEWART, JEWELL) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

#6

Oct 08, 2026

ORDER granting the 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus; Respondents shall RELEASE Petition from custody within twenty-four (24) hours of entry of this Order; Petitioner's release shall occur without additional conditions of confinement imposed pursuant to the detention authorities rejected herein. Signed by Judge Karen M. Williams on 10/7/2026. (sms2) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#7

Oct 08, 2026

Letter from US Attorney's Office Reporting Coordination of Petitioner's Timely Release From Custody & Petitioner's Final Order of Removal re 6 Order,. (Attachments: # 1 Index A - Form 71-060 - Visa Waiver Program Final Administrative Removal Order)(STEWART, JEWELL) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#8

Oct 11, 2026

RESPONSE re 6 Order,. (STEWART, JEWELL) (Entered: 10/11/2026)

Oct 20, 2026

Order of Dismissal