District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-12553

#1

Sep 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number NWK55309857878.), filed by WALTER ALFREDO TOMIN NIMAMAC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(hjp) (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

#3

Sep 24, 2026

ORDER that Cesar's request to pursue this matter as Petitioner's "next friend" is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE, and the Petition, (ECF No. 1), is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE; that Cesar may renew the request within fourteen (14) days of this Order by submitting, through counsel, a motion that sets forth allegations and evidence sufficient to establish next-friend standing under Whitmore, as well as an amended petition; that, alternatively, Petitioner has fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order to submit a signed and verified petition on his own behalf; that the Court's no-transfer order, (ECF No. 2), shall remain in effect until further order of the Court; that the Clerk of the Court shall forward a copy of the Petition, (ECF No. 1), and this Order to the Chief, Civil Division, United States Attorney's Office, at the following email address: USANJ-HabeasCases@usdoj.gov. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/24/2026. (ld)(n/m) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#4

Sep 28, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Pro Bono, MOTION to Reopen Case, MOTION to Renew Request for Next-Friend Standing by WALTER ALFREDO TOMIN NIMAMAC. (Received via ADS) (hjp) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

Sep 28, 2026

Set Deadlines as to 4 MOTION to Appoint Pro Bono MOTION to Reopen Case. 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. (hjp)

Sep 28, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

#5

Sep 29, 2026

ORDER that the 4 Motion is GRANTED to the extent it seeks the appointment of counsel. The Federal Public Defender for the District of New Jersey is hereby APPOINTED to represent Petitioner. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 9/29/2026. (kht) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

#6

Oct 14, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by ALYSSA BARNARD-YANNI on behalf of WALTER ALFREDO TOMIN NIMAMAC (BARNARD-YANNI, ALYSSA) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

#7

Oct 15, 2026

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Amended Petition and Financial Eligibility Letter by WALTER ALFREDO TOMIN NIMAMAC. (BARNARD-YANNI, ALYSSA) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

#8

Oct 15, 2026

Amended PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by WALTER ALFREDO TOMIN NIMAMAC.(BARNARD-YANNI, ALYSSA) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

#9

Oct 15, 2026

BRIEF in Support of Amended Petition (BARNARD-YANNI, ALYSSA) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

#10

Oct 15, 2026

Letter from Appointed Counsel Regarding Financial Eligibility for Appointment. (BARNARD-YANNI, ALYSSA) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

#11

Oct 15, 2026

ORDER granting 7 Motion for Extension of Time to File. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 10/15/2026. (mlh) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

#12

Oct 16, 2026

ORDER directing Respondents to release Petitioner within 24 hours of this order; if Petitioner is not released, Respondents are directed to file a letter within 5 calendar days addressing whether Petitioner: (1) has a criminal history warranting mandatory detention is subject to a final order of removal; or (3) was initially detained and afforded a bond hearing; directing the Clerk of the Court to forward a copy of Petition and this Order to the United States Attorney's Office. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 10/15/2026. (vm) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#13

Oct 19, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JACOB HERIC on behalf of WARDEN, ELIZABETH CONTRACT DETENTION FACILITY (HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

#14

Oct 21, 2026

RESPONSE re 12 Order,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - BOND ORDER, # 2 Exhibit B - FORM I-286, # 3 Exhibit C - FORM I-200)(HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

#15

Oct 22, 2026

TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondent's Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 14). The Court orders that Petitioner shall file any reply by Monday, October 26, 2026. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 10/22/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 10/22/2026)

Oct 22, 2026

Text Order

#16

Oct 23, 2026

BRIEF in Further Support of Amended Petition (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - NTA)(BARNARD-YANNI, ALYSSA) (Entered: 10/23/2026)

#17

Oct 23, 2026

ORDER granting 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus; Respondents shall RELEASE Petitioner IMMEDIATELY. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 10/23/2026. (jal, ) (Entered: 10/23/2026)

#18

Oct 24, 2026

Letter from Respondents Confirming Petitioner's Release. (HERIC, JACOB) (Entered: 10/24/2026)