District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-13005

ORDEZ SILVA v. SOTO

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Case Information

Filed: October 05, 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 27, 2026
Last Activity: October 27, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Oct 05, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-18029893.), filed by ANGEL SALVADOR ORDEZ SILVA. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit 11B, # 2 Certificate of Service, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(DESHMUKH, AMIT) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 05, 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 10/5/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Oct 05, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
Oct 05, 2026
Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (jml, )
Oct 05, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
#3
Oct 06, 2026
ORDER directing that the Respondents SHALL RELEASE Petitioner (a) in the State of New Jersey, if Petitioner was initially arrested in New Jersey, or otherwise as close to the place of initial arrest as reasonably practicable; (b) without additional conditions (such as ankle monitors or other electronic tracking devices); and (c) with all personal property seized at the time of arrest. Respondents shall promptly file a letter on the docket confirming Petitioner's release in compliance with this Order; 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. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 10/6/2026. (grm) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
Main Document: Order
#4
Oct 09, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by BRIDGET ELLEN ZARRILLO on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO (ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#5
Oct 09, 2026
RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 1- Form 1-213, # 2 Exhibit Ex 2- Form I-286, # 3 Exhibit Ex 3- Order of Immigration Judge)(ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition
#6
Oct 09, 2026
Exhibit to 5 Response to Habeas Petition, by TODD BLANCHE, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, LUIS SOTO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 2- I286)(ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
Main Document: Exhibit (to Document)
#7
Oct 11, 2026
TEXT ORDER. The Court is in receipt of Respondent's Response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 5). The Court orders that Petitioner shall file any reply by Thursday, October 15, 2026. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 10/11/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 10/11/2026)
Oct 11, 2026
Text Order
#8
Oct 14, 2026
RESPONSE re 7 Text Order,. (Attachments: # 1 Certification petitioner, # 2 Affidavit counsel for petitioner)(DESHMUKH, AMIT) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document: Response (NOT Motion)
#9
Oct 15, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Petitioner's letter. (ECF No. 8). For a bond hearing to be fundamentally fair and comport with due process, Petitioner "(1) is entitled to factfinding based on a record produced before the decisionmaker and disclosed to him or her; (2) must be allowed to make arguments on his or her own behalf; and (3) has the right to an individualized determination of his [or her] interests." Ghanem v. Warden Essex Cnty. Corr. Facility, No. 21-1908, 2022 WL 574624, at *2 (3d Cir. Feb. 25, 2022). Petitioner represents that he was afforded a bond hearing before an Immigration Judge without prior notice to him or his counsel, that he did not request such a hearing, and that the Immigration Judge denied his request to have counsel participate. In light of these representations, the Government can either (1) file a response no later than October 19, 2026, OR (2) provide Petitioner a new bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) within seven (7) calendar days of this Order. The Government shall file a letter no later than October 19, 2026 as to how it elects to proceed. If the Government elects to provide a bond hearing, it shall ensure that Petitioner and his counsel receive reasonable advance notice of the hearing and that Petitioner is afforded a meaningful opportunity to present evidence and arguments. Within three (3) days of the hearing, Respondents shall file a status letter advising the Court of its outcome. The Court retains jurisdiction over this matter pending further Order.. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 10/15/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
Oct 15, 2026
Text Order
#10
Oct 19, 2026
Letter from Respondents in response to ECF No. 9. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 1 Bond Hearing Notice)(ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#11
Oct 19, 2026
Letter from Respondents regarding Petitioner's Oct. 19 Bond Hearing. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 1- Order of Immigration Judge)(ZARRILLO, BRIDGET) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Main Document: Letter
#12
Oct 19, 2026
TEXT ORDER: In light of Respondents' representation that Petitioner has withdrawn his request for a bond hearing, (ECF No. 11), it is ORDERED that, by 5:00 p.m. on October 26, 2026, Petitioner shall SHOW CAUSE why the Petition should not be denied. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 10/19/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Oct 19, 2026
Text Order
#13
Oct 27, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Respondents' letter advising that Petitioner was afforded a new bond hearing before an Immigration Judge, but that Petitioner, through counsel, withdrew his request for a bond hearing. (ECF No. 11). The Court thereafter ordered Petitioner to show cause why the Petition should not be dismissed in light of these developments. (ECF No. 12). Petitioner failed to respond by the Court's deadline. Accordingly, the Petition, (ECF No. 1), is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this matter. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 10/27/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 10/27/2026)
Oct 27, 2026
***Civil Case Terminated. (hem, )
Oct 27, 2026
Text Order
Oct 27, 2026
Terminate Civil Case

Parties

ORDEZ SILVA
Party
SOTO
Party