District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-13291

PAIDA YUMBLA v. BLANCHE

Completed

Case Information

Filed: October 12, 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 21, 2026
Last Activity: October 21, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Oct 12, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-18054111.), filed by MANUEL ANGEL PAIDA YUMBLA. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration DECLARATION OF ATHEEB KHATEEB, ESQ., # 3 Exhibit DHS detainee locator information, # 4 Exhibit Petitioner Identification, # 5 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 6 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(KHATEEB, ATHEEB) (Entered: 10/12/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 12, 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 10/12/2026. (jml, ) (Entered: 10/12/2026)
Oct 12, 2026
Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (jml, )
Oct 12, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Oct 12, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
#3
Oct 14, 2026
ORDER that if Petitioner's detention is unlawful, Respondents shall release Petitioner within 24 hours of this Order. If Petitioner is not released, Respondents shall file a letter on the docket within 5 days of this Order addressing whether Petitioner: (1) has a criminal history; (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 10/14/2026. (dmr3) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document: Order
#4
Oct 20, 2026
TEXT ORDER: On October 14, 2026, the Court ordered Respondents to release Petitioner within 24 hours if his detention is unlawful or, if Petitioner was not released, to file a letter within five days addressing the basis for his continued detention. (ECF No. 3). Respondents have failed to comply with the Court's Order. Accordingly, Respondents are hereby ORDERED to SHOW CAUSE, within 24 hours of this Order, why Petitioner should not be immediately released from custody. Respondents shall also provide the information required by the Court's October 14, 2026 Order. Failure to timely comply with this Order may result in an Order directing Petitioner's immediate release without further notice or opportunity to be heard. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 10/20/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
#5
Oct 20, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by JORDON DEGROOTE on behalf of All Defendants (DEGROOTE, JORDON) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#6
Oct 20, 2026
Letter from Jordon DeGroote, Counsel for Respondents. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit I-830 Form Showing Release of Petitioner)(DEGROOTE, JORDON) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
Main Document: Letter
Oct 20, 2026
Text Order
#7
Oct 21, 2026
TEXT ORDER: In light of Petitioner's release, see ECF No. 6, and because no claims remain pending before the Court, the Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. So Ordered by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 10/21/2026. (hem, ) (Entered: 10/21/2026)
Oct 21, 2026
Text Order
Oct 21, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
Oct 21, 2026
***Civil Case Terminated. (hem, )

Parties

BLANCHE
Party
PAIDA YUMBLA
Party