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Filed: October 15, 2026
Assigned to:
Karen M. Williams
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
October 29, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 15, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-18070452.), filed by LAKHAN NARESHKUMAR DESAI. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 15, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause by LAKHAN NARESHKUMAR DESAI. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
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Show Cause
#3
Oct 15, 2026
Certification of Michael Z. Goldman on behalf of LAKHAN NARESHKUMAR DESAI. (GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
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Certification
#4
Oct 15, 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 10/15/2026. (ijf) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
Oct 15, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Oct 15, 2026
Judge Karen M. Williams added. (ijf)
Oct 15, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
#5
Oct 16, 2026
TEXT ORDER - The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 ("Petition") (ECF No. 1) and Motion for Order to Show Cause ("Motion") (ECF No. 2) of Petitioner, Lakhan Nareshkumar Desai ("Petitioner"). According to the Petition, Petitioner entered the United States on or around March 11, 2023. Petitioner alleges he was arrested by ICE on October 13, 2026 and was transferred to Delaney Hall Detention Facility where he remains detained. (ECF No. 1.) Petitioner contends that his continued detention violates the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act. (Id.) For good cause shown, it is ORDERED that the Motion (ECF No. 2) is GRANTED. Respondents shall SHOW CAUSE, within seven (7) days of the date of this Order, why the Petition should not be granted. Petitioner may file a reply within three (3) business days after Respondents file their response. Petitioner shall serve a copy of this Order and the Petition upon Respondents within two (2) business days of the entry of this Order and shall promptly file proof of service on the docket. Petitioner shall not be removed from New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on October 16, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 10/16/2026)
Oct 16, 2026
Text Order
#6
Oct 19, 2026
Affidavit of Service
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Affidavit of Service
#7
Oct 23, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#8
Oct 23, 2026
Letter
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#9
Oct 29, 2026
Letter
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Letter
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