District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-13608

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Oct 19, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus v. Jason Benzel, et al. ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-18085762.), filed by FRANCISCO ERNESTO VELASCO TAY. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet CIVIL COVER SHEET)(DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

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Oct 19, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order v. Jason Benzel, et al. by FRANCISCO ERNESTO VELASCO TAY. (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

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Oct 20, 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 10/20/26. (jbb) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

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Oct 20, 2026

ORDER that Respondents shall release Petitioner from custody within 24 hours of this Order if Petitioner was apprehended in the interior of the United States after residing in the country for an extended period and was initially detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(2). 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 warranting mandatory detention; (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. Petitioner's 2 Motion for TRO is denied as moot. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 10/20/2026. (dmr3) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

Oct 20, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Oct 20, 2026

Judge Christine P. O'Hearn added. (jbb)

Oct 20, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

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Oct 24, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Oct 25, 2026

Letter

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Oct 26, 2026

Letter

Oct 27, 2026

Text Order

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Oct 28, 2026

Order of Dismissal

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Oct 29, 2026

Letter