District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-13671

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Oct 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus For Immediate Release ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-18091415.), filed by MACKSUAT O MORALES ORTEGA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(GEIST, JARED) (Entered: 10/20/2026)

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Oct 21, 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 10/21/2026. (ijf) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

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Oct 21, 2026

TEXT ORDER - The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 ("Petition") of Petitioner, Macksuat Joseph Morales Ortega ("Petitioner"). (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner is native and citizen of Nicaragua who has resided in New Jersey since entering the United States approximately four years ago. He alleges that was taken into ICE custody on October 16, 2026 and transferred to Delaney Hall Detention Facility where he remains detained. Petitioner contends that his continued detention violates the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. (Id.) Accordingly, it is ORDERED that 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 not be transferred from New Jersey during the pendency of these proceedings. So Ordered by Judge Karen M. Williams on October 21, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

Oct 21, 2026

Add and Terminate Judges

Oct 21, 2026

Text Order

Oct 21, 2026

Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order

Oct 21, 2026

Judge Karen M. Williams added. (ijf)

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Oct 28, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Oct 28, 2026

Letter

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Oct 29, 2026

Letter