District of New Jersey • 1:26-cv-13741

JAAT v. SOTO

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Case Information

Filed: October 22, 2026
Assigned to: Karen M. Williams
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: November 05, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Oct 22, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-18098800.), filed by KUSHAL JAAT. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 10/22/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 22, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause by KUSHAL JAAT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 10/22/2026)
Main Document: Show Cause
#3
Oct 22, 2026
Certification of Michael Z. Goldman on behalf of KUSHAL JAAT. (GOLDMAN, MICHAEL) (Entered: 10/22/2026)
Main Document: Certification
#4
Oct 22, 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 10/22/26. (jbb) (Entered: 10/22/2026)
Oct 22, 2026
Judge Karen M. Williams added. (jbb)
Oct 22, 2026
Add and Terminate Judges
Oct 22, 2026
Emergent Immigration Habeas Non-transfer Order
#5
Oct 23, 2026
TEXT ORDER - The Court has reviewed the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 ("Petition") of Petitioner, Kushal Jaat ("Petitioner"). (ECF No. 1.) According to the Petition, Petitioner entered the United States in or around January 26, 2024. He alleges that was taken into ICE custody on October 15, 2026 and transferred to Delaney Hall Detention Facility. Petitioner contends that his continued detention violates the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act. (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 23, 2026. (Williams, Karen) (Entered: 10/23/2026)
Oct 23, 2026
Text Order
#6
Oct 28, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#7
Oct 30, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
#8
Nov 02, 2026
Letter
Main Document: Letter
Nov 05, 2026
Text Order

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JAAT
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SOTO
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