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Case Information
Filed: January 05, 2026
Assigned to:
Daniel J. Calabretta
Referred to:
Carolyn K. Delaney
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
June 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 05, 2026
PETITION for WRIT of HABEAS CORPUS against Sergio Albarran, Pam Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Minga Wofford by J.G. M.F. (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number ACAEDC-12723705) (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of J.G.M.F., # 2 Affidavit of Natalia Vieira Santanna, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Exhibit 5, # 8 Exhibit 6, # 9 Exhibit 7, # 10 Exhibit 8, # 11 Civil Cover Sheet)(Nuno, Jacqueline) Modified on 1/6/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 01/05/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 05, 2026
MOTION for TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by J.G. M.F. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of J.G.M.F., # 2 Affidavit of Natalia Vieira Santanna, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Exhibit 5, # 8 Exhibit 6, # 9 Exhibit 7, # 10 Exhibit 8, # 11 Proposed Order, # 12 Checklist)(Nuno, Jacqueline) Modified on 1/6/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 01/05/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 05, 2026
MOTION to PROCEED under a PSEUDONYM by J.G. M.F. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Nuno, Jacqueline) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
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Pseudonym
#4
Jan 05, 2026
PRISONER NEW CASE DOCUMENTS and ORDER RE CONSENT ISSUED. Consent or Decline due by 2/9/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) (Deputy Clerk CM) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
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Prisoner New Case Documents for Magistrate Judge as Presider
#5
Jan 05, 2026
MINUTE ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/5/2026: The Court has reviewed Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2 ). Respondents shall file any Opposition to the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order on or before January 8, 2025. Petitioner may file a Reply on or before January 9, 2026. The matter is not set for a hearing though the Court may set one should it later be determined that a hearing is necessary. Petitioners counsel is DIRECTED to send a copy of the petition to the US Attorneys Office by January 6, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at their email usacae.ecf2241-imm@usdoj.gov. [TEXT ONLY ORDER] (Deputy Clerk GJM) (Entered: 01/05/2026)
Jan 05, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#6
Jan 06, 2026
CONSENT/DECLINE of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), this document is restricted to attorneys and court staff only. Judges do not have access to view this document and will be informed of a party's response only if all parties have consented to the referral. (Nuno, Jacqueline) (Entered: 01/06/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#7
Jan 06, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Service by J.G. M.F. (Nuno, Jacqueline) (Entered: 01/06/2026)
Main Document:
AFFIDAVIT
#8
Jan 08, 2026
DESIGNATION of COUNSEL FOR SERVICE. Added attorney Veronica M.A. Alegria, GOVT for All Respondents. (Alegria, Veronica) Modified on 1/9/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 01/08/2026)
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DESIGNATION
#9
Jan 08, 2026
CONSENT/DECLINE of U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), this document is restricted to attorneys and court staff only. Judges do not have access to view this document and will be informed of a party's response only if all parties have consented to the referral. (Alegria, Veronica) (Entered: 01/08/2026)
Main Document:
CONSENT/DECLINE
#10
Jan 08, 2026
OPPOSITION to 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction; REQUEST for 180-DAY PERIOD OF TIME in which to respond to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by All Respondents. (Alegria, Veronica) Modified on 1/9/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 01/08/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time
#11
Jan 09, 2026
REPLY to 10 Opposition by J.G. M.F. (Vieira Santanna, Natalia) Modified on 1/14/2026 (HAH). (Entered: 01/09/2026)
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REPLY
#12
Jan 12, 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 1/12/2026 CONVERTING Petitioner's 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order to a Motion for Preliminary Injunction and GRANTING said Motion; ORDERING Respondents to immediately release Peti tioner from their custody; ENJOINING AND RESTRAINING Respondents from re-arresting or re-detaining Petitioner on the basis of his immigration status while he maintains Temporary Protected Status; WAIVING the bond requirement under Federal Rule of Civ il Procedure 65(c) and FINDING that no security is required here as the Government cannot assert any harm in being enjoined from violating federal law; REFERRING this matter to the assigned Magistrate Judge for all further pretrial proceedings. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
#13
Jan 20, 2026
ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Carolyn K. Delaney on 01/20/2026 DENYING Respondents' 10 Request for 180-day period of time to respond to the petition. Respondents are DIRECTED to file a response within 20 days. Respondents shall include wit h the response any and all transcripts or other documents relevant to the determination of the issues presented in the habeas application. In the alternative, Respondents may elect to stand on the arguments in their opposition filed on 1/8/2026, to Petitioner's request for preliminary injunctive relief. Petitioner's reply, if any, is due on or before 14 days after the date on which Respondents' response is filed. (Deputy Clerk KS)
Feb 20, 2026
Findings and Recommendations AND Minute Order AND ~Util - 1 Set/Reset Deadlines and Hearings
#17
Feb 23, 2026
Objections to Findings and Recommendations
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Objections to Findings and Recommendations
#19
Feb 27, 2026
ORDER signed by District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta on 2/27/2026 ADOPTING IN FULL 16 Findings and Recommendations; GRANTING 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; MAKING PERMANENT the previously granted preliminary injunctive relief. CASE CLOSED. (Deputy Clerk GJM)
#20
Feb 27, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
#21
May 28, 2026
Attorney Fees
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Attorney Fees
#22
Jun 04, 2026
Opposition to Motion
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Opposition to Motion
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