Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-00041

#1

Jan 08, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24308041) filed by Erasmo Escalante Perez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Velazquez, Isadora) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

#2

Jan 09, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-41-KCD-NPM. (LAW) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#3

Jan 09, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Isadora Velazquez of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LAW) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#4

Jan 09, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Isadora Velazquez of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (WLB) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

#5

Jan 09, 2026

ORDER to show cause why Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) should not be granted as to Pamela Bondi, Executive Office For Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, William Payne, Garrett Ripa, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order, the Petition, with exhibits (Doc. 1) electronically to the United States Attorney's Office in Tampa, Florida (USAFLM.Alcatraz@usdoj.gov) and by certified mail to the Attorney General of the United States in Washington, D.C (U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20530-0001). Petitioner is also directed to serve this order on Respondents by January 16, 2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Show Cause Response due by 1/30/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 1/9/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

Jan 09, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

Jan 09, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned