Middle District of Florida • 3:26-cv-00075

Maldonado Raudales v. Warden, North Florida Detention Center (Baker County)

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Case Information

Filed: January 14, 2026
Assigned to: Jordan Emery Pratt
Referred to: Patricia Barksdale
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity: April 10, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 12, 2026
ORDER AMENDING CASE ASSIGNMENT (Magistrate). Signed by CHIEF JUDGE ALLEN C WINSOR on 11/5/2025. (kdm) [Transferred from flnd on 1/14/2026.] (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
#2
Jan 12, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by LUIS ARMANDO MALDONADO RAUDALES. (No service copies received, fee paid.) (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Exhibit List (Attachments), # 2 Exhibit A Copy of Petitioner's Honduran Passport, # 3 Exhibit B Petitioner Approved I-130 Petition and Pending I-601 A Waiver Application With USCIS, # 4 Exhibit C USCIS Receipts Reflecting His Immigration-Related Filings (Including Form EOIR-42B Application for Cancellation of Removal), # 5 Exhibit D Copy of Mrs Arriaga's US Passport and US Certificate of Naturalization, # 6 Exhibit E Additional Evidence of Petitioner's Relationship, # 7 Exhibit F Evidence of Petitioner's US born Child(ren) and US Property Ownership, # 8 Exhibit G Petitioner's US Educational Certificates, # 9 Exhibit H Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Record Search Reflects No Florida Criminal history for Petitioner, # 10 Exhibit I Letters of Good Moral Character and Community Support, # 11 Exhibit J Immigration Bond Denial Notices, # 12 Petitioner Sponsor's 2024 Personal Tax Return, # 13 Proof of Petitioner's Longstanding Religious and Community Ties) (kdm) [Transferred from flnd on 1/14/2026.] (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
#3
Jan 12, 2026
Habeas Corpus Filing Fee Received: $ 5.00, receipt number 100000645. Fee status updated to paid. (kdm) [Transferred from flnd on 1/14/2026.] (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document: Habeas
#4
Jan 12, 2026
Notice to Pro Se. Mailed to: LUIS ARMANDO MALDONADO RAUDALES, A242304070, FLORIDA BAKER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE, 20706 US 90 W, SANDERSON, FL 32087. (kdm) [Transferred from flnd on 1/14/2026.] (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document: Notice
Jan 12, 2026
MAGISTRATE JUDGE MIDORI A LOWRY added. MAGISTRATE JUDGE HOPE T CANNON no longer assigned to case - per 1 ORDER AMENDING CASE ASSIGNMENT. (kdm) [Transferred from flnd on 1/14/2026.]
Jan 12, 2026
ACTION REQUIRED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE: Chambers of MAGISTRATE JUDGE MIDORI A LOWRY notified that action is needed Re: 2 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (No service copies received, fee paid), 3 Habeas Corpus Filing Fee Received. (kdm) [Transferred from flnd on 1/14/2026.]
#5
Jan 14, 2026
ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE re 2 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by LUIS ARMANDO MALDONADO RAUDALES. The Clerk shall transfer this case to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division, and close the file in this Court. Signed by MAGISTRATE JUDGE MIDORI A LOWRY on 1/14/2026. (atm) [Transferred from flnd on 1/14/2026.] (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document: Order on Ex Parte Motion to Extend Intervention Period / Seal
#6
Jan 14, 2026
Case transferred in from District of Florida Northern; Case Number 1:26-cv-00008. File received electronically (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document: Case Transferred In - District Transfer
#7
Jan 20, 2026
Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
Main Document: Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
#8
Jan 29, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service
#9
Jan 29, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service
#10
Feb 17, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service
#11
Feb 18, 2026
Response to habeas petition
Main Document: Response to habeas petition
#12
Feb 19, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document: Notice of appearance
#13
Feb 23, 2026
Extension of Time to File Response / Reply
Main Document: Extension of Time to File Response / Reply
#14
Feb 25, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document: Notice of appearance
#15
Feb 25, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Smahane Naanaa 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). (LJC) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
Feb 25, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
#16
Feb 26, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER suspending Local Rule 3.01(d) and Local Rule 3.01(g), see Local Rule 1.01(b), and granting 13 the respondent's motion for an extension of time. The deadline to respond to 7 the order to show cause is extended to March 5, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on 2/26/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Feb 26, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply
#17
Mar 02, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document: Dismiss
#18
Mar 24, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#19
Mar 25, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER. By April 1, 2026, the petitioner must either (1) file a reply to 11 the response or (2) notify the court he does not intend to file a reply and instead will rely on what is stated in 2 the petition. If the petitioner fails to reply or file a notice, the court will consider the case ripe, and all briefing will be closed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on 3/25/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
Mar 25, 2026
Order Directing Compliance
#20
Mar 27, 2026
Reply to response to petition
Main Document: Reply to response to petition
#21
Apr 06, 2026
Bond
Main Document: Bond
#22
Apr 06, 2026
Preliminary Injunction
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction
#23
Apr 09, 2026
Order on Motion for Bond AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion to Dismiss
Main Document: Order on Motion for Bond AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion to Dismiss
#24
Apr 10, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment

Parties

Maldonado Raudales
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Warden, North Florida Detention Center
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