Middle District of Florida • 6:26-cv-00187

#1

Jan 25, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - FEDERAL filed by Yoey Lleo Rodriguez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Arroyo, Phillip) (Entered: 01/25/2026)

#2

Jan 25, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Yoey Lleo Rodriguez. (Arroyo, Phillip). Added MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on 1/26/2026 as to docket text. (ARL) (Entered: 01/25/2026)

#3

Jan 26, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Paul G. Byron and Magistrate Judge Daniel C. Irick. New case number: 6:26-cv-187-PGB-DCI. (ARL) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#4

Jan 26, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Within five (5) days of the date of this Order, inclusive of weekends, Respondents shall respond to the Petition and show cause why it should not be granted. The Clerk is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order, the 1 Petition, and all attachments to the Petition: (a) electronically to the United States Attorney's Office in Orlando, Florida, and (b) by certified mail to (1) Kristi Noem, Secretary, Office of the General Counsel, United States Department of Homeland Security, 2707 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., SE, Washington, D.C., 20528-0485, and (2) Garret Ripa, Miami Field Office, Director, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 865 SW 78th Ave., Suite 101, Plantation, Florida, 33324. Failure to timely respond shall result in the Petition being granted. An evidentiary hearing on the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is scheduled for February 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4A before Judge Paul G. Byron. Petitioner's presence is required. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 1/26/2026. (REG) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#5

Jan 26, 2026

NOTICE of hearing: Evidentiary Hearing set for 2/3/2026 at 10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Petitioner's presence is required.(KM) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#6

Jan 26, 2026

ORDER granting 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Respondents and those in privity with them are hereby TEMPORARILY ENJOINED from transferring Yoey Lleo Rodriguez from the Orange County Jail until further order of the Court. Respondents shall respond in writing to the 2 Motion and the 1 Petition by January 31, 2026, and show cause why the Court should not issue a preliminary injunction. The United States Marshal shall serve a copy of this Order on Respondents today, January 26, 2026, and certify to the Court that service has been effected. No bond shall be required as the Court deems it unnecessary. TAKE NOTICE that the Court will consider this matter at a hearing on February 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM, at which time the TRO will expire unless extended. The Clerk of Court is directed to electronically send a copy of this Order to the United States Attorney's Office in Orlando, Florida. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 1/26/2026. (REG) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#7

Jan 26, 2026

WRIT of Habeas Corpus Ad Testificandum issued. (KM) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#8

Jan 26, 2026

NOTICE by Yoey Lleo Rodriguez Post-Filing Transfer (Arroyo, Phillip) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#9

Jan 26, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER re 8 Notice of Post-Filing Transfer of Petitioner. On or before January 31, 2026, the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida is DIRECTED to submit a response to the 8 Notice explaining under what authority the Petitioner was transferred while the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order had been filed with this Court, thereby undermining the authority of this Court. The United States Attorney's Office is further ORDERED to return the Petitioner to this District prior to the hearing scheduled for February 3, 2026. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 1/26/2026. (REG) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#10

Jan 26, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER. The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida is ORDERED to provide the Court notice of the Petitioner's CURRENT LOCATION by 2:00 PM on January 27, 2026. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 1/26/2026. (REG) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

Jan 26, 2026

Order

Jan 26, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Jan 26, 2026

Notice of Hearing

#11

Jan 27, 2026

Response

#12

Jan 28, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER. In an abundance of caution, the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve copies of the 6 Court Order & 7 Writ as follows: (1) Immigration Customs Enforcement (Attn: Assistant Field Office Directors) via email at MIAAOR-Habeas-DG@ice.dhs.gov; (2) United States Attorney's Office via email at USAFLM.Orlando2241@usdoj.gov; (3) Orange County Jail / Warden's Office via email at michele.carpentieree@ocfl.net; so-as-legalservices@ocsofl.com; and OCCDRecords@ocfl.net; (4) United States Marshall Service via email at usms-mfl-orl@usdoj.gov; (5) United States Attorney's Office via certified mail to 400 W. Washington Street, Suite 3100, Orlando, FL 32801; and (6) United States Attorney General via certified mail to 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20530. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 1/28/2026. (REG) Modified on 1/28/2026 to edit docket text per chambers (RN). (Entered: 01/28/2026)

Jan 28, 2026

Order

#13

Jan 30, 2026

Response to habeas petition

#14

Feb 02, 2026

PROOF of Service on 1/29/2026 as to Garret Ripa re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 4 Order. (ELA) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#15

Feb 02, 2026

RESPONSE re 13 Response to habeas petition Reply to Government Response filed by Yoey Lleo Rodriguez. (Arroyo, Phillip) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#16

Feb 03, 2026

Evidentiary Hearing

#18

Feb 03, 2026

ORAL ORDER directing the Government, within 72 hours, to provide the name(s) of the person(s) responsible for moving the Petitioner out of Orange County Jail's custody, into ICE's custody, and then back into Orange County Jail's custody. Rendered in open court by Judge Paul G. Byron on 2/3/2026. (KM) Modified on 2/5/2026 to correct date (KM). (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#17

Feb 05, 2026

Order

Feb 05, 2026

Order

#19

Feb 06, 2026

NOTICE of Co-Counsel Appearance by Yohance Asim Pettis on behalf of ICE Field Office Director, Orlando Field Office, Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Louis A. Quinones, Jr, United States Department of Homeland Security (Pettis, Yohance) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#20

Feb 06, 2026

RESPONSE re 18 Order filed by ICE Field Office Director, Orlando Field Office, Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Louis A. Quinones, Jr, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Pettis, Yohance) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#21

Feb 06, 2026

Transcript

#22

Feb 09, 2026

JUDGMENT in favor of Petitioner against Respondents (Signed by Deputy Clerk) (MSN) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#23

Feb 25, 2026

Proof of Service

#24

Feb 26, 2026

Proof of Service