Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-00141

#1

Dec 29, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number APRDC-9352865.), filed by Albeto Pierre. Service due by 3/30/2026, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit NTA, # 3 Exhibit Receipts, # 4 Exhibit Medical Certificate, # 5 Exhibit Exh. D translation, # 6 Category Sheet category sheet, # 7 Civil Cover Sheet Civil cover sheet, # 8 Summons Rebecca Gonzalez, # 9 Summons Pamela Bondi, # 10 Summons Kristi Noem, # 11 Summons Caleb Vitello)(Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 12/29/2025)

#2

Dec 29, 2025

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Fermin Luis Arraiza-Navas on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 1/12/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 12/29/2025)

#3

Dec 30, 2025

NOTICE OF JUDGE ASSIGNMENT: Case has been assigned to Judge Camille L. Velez-Rive. (ecc) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 12/30/2025)

#4

Dec 30, 2025

Summons Issued as to All Defendants. Note: Counsel must print all summonses and follow the service requirements set forth by the Rules of Civil Procedure. Electronic issuance of summonses should not be construed as authorizing electronic service. (ecc) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 12/30/2025)

#5

Dec 30, 2025

ORDER denying 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by Judge Camille L. Velez-Rive on 12/30/2025. (ari) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 12/30/2025)

#6

Jan 01, 2026

Motion In Compliance as to 5 Order on Motion for TRO filed by Fermin Luis Arraiza-Navas on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 1/15/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Summons Rebecca Gonzalez, # 2 Exhibit Proof of Service)(Related document(s)5) (Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/01/2026)

#7

Jan 03, 2026

Second MOTION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad prosequendum filed by Fermin Luis Arraiza-Navas on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 1/20/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/03/2026)

#8

Jan 03, 2026

Second MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Fermin Luis Arraiza-Navas on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 1/20/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/03/2026)

#9

Jan 04, 2026

ORDER noted 6 Motion In Compliance. Signed by Judge Camille L. Velez-Rive on 01/04/2026. (CVR) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/04/2026)

#10

Jan 04, 2026

ORDER denying 8 Motion for TRO. Respondents Rebecca Gonzlez, John Doe 1, John Doe 2, Caleb Vitello, Kristi Noem, and Pamela Bondi shall SHOW CAUSE by January 12, 2026, as to why a habeas corpus writ should not issue. Petitioner shall immediately serve upon all Respondents a copy of this order and shall certify compliance to the Court by January 7, 2026. See the attached Order to Show Cause. Signed by Judge Camille L. Velez-Rive on 01/04/2026. (CVR) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/04/2026)

#11

Jan 05, 2026

Motion In Compliance filed by Fermin Luis Arraiza-Navas on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 1/20/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order, # 2 Exhibit Proof of Service, # 3 Exhibit Service Payment Receipt)(Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/05/2026)

#12

Jan 05, 2026

ORDER noted 11 Motion In Compliance. The Court notes the efforts made by Petitioner to serve the order but it has not been properly served upon Respondents. Efforts to properly serve the order shall resume on 1/7/2026 as tomorrow is a holiday. Signed by Judge Camille L. Velez-Rive on 01/05/2026. (CVR) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/05/2026)

#13

Jan 06, 2026

Motion In Compliance Court Order (Dkt. 5) filed by Fermin Luis Arraiza-Navas on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 1/20/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proof of service RGR, # 2 Exhibit Proof of Service PB, # 3 Exhibit Proof of service KN, # 4 Exhibit Proof of service CV)(Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/06/2026)

#14

Jan 06, 2026

ORDER noted 13 Motion In Compliance. Signed by Judge Camille L. Velez-Rive on 01/06/2026. (CVR) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/06/2026)

#15

Jan 07, 2026

Motion In Compliance filed by Fermin Luis Arraiza-Navas on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 1/21/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proof of service)(Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#16

Jan 07, 2026

ORDER noted 15 Motion In Compliance. Signed by Judge Camille L. Velez-Rive on 01/07/2026. (CVR) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#17

Jan 07, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Special Limited Appearance filed by Dennise N. Longo-Quinones on behalf of All Defendants. Responses due by 1/21/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Longo-Quinones, Dennise) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#18

Jan 07, 2026

ORDER granting 17 MOTION for Leave to Appear Special Limited Appearance. Signed by Judge Camille L. Velez-Rive on 1/7/2026. (ari) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#19

Jan 07, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Priscila M. Acevedo-Roman on behalf of Pamela Bodin, Rebecca Gonzalez, Kristi Noem, Caleb Vitello (Acevedo-Roman, Priscila) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/07/2026)

#20

Jan 12, 2026

Motion In Compliance as to 10 Order on Motion for TRO, filed by Priscila M. Acevedo-Roman on behalf of Pamela Bodin, Rebecca Gonzalez, Kristi Noem, Caleb Vitello. Responses due by 1/26/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice To Appear)(Related document(s)10) (Acevedo-Roman, Priscila) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/12/2026)

#21

Jan 14, 2026

Motion In Compliance filed by Fermin Luis Arraiza-Navas on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 1/28/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proof of service RG, # 2 Exhibit Proof of Service Mail RG, # 3 Exhibit Proof of service PM, # 4 Exhibit Proof of service CV)(Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/14/2026)

#22

Jan 14, 2026

ORDER noted 21 Motion In Compliance. Signed by Judge Camille L. Velez-Rive on 01/14/2026. (CVR) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/14/2026)

#23

Jan 15, 2026

Motion In Compliance filed by Fermin Luis Arraiza-Navas on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 1/29/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proof of service K.N.)(Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#24

Jan 15, 2026

ORDER noted 23 Motion In Compliance. Signed by Judge Camille L. Velez-Rive on 1/15/2026. (ari) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#25

Jan 16, 2026

RESPONSE to Motion in Compliance with Dkt. 20 filed by All Plaintiffs Re: 7 Second MOTION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad prosequendum filed by Yarima Gonzalez, Albeto Pierre, 20 Motion In Compliance as to 10 Order on Motion for TRO, filed by Rebecca Gonzalez, Caleb Vitello, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bodin filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Second Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Exhibit Summons Ripa, # 3 Exhibit Summons Reding, # 4 Exhibit Summons Lyons, # 5 Exhibit Summons Muldrow, # 6 Exhibit Summons Warden, # 7 Exhibit Summons Quintana)(Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#26

Jan 16, 2026

***FILED IN ERROR. Counsel filed using another counsel's login/password. To be re-filed.*** NOTICE of Appearance Rafael E. Rodriguez Rivera by Fermin Luis Arraiza-Navas on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) Modified on 1/20/2026 (mcm). [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#27

Jan 16, 2026

ORDER. Hearing on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is set for 1/20/2026 at 2:30 PM in Hato Rey Courtroom 4 before Judge Camille L. Velez-Rive. Signed by Judge Camille L. Velez-Rive on 01/16/2026. (CVR) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#28

Jan 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance for Amicus Curie Pablo Lora by Raymond L. Sanchez-Maceira on behalf of Pablo Lora-Salazar (Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#29

Jan 20, 2026

ORDER. No leave to appear as amicus curie in this case was filed. In any event, the amicus curie participation of Pablo Lora-Salazar is DENIED. Signed by Judge Camille L. Velez-Rive on 01/20/2026. (CVR) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#30

Jan 20, 2026

ORDER. Upon careful review of the parties' submissions, it is uncontested that Petitioner Albeto Pierre ("Petitioner") was transferred to Florida after his petition was filed in this District. Thus, the Court is faced with the question whether a prisoner's post-filing transfer to another jurisdiction impacts this Court's ability to grant habeas relief. The Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ("First Circuit") has not decided this question. See, Williams v. Warden, FCI Berlin, 786 F.Supp. 3d 436, 446 (D.N.H. 2025). However, this Court recognizes that "[f]or immigration habeas petitions, 'jurisdiction lies in only one district: the district of confinement.'" Lopez-Arevelo v. Ripa, No. EP-25-CV-337-KC, 2025 WL 2691828, at *5 (W.D. Tex. Sept. 22, 2025) (citing Trump v. J.G.G., 604 U.S. 670, 672 (2025)). Therefore, the Court finds that Petitioner is properly before the Florida Middle District Court where he is currently confined. A notice to appear before an immigration judge in Broward County, Florida on January 29, 2026 has been issued. (ECF No. 20-1). Considering the above and lacking a clear directive from the First Circuit, the Court finds that the post-filing transfer out-of-district defeats jurisdiction since there is no one who would be an appropriate respondent remaining within this district. See Williams, 786 F.Supp. 3d at 446 (collecting cases); Parker v. Hazelwood, No. 17-CV-484-LM, 2019 WL 4261832, at *5 (D.N.H. Sept. 9, 2019) (explaining that, after petitioner had been transferred to another district, "[a]ny writ issued by this court would be ineffectual because [petitioner's] immediate custodian is outside the reach of this court's territorial jurisdiction."). Accordingly, in the interest of justice, this Court orders this case to the transferred to the Florida Middle District Court. This case is transferred to the Florida Middle District Court. The hearing set for today at 2:30 pm is vacated. Signed by Judge Camille L. Velez-Rive on 01/20/2026. (CVR) [Transferred from prd on 1/26/2026.] (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#31

Jan 26, 2026

Case transferred in from District of Puerto Rico; Case Number 3:25-cv-01696. File received electronically (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#32

Jan 26, 2026

Case TRANSFERRED from the District of Puerto Rico. Case assigned to District Judge Steele and Magistrate Judge Mizell. New Case Number: 2:26-cv-141-JES-NPM. (JNB) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#33

Jan 26, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Fermin Luis Arraiza-Navas Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JNB) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

Jan 26, 2026

District Transfer In

Jan 26, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

#34

Feb 05, 2026

Opinion and order

#35

Feb 06, 2026

Judgment - Prisoner