Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-00153

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Jan 26, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (immigration) (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24377553) filed by Victor Ruiz-Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Notice of Lead Counsel Designation, # 3 Disclosure Statement, # 4 Notice of Related Action (none))(Prada, Mark) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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Jan 27, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. New case number: 2:26-cv-00153-SPC-DNF. (JOS) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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Jan 27, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jorge Gavilanes 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. The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JVC) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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Jan 27, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jorge Gavilanes 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 The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JVC) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Jan 27, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

Jan 27, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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Jan 28, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Jan 29, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER granting Jorge Gavilanes' Unopposed Motion for Special Admission (Doc. 5). See M.D. Fla. 2.01(c). Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 1/29/2026. (NMC) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

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Jan 29, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jorge Gavilanes Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ELA) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

Jan 29, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Jan 29, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

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Jan 30, 2026

Compliance notice

#9

Feb 02, 2026

Order to Respond to Habeas Petition

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Feb 09, 2026

Response to habeas petition

#11

Feb 11, 2026

Reply to response to petition

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Feb 11, 2026

Compliance notice

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Feb 12, 2026

Opinion and order

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Feb 13, 2026

Judgment

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Feb 24, 2026

Proof of Service