Middle District of Florida • 6:26-cv-00290

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Feb 05, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24424442) filed by JUAN CARLOS FLORES MARCIA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A. ICE ODLS, # 3 Exhibit B. Criminal Traffic Citation, # 4 Exhibit C. Probable Cause Determination and Bond, # 5 Exhibit D. Bond Receipt, # 6 Exhibit E. Orange County Jail Booking Information)(Caminero, Joel) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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Feb 05, 2026

NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Joel Alexis Caminero on behalf of JUAN CARLOS FLORES MARCIA. Lead Counsel: Joel Caminero. (Caminero, Joel) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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Feb 05, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Carlos E. Mendoza and Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price. New case number: 6:26-cv-00290-CEM-LHP. (JOS) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

Feb 05, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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Feb 09, 2026

It is ORDERED and ADJUDGED that Clerk of Court shall send a copy of the Petition and this Order by e-mail to the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida (USAFLM.Orlando2241@usdoj.gov.) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (attn Assistant Field Office Directors) (MIAAOR-Habeas-DG@ice.dhs.gov); and by certified mail to Kristi Noem, Secretary, Office of the General Counsel, United States Department of Homeland Security, 2707 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE, Washington, DC 20528; the Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Miami Field Office, 865 S.W. 78th Avenue, Suite 101, Plantation, FL 33324; and the Attorney General of the United States, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530. All costs of service shall be advanced by the United States. Respondents, within five days from the date of the Order, shall respond to the Petition, and SHOW CAUSE as to why the Petition should not be granted. In addition, Respondents shall address where Petitioner was detained on February 5, 2026, the date the Petition was filed. If Petitioner is removed from the United States, Respondents must file a notice within three days of Petitioner's removal. Petitioner must advise the Court of the Petitioner's current mailing address, including if Petitioner is released from custody. If Petitioner fails to do so, the Court may dismiss the action. The parties must mark for identification all transcripts, briefs, affidavits, and other documentary exhibits and, if more than one, submit a table of contents or index (with a title, description, and date of each document). The Court will strike and return any exhibits that do not comply with these requirements. If a party relies on a deposition, the entire transcript must be filed. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 2/9/2026. (ALL) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

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Feb 11, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 4 Order to show cause filed by Juan Carlos Flores Marcia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. ICE Detainee Locator System)(Caminero, Joel) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 4 Order to show cause filed by Pamela Jo Bondi, Executive Office For Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, Garrett Ripa, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit List)(Wise, Mamie) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#7

Feb 17, 2026

VACATED per Order 16. It is ORDERED and ADJUDGED that the Clerk of Court shall TRANSFER this case to the Miami Division of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 2/17/2026. (ALL) Modified text on 3/31/2026 (BD). (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#8

Feb 17, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re 7 Order by Juan Carlos Flores Marcia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Petitioner's Reply to Respondent's Response)(Caminero, Joel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price. (Chambers Notified) Modified docket text on 2/18/2026 (JOS). (Entered: 02/17/2026)

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Feb 26, 2026

PROOF of service as to Attorney General (ARL) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

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Mar 11, 2026

REQUEST for oral argument re 8 Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re 7 Order by Juan Carlos Flores Marcia. (Caminero, Joel) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price. (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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Mar 11, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER denying 10 Motion for Request for Oral Argument and instructing the United States to file a limited written response to the claim in the 8 Emergency Motion that at the time the 1 Petition had been filed transfer of custody had not yet taken place. The United States shall file said response on or before 4:00 PM, March 16, 2026. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 3/11/2026. (ALL) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

Mar 11, 2026

Order on Motion to Request Oral Argument

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Mar 16, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 8 Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re 7 Order filed by Pamela Jo Bondi, Kristi Noem, Garrett Ripa, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Wise, Mamie) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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Mar 25, 2026

MEMORANDUM in opposition re 12 Response in Opposition to Motion filed by Juan Carlos Flores Marcia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Notice of Electronic Filing)(Caminero, Joel) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

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Mar 30, 2026

It is ORDERED and ADJUDGED Petitioner's Emergency Motion for Reconsideration of Order of Transfer (Doc. 8) is GRANTED. The February 17, 2026 Order of Transfer (Doc. 7) is VACATED. This matter is set for oral argument on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM, as to whether the Court's transfer was based on a clear factual error. One hour is reserved for this hearing. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to electronically send a copy of this Order today, March 30, 2026, to the United States Attorney's Office in Orlando, Florida, to Counsel for Respondent, and to the other parties as indicated below. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 3/30/2026. (ALL) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

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Mar 30, 2026

NOTICE of hearing: Oral Argument Hearing set for 4/6/2026 at 09:30 AM in Orlando Courtroom 5 B before Judge Carlos E. Mendoza. The Court reserves 1 hour for this hearing. (ALL) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

Mar 30, 2026

Notice of Hearing

#16

Mar 31, 2026

AMENDED ORDER. It is ORDERED and ADJUDGED that Petitioner's Emergency Motion for Reconsideration of Order of Transfer (Doc. 8) is GRANTED. The February 17, 2026 Order of Transfer (Doc. 7) is VACATED. This matter is set for oral argument on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM, as to whether the Court's transfer was based on a clear factual error. One hour is reserved for this hearing. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to electronically send a copy of this Order today, March 31, 2026, to the United States Attorney's Office in Orlando, Florida, to Counsel for Respondent, and to the other parties as indicated below. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 3/31/2026. (ALL) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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Apr 02, 2026

Entered in Error. Modified on 4/2/2026 (ALL). (Entered: 04/02/2026)

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Apr 02, 2026

Entered in error. Modified on 4/2/2026 (ALL). (Entered: 04/02/2026)

Apr 02, 2026

Order

#19

Apr 06, 2026

Minute Entry for In Person Proceedings held before Judge Carlos E. Mendoza: STATUS CONFERENCE held on 4/6/2026. Court Reporter: Suzanne L. Trimble. (ALL) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

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Apr 07, 2026

It is ORDERED and ADJUDGED that the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. Respondents, and all other persons or entities acting in active concertor participation with them, are DIRECTED to immediately release Petitioner Juan Carlos Flores Marcia. Respondents, and all other persons or entities acting in active concert or participation with them, are PERMANENTLY RESTRAINED and ENJOINED from detaining Petitioner Juan Carlos Flores Marcia under 8 U.S.C. § 1225. Respondents, and all other persons or entities acting in active concert or participation with them, are TEMPORARILY RESTRAINED and ENJOINED from detaining Petitioner Juan Carlos Flores Marcia under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) until at least April 21, 2026. If Respondents later detain Petitioner Juan Carlos Flores Marcia under§ 1226(a), Respondents are DIRECTED to release him within ten days of his detainer unless he is provided with a bond hearing before an immigration judge during that ten-day period. The Court retains jurisdiction over this case. If Respondents fail to comply with this Order, Petitioner may move to reopen this case. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 4/7/2026. (ALL) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

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May 01, 2026

PROOF of service - US Department of Homeland Security served on 4/24/2026. (ARL) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

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May 18, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER directing the Clerk to close this case in light of the Court's 20 Order. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 5/18/2026. (KMD) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

May 18, 2026

Order