Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-00164

Santander v. Mordant

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Case Information

Filed: January 27, 2026
Assigned to: Kyle C. Dudek
Referred to: Nicolas P. Mizell
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity: March 12, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jan 27, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24384102) filed by Carlos Gabriel Martinez Santander. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons Kehoe, # 3 Proposed Summons Mordant, # 4 Proposed Summons Noem, # 5 Proposed Summons Lyons, # 6 Proposed Summons Bondi, # 7 Exhibit I-94 and Passport, # 8 Exhibit I-589, # 9 Exhibit I-130, # 10 Exhibit TPS, # 11 Exhibit Diagnosis, # 12 Exhibit Children Birth Certificate, # 13 Exhibit Medical Notes, # 14 Exhibit Fianc Letter, # 15 Exhibit Mom Letter, # 16 Exhibit Support letters, # 17 Exhibit Bond Request, # 18 Exhibit Ice Locator)(Hernnadez, Laura) Modified on 1/30/2026 to edit text. (LD). (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 28, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-164-KCD-NPM. (RLD) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Jan 28, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#3
Jan 30, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Laura Susana Hernnadez 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). (LD) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
#4
Jan 30, 2026
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Laura Susana Hernnadez on behalf of Carlos Gabriel Martinez Santander. Lead Counsel: Laura S. Hernandez. (Hernnadez, Laura) (Entered: 01/30/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
Jan 30, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
#5
Feb 03, 2026
ORDER to show cause why Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) should not be granted as to Pam J. Bondi, Todd Lyons, Matthew Mordant, Kristi Noem. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order, the Petition, with exhibits (Doc. 1) electronically to the United States Attorney's Office in Tampa, Florida (USAFLM.Alcatraz@usdoj.gov) and by certified mail to the Attorney General of the United States in Washington, D.C (U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20530-0001). Petitioner is also directed to serve this order on Respondents by March 9, 2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Show Cause Response due by 2/23/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 2/3/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document: Order to show cause
#6
Feb 12, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document: Notice of appearance
#7
Feb 12, 2026
Disclosure Statement - LR 3.03 and FRCP 7.1
Main Document: Disclosure Statement - LR 3.03 and FRCP 7.1
#8
Feb 23, 2026
Response to habeas petition
Main Document: Response to habeas petition
#9
Feb 24, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER re 8 the Government's Response to Habeas Petition, which states that Petitioner has been released on bond. Petitioner must file a reply by March 3, 2026, explaining whether the habeas petition is now moot. If no reply is filed, the petition could be dismissed without further notice. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 2/24/2026. (BLW) (Entered: 02/24/2026)
Feb 24, 2026
Order
#10
Feb 27, 2026
Reply to response to petition
Main Document: Reply to response to petition
#11
Mar 04, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service
#12
Mar 11, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#13
Mar 12, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment