Middle District of Florida • 3:26-cv-00279

#1

Feb 10, 2026

Verified PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24452479) filed by Reinaldo Hernandez Benitez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Sofia, Fairuze) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#2

Feb 11, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. New case number: 3:26-cv-00279-WWB-PDB. (JOS) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb 11, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#3

Feb 12, 2026

Notice of Lead Counsel Designation

#4

Feb 12, 2026

Disclosure Statement - LR 3.03 and FRCP 7.1

#5

Feb 13, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective November 1, 2025, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. Additionally, the undersigned has issued Standing Orders, available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/judges/wendy-berger, that apply to all proceedings before the undersigned. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules and this Court's Standing Orders. See Local Rule 1.01(a). Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 2/13/2026. (CKS) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb 13, 2026

Order

#6

Feb 18, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

#7

Feb 20, 2026

Order to Respond to Habeas Petition

#8

Mar 20, 2026

Notice of appearance

#9

Mar 23, 2026

Dismiss

#10

Mar 23, 2026

Response to habeas petition

#11

Mar 25, 2026

Proof of Service

#12

Mar 25, 2026

Proof of Service

#13

May 29, 2026

Notice of substitution of AUSA

#14

Jun 08, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER. By June 12, 2026, the parties must jointly notify the court whether the petitioner remains in the custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on 6/8/2026. (JND) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#15

Jun 08, 2026

Notice (Other)

Jun 08, 2026

Order

Jun 09, 2026

Order