Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-20994

Hernandez Moreno v. Bondi, U.S. Attorney General

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Filed: February 13, 2026
Assigned to: Kathleen Mary Williams
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity: August 03, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 13, 2026
First APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus . Filing fee $ 5.00. IFP Filed, filed by Omar Alberto Hernandez Moreno. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Memorandum of Law/Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Exhibit First Motion for Bond, # 4 Exhibit Exhibits, # 5 Exhibit Exhibits, # 6 Supplement Exhibits, # 7 Exhibit Order of Judge on First Mtn for Bond, # 8 Exhibit Exhibits, # 9 Exhibit Exhibits, # 10 Exhibit Exhibits, # 11 Exhibit Order of Judge on Second Mtn for Bond)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Rondon, David) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
Main Document: Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 13, 2026
Judge Assignment to Judge Kathleen M. Williams. (caw) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
#3
Feb 17, 2026
Change Venue AND Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction
Main Document: Change Venue AND Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction
Feb 17, 2026
Judge Assignment
#4
Feb 27, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court on the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (DE 1 ) ("Petition") filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 by Petitioner Omar Alberto Hernandez Moreno ("Petitioner"). Petitioner is currently detained at Glades County Detention Center in Moore Haven, Florida. Before the Court screened the Petition, Respondents filed a Motion to dismiss or Transfer Action ("Motion") (DE 3 ). In the Motion, Respondents argue that the Court lacks jurisdiction because Petitioner is currently detained in Glades County, which lies within the Middle District of Florida. (Id. at 1.) Before ruling on Respondents' Motion, the Court requires clarification from Respondents. Accordingly, on or before March 25, 2026, Respondents shall file a memorandum with the Court addressing the following jurisdictional concerns: (a) Whether the Glades County Detention Center in Moore Haven, Florida, is a federal or non-federal facility; (b) The identity of the immediate custodian at the Glades County Detention Center with the power to produce Petitioner before the Court; (c) Whether that immediate custodian at Glades County Detention Center is a state or federal actor with authority to address Petitioner's claims. See Order, Masingene v. Jim Martin, et al., No. 19-cv-24693-KMW (S.D. Fla. Jan. 27, 2020) (DE 22 at 4-5) (citations omitted); and (d) The name of the facility where Petitioner was first detained in connection with the custody challenged in the Petition, including whether that facility was local, state, or federal.Finally, during the pendency of this federal habeas corpus proceeding, Respondent SHALL NOT remove Petitioner from Glades County Detention Center without prior order from the Court. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 2/27/2026. (aw00) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
Feb 27, 2026
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)
#5
Mar 04, 2026
Notice of Reassignment of AUSA/AFPD
Main Document: Notice of Reassignment of AUSA/AFPD
#6
Mar 25, 2026
Response to Motion
Main Document: Response to Motion
#7
Mar 25, 2026
Supplement
Main Document: Supplement
#8
Mar 29, 2026
Response/Reply (Other)
Main Document: Response/Reply (Other)
#9
Apr 20, 2026
Supplement
Main Document: Supplement
#10
May 19, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. On or before May 26, 2026, Respondents shall file a memorandum of fact and law to show cause why this Petition should not be granted and shall file all necessary documents for the resolution of the Petition. The memorandum need not revisit the arguments made in Respondents' Motion to Change Venue (DE 3 ).Petitioner may, but is not required to, file a Reply within seven (7) days of Respondents' Response. The Reply shall not exceed ten (10) pages and shall otherwise comply with the Court's Local Rules governing the form of filings. See S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c); S.D. Fla. L.R. 5.1(a)(4). Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 5/19/2026. (aw00) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
May 19, 2026
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)
#11
May 26, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
Main Document: Response to Order to Show Cause
#12
Jun 02, 2026
Reply to Response to Order to Show Cause
Main Document: Reply to Response to Order to Show Cause
#13
Jun 16, 2026
Expedited Motion
Main Document: Expedited Motion
#14
Jul 21, 2026
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)
Main Document: - Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)
#15
Jul 24, 2026
Notice of Compliance
Main Document: Notice of Compliance
#16
Jul 24, 2026
Enforce Judgment
Main Document: Enforce Judgment
#17
Jul 29, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING SHOW CAUSE STATUS CONFERENCE. THIS MATTER is before the Court on Respondent's Notice of Compliance With Order for Bond Hearing (DE 17 ) and Petitioner's Motion to Enforce Judgment (DE 16 ). It is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a hearing is SET for August 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. before the Honorable Kathleen M. Williams in Room 11-3 of the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United States Courthouse, located at 400 North Miami Avenue in Miami, Florida. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 7/29/2026. (aw00) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Jul 29, 2026
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached) AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings
#18
Jul 30, 2026
Expedited Motion
Main Document: Expedited Motion
#19
Jul 30, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court on Respondents' Expedited Motion for Leave of Court to File USB Thumb Drive Conventionally (DE 18 ) ("Motion"). Upon review of the Motion and the record, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion (DE 18 ) is GRANTED. On or before July 31, 2026, Respondents shall file a USB thumb drive containing the audio recording of Plaintiff's bond hearing. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 7/30/2026. (aw00) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Jul 30, 2026
Order on Expedited Motion
#20
Jul 31, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#21
Jul 31, 2026
Notice of Conventional Filing
Main Document: Notice of Conventional Filing
#22
Aug 03, 2026
PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Kathleen M. Williams. Zoom Show Cause Hearing held on 8/3/2026. Attorney Appearance(s): Carlos Javier Raurell, David Alberto Rondon. Court Reporter: Sharon Velazco, 305-523-5636 / Sharon_PellVelazco@flsd.uscourts.gov. (mso) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
#23
Aug 03, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court following the August 3, 2026 Show Cause Status Conference. (DE 19). For the reasons set forth at the Show Cause Status Conference, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED as follows: 1. On or before August 21, 2026, Respondents must provide Petitioner with another bond hearing. Respondents must ensure that Petitioner's counsel receives adequate notice of the date and time of the bond proceeding. 2. Within 48 hours of the bond hearing, Respondents shall file a notice with the Court, confirming and detailing their compliance with this Order. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 8/3/2026. (aw00) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Aug 03, 2026
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)
Aug 03, 2026
Show Cause Hearing