Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-00470

#1

Feb 20, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24503334) filed by Carlos Antonio Jorges Mendez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Rub, Allison) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#2

Feb 20, 2026

NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Allison Rub on behalf of Carlos Antonio Jorges Mendez. Lead Counsel: Allison Rub. (Rub, Allison) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#3

Feb 20, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically EMERGENCY motion for expedited order to show cause by Carlos Antonio Jorges Mendez. (Rub, Allison) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#4

Feb 23, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek and Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. New case number: 2:26-cv-00470-KCD-DNF. (JOS) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#5

Feb 23, 2026

ORDER to show cause why Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus should not be granted. 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 2, 2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 3/16/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 2/23/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Feb 23, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Feb 23, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#7

Mar 02, 2026

Proof of Service

#8

Mar 16, 2026

Notice of appearance

#9

Mar 16, 2026

Dismiss

#10

Mar 16, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion

#11

Mar 16, 2026

Response to habeas petition

#12

Mar 18, 2026

ORDER dismissing 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Carlos Antonio Jorges Mendez. However, this dismissal is without prejudice to Mendez refiling a new petition should his current detention exceed the six-month mark, and he can demonstrate there is no significant likelihood of removal in the reasonably foreseeable future. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and close the case. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 3/18/2026. (CGW)

#13

Mar 19, 2026

Proof of Service