Southern District of Florida • 0:26-cv-60480
Rico v. Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: February 22, 2026
Assigned to:
William P. Dimitrouleas
Referred to:
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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:
March 09, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 22, 2026
APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19243160, filed by JANIER RICO. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summon(s))Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Magilligan, David) (Entered: 02/22/2026)
#2
Feb 22, 2026
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge William P. Dimitrouleas. (wce) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
#3
Feb 22, 2026
Clerk's Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case. Venue on the Civil Cover Sheet does not match the initiating document. The Clerks Office confirmed Broward (Office - Ft Lauderdale) as the county with the filer. It is not necessary to re-file this document. (wce) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
#4
Feb 23, 2026
Summons Issued as to Attorney General of the United States, Krome Detention Center, and Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security. (wce) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Main Document:
Summons Issued as to USA
Feb 23, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent
Feb 23, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction - ELECTRONIC CASE
#5
Feb 24, 2026
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached) AND ~Util - Set Response/Answer Due Deadline AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
#6
Feb 24, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance
Main Document:
Notice of Attorney Appearance
#7
Mar 02, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
#8
Mar 09, 2026
Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party
Main Document:
Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party
Parties
Rico
Party
Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security
Party