Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-21281

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Feb 26, 2026

APPLICATION/PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Filing fee $ 5.00 (IFP Motion filed), filed by Yoeiner Alexander Cadena Carvajalino.Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (kma) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

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Feb 26, 2026

Judge Assignment to Judge K. Michael Moore (kma) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

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Feb 26, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Yoeiner Alexander Cadena Carvajalino. Responses due by 3/12/2026. (kma) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

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Feb 26, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Brittany B. Brock on behalf of Krome North Service Processing Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Attorney Brittany B. Brock added to party Krome North Service Processing Center(pty:dft), Attorney Brittany B. Brock added to party U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:dft), Attorney Brittany B. Brock added to party U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:dft). (Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Feb 26, 2026

Judge Assignment

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Feb 27, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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Mar 03, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER CONSOLIDATING CASES. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon a sua sponte review of the record. Rule 42(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allows the Court to consolidate actions that have common questions of law or fact. Fed. R. Civ. P. 42(a). Here, the Court finds that Case Nos. 1:26-cv-21344-KMM and 1:26-cv-21281-KMM involve common questions of law and fact, such that consolidation is appropriate. Accordingly, Case No. 1:26-cv-21344-KMM is hereby CONSOLIDATED with Case No. 1:26-cv-21281-KMM for all purposes, including trial. The Clerk of the Court is INSTRUCTED to administratively CLOSE Case No. 1:26-cv-21344-KMM. All future filings MUST be made only in the lead case, Case No. 1:26-cv-21281-KMM. All pending motions, if any, in Case No. 1:26-cv-21344-KMM are DENIED AS MOOT except the Petition (ECF No. 1), which remains operative in the lead case. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to refile Petitioner Jersson Stiven Rojas Ruiz's Petition (ECF No. 1) in the lead case, as he is pro se. The Order to Show Cause deadlines shall be as follows: (1) Respondents shall file one (1) consolidated response addressing both Petitioners within three (3) days of both Petitioners paying the $5.00 filing fee, or attaching certified copies of their prison account statements (or file notices explaining that no such statement exists for their detention facilities) for the six-month period preceding the filing of each Petition; (2) each Petitioner shall be allowed to file a Reply within seven (7) days of Respondents' Response. All other provisions of the Order to Show Cause in the lead case (ECF No. 5), including formatting and page limit requirements, shall remain in force. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 3/3/2026. (ss02) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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Mar 03, 2026

Administrative Order

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Mar 03, 2026

Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus

Mar 03, 2026

Administrative Order

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Mar 04, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER CONSOLIDATING CASES. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon a sua sponte review of the record. Rule 42(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allows the Court to consolidate actions that have common questions of law or fact. Fed. R. Civ. P. 42(a). Here, the Court finds that Case Nos. 1:26-cv-21397-KMM and 1:26-cv-21281-KMM involve common questions of law and fact, such that consolidation is appropriate. Accordingly, Case No. 1:26-cv-21397-KMM is hereby CONSOLIDATED with Case No. 1:26-cv-21281-KMM for all purposes, including trial. The Clerk of the Court is INSTRUCTED to administratively CLOSE Case No. 1:26-cv-21397-KMM. All future filings MUST be made only in the lead case, Case No. 1:26-cv-21281-KMM. All pending motions, if any, in Case No. 1:26-cv-21397-KMM are DENIED AS MOOT except the Petition (ECF No. 1), which remains operative in the lead case. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to refile Petitioner Alfonso Watt Bueno's Petition (ECF No. 1) in the lead case, as he is pro se. The Order to Show Cause deadlines shall be as follows: (1) Respondents shall file one (1) consolidated response addressing each Petitioner within three (3) days of each Petitioner paying the $5.00 filing fee, or attaching certified copies of their prison account statements (or file notices explaining that no such statement exists for their detention facilities) for the six-month period preceding the filing of each Petition; (2) each Petitioner shall be allowed to file a Reply within seven (7) days of Respondents' Response. All other provisions of the Order to Show Cause in the lead case (ECF No. 5), including formatting and page limit requirements, shall remain in force. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 3/4/2026. (hyn) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

Mar 04, 2026

Administrative Order

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Mar 05, 2026

Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Mar 06, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER CONSOLIDATING CASES. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon a sua sponte review of the record. Rule 42(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allows the Court to consolidate actions that have common questions of law or fact. Fed. R. Civ. P. 42(a). Here, the Court finds that Case Nos. 0:26-cv-60621-KMM and 1:26-cv-21281-KMM involve common questions of law and fact, such that consolidation is appropriate. Accordingly, Case No. 0:26-cv-60621-KMM is hereby CONSOLIDATED with Case No. 1:26-cv-21281-KMM for all purposes, including trial. The Clerk of the Court is INSTRUCTED to administratively CLOSE Case No. 0:26-cv-60621-KMM. All future filings MUST be made only in the lead case, Case No. 1:26-cv-21281-KMM. All pending motions, if any, in Case No. 0:26-cv-60621-KMM are DENIED AS MOOT except the Petition (ECF No. 1), which remains operative in the lead case. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to refile Petitioner Ariel Legrat Valdes's Petition (ECF No. 1) in the lead case, as he is pro se. The Order to Show Cause deadlines shall be as follows: (1) Respondents shall file one (1) consolidated response addressing each Petitioner within three (3) days of each Petitioner paying the $5.00 filing fee, or attaching certified copies of their prison account statements (or file notices explaining that no such statement exists for their detention facilities) for the six-month period preceding the filing of each Petition; (2) each Petitioner shall be allowed to file a Reply within seven (7) days of Respondents' Response. All other provisions of the Order to Show Cause in the lead case (ECF No. 5), including formatting and page limit requirements, shall remain in force. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 3/6/2026. (ss01) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

Mar 06, 2026

Administrative Order

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Mar 09, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER CONSOLIDATING CASES. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon a sua sponte review of the record. Rule 42(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allows the Court to consolidate actions that have common questions of law or fact. Fed. R. Civ. P. 42(a). Here, the Court finds that Case Nos. 0:26-cv-60654-KMM and 1:26-cv-21281-KMM involve common questions of law and fact, such that consolidation is appropriate. Accordingly, Case No. 0:26-cv-60654-KMM is hereby CONSOLIDATED with Case No. 1:26-cv-21281-KMM for all purposes, including trial. The Clerk of the Court is INSTRUCTED to administratively CLOSE Case No. 0:26-cv-60654-KMM. All future filings MUST be made only in the lead case, Case No. 1:26-cv-21281-KMM. All pending motions, if any, in Case No. 0:26-cv-60654-KMM are DENIED AS MOOT except the Petition (ECF No. 1), which remains operative in the lead case. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to refile Petitioner Eliseo Morales Zapata's Petition (ECF No. 1) in the lead case, as he is pro se. The Order to Show Cause deadlines shall be as follows: (1) Respondents shall file one (1) consolidated response addressing each Petitioner within three (3) days of each Petitioner paying the $5.00 filing fee, or attaching certified copies of their prison account statements (or file notices explaining that no such statement exists for their detention facilities) for the six-month period preceding the filing of each Petition; (2) each Petitioner shall be allowed to file a Reply within seven (7) days of Respondents' Response. All other provisions of the Order to Show Cause in the lead case (ECF No. 5), including formatting and page limit requirements, shall remain in force. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 3/9/2026. (ss02) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

Mar 09, 2026

Administrative Order

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Mar 10, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER CONSOLIDATING CASES. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon a sua sponte review of the record. Rule 42(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allows the Court to consolidate actions that have common questions of law or fact. Fed. R. Civ. P. 42(a). Here, the Court finds that Case Nos. 1:26-cv-21559-KMM and 1:26-cv-21281-KMM involve common questions of law and fact, such that consolidation is appropriate. Accordingly, Case No 1:26-cv-21559-KMM is hereby CONSOLIDATED with Case No. 1:26-cv-21281-KMM for all purposes, including trial. The Clerk of the Court is INSTRUCTED to administratively CLOSE Case No. 1:26-cv-21559-KMM. All future filings MUST be made only in the lead case, Case No. 1:26-cv-21281-KMM. All pending motions, if any, in Case No. 1:26-cv-21559-KMM are DENIED AS MOOT except the Petition (ECF No. 1), which remains operative in the lead case. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to refile Petitioner Yves Cerisme's Petition (ECF No. 1) in the lead case, as he is pro se. The Order to Show Cause deadlines shall be as follows: (1) Respondents shall file one (1) consolidated response addressing each Petitioner within three (3) days of each Petitioner paying the $5.00 filing fee, or attaching certified copies of their prison account statements (or file notices explaining that no such statement exists for their detention facilities) for the six-month period preceding the filing of each Petition; (2) each Petitioner shall be allowed to file a Reply within seven (7) days of Respondents' Response. All other provisions of the Order to Show Cause in the lead case (ECF No. 5), including formatting and page limit requirements, shall remain in force. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 3/10/2026. (hyn) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

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Mar 10, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

Mar 10, 2026

Administrative Order

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Mar 16, 2026

Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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Mar 24, 2026

Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Mar 24, 2026

Supplement

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Mar 31, 2026

Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Mar 31, 2026

Clerk's Receipt (combines Filing Fee and Partial Filing Fee)

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Apr 02, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

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Apr 02, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Petitioner Ariel de Jesus Legra Valdes's Emergency Motion to Notify the Court of Threats and Request for Protection. Therein, Petitioner seeks to inform the Court that: "ICE officers have attempted to coerce me into signing deportation documents to Mexico. I was threatened that if I refused, I would be handcuffed and forced to sign or provide my fingerprint." Id. Petitioner thus asks the Court to take notice of these threats, order ICE to "stop coercion", and "ensure [his] safety." Id.As an initial matter, this case has been consolidated with Case No. 1:26-cv-21281 as the lead case, and as previously directed all future filing must be made only in the lead case. (ECF No. 4). As Petitioner is pro se, the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to refile Petitioner's Motion and this Order in the lead case.Turning substantively to the Motion, while much of what Petitioner seeks is outside the scope of what the Court can provide, Respondents are reminded that they are required to maintain Petitioner's presence within this District for the pendency of this case. Any attempt to involuntarily remove Petitioner or otherwise seek to circumvent this requirement is improper and in contravention of the Court's Order to Show Cause. Case No. 1:26-cv-21281 (ECF No. 5). Accordingly, UPON CONSIDERATION of the Motion, the pertinent portions of the record, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion 5 is GRANTED IN PART. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 4/1/2026. (ss01) ORDER Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 4/1/2026. (cqs) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

Apr 02, 2026

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

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Apr 06, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

Apr 08, 2026

Order

Apr 08, 2026

SYSTEM ENTRY - Docket Entry 23 [motion] restricted/sealed until further notice. (amb)

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May 06, 2026

Clerks Notice of Receipt of Filing Fee received on 4/24/2026 in the amount of $ 5.00, receipt number FLS317245 by Jersson Stiven Rojas Ruiz. (vt) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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May 06, 2026

Clerks Notice of Receipt of Filing Fee received on 4/24/2026 in the amount of $ 5.00, receipt number FLS317246 by Eliseo Morales Zapata. (vt) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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May 06, 2026

Clerks Notice of Receipt of Filing Fee received on 4/24/2026 in the amount of $ 5.00, receipt number FLS317247 by Yves Cerisme. (vt) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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May 11, 2026

AMENDED Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Emergency Request for Release against Warden, Krome North Service Processing Center, filed by Yves Cerisme. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(drz) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

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May 14, 2026

Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal

May 14, 2026

Order

May 14, 2026

SYSTEM ENTRY - Docket Entry 29 [motion] restricted/sealed until further notice. (kpe)

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May 20, 2026

Emergency NOTICE of Coercion, Risk of Forced Removal, and Humanitarian Concerns by Yves Cerisme (ls) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

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May 21, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Petitioner Yves Cerisme's Emergency Notice of Coercion, Risk of Forced Removal, and Humanitarian Concerns, which the Court liberally construes as a Motion. 30 . Therein, Petitioner informs the Court that: (1) "[i]n recent days, immigration officials have pressured [him] to sign-deportation-related paperwork" such that he feels "intimidated and emotionally distressed," despite his pending Petition and continued pursuit of legal remedies; (2) he is experiencing "severe emotional anguish" as he has been informed that if he is unable to participate in custody proceedings regarding his child in the next month, he risks "losing important parental rights." Id. at 1-2. Petitioner states that he fears "transfer, coercion, or attempted removal while this matter remains pending." Id. at 2. He thus requests that the Court: (1) take notice of these developments; (2) preserve the status quo while the habeas corpus petition remains pending; (3) prevent any transfer or removal; and (4) consider the substantial "humanitarian and parental concerns" presented. Id. at 3. As the Court has previously reminded Respondents, "they are required to maintain Petitioner's presence within this District for the pendency of this case. Any attempt to involuntarily remove Petitioner or otherwise seek to circumvent this requirement is improper and in contravention of the Court's Order to Show Cause. [ECF No. 5]." (ECF No. 21). This remains true here, and Respondents are once again reminded of the same. As to Petitioner's arguments regarding losing parental rights, the relief sought therein is largely outside of the scope of what the Court can grant. However, Petitioner is reminded that it remains an option to seek a writ of habeas corpus ad prosequendum and/or ad testificandum from the state court to allow him to appear for the limited purpose of participating in those proceedings even if he is not released. Accordingly, UPON CONSIDERATION of the Motion, the pertinent portions of the record, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion 30 is GRANTED IN PART. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 5/21/2026. (ss01) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

May 21, 2026

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

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May 27, 2026

Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal

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May 27, 2026

Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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May 27, 2026

Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal

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May 27, 2026

Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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Jun 09, 2026

Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal

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Jun 09, 2026

Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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Jun 12, 2026

Memorandum

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Jun 15, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Jun 17, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Respondents' Notice. 39 . Therein, Respondents indicate that Petitioner Yoeiner Cadena Carvajalino filed an appeal with the Board of Immigration Appeals, which remains pending, and that thereafter he received a bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), where he was denied bond upon a finding by an Immigration Judge that he was a flight risk. Id. at 1; (ECF Nos. 39-1, 39-2). Petitioner waived his right to appeal the order following his bond hearing. (ECF No. 39-1) at 2. "Article III of the Constitution limits the jurisdiction of federal courts to 'cases' and 'controversies,' and the justiciability doctrine's main components include mootness." Djadju v. Vega, 32 F.4th 1102, 1106 (11th Cir. 2022) (cleaned up and citation omitted). "The doctrine of mootness derives directly from the case or controversy limitation because 'an action that is moot cannot be characterized as an active case or controversy.'" Soliman v. United States ex rel. INS, 296 F.3d 1237, 1242 (11th Cir. 2002) (citation omitted). A case is moot "when it no longer presents a live controversy with respect to which the court can give meaningful relief." Id. (citation omitted). "If events that occur subsequent to the filing of a lawsuit or an appeal deprive the court of the ability to give the plaintiff or appellant meaningful relief, then the case is moot and must be dismissed." Al Najjar v. Ashcroft, 273 F.3d 1330, 1336 (11th Cir. 2001). Here, as Petitioner Cadena Carvajalino sought a bond hearing and has now received one, the Court can no longer afford him any relief that has not already been provided. Accordingly, UPON CONSIDERATION of the Notice, the pertinent portions of the record, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this case is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE as to Petitioner Cadena Carvajalino. All pending motions as to Petitioner Cadena Carvajalino, if any, are DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 6/17/2026. (ss01) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

Jun 17, 2026

Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

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Jun 24, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Jun 25, 2026

VACATED PAPERLESS ORDER REQUIRING STATUS REPORTS. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Respondents' Notice of Petitioner's Transfer due to Wildfire Danger as to Petitioner Jersson Stiven Rojas Ruiz. 41 . Therein, Respondents represent that Petitioner was transferred to the Montgomery ICE Processing Center in Conroe, Texas on June 20, 2026 "due to the wildfires." Id. at 1. Respondents maintain that "[w]hen the risk posed by the brush fires has been cleared, ICE ERO will identify individuals with pending habeas petitions and orders prohibiting transfer and return them to Krome." (ECF No. 41-2) at 2. The Court's Order to Show Cause (the "OTSC") orders: "Petitioner is not to be transferred until these proceedings have terminated, and therefore Respondents shall maintain Petitioner's detention within the Southern District of Florida for the pendency of the Petition, and direct any applicable authorities to maintain the same." See (ECF No. 5) at 4. The Court recognizes Respondents' representation that Petitioner's transfer was prompted by safety concerns arising from the brush fires. Nevertheless, once a safe facility within this District becomes available, Respondents are ORDERED to immediately transfer Petitioner back to this District in compliance with the OTSC, even if the available facility is not Krome North Service Processing Center where Petitioner was previously housed. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Respondents shall file status reports every seven (7) days from the date of this Order, to continue until otherwise ordered by the Court, advising the Court of: (1) the status of the brush fires; and (2) whether a safe facility within this District is available to house Petitioner. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 6/25/2026. (ss01) Modified text per DE# 49 on 7/6/2026 (jas). (Entered: 06/25/2026)

Jun 25, 2026

Administrative Order

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Jun 29, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Jun 29, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Jun 30, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Respondents' Notice as to Petitioner Eliseo Morales Zapata ("Zapata Notice") 43 and Notice of Petitioners' Transfer Due to Wildfire Danger as to Petitioners Yves Cerisme and Alfonso Watt Bueno ("Transfer Notice") 44 . In the Zapata Notice, Respondents indicate that Petitioner Zapata has been released from immigration custody on June 18, 2026. (ECF No. 43) at 1. In the Transfer Notice, Respondents indicate that Petitioner Cerisme has been transferred to Stewart Detention Center, 146 CCA Road, Lumpkin, GA 31815 and Petitioner Bueno was transferred to Baker County Detention Center, 1 Sheriff's Office Drive, MacClenny, FL 32063, both due to the brush fires that compelled an evacuation of Krome North Service Processing Center in Miami, Florida. (ECF No. 44) at 1. Respondents maintain that "[w]hen the risk posed by the brush fires has been cleared, ICE ERO will identify individuals with pending habeas petitions and orders prohibiting transfer and return them to Krome." (ECF No. 44-2) at 2. As to the Transfer Notice, the Court's Order to Show Cause (the "OTSC") orders: "Petitioner is not to be transferred until these proceedings have terminated, and therefore Respondents shall maintain Petitioner's detention within the Southern District of Florida for the pendency of the Petition, and direct any applicable authorities to maintain the same." See (ECF No. 5) at 3. The Court recognizes Respondents' representation that Petitioner's transfer was prompted by safety concerns arising from the brush fires. Nevertheless, once a safe facility within this District becomes available, Respondents are ORDERED to immediately transfer Petitioner back to this District in compliance with the OTSC, even if the available facility is not Krome North Service Processing Center where Petitioners were previously housed. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Respondents shall file status reports every seven (7) days from the date of this Order, to continue until otherwise ordered by the Court, advising the Court of: (1) the status of the brush fires; and (2) whether a safe facility within this District is available to house Petitioners Cerisme and Bueno. The Court further notes that a search of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Online Detainee Locator System website found at https://locator.ice.gov/odls/#/search on the date of this Order indicates that Petitioner Bueno is currently housed at the Florida Baker Correctional Institute, not the Baker County Detention Center, which is also reflected in Respondents' exhibit attached to the Transfer Notice. (ECF No. 44-3) at 1. Respondents are cautioned to be accurate in filings going forward. As to the Zapata Notice, "Article III of the Constitution limits the jurisdiction of federal courts to 'cases' and 'controversies,' and the justiciability doctrine's main components include mootness." Djadju v. Vega, 32 F.4th 1102, 1106 (11th Cir. 2022) (cleaned up and citation omitted). "The doctrine of mootness derives directly from the case or controversy limitation because 'an action that is moot cannot be characterized as an active case or controversy.'" Soliman v. United States ex rel. INS, 296 F.3d 1237, 1242 (11th Cir. 2002) (citation omitted). A case is moot "when it no longer presents a live controversy with respect to which the court can give meaningful relief." Id. (citation omitted). "If events that occur subsequent to the filing of a lawsuit or an appeal deprive the court of the ability to give the plaintiff or appellant meaningful relief, then the case is moot and must be dismissed." Al Najjar v. Ashcroft, 273 F.3d 1330, 1336 (11th Cir. 2001). Here, as Petitioner Zapata sought a custody determination and release if the Government failed to meet its burden relating thereto, the Court can no longer afford him any relief that has not already been provided and this case no longer presents a live controversy. See generally (ECF No. 28). Accordingly, UPON CONSIDERATION of the Notice, the pertinent portions of the record, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this case is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE as to Petitioner Zapata. All pending motions as to Petitioner Zapata, if any, are DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 6/30/2026. (ss01) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

Jun 30, 2026

Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party AND Status Report Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

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Jul 01, 2026

MOTION Motion to Lift Stay of Removal and Prohibition on Transfer re 11 Administrative Order,,,,,,, 5 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis,, by Pam Bondi, Florida Soft Side South, ICE / U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,, ICE, Field Office Director, Krome North Service Processing Center, Krome North Service Processing Center, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden, Broward Transitional Center, Warden, Krome North Service Processing Center. Responses due by 7/15/2026. (Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

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Jul 02, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Respondent's Motion to Lift Stay of Removal and Prohibition on Transfer. 46 . Therein, Respondent seeks to lift the stay of removal and prohibition on transfer previously imposed in this case (ECF No. 5) to allow it to execute Petitioner Ariel Legrat Valdes's administratively final removal order. See generally id. The Court's Order to Show Cause provides: "Petitioner is not to be transferred until these proceedings have terminated, and therefore Respondent shall maintain Petitioner's detention within the Southern District of Florida for the pendency of the Petition, and direct any applicable authorities to maintain the same." (ECF No. 5) at 3. Respondent argues that Petitioner's order of removal became administratively final after he failed to file an appeal as of right on or before February 13, 2026, and that he has been approved for removal to Ecuador which removal is scheduled to take place on July 7, 2026. (ECF No. 46) at 1. At the time that Petitioner filed his Petition, he had been detained for less than the presumptively reasonable period of six (6) months as to his due process claim under Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678, and because a final order of removal had been entered, the Court was without jurisdiction to hear his request for a bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. §§ 1231(a)(6), 1252(g). See also Camarena v. Director, Imm. & Customs Enforcement, 988 F.3d 1268, 1273 (11th Cir. 2021). While Petitioner has now been detained for longer than six months, such that his due process claim has become ripe, in light of Respondent's representation that he will be removed to Ecuador on July 7, 2026, the Court finds that Petitioner would not prevail on a due process claim at this time where there is now a "significant likelihood of removal in the reasonably foreseeable future." Zadvydas, 533 U.S. at 701. Accordingly, UPON CONSIDERATION of the Motion, the pertinent portions of the record, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED tha the Motion 46 is GRANTED. The Court's Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 5) is hereby VACATED as to Petitioner Legrat Valdes only. All provisions of the Order to Show Cause shall otherwise remain in force. Respondents are further DIRECTED to file a notice with the Court indicating when Petitioner Legrat Valdes has been removed so that his Petition may be dismissed. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 7/2/2026. (ss01) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#48

Jul 02, 2026

Status Report

#50

Jul 02, 2026

NOTICE of Change of Address and Change of Detention Facility by Alfonso Watt Bueno (ls) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#51

Jul 02, 2026

MOTION to Sever Petitioner's Claims and to Proceed Individually by Alfonso Watt Bueno. Responses due by 7/16/2026. (ls) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#52

Jul 02, 2026

SUPPLEMENTAL Notice Regarding Prolonged Detention Exceeding 180 Days by Alfonso Watt Bueno (ls) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#53

Jul 02, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Expedited Consideration and Immediate Relief by Alfonso Watt Bueno. Responses due by 7/16/2026. (ls) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#54

Jul 02, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 51 MOTION to Sever, 52 Supplemental Notice, 53 Emergency MOTION to Expedite by Alfonso Watt Bueno. (ls) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#55

Jul 02, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Alfonso Watt Bueno re 51 MOTION to Sever, 54 Memorandum, 52 Supplemental Notice, 53 Emergency MOTION to Expedite, 50 Notice of Change of Address, Email or Law Firm Name (ls) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#56

Jul 02, 2026

NOTICE of Filing by Alfonso Watt Bueno re 51 MOTION to Sever, 54 Memorandum, 52 Supplemental Notice, 53 Emergency MOTION to Expedite, 50 Notice of Change of Address, Email or Law Firm Name, 55 Certificate of Service (ls) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

Jul 02, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#49

Jul 06, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Respondents' Status Update 48 as to Petitioner Jersson Stiven Rojas Ruiz in response to the Court's Paperless Order Requiring Status Reports (ECF No. 42). Therein, as directed by the Court, Respondents advise that: (1) as to the brush fires that caused the evacuation of Krome North Service Processing Center ("Krome"), the Florida Forest Service reported it was "100% contained as of their final reporting period on July 01, 2026"; and (2) absent "any unforeseen circumstances, Petitioner is anticipated to arrive in the Southern District of Florida on July 03, 2026," to be held at Krome. (ECF No. 42) at 1. A search of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Online Detainee Locator System website found at https://locator.ice.gov/odls/#/search on the date of this Order indicates that Petitioner has indeed been returned to Krome. Accordingly, UPON CONSIDERATION of the Status Update, the pertinent portions of the record, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Court's Paperless Order Requiring Status Reports 42 is DISCHARGED and VACATED. Under the circumstances, and upon Petitioner's return to the District, the Court declines to impose any sanctions relating to Respondents' transfer of Petitioner in violation of the Court's Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 5). Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 7/6/2026. (ss01) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#57

Jul 06, 2026

MOTION Requesting Review of Prolonged Detention by Ariel de Jesus Legrat Valdes. Responses due by 7/20/2026. (ls) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

Jul 06, 2026

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

#58

Jul 07, 2026

NOTICE of Filing List of Cases Involving Violation of Stay of Transfer Due to Krome Evacuation by Krome North Service Processing Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Attorney Natalie Diaz added to party Krome North Service Processing Center(pty:condft), Attorney Natalie Diaz added to party U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:condft). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Paperless Order and Case List) (Diaz, Natalie) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#59

Jul 07, 2026

STATUS REPORT for Petitioner Yves Cerisme by Pam Bondi, Florida Soft Side South, ICE / U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,, ICE, Field Office Director, Krome North Service Processing Center, Krome North Service Processing Center, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden, Broward Transitional Center, Warden, Krome North Service Processing Center (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - DO Declaration)(Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#60

Jul 07, 2026

STATUS REPORT of Petitioner Watt Bueno by Pam Bondi, Florida Soft Side South, ICE / U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,, ICE, Field Office Director, Krome North Service Processing Center, Krome North Service Processing Center, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden, Broward Transitional Center, Warden, Krome North Service Processing Center (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - DO Declaration)(Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#61

Jul 08, 2026

EMERGENCY MOTION TO ENFORCE PRIOR ORDERS,FOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE,AND FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OR,ALTERNATIVELY, IMMEDIATE RETURN TO THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA by Yves Cerisme. Responses due by 7/22/2026. (cwc) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

#62

Jul 09, 2026

NOTICE by Pam Bondi, Florida Soft Side South, ICE / U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,, ICE, Field Office Director, Krome North Service Processing Center, Krome North Service Processing Center, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden, Broward Transitional Center, Warden, Krome North Service Processing Center re 47 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,,,,,,,,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - DO Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B - Notice of Removal) (Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

#63

Jul 09, 2026

STATUS REPORT of Petitioner Watt Bueno's Transfer Back to Krome by Pam Bondi, Florida Soft Side South, ICE / U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,, ICE, Field Office Director, Krome North Service Processing Center, Krome North Service Processing Center, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Warden, Broward Transitional Center, Warden, Krome North Service Processing Center (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Updated DH)(Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

#64

Jul 09, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Respondents' Status Updates as to Petitioners Yves Cerisme 59 and Alfonso Watt Bueno 60 in response to the Court's Paperless Order that required status reports as to those Petitioners (ECF No. 45). Therein, as directed by the Court, Respondents advise that: (1) as to the brush fires that caused the evacuation of Krome North Service Processing Center ("Krome"), the Florida Forest Service reported it was "100% contained as of their final reporting period on July 01, 2026"; and (2) absent "any unforeseen circumstances," Petitioners are each "anticipated to arrive in the Southern District of Florida on July 08, 2026," to be held at Krome. (ECF No. 59) at 1; (ECF No. 60) at 1. A search of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Online Detainee Locator System website found at https://locator.ice.gov/odls/#/search on the date of this Order indicates that Petitioner Alfonso Watt Bueno has indeed been returned to Krome, but that Petitioner Yves Cerisme has not been returned to Krome and instead remains in Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia. Accordingly, UPON CONSIDERATION of the Status Updates, the pertinent portions of the record, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Court's Paperless Order that required status reports 45 is DISCHARGED and VACATED as to both Petitioners. Under the circumstances, and upon Petitioner's return to the District, the Court declines to impose any sanctions relating to Respondents' transfer of Petitioner in violation of the Court's Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 5) as to Petitioner Alfonso Watt Bueno. As to Petitioner Yves Cerisme, however, the Court is troubled that Respondents' representations following his transfer in violation of the Court's Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 5) continue to be inaccurate. The Court also notes that this Petitioner and Petitioner Ariel de Jesus Legra Valdes have previously each brought to the attention of the Court alleged attempts by immigration officials to transfer or coerce them into self-deportation, in response to which the Court has twice reminded Respondents that "they are required to maintain Petitioner[s'] presence within this District for the pendency of this case. Any attempt to involuntarily remove Petitioner[s] or otherwise seek to circumvent this requirement is improper and in contravention of the Court's Order to Show Cause. [ECF No. 5]." (ECF Nos. 21, 31). Accordingly, Petitioner Yves Cerisme's Emergency Motion to Enforce Prior Orders, for Order to Show Cause, and for Immediate Release or, Alternatively, Immediate Return to the Southern District of Florida 61 is GRANTED IN PART to the extent that his return to this District has already been ordered. Respondents are ORDERED to file a status report within one (1) day of this Order indicating: (1) an updated anticipated arrival date for Petitioner Yves Cerisme; (2) what "unforeseen circumstances" caused the originally anticipated arrival date to be incorrect; and (3) the basis for Deportation Officer Carmelo Mastroeli's belief that Petitioner was to be returned to Krome by July 8, 2026. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 7/9/2026. (ss01) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

Jul 09, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#65

Jul 10, 2026

Status Report