Middle District of Florida • 6:26-cv-00523

#1

Mar 07, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24576614) filed by Kenia Suyapa Claros Portillo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ilabaca, Denisse) (Entered: 03/07/2026)

#2

Mar 07, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Kenia Suyapa Claros Portillo. (Ilabaca, Denisse) (Entered: 03/07/2026)

#3

Mar 09, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Gregory A. Presnell and Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. New case number: 6:26-cv-523-GAP-NWH. (RPB) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

#4

Mar 09, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER granting the 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Respondents and those in privity with them are hereby TEMPORARILY RESTRAINED AND ENJOINED from moving Petitioner Kenia Suyapa Claros Portillo out of the Middle District of Florida until further order of the Court. See Garcia v. Quinones et al., No. 6:26-cv-181-GAP-DCI, Doc. 6 (M.D. Fla. Jan. 26, 2026). With respect to the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, the Court finds that: (1) Petitioner Kenia Suyapa Claros Portillo is in custody under or by color of the authority of the United States, i.e., Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE"); and (2) as noted in the Court's Temporary Restraining Order in Garcia, Portillo's detention is likely unlawful. Therefore, it is ORDERED that the United States Government by its Agent ICE shall SHOW CAUSE in writing by noon on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, why the Writ should not be granted. Furthermore, TAKE NOTICE that the Court will consider this matter at a hearing scheduled at 9:00 AM on Friday, March 13, 2026, before the undersigned. Respondents are ORDERED to produce Petitioner Kenia Suyapa Claros Portillo in person at the hearing. The Clerk is directed to IMMEDIATELY serve a copy of the Petition (Doc. 1), the Motion (Doc. 2), and this Order to: ICE, Attention Assistant Field Office Director by email at OPLAORLFEDLIT@ice.dhs.gov; Office of the United States Attorney by certified mail at 400 West Washington Street, Suite 3100, Orlando, FL 32801 and by email at USAFLM.Orlando2241@usdoj.gov; Orange County Jail/Warden's Office by email at michele.carpentiere@ocfl.net; Orange County Sheriff's Office - Legal Services by email at irmpickupdesk@ocfl.net, so-as-legalservices@ocsofl.com, OCCDRecords@ocfl.net, and Juanita.Beason@ocfl.net; Kristi Noem, Secretary by certified mail at Office of the General Counsel, United States Department of Homeland Security, 2707 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE Washington, DC 20528; Garrett Ripa, Miami Field Office Director, by certified mail at United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 865 SW 78th Avenue, Suite 101, Plantation, FL 33324; United States Attorney General by certified mail at U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530-0001; and the United States Marshals by email at usms-mfl-orl@usdoj.gov. Signed by Judge Gregory A. Presnell on 3/9/2026. (EH) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

#5

Mar 09, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Immediate Release Due to Health Complications by Kenia Suyapa Claros Portillo. (Ilabaca, Denisse) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nathan W. Hill. (Entered: 03/09/2026)

#6

Mar 09, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Pamela Bondi, Department of Homeland Security, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Louis A. Quinones, Jr, Garrett Ripa, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Form I-213)(Bloor, Jeremy) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

Mar 09, 2026

Set/reset hearings: Hearing on Habeas Petition set for 3/13/2026 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 5 A before Judge Gregory A. Presnell. (AKC)

Mar 09, 2026

Order

Mar 09, 2026

Set/reset hearings-PUBLIC

Mar 09, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#7

Mar 10, 2026

ORDER granting Petitioner Kenia Suyapa Claros Portillo's 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 5 Emergency Motion for Immediate Release or Expedited Adjudication. The Hearing scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026 is hereby CANCELLED. Respondents shall IMMEDIATELY RELEASE or facilitate the release of the Petitioner from custody and IMMEDIATELY notify her counsel where and when she may be picked up. Respondents shall IMMEDIATELY return all of Petitioner's documentation and any other personal property. Respondents and all other persons or entities acting in active concert or participation with them are RESTRAINED AND ENJOINED from re-arresting or detaining Petitioner UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT. No security bond is required. Petitioner is DIRECTED to notify her counsel should her place of residence change while her immigration proceedings are ongoing. The Clerk is DIRECTED to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and against Respondents. The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce this order and to consider the matter of fees and costs. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Gregory A. Presnell on 3/10/2026. (EH) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#8

Mar 10, 2026

JUDGMENT in favor of Kenia Suyapa Claros Portillo against Department of Homeland Security, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Garrett Ripa, Kristi Noem, Louis A. Quinones, Jr, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 3/10/2026. (AKC) (Entered: 03/10/2026)