Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-21800
Merchan v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: March 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Jacqueline Becerra
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:
May 06, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 17, 2026
APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Filing fee $ 5.00 (IFP Motion filed), filed by Joel Lamadriz Merchan.Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (kma) (Entered: 03/18/2026)
Main Document:
Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 17, 2026
Judge Assignment to Judge Jacqueline Becerra (kma) (Entered: 03/18/2026)
#3
Mar 18, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#4
Mar 18, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND FOR PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE re 1 Application/ Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Joel Lamadriz Merchan. Within three (3) days, Respondents shall file a memorandum of fact and law ("response") to show cause why the Petition should not be granted and shall file all documents and transcripts necessary for resolution of the Petition. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 3/18/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 03/18/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
Mar 18, 2026
Judge Assignment
#5
Mar 19, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
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Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#6
Mar 20, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance
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Notice of Attorney Appearance
#7
Mar 23, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
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Response to Habeas Petition
#8
Apr 07, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court on a sua sponte review of the record. Respondents are hereby ORDERED to file a complete unredacted record, under seal, by no later than Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 4/7/2026. (drn) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Apr 07, 2026
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)
#9
Apr 08, 2026
Expedited Motion
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Expedited Motion
#10
Apr 08, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court upon Respondents' Expedited Motion for Clarification (the "Motion"), ECF No. 9 . Respondents shall file the unredacted copies of the materials filed in support of their return by the original deadline set by the Court. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 4/8/2026. (drn) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
Apr 08, 2026
SYSTEM ENTRY - Docket Entry 11 [misc] restricted/sealed until further notice. (JSL)
Apr 08, 2026
Order
Apr 08, 2026
Order on Expedited Motion
#12
Apr 16, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance
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Notice of Attorney Appearance
#13
May 06, 2026
Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party
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Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party
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Merchan
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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