Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-00813

Ruiz Diaz v. Warden, Florida Soft Side South (Collier)

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Case Information

Filed: March 18, 2026
Assigned to: John E. Steele
Referred to: Nicolas P. Mizell
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity: April 28, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 18, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Eliazar Ruiz Diaz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A and B)(AET) Counsel stated she will pay the filing fee electronically upon granting of phv motion. Counsel notified to file the civil cover sheet. (Entered: 03/19/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 18, 2026
MOTION for Jessica M. Reyes to appear pro hac vice by Eliazar Ruiz Diaz. (AET) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. (Entered: 03/19/2026)
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
#3
Mar 19, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jessica M. Reyes of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk) (AET) (Entered: 03/19/2026)
Mar 19, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
#4
Mar 20, 2026
ORDER granting 2 motion for special admission of attorney Jessica M. Reyes. See order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 3/20/2026. (TLP) (Entered: 03/20/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#5
Mar 23, 2026
Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
Main Document: Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
Mar 31, 2026
Pay Fee
Apr 01, 2026
Pay Fee
#6
Apr 02, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document: Notice of appearance
#7
Apr 02, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document: Notice of appearance
#8
Apr 05, 2026
Amend / Correct / Modify / Supplement
Main Document: Amend / Correct / Modify / Supplement
#10
Apr 06, 2026
Disclosure Statement - LR 3.03 and FRCP 7.1
Main Document: Disclosure Statement - LR 3.03 and FRCP 7.1
#11
Apr 06, 2026
Supplement
Main Document: Supplement
#12
Apr 06, 2026
Supplement
Main Document: Supplement
#13
Apr 06, 2026
Supplement
Main Document: Supplement
#14
Apr 06, 2026
Response to habeas petition
Main Document: Response to habeas petition
Apr 06, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
#15
Apr 07, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document: Notice of appearance
#16
Apr 07, 2026
Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
Main Document: Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
#17
Apr 07, 2026
Notice of a Related Action
Main Document: Notice of a Related Action
#18
Apr 08, 2026
OPINION AND ORDER granting 8 Joint MOTION to Correct the Docket to the extent that the Clerk shall correct the docket so the only named respondent is the "Field Office Director, Miami Field Office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement"; granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Within 10 days, respondents shall either provide Ruiz Diaz with statutory process, which includes a merit-based bond hearing, or release him. The Clerk shall enter judgment and close the case. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 4/8/2026. (RKR)
Main Document: Opinion and order
#19
Apr 08, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service
#20
Apr 09, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
#21
Apr 28, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service

Parties

Ruiz Diaz
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Warden, Florida Soft Side South (Collier)
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