Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-00771

#1

Mar 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5.00, receipt number 17453) filed by Eduardo Diaz Garcia. Chambers notified. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A-H and Supplemental Exhibit, # 2 Cover Letter, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(LAW) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#2

Mar 20, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Christopher P. Benischek to appear pro hac vice by Eduardo Diaz Garcia. (LAW) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#3

Mar 20, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Christopher Paul Benischek 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). (LAW) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#4

Mar 20, 2026

ORDER to show cause why Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) should not be granted. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order, the Petition, with exhibits (Doc. 1) electronically to the United States Attorney's Office in Tampa, Florida (USAFLM.Alcatraz@usdoj.gov) and by certified mail to the Attorney General of the United States in Washington, D.C (U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20530-0001). Petitioner is also directed to serve this order on Respondents by March 27, 2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 4/9/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 3/20/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

Mar 20, 2026

***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 17453 for $150) by attorney Christopher P. Benischek, appearing on behalf of Eduardo Diaz Garcia. Related document: 2 MOTION for Christopher P. Benischek to appear pro hac vice. (LAW)

Mar 20, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

Mar 20, 2026

Fees Paid - Pro Hac Vice

#5

Mar 27, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

#7

Mar 27, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Mar 27, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief