Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-21862
De Aguiar v. Broward Transitional Center
Completed
Case Information
Filed: March 20, 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)
Completed: September 14, 2026
Last Activity:
September 14, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 20, 2026
APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19336537, filed by Robert J Slama. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit)(Slama, Robert) (Entered: 03/20/2026)
Main Document:
Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 20, 2026
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Jacqueline Becerra. (kpe) (Entered: 03/20/2026)
#3
Mar 20, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND FOR PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 3/20/2026. See attached document for full details. (nsy) (Entered: 03/20/2026)
Mar 20, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent
#4
Mar 23, 2026
First MOTION for Extension of Time TO FILE RESPONSE by Broward Transitional Center. Attorney Michele S. Vigilance added to party Broward Transitional Center(pty:dft). Responses due by 4/6/2026. (Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time
#5
Mar 23, 2026
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michele S. Vigilance on behalf of Broward Transitional Center (Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 03/23/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Attorney Appearance
#6
Mar 24, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court on Respondents' Motion for Extension of Time, ECF No. 4 . Upon due consideration of the Motion, the pertinent portions of the record, and the relevant authorities, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion, ECF No. 4, is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. Respondents shall file their Return and corresponding evidence as required by the Court's Order to Show Cause and for Production of Evidence no later than March 30, 2026. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 3/24/2026. (nsy) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Mar 24, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
Mar 24, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings per DE 6 Order. Show Cause Response due by 3/30/2026. (amb)
Mar 25, 2026
~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
#7
Mar 26, 2026
MOTION to Clarify Filing Requirements by Broward Transitional Center. Responses due by 4/9/2026. (Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 03/26/2026)
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#8
Mar 27, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court on Respondents' Motion for Protective Order or, in the Alternative, Order Clarifying Requirements for Filing of Government's Response to Pending Order to Show Cause. ECF No. 7 . In the Motion, Respondents request permission to file redacted versions of their records relating to Petitioner's immigration proceedings and detention "solely to prevent the improper dissemination or use of the Petitioner's sensitive information." Id. at 2. Upon due consideration of the Motion, the pertinent portions of the record, and the relevant authorities, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. The Motion is granted to the extent that if Respondents file any redacted documents on the public docket, they must also file unredacted versions of those documents UNDER SEAL. The Motion is otherwise denied. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 3/27/2026. (nsy) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Mar 27, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#9
Mar 30, 2026
MOTION to Seal per Local Rule 5.4 by Garrett J. Ripa. Responses due by 4/13/2026. (Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Main Document:
Motion to Seal (Public)
#10
Mar 30, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER ON MOTION TO SEAL. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court upon the Government's Motion to Seal. ECF No. 9 . Upon due consideration of the Motion to Seal, the pertinent portions of the record, and the relevant authorities, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion is GRANTED. The Government shall file any unredacted documents UNDER SEAL by no later than March 31, 2026 The Clerk is directed to maintain the Exhibits UNDER SEAL pending further order of the Court. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 3/30/2026. (cfz) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Mar 30, 2026
Order on Motion to Seal
Mar 30, 2026
Order
Mar 30, 2026
SYSTEM ENTRY - Docket Entry 11 [misc] restricted/sealed until further notice. (1527889)
#12
Apr 07, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court upon sua sponte review of the record. On March 30, 2026, Respondents filed their Sealed Return to Writ of Habeas Corpus, along with supporting exhibits. ECF No. 11 . However, Respondents did not file redacted versions of those documents on the public docket. Accordingly, Respondents are ORDERED to file redacted versions of their Return and supporting exhibits on the public docket by April 8, 2026. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 4/7/2026. (nsy) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
#13
Apr 07, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Garrett J. Ripa. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Appendix, # 4 Appendix, # 5 Appendix, # 6 Appendix, # 7 Appendix, # 8 Appendix)(Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Order to Show Cause
Apr 07, 2026
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)
#14
May 04, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING ORAL ARGUMENT. Oral argument on Petitioner's Verified Petition for Habeas Corpus, ECF No. 1, is hereby SET for May 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. before the undersigned at the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Courthouse, Courtroom 11-4, 400 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra (nsy) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
May 04, 2026
Order Setting Hearing on Motion
#15
May 05, 2026
MOTION to Continue by Garrett J. Ripa. Responses due by 5/19/2026. (Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document:
Continue
#16
May 06, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court on Respondents' Unopposed Motion to Continue. ECF No. 15 . Upon due consideration of the Motion, the pertinent portions of the record, and the relevant authorities, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion, ECF No. 15, is GRANTED. Oral argument on the Verified Petition for Habeas Corpus, ECF No. 1, is RESCHEDULED to May 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. before the undersigned at the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Courthouse, Courtroom 11-4, 400 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra (nsy) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
May 06, 2026
Order on Motion to Continue
#17
May 08, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Broward Transitional Center. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix, # 2 Appendix, # 3 Appendix, # 4 Appendix, # 5 Appendix)(Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Order to Show Cause
#18
May 08, 2026
NOTICE of Striking 17 Response to Order to Show Cause filed by Broward Transitional Center by Broward Transitional Center (Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Striking
#19
May 08, 2026
STRICKEN: RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Garrett J. Ripa. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix, # 2 Appendix, # 3 Appendix, # 4 Appendix, # 5 Appendix)(Vigilance, Michele) Modified text per DE 20 NOTICE on 5/11/2026 (caw). (Entered: 05/08/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Order to Show Cause
#20
May 08, 2026
NOTICE of Striking by Garrett J. Ripa (Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Striking
#21
May 11, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER CANCELLING Oral argument on the Verified Petition for Habeas Corpus, ECF No. 1, set for May 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.. This hearing is cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. This hearing will be reset by separate order. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 5/11/2026. (dgj) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
#22
May 11, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING ORAL ARGUMENT. Oral argument on Petitioner's Verified Petition for Habeas Corpus, ECF No. 1, is hereby SET for May 18, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. before the undersigned at the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Courthouse, Courtroom 11-4, 400 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra (nsy) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
May 11, 2026
Order Setting/Resetting/Cancelling Hearing
May 11, 2026
Order Setting Hearing on Motion
#23
May 18, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court upon the Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. ECF No. 1 . For the reasons stated at the hearing held today, Petitioner is ORDERED to file a Status Report by June 17, 2026 regarding the various arguments that Petitioner raised at the hearing. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra (nsy) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
#24
May 18, 2026
PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jacqueline Becerra: Oral argument on Petitioner's Verified Petition for Habeas Corpus held on 5/18/2026. Order to follow. Attorney Appearance(s): Michele S. Vigilance, Robert John Slama, Court Reporter: Gina Rodriguez, 305-523-5026 / gina_rodriguez@flsd.uscourts.gov. (dgj) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
May 18, 2026
Miscellaneous Hearing AND ~Util - Terminate Hearings
May 18, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings per DE 23 Order. Status Report due by 6/17/2026. (amb)
May 18, 2026
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)
May 18, 2026
~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
#25
Jun 17, 2026
MOTION PETITIONERS STATUS REPORT AND FOR ADDITIONAL RELIEF DUE TO PENDING ASYLUM CLAIM AND HS ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION DESIGNATING A THIRD COUNTRY AND LACK OF REASONABLY FORESEEABLE DEPORTATION AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW by Josimar Ferreria De Aguiar. Responses due by 7/1/2026. (Slama, Robert) (Entered: 06/17/2026)
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#26
Jul 01, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Garrett J. Ripa. (Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Order to Show Cause
#27
Jul 01, 2026
NOTICE of Filing by Garrett J. Ripa (Attachments: # 1 Appendix, # 2 Appendix) (Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#28
Jul 06, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court upon sua sponte review of the record. Respondents are ORDERED to file a brief supplement, including a supplemental declaration, by July 14, 2026 supporting the statement in their Response that "removal is reasonably foreseeable." ECF No. 13 at 7. If Respondents continue to contend that removal is reasonably foreseeable, they shall identify the country to which they intend to remove Petitioner and the anticipated removal date. Respondents shall also inform the Court of the outcome of Petitioner's Post Order Custody Review, and when a final decision is expected to be reached. Petitioner may file a response to Respondents' supplement by July 17, 2026. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra (nsy) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Jul 06, 2026
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)
#29
Jul 14, 2026
SUPPLEMENT TO RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Broward Transitional Center (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit) (Vigilance, Michele) Modified text on 7/15/2026 (ebz). (Entered: 07/14/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#30
Jul 15, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING ORAL ARGUMENT. Oral argument on Petitioner's Motion for Additional Relief, ECF No. 25, is hereby SET for July 22, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. before the undersigned at the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Courthouse, Courtroom 11-4, 400 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra (nsy) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Jul 15, 2026
Order Setting Hearing on Motion
#31
Jul 22, 2026
STATUS REPORT AMENDED STATUS REPORT AND FOR ADDITIONAL RELIEF DUE TO PENDING ASYLUM CLAIM by Josimar Ferreria De Aguiar (Slama, Robert) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document:
Status Report
#32
Jul 22, 2026
PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jacqueline Becerra: Motion Hearing held on 7/22/2026 re 25 MOTION PETITIONERS STATUS REPORT AND FOR ADDITIONAL RELIEF DUE TO PENDING ASYLUM CLAIM AND HS ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION DESIGNATING A THIRD COUNTRY AND LACK OF REASONABLY FORESEEABLE DEPORTATION AND MEMORANDUM OF LAW filed by Josimar Ferreria De Aguiar. Order to follow. Attorney Appearance(s): Michele S. Vigilance, Robert John Slama, Court Reporter: Vernita Allen-Williams, 305-523-5048 / Vernita_Allen-Williams@flsd.uscourts.gov. (dgj) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Jul 22, 2026
MOTION Hearing or Evidentiary Motion Hearing
#33
Jul 23, 2026
(VACATED) ORDER GRANTING IN PART PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra See attached document for full details. (nsy) Modified per DE 43 on 9/1/2026 (amb). (Entered: 07/23/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#34
Jul 29, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Broward Transitional Center (Attachments: # 1 Appendix)(Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
Main Document:
Status Report
#35
Jul 31, 2026
STATUS REPORT PETITIONER SECOND AMENDED STATUS REPORT ANDFOR ADDITIONAL RELIFF DUE TOPENDING ASYLUM CLAIM AND DHS ADMINISTTRATIV REGULATION DESIGNATING A THIRD COUNTRY AND LACK OF REASONABLY FORESEEABLE DEPORTATION AND MEORANDUM OF LAW by Josimar Ferreria De Aguiar (Slama, Robert) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document:
Status Report
#36
Jul 31, 2026
STATUS REPORT REGARDING BOND HEARING by Broward Transitional Center (VACATED - Attachments: # 1 Appendix)(Vigilance, Michele) Modified per DE 43 on 9/1/2026 (amb). (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document:
Status Report
#37
Aug 03, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court on Petitioner's Second Amended Status Report and for Additional Relief. ECF No. 35 . No later than August 7, 2026, Respondents are ORDERED to file a copy of the transcript from Petitioner's bond hearing held on July 30, 2026. If a written transcript is not available, Respondents shall conventional file a copy of the audio recording. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra (nsy) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Aug 03, 2026
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)
#38
Aug 06, 2026
Second NOTICE of Filing by Broward Transitional Center (Attachments: # 1 Appendix, # 2 Appendix) (Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#39
Aug 12, 2026
(VACATED) ORDER GRANTING ADDITIONAL RELIEF. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra See attached document for full details. (nsy) Modified per DE 43 on 9/1/2026 (amb). (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document:
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)
#40
Aug 13, 2026
STATUS REPORT REGARDING SCHEDULING OF SECOND BOND HEARING by Broward Transitional Center (Attachments: # 1 Appendix)(Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Main Document:
Status Report
#41
Aug 20, 2026
STATUS REPORT Regarding Second Bond Hearing by Broward Transitional Center (VACATED - Attachments: # 1 Appendix)(Vigilance, Michele) Modified per DE 43 on 9/1/2026 (amb). (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document:
Status Report
#42
Aug 28, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court on sua sponte review of the record. In light of the fact that Petitioner has now received a second individualized bond hearing in accordance with the Court's Order Granting Additional Relief, see ECF Nos. 39, 41, there is no further relief pending before the Court. Accordingly, the Clerk is directed to CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra (nsy) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Aug 28, 2026
Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party
#43
Sep 01, 2026
ORDER REOPENING CASE AND RECONSIDERING PRIOR ORDERS REQUIRING BOND HEARING. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra (nsy) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Main Document:
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached) AND Order Reopening Case
#44
Sep 04, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court upon sua sponte review of the record. On September 1, 2026, the Court entered its Order Reopening Case and Reconsidering Prior Orders Regarding Bond Hearing, which required Respondents to "immediately release Petitioner from immigration custody under appropriate conditions of supervision to be set by the Department of Homeland Security and subject to 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(3)" and file a Status Report "within twenty-four (24) hours of Petitioner's release" confirming that Petitioner was released as ordered. ECF No. 43 . Respondents have not filed a status report as required, nor is there any other indication in the record that Petitioner has been released. Accordingly, Respondents are ORDERED to file a Status Report by 12:00 p.m. on September 8, 2026 confirming that Petitioner has been released from immigration custody and stating the date of his release or SHOW CAUSE in writing by such date why sanctions should not be imposed for Respondents' failure to comply with the Court's Order. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra (nsy) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Sep 04, 2026
Order to Show Cause
#45
Sep 08, 2026
STATUS REPORT REGARDING PETITIONER'S RELEASE by Broward Transitional Center (Attachments: # 1 Appendix)(Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document:
Status Report
#46
Sep 14, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER CLOSING CASE. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court upon Respondents' Status Report dated September 8, 2026. ECF No. 45 . The Status Report reflects that Petitioner was released from immigration custody on September 1, 2026. Given that there is no further relief pending before the Court, the Clerk is directed to CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra (nsy) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
Sep 14, 2026
Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party
Parties
Broward Transitional Center
Party
De Aguiar
Party