Middle District of Florida • 3:26-cv-00666

Moreno-Madrid v. Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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Case Information

Filed: March 27, 2026
Assigned to: Wendy Williams Berger
Referred to: Samuel J. Horovitz
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity: July 04, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 27, 2026
Verified PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpusseeking immediate release or, in the alternative, an individualized bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. 1226(a) - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24677280) filed by Kevin Esteban Moreno-Madrid. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Appendix Exhibit List to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 3 Exhibit A - ICE Detainee Locator - Florida Baker Correctional Institute, # 4 Exhibit B - Nolle Prossed of Battery Offense Hillsborough County Clerk of the Court, # 5 Exhibit C - Non-exhaustive list of nationwide U.S. District decisions granting habeas corpus petitions and rejecting Respondents' interpretation of 8 U.S.C. 1225(b)(2), # 6 Exhibit D - Form I-862, Notice to Appear issued January 1, 2026, # 7 Exhibit E - Comprehensive list of Petitioner's criminal case history)(Buenaventura, Bryan) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 27, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. New case number: 3:26-cv-666-WWB-SJH. (RPB) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
#3
Mar 27, 2026
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Bryan Edgar Buenaventura on behalf of Kevin Esteban Moreno-Madrid. Lead Counsel: Bryan E. Buenaventura. (Buenaventura, Bryan) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
Mar 27, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#4
Mar 30, 2026
ORDER to respond and show cause why the petition should not be granted. The Clerk is directed to serve the petition. Response to petition due by 4/29/2026. The Petitioner has 30 days to reply to the response to petition. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 3/30/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Main Document: Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
#5
Mar 30, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective November 1, 2025, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. Additionally, the undersigned has issued Standing Orders, available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/judges/wendy-berger, that apply to all proceedings before the undersigned. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules and this Court's Standing Orders. See Local Rule 1.01(a). Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 3/30/2026. (CKS) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Mar 30, 2026
Order
#6
Apr 07, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service
#7
Apr 08, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service
#8
Apr 21, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service
#9
Apr 29, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document: Notice of appearance
#10
Apr 29, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document: Notice of appearance
#11
Apr 29, 2026
Response to habeas petition
Main Document: Response to habeas petition
#12
Apr 29, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document: Dismiss
#13
May 29, 2026
NOTICE of Filing Supplemental Authority
Main Document: NOTICE of Filing Supplemental Authority
#14
May 29, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#15
May 29, 2026
Reply to response to petition
Main Document: Reply to response to petition
#16
Jul 04, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)