Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-00843

#1

Mar 27, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Alfredo Oswaldo Mejia-Lopez. (e-portal) (LAW) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

#2

Mar 27, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Alfredo Oswaldo Mejia-Lopez. Chambers notified. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (e-portal)(LAW) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. (Entered: 03/27/2026)

#3

Mar 27, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Vital D'Carpio Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LAW) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

#4

Mar 27, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Vital D'Carpio 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: 03/27/2026)

#5

Mar 27, 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 April 3, 2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 4/16/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 3/27/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

Mar 27, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

#6

Mar 30, 2026

MOTION for Vital D'Carpio to appear pro hac vice by Alfredo Oswaldo Mejia-Lopez. (ABM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#7

Mar 30, 2026

ORDER denying 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order; denying 2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction and the case will proceed to a review of the merits of the habeas petition. While the Court takes Meija-Lopez's underlying liberty claims seriously, the specific stopgap measures he requests are either beyond our reach or not appropriate. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 3/30/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

Mar 30, 2026

***PRO HAC VICE FEES PAID (Receipt Number 17472 for $150) by attorney Vital D'Carpio, appearing on behalf of Alfredo Oswaldo Mejia-Lopez. Related document: 6 MOTION for Vital D'Carpio to appear pro hac vice. (ABM)

Mar 30, 2026

FEES Paid by Alfredo Oswaldo Mejia-Lopez (Filing fee $5, Receipt Number 17472). (ABM)

Mar 30, 2026

Fees Paid

Mar 30, 2026

Fees Paid - Pro Hac Vice

Mar 30, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice