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)

#8

Mar 30, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER granting 6 Unopposed Motion for Special Admission for Vital D'Carpio to appear specially for Plaintiff Alfredo Oswaldo Mejia-Lopez. The motion complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney D'Carpio already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier on 3/30/2026. (BRH) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

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

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)

#9

Apr 01, 2026

Compliance notice

#10

Apr 15, 2026

Response to habeas petition

#11

Apr 17, 2026

Order

#12

Apr 22, 2026

Proof of Service