Middle District of Florida • 3:26-cv-00695

#1

Mar 30, 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-24691753) filed by Felipe Garcia Sanchez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 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 - EOIR Automated Case Information, # 5 Exhibit C - HCSO Released to ICE on 03.10.26, # 6 Exhibit D - FDLE Criminal History, # 7 Exhibit E - Hillsborough County Clerk of the Court Disposition Summary, # 8 Exhibit F - Non-exhaustive Nationwide Court Decisions 1226 1225 Appendix with 288 Cases)(Buenaventura, Bryan) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#2

Mar 30, 2026

NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Bryan Edgar Buenaventura on behalf of Felipe Garcia Sanchez. Lead Counsel: Bryan E. Buenaventura. (Buenaventura, Bryan) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

#3

Mar 31, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Senior Judge Timothy J. Corrigan and Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. New case number: 3:26-cv-00695-TJC-PDB. (JOS) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

Mar 31, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#4

Apr 02, 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 5/4/2026. The petitioner has 30 days to reply to the response to petition. Signed by Senior Judge Timothy J. Corrigan on 4/2/2026. (HMS) Modified on 4/2/2026 to edit docket text (MDC). (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#5

Apr 15, 2026

PROOF of service - Warden or Facility Director NFL Detention Center served on 4/13/2026. (ARL) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#6

Apr 23, 2026

PROOF of service - Attorney General of the United States served on 04/17/2026. (WLB) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#7

May 04, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas John Peter Meros on behalf of Warden of Florida Baker Correctional Institute (Meros, Nicholas) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#8

May 04, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Emma Genevieve Refuveille on behalf of Warden of Florida Baker Correctional Institute (Refuveille, Emma) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#9

May 04, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Acting Director, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, In His Official Capacity, Pam Bondi, in her official capacity as Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Griffith, Charles) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#10

May 04, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden of Florida Baker Correctional Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Meros, Nicholas) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#11

May 06, 2026

ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Felipe Garcia Sanchez; denying as moot 10 Respondent Warden, Florida Baker Correctional Institute's Motion to Dismiss; Respondents shall release Petitioner within 48 hours (and shall facilitate his transportation by contacting his counsel); no later than 5/12/2026, Respondents shall file a notice confirming Petitioner's release from custody; directing the Clerk to enter judgment granting the Petition and close the file. The Court retains jurisdiction to effectuate this Order. Signed by Senior Judge Timothy J. Corrigan on 5/6/2026. (HMS) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#12

May 06, 2026

JUDGMENT granting petition as to Count 1 and otherwise denied without prejudice as moot. (Signed by Deputy Clerk) (MSN) (Main Document 12 replaced on 5/7/2026) (MSN). Modified on 5/7/2026 to update PDF (MSN). (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#13

May 08, 2026

CERTIFICATE of compliance by Acting Director, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd M. Lyons, In His Official Capacity, Pam Bondi, in her official capacity as Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Griffith, Charles) (Entered: 05/08/2026)