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Filed: April 01, 2026
Assigned to:
Steven Douglas Merryday
Referred to:
Henry Lee Adams Jr.
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
June 09, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 01, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24701333) filed by Ricardo Rivera Perez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Godinez-Samperio, Jose) (Entered: 04/01/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 01, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Senior District Judge Steven D. Merryday and Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams. New case number: 8:26-cv-926-SDM-NHA. (ARL) (Entered: 04/01/2026)
#3
Apr 01, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jose Manuel Godinez-Samperio 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). (ABM) (Entered: 04/01/2026)
#4
Apr 01, 2026
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jose Manuel Godinez-Samperio on behalf of Ricardo Rivera Perez. Lead Counsel: Jose Manuel Godinez Samperio. (Godinez-Samperio, Jose) (Entered: 04/01/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
Apr 01, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Apr 01, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
#5
Apr 02, 2026
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jose Manuel Godinez-Samperio on behalf of Ricardo Rivera Perez. Lead Counsel: Jose Manuel Godinez Samperio. (Godinez-Samperio, Jose) (Entered: 04/02/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
#6
Apr 14, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Ricardo Rivera Perez. (Godinez-Samperio, Jose) Modified on 4/15/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). (Entered: 04/14/2026)
Main Document:
Show Cause
#7
Apr 15, 2026
ORDER denying as moot 6 Motion for Order to Show Cause; directing the clerk to electronically send a copy of this order and the 1 application 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). The respondent must show cause why the court should not grant the habeas application no later than MONDAY, MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026. Rivera may reply no later than 10:00 AM, MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 4/15/2026. (RO) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Show Cause
#8
Apr 24, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd Lyons, Garrett Ripa, Secretary of Homeland Security, U. S. Department of Homeland Security, U. S. Department of Justice, U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Composite Exhibit A)(Saylor, Amanda) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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Response to habeas petition
#9
May 03, 2026
Discovery
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Discovery
#10
May 03, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
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Reply to Response to Motion
#11
May 04, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#12
May 08, 2026
NOTICE of Filing Supplemental Authority
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NOTICE of Filing Supplemental Authority
#13
May 08, 2026
Extension of Time to File Response / Reply
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Extension of Time to File Response / Reply
#14
May 12, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#16
May 15, 2026
Notice of appearance
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Notice of appearance
#17
May 15, 2026
Continue
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Continue
May 16, 2026
Order on Motion to Continue
#19
May 22, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#20
May 22, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#21
May 26, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#22
May 26, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#23
Jun 01, 2026
Dismiss
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Dismiss
#24
Jun 09, 2026
Order on Motion for Discovery AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply AND Order on Motion to Dismiss
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