Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01065

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Apr 06, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24729250) filed by Pedro Antonio Jaimez Varela. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Arroyo, Phillip) (Main Document 1 replaced on 4/8/2026 to remove blank page) (LAW). (Entered: 04/06/2026)

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Apr 07, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John Antoon II and Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. New case number: 6:26-cv-751-JA-RMN. (RLD) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

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Apr 07, 2026

ORDER: The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to transfer this action to the Fort Myers Division of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and then to close the file. Signed by Judge John Antoon II on 4/7/2026. (JMT) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

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Apr 07, 2026

TRANSFER IN from Orlando Division on 04/07/2026 Case Number 6:26-cv-751. Case assigned to District Judge Dudek and Magistrate Judge Frazier. New Case Number: 2:26-cv-1065-KCD-DNF. (RPB) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

Apr 07, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Apr 07, 2026

Division transfer in

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Apr 08, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Phillip H. Arroyo 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: 04/08/2026)

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Apr 08, 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 4/15/2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 4/28/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/8/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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Apr 08, 2026

Notice of Lead Counsel Designation

Apr 08, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

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Apr 23, 2026

Proof of Service

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Apr 28, 2026

Notice of appearance

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Apr 28, 2026

Notice of appearance

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Apr 28, 2026

Response to habeas petition

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Apr 28, 2026

Dismiss

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Apr 29, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER denying 12 Respondent Warden's Motion to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus for the reasons set forth in Jimenez v. Mordant, No. 2:26-cv-451-KCD-NPM, 2026 WL 820536 (M.D. Fla. Mar. 25, 2026). Petitioner seeks, among other relief, immediate release from custody. As the immediate custodian of Petitioner, Warden is a proper respondent to his habeas petition. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/29/2026. (BLW) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

Apr 29, 2026

Order on Motion to Dismiss

#14

Apr 30, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER. After reviewing Respondents' response and the attached exhibits, it isn't clear if Petitioner was detained at the border when entering the United States. See Doc. 11. Respondents must supplement the response to clarify this issue by May 7, 2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/30/2026. (BLW) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

Apr 30, 2026

Order

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May 06, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

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May 07, 2026

Supplement

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May 18, 2026

Order