Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01059

#1

Apr 06, 2026

APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Filing fee $ 5.00 (IFP Motion filed), filed by Lazaro Pereira Soto. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (kma) [Transferred from flsd on 4/7/2026.] (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#2

Apr 06, 2026

Judge Assignment to Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II (kma) [Transferred from flsd on 4/7/2026.] (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#3

Apr 06, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Lazaro Pereira Soto. Responses due by 4/20/2026. (kma) [Transferred from flsd on 4/7/2026.] (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#4

Apr 06, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 1 Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, MOTION to Change Venue by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:dft). Responses due by 4/20/2026. (Raurell, Carlos) [Transferred from flsd on 4/7/2026.] (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#5

Apr 07, 2026

ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Closing Case. Motions terminated: 4 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 1 Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus, MOTION to Change Venue filed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Lazaro Pereira Soto. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 4/7/2026. See attached document for full details. (drz) [Transferred from flsd on 4/7/2026.] (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#6

Apr 07, 2026

Case transferred in from District of Florida Southern; Case Number 1:26-cv-22344. File received electronically (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#7

Apr 07, 2026

Case TRANSFERRED from the Southern District of Florida. Case assigned to District Judge Dudek and Magistrate Judge Mizell. New Case Number: 2:26-CV-1059-KCD-NPM. (JNB) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#8

Apr 07, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Carlos Raurell of Local Rule 2.01(b)(1)(G), which requires members of the Middle District bar to register with the Middle District CM/ECF system by submitting an e-file registration through PACER. The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JNB) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

Apr 07, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

Apr 07, 2026

District Transfer In

#9

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)

Apr 13, 2026

Order

#11

Apr 28, 2026

Response to habeas petition

#12

May 04, 2026

Response

#13

May 06, 2026

Supplement

#14

May 11, 2026

Proof of Service

#15

May 27, 2026

Amend / Correct / Modify / Supplement

May 28, 2026

Order on Motion to Amend / Correct / Modify / Supplement

Aug 17, 2026

Order

#18

Aug 24, 2026

Response

#19

Aug 25, 2026

ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents are ordered to RELEASE Petitioner Lazaro Perera Soto from custody within 48 hours of this order under the prior conditions of supervision or any other conditions reasonably imposed, which Soto must continue to comply with. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/25/2026. (CGW)

#20

Aug 27, 2026

Judgment