Southern District of Florida • 1:25-cv-25011

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Oct 30, 2025

Plaintiff's APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-18914162, filed by ELVIN DONALY GARCIA CASTILLO. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summon(s), # 3 Exhibit 1&2)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Friz-Garcia, Alexandra) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

#2

Oct 30, 2025

Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Kathleen M. Williams. (drz) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

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Oct 30, 2025

Summons Issued as to Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Connie Nolan, Charles Parra, USCIS, U.S. Attorney's Office. (drz) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

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Oct 30, 2025

Plaintiff's MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and/or Temporary Restraining Order by ELVIN DONALY GARCIA CASTILLO. (Friz-Garcia, Alexandra) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

Oct 30, 2025

Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent

#5

Oct 31, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER striking 4 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. On October 30, 2025, Petitioner filed an Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction and/or Temporary Restraining Order (DE 4 ) ("Motion"). Southern District of Florida Local Rule 7.1(d) requires that all emergency motions: (1) set forth in detail the nature of the emergency, (2) specify the date by which a ruling is necessary and why, and (3) include a certification before the signature block. Petitioner's Motion does not comply with these requirements. Accordingly, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Petitioner's Motion is STRICKEN. On or before November 3, 2025, Petitioner shall file an amended motion curing these deficiencies. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 10/31/2025. (ah06) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

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Oct 31, 2025

Order to Show Cause

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Oct 31, 2025

Notice of Attorney Appearance

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Oct 31, 2025

Emergency Motion with Certification of Emergency

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Oct 31, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. On October 31, 2025, Petitioner filed an Amended Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction and/or Temporary Restraining Order (DE 8 ) ("Motion"). Accordingly, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that on or before November 5, 2025, Respondents shall file a response to Petitioner's Motion. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 10/31/2025. (ah06) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

Oct 31, 2025

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached) AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion/R&R Deadlines and Hearings

Oct 31, 2025

Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

#10

Nov 03, 2025

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer

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Nov 03, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court on Respondents' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response to Petitioner's Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (DE 10 ) ("Motion"). In the Motion, Respondents request a two (2) day extension as "the necessary documentation pertaining to Petitioner's 2025 encounter and reinstatement of his removal" are delayed in transit. As the Motion was filed on the day of the deadline, the Motion fails to comply with the Court's Practices and Procedures, which state that "[a]bsent an emergency, requests for extensions of time must be presented to the Court, by motion, no later than 48 hours prior to the deadline from which the Parties are seeking relief." Nevertheless, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Respondents' Motion (DE 10 ) is GRANTED. Respondents shall file a response to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus on or before November 5, 2025. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 11/3/2025. (ah06) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

Nov 03, 2025

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer

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Nov 05, 2025

Response in Opposition to Motion

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Nov 06, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. On or before November 10, 2025, Petitioner shall file a reply in support of his motion for a temporary restraining order, addressing the arguments raised in the Government's Response (DE 12 ). Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 11/6/2025. (ah06) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

Nov 06, 2025

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached) AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

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Nov 07, 2025

Reply in Support of Motion

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Nov 14, 2025

Notice (Other)

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Nov 14, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. It is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a Status Conference is SET for TODAY AT 2:30 PM EST via videoconference. Videoconference details will be emailed to the Parties prior to the Status Conference. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 11/14/2025. (ah06) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

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Nov 14, 2025

PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Kathleen M. Williams. Zoom Status Conference held on 11/14/2025. Attorney Appearance(s): Alexandra Paola Friz-Garcia, Chantel Doakes Shelton. Court Reporter: Patricia Sanders, 305-523-5548 / Patricia_Sanders@flsd.uscourts.gov. (mso) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

Nov 14, 2025

Status Conference

Nov 14, 2025

Order Setting Status Conference

#18

Nov 17, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. The Court is unable to fully evaluate Petitioner's Amended Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction and/or Temporary Restraining Order (DE 8 ) because the record lacks sufficient factual information to adjudicate the Motion. Specifically, the record contains no information regarding Petitioner's whereabouts or status between his July 2013 removal and his October 2017 conviction; contains no information regarding the period between Petitioner's 2017 conviction and the filing of his U-Visa petition in 2022; contains no details regarding the factual basis, qualifying criminal activity, or circumstances underlying Petitioner's U-Visa Petition; provides no explanation for the grounds on which USCIS granted Petitioner BFD (bona fide determination) status, and fails to describe the circumstances of Petitioner's October 2025 arrest or the current basis for his detention. Accordingly, on or before November 24, 2025, the Parties shall each file a supplemental memorandum addressing and curing the deficiencies outlined above. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 11/17/2025. (ah06) (Entered: 11/17/2025)

Nov 17, 2025

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached) AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

#19

Nov 19, 2025

Motion to Seal (Public)

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Nov 20, 2025

PAPERLESS ORDER granting 19 Motion to Seal. Respondents' Supplemental Memorandum and Alicja Kaczynski's Declaration may be filed under seal and shall remain under seal until further order of this Court. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 11/20/2025. (ah06) (Entered: 11/20/2025)

Nov 20, 2025

Order on Motion to Seal

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Nov 21, 2025

Memorandum

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Nov 24, 2025

Notice (Other)

Nov 25, 2025

Order

Nov 25, 2025

SYSTEM ENTRY - Docket Entry 23 [misc] restricted/sealed until further notice. (scn)

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Dec 01, 2025

Order on Emergency Motion with Certification of Emergency