Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-22522

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Apr 12, 2026

APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 AND MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19416784, filed by FRANCISCO VASQUEZ CRUZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Cover Sheet)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Mercado, Juan) (Entered: 04/12/2026)

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Apr 12, 2026

Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Kathleen M. Williams. (kpe) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

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Apr 13, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. On April 12, 2026, Petitioner filed an Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. The Petition, however, suffers from several deficiencies. First, although Petitioner designates the Petition as an "emergency," he fails to comply with Southern District of Florida Local Rule 7.1(d)(1). Second, Petitioner improperly embeds a motion for injunctive relief in his Petition. To the extent Petitioner seeks a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction, the Petition fails to cite, mention, or analyze the relevant TRO factors or Rule 65(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Petitioner also fails to comply with Local Rule 7.1(a)(2), which requires that any motion seeking emergency relief or a temporary restraining order must be accompanied by a proposed order. Third, although Count II asserts a due process claim, it sets forth no supporting allegations. Should Petitioner intend to refile, he must cure the deficiencies outlined above no later April 15, 2026. To the extent Petitioner seeks both a temporary restraining order and a permanent injunction, he must file those as separate motions. If Petitioner wishes to proceed solely on his habeas petition, he shall file a notice informing the Court by the same date. Moving forward, the Court expects strict compliance with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Local Rules for the Southern District of Florida, the Court's Practices and Procedures, and all Court orders. Finally, during the pendency of this action, Respondents SHALL NOT transfer or otherwise move Petitioner from the Miami FDC until further order of the Court. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 4/13/2026. (ah06) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

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Apr 13, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Brittany B. Brock on behalf of All Other Persons Having Custody of Petitioner, TODD BLANCHE, TODD M LYONS, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett J. Ripa, Warden/Facility Administrator, Miami Fderal Center FDC. Attorney Brittany B. Brock added to party All Other Persons Having Custody of Petitioner(pty:res), Attorney Brittany B. Brock added to party TODD BLANCHE(pty:res), Attorney Brittany B. Brock added to party TODD M LYONS(pty:res), Attorney Brittany B. Brock added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Brittany B. Brock added to party Garrett J. Ripa(pty:res), Attorney Brittany B. Brock added to party Warden/Facility Administrator, Miami Fderal Center FDC (pty:res). (Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

Apr 13, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent

Apr 13, 2026

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

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Apr 15, 2026

Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal

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Apr 15, 2026

Notice of Withdrawal of Motion

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Apr 15, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. On April 15, 2026, Petitioner filed an Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus challenging his detention at the Miami Federal Detention Center ("Amended Petition") (DE 5 ). Upon review of the Amended Petition, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED as follows: (1) Respondents SHALL NOT transfer or otherwise move Petitioner from the Miami Federal Detention Center until further order of the Court. (2) Within five days, Respondents shall file a memorandum of fact and law to show cause why this Amended Petition should not be granted and shall file all necessary documents for the resolution of the Petition. (3) Petitioner may, but is not required to, file a Reply within seven (7) days of Respondents' Response. The Reply shall not exceed ten (10) pages and shall otherwise comply with the Court's Local Rules governing the form of filings. See S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c); S.D. Fla. L.R. 5.1(a)(4). Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 4/15/2026. (ah06) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

Apr 15, 2026

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

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Apr 16, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

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Apr 17, 2026

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

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Apr 21, 2026

Notice of Compliance

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Apr 23, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. The Court previously granted, in part, Petitioner's habeas petition and ordered Respondents to afford Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). (DE 9 ). The record reflects that Respondents complied with that Order by producing Petitioner before an immigration law judge for a bond hearing. (DE 10 ). Accordingly, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this action is DISMISSED. All pending motions are DENIED AS MOOT. All deadlines and hearings are CANCELED. This case is CLOSED. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 4/23/2026. (ah06) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

Apr 23, 2026

Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party