Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01163

#1

Jan 16, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Roberto Carlos Garcia Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(GIROD, RACHEL) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 01/16/2026)

Jan 16, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby. (jf3s, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.]

Jan 16, 2026

HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12473896(GIROD, RACHEL) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.]

#2

Jan 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Adam N Crandell on behalf of Roberto Garcia Lopez (Crandell, Adam) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#3

Jan 20, 2026

[STRICKEN = SEE 5] Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 Concerning Petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus-Alien Detainee. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on December 1, 2025 (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 1/20/2026 (kns). [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#4

Jan 20, 2026

[FILED IN ERROR] PAPERLESS NOTICE: A copy of Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Petitioner's full name, A#, and other relevant documents have been transmitted to the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Civil Division for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland on (01/20/2026 at 3:05pm). Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 1/20/2026 (kns). [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#5

Jan 20, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER STRIKING 3 Amended Standing Order 2025-01 Petitions for Writ of Habeas Corpus-Alien Detainee. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 1/20/2026. (kns, Deputy Clerk)(c/e-m USAO) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#6

Jan 20, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 1/20/2026. (kb3s, Deputy Clerk)(c/e to T. Deshields & T. Corcoran 1.20.26) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#7

Jan 22, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Roberto Garcia Lopez (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(GIROD, RACHEL) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#8

Jan 23, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER; DIRECTING parties to MEET and CONFER and to FILE a joint status report, on or before January 26, 2026. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 1/23/2026. (ybs, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#9

Jan 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Charles R Gayle on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Gayle, Charles) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#10

Jan 26, 2026

STATUS REPORT Proposed Briefing Schedule by Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem(Gayle, Charles) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 01/26/2026)

#11

Jan 28, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 1/28/2026. (heps, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#12

Feb 09, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gayle, Charles) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#13

Feb 10, 2026

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 2/10/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#14

Feb 16, 2026

MOTION for Default Judgment as to Writ of Habeas Corpus by Roberto Garcia Lopez (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Counsel's Affidavit)(GIROD, RACHEL) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 02/16/2026)

#15

Feb 18, 2026

ORDER setting a Telephonic Status Conference for Friday, February 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 2/18/2026. (heps, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 02/18/2026)

#16

Feb 20, 2026

RESPONSE to Motion re 14 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem.(Gayle, Charles) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#17

Feb 20, 2026

Telephone Conference held on 2/20/2026 before Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby.(Court Reporter: FTR - 4C) (hcs, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#18

Feb 20, 2026

SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 2/20/2026. (hmls, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#19

Feb 23, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem(Gayle, Charles) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#20

Feb 24, 2026

RESPONSE to Motion re 14 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9)(Gayle, Charles) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#21

Feb 24, 2026

Supplement to 20 Response to Motion, filed by Pamela Bondi, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Gayle, Charles) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#22

Feb 27, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 14 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Writ of Habeas Corpus and Opposition to Respondent's Motion to Dismiss filed by Roberto Garcia Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(GIROD, RACHEL) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#23

Mar 24, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Roberto Garcia Lopez (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(GIROD, RACHEL) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#24

Apr 14, 2026

ORDER granting in part 20 the government's motion to dismiss; denying as moot 14 petitioner's Motion for Default Judgment; directing the clerk to transfer this matter to the United States District Court for the middle District of Florida; directing the clerk to close the case.. Signed by Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on 4/14/2026. (ols, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from mdd on 4/14/2026.] (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#25

Apr 14, 2026

Case transferred in from District of Maryland; Case Number 1:26-cv-00162. File received electronically (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#26

Apr 14, 2026

Case TRANSFERRED from the District of Maryland. Case assigned to District Judge Dudek and Magistrate Judge Mizell. New Case Number: 2:26-cv-1163-KCD-NPM. (JNB) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#27

Apr 14, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Charles Gayle 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: 04/14/2026)

#28

Apr 14, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Adam Crandell and Rachel Girod Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - File a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Co-counsel with filing rights may electronically file the motion on behalf of the lawyer seeking Special Admission or the motion may be filed in paper format; Pay the Special Admission Fee; Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details 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: 04/14/2026)

Apr 14, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

Apr 14, 2026

District Transfer In

#29

Apr 15, 2026

Order to show cause

#30

Apr 17, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Apr 17, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

#32

Apr 20, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice