Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01247
Lopez Bartolo v. Mullin (Collier County)
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Case Information
Filed: April 20, 2026
Assigned to:
Kyle C. Dudek
Referred to:
Nicolas P. Mizell
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
May 13, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 16, 2026
APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19436962, filed by Esvin Geovanny Lopez Bartolo. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summon(s), # 3 Summon(s), # 4 Summon(s), # 5 Summon(s))Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Levers, Rogell) [Transferred from flsd on 4/20/2026.] (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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APPLICATION/PETITION
#2
Apr 16, 2026
Judge Assignment to Judge Darrin P. Gayles. (caw) [Transferred from flsd on 4/20/2026.] (Entered: 04/17/2026)
#3
Apr 17, 2026
Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons, Matthew Mordant, and Markwayne Mullin. (caw) [Transferred from flsd on 4/20/2026.] (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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Summons
#4
Apr 17, 2026
NOTICE OF COURT PRACTICE. Unless otherwise specified by the Court, every motion shall be double-spaced in Times New Roman 12-point typeface. Multiple Plaintiffs or Defendants shall file joint motions with co-parties unless there are clear conflicts of position. If conflicts of position exist, the parties shall explain the conflicts in their separate motions. Failure to comply with ANY of these procedures may result in the imposition of appropriate sanctions including, but not limited to, the striking of the motion or dismissal of this action. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 4/17/2026. (ia00) [Transferred from flsd on 4/20/2026.] (Entered: 04/17/2026)
#5
Apr 17, 2026
ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE TO MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA. The Case is closed. Signed by Judge Darrin P. Gayles on 4/17/2026. See attached document for full details. (ia00) [Transferred from flsd on 4/20/2026.] (Entered: 04/17/2026)
#6
Apr 20, 2026
Case transferred in from District of Florida Southern; Case Number 1:26-cv-22649. File received electronically (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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Case Transferred In - District Transfer
#7
Apr 20, 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-1247-KCD-NPM. (JNB) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
#8
Apr 20, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Rogell Levers of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. 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: 04/20/2026)
#9
Apr 20, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Rogell Levers of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District 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: 04/20/2026)
Apr 20, 2026
District Transfer In
Apr 20, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
#10
Apr 21, 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 4/28/2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 5/11/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/21/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
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Order to show cause
#11
Apr 27, 2026
Summons Returned Executed as to USA
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Summons Returned Executed as to USA
#12
Apr 28, 2026
Compliance notice
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Compliance notice
#13
May 07, 2026
Notice of appearance
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Notice of appearance
#14
May 08, 2026
Dismiss
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Dismiss
May 08, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
#16
May 11, 2026
Response to habeas petition
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Response to habeas petition
#17
May 12, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
Parties
Lopez Bartolo
Party
Mullin (Collier County)
Party