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Case Information
Filed: April 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Wendy Williams Berger
Referred to:
Samuel J. Horovitz
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: May 13, 2026
Last Activity:
June 08, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 27, 2026
Verified PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief Under the Administrative Procedure Act - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24849993) filed by Pedro Rivero Velazquez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet JS-44, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits 1-9, # 3 Proposed Summons)(Gihon, John) Modified on 4/28/2026 to remove caps. (LD). (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 27, 2026
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by John Gihon on behalf of PEDRO RIVERO VELAZQUEZ. Lead Counsel: Johanna Cochran. (Gihon, John) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
#3
Apr 27, 2026
MOTION for Johanna Cochran to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24852697 for $150 by PEDRO RIVERO VELAZQUEZ. (Gihon, John) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document:
Appear Pro Hac Vice
#4
Apr 27, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by PEDRO RIVERO VELAZQUEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Supplement)(Gihon, John) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Apr 27, 2026
MEMORANDUM in support re 4 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order filed by PEDRO RIVERO VELAZQUEZ. (Gihon, John) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document:
Memorandum in support
#6
Apr 27, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. New case number: 3:26-cv-01018-WWB-SJH. (JOS) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
#7
Apr 27, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective November 1, 2025, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. Additionally, the undersigned has issued Standing Orders, available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/judges/wendy-berger, that apply to all proceedings before the undersigned. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules and this Court's Standing Orders. See Local Rule 1.01(a). Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 4/27/2026. (CKS) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Apr 27, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Apr 27, 2026
Order
#8
Apr 29, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER granting 3 Johanna Cochran's Motion for Special Admission. If movant has not already done so, movant shall immediately register for a login and password for electronic filing at the Court's website at www.flmd.uscourts.gov. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 4/29/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
#9
Apr 29, 2026
Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
Apr 29, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#10
May 11, 2026
Response to habeas petition
Main Document:
Response to habeas petition
#11
May 12, 2026
Notice of voluntary dismissal
Main Document:
Notice of voluntary dismissal
#12
May 12, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document:
Notice of appearance
#14
May 13, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document:
Dismiss
#15
May 14, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document:
Proof of Service
#16
May 28, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document:
Proof of Service
#17
Jun 01, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER. The Warden's (Doc. 14) Motion to Dismiss is DENIED as moot. This case is closed. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 6/1/2026. (JND) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Jun 01, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
#18
Jun 08, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document:
Proof of Service
Parties
Lyons
Party
Rivero Velazquez
Party