Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01448
Sanchez Silva v. Diaz (Collier County)
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Filed: April 30, 2026
Assigned to:
Sheri Polster Chappell
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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May 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 20, 2026
Plaintiff's APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19241262, filed by Carlos Manuel Sanchez Silva. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Writ of Habeas, # 2 Summon(s) Mitchell Diaz, # 3 Exhibit NTA, # 4 Exhibit Bond Motion, # 5 Exhibit Bond Order, # 6 Exhibit Motion for Bond)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Hupp, Ramona) [Transferred from flsd on 4/30/2026.] (Entered: 02/20/2026)
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Plaintiff's
#2
Feb 20, 2026
Judge Assignment to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks. (caw) [Transferred from flsd on 4/30/2026.] (Entered: 02/20/2026)
#3
Feb 20, 2026
Summons Issued as to Mitchell Diaz. (caw) [Transferred from flsd on 4/30/2026.] (Entered: 02/20/2026)
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Summons
#4
Feb 26, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Panayotta D. Augustin-Birch for Report and Recommendation. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 2/26/2026. See attached document for full details. (drz) [Transferred from flsd on 4/30/2026.] (Entered: 02/26/2026)
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ORDER
#5
Feb 26, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. This matter comes before the Court upon Petitioner's Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus filed under 28 U.S.C. 2241. Per 28 U.S.C. 2243, Respondents are ordered to, within three days of the date of this Order, show cause why the Petition should not be granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Panayotta D. Augustin-Birch on 2/26/2026. (sk01) [Transferred from flsd on 4/30/2026.] (Entered: 02/26/2026)
#6
Mar 02, 2026
RETURN RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion to Dismiss/Transfer for Improper Venue by Pamela Jo Bondi, Mitchell Diaz, EOIR Director, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Garrett Ripa. Attorney Francisco Armada added to party Pamela Jo Bondi(pty:dft), Attorney Francisco Armada added to party Mitchell Diaz(pty:dft), Attorney Francisco Armada added to party EOIR Director(pty:dft), Attorney Francisco Armada added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:dft), Attorney Francisco Armada added to party Kristi Noem(pty:dft), Attorney Francisco Armada added to party Garrett Ripa(pty:dft). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A I 213 2025, # 2 Exhibit B I 213 2022, # 3 Exhibit C I 220A Order of Release, # 4 Exhibit D Notice to Appear, # 5 Exhibit E Declaration of DO, # 6 Exhibit F IJ Order Dismissing 7.25.25, # 7 Exhibit G Form I 860 Notice and Order of Expedited Removal, # 8 Exhibit H Detention History, # 9 Exhibit I IJ Order of No Action, # 10 Exhibit J Order Denying Bond, # 11 Exhibit K Filing of Receipt of Appeal, # 12 Exhibit L Notice of Custody Redetermination, # 13 Exhibit M Order Transferring to MD of Fla, # 14 Exhibit N Order Denying Writ)(Armada, Francisco) [Transferred from flsd on 4/30/2026.] (Entered: 03/02/2026)
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RETURN
#7
Mar 12, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO TRANSFER CASE TO THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA on 28 USC 2241 case re 1 Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Carlos Manuel Sanchez Silva Recommending that this case be transferred to the Middle District of Florida, Fort Myers Division.. Objections to R&R due by 3/26/2026 Signed by Magistrate Judge Panayotta D. Augustin-Birch on 3/12/2026. See attached document for full details. (drz) [Transferred from flsd on 4/30/2026.] (Entered: 03/12/2026)
#8
Apr 30, 2026
ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ; Adopting 7 Report and Recommendations. Certificate of Appealability: No Ruling Closing Case. Motions terminated: 7 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS on 28 USC 2241 case re 1 Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Carlos Manuel Sanchez Silva Recommending that this case be transferred to the Middle District of Florida, Fort Myers Division.. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 4/29/2026. See attached document for full details. (drz) [Transferred from flsd on 4/30/2026.] (Entered: 04/30/2026)
#9
Apr 30, 2026
Case transferred in from District of Florida Southern; Case Number 0:26-cv-60474. File received electronically (Entered: 04/30/2026)
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Case Transferred In - District Transfer
#10
Apr 30, 2026
Case TRANSFERRED from the Southern District of Florida. Case assigned to District Judge Chappell and Magistrate Judge Mizell. New Case Number: 2:26-cv-1448-SPC-NPM. (JNB) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
#11
Apr 30, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Francisco Armada 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: 04/30/2026)
#12
Apr 30, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Francisco Armada 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: 04/30/2026)
Apr 30, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
Apr 30, 2026
District Transfer In
#13
May 01, 2026
Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
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Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
#14
May 08, 2026
Response to habeas petition
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Response to habeas petition
#16
May 15, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#17
May 18, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
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