Middle District of Florida • 6:26-cv-00985

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May 06, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Immigration detention habeas petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24906878) filed by Hector Munoz-Zelaya. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)(Leon, Anny) Modified text on 5/6/2026 (MGB). (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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May 06, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order to prevent removal from jurisdiction by Hector Munoz-Zelaya. (Leon, Anny) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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May 06, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Paul G. Byron and Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price. New case number: 6:26-cv-00985-PGB-LHP. (LAW) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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May 06, 2026

ORDER granting 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Petitioner's 2 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is GRANTED. Respondents Garret J. Ripa, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons and their agents, officers, employees, and all persons acting in concert with them, are hereby TEMPORARILY RESTRAINED AND ENJOINED from detaining Petitioner under 8 U.S.C. § 1225. Respondents Garret J. Ripa, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons, and their agents, officers, employees, and all persons acting in concert with them, are hereby TEMPORARILY RESTRAINED AND ENJOINED from detaining Petitioner under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) unless he is provided with a bond hearing before an immigration judge within five days of his detention. No security bond is required for this injunction as the Court deems it unnecessary. If Petitioner is being detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225 or an ICE detainer, Respondents Garret J. Ripa, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons and their agents, officers, employees, and all persons acting in concert with them, are ORDERED to immediately release the Petitioner. If Respondents have evidence establishing that the Petitioner is currently being detained on criminal charges, they must produce that evidence within five (5) days of this Order. Similarly, if Respondents contend that Petitioner is being detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226, they must file a notice informing the Court of this fact within five (5) days of this Order. Failure to timely provide such evidence or notice to the Court will result in the Petition being immediately granted. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to serve copies of this Order and 1 the Petition as follows: 1) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attn: Assistant Field Office Directors) via email at MIAAOR-Habeas-DG@ice.dhs.gov; 2) United States Attorney's Office via email at USAFLM.Orlando2241@usdoj.gov; 3) United States Marshal Service via email at usms-mfl-orl@usdoj.gov; 4) Via certified mail to the United States Attorney's Office at 400 W. Washington Street, Suite 3100, Orlando, FL 32801; and 5) Via certified mail to the United States Attorney General at 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20530. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 5/6/2026. (GML) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

May 06, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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May 10, 2026

Notice (Other)

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May 10, 2026

Notice of appearance

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May 13, 2026

Order

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May 14, 2026

Judgment - Prisoner