Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01597

#1

Jan 15, 2026

First APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 HABEAS CORPUS (ALIEN DETAINEE). Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19124308, filed by Ramon Adalberto Peralta Dormes. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - ICE Policy Memo on Mandatory Detention, # 3 Exhibit B - Identity Documents, # 4 Exhibit C - Notice to Appear, # 5 Exhibit D - Florida Traffic Citation, # 6 Exhibit E - Bond Request Package, # 7 Exhibit F - IJ Bond Denial, # 8 Exhibit G - BIA Bond Appeal, # 9 Summon(s) US Atty Gen., # 10 Summon(s) Secretary of DHS, # 11 Summon(s) ICE Director, # 12 Summon(s) ICE Field Office Director, # 13 Summon(s) Krome Warden, # 14 Summon(s) U.S. Attorney's Office, # 15 Supplement Motion to Show Cause and Proposed Order)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Weiss, Jan) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#2

Jan 15, 2026

Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge K. Michael Moore. (caw) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#3

Jan 16, 2026

Summons Issued as to Juan Agudelo, Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Warden of Krome Servicing Processing Center, and U.S. Attorney. (caw) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#4

Jan 16, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Ramon Adalberto Peralta Dormes. Responses due by 1/30/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Weiss, Jan) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#5

Jan 20, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Respondents' Response due on or before January 27, 2026. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 1/20/2026. See attached document for full details. (ss02) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#6

Jan 20, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Petitioner's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order. 4. Therein, Petitioner seeks a temporary restraining order "releasing him immediately from ICE custody." Id. at 1. Pursuant to Local Rule 7.1(a)(1), "[e]very motion when filed and served shall incorporate a memorandum of law citing supporting authorities," subject to exceptions inapplicable here. Petitioner's Motion contains no citations to any supporting legal authority beyond moving "pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(d)," which is the Rule generally governing injunctions and restraining orders and, without more, does not satisfy Local Rule 7.1(a)(1). Accordingly, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order 4 is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Petitioner may refile in accordance with Local Rule 7.1(a)(1) on or before February 3, 2026. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 1/20/2026. (ss02) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#7

Jan 21, 2026

Second MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Ramon Adalberto Peralta Dormes. Responses due by 2/4/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Weiss, Jan) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#8

Jan 22, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER CONSOLIDATING CASES. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon a sua sponte review of the record. Rule 42(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allows the Court to consolidate actions that have common questions of law or fact. Fed. R. Civ. P. 42(a). Here, the Court finds that Case Nos. 1:26-cv-20361-KMM and 1:26-cv-20294-KMM involve common questions of law and fact, such that consolidation is appropriate. Accordingly, Case No. 1:26-cv-20361-KMM is hereby CONSOLIDATED with Case No. 1:26-cv-20294-KMM for all purposes, including trial. The Clerk of the Court is INSTRUCTED to administratively CLOSE Case No. 1:26-cv-20361-KMM. All future filings MUST be made only in the lead case, Case No. 1:26-cv-20294-KMM. All pending motions, if any, in Case No. 1:26-cv-20361-KMM are DENIED AS MOOT except the Petition (ECF No. 1), which remains operative in the lead case. Petitioner Bryan Marrero Betancourt in Case No. 1:26-cv-20361-KMM is DIRECTED to refile the Petition (ECF No. 1) in the lead case. The Order to Show Cause deadlines shall be as follows: (1) Respondents must provide notice of the assigned attorney for this lead case on or before January 23, 2026; (2) Respondents shall file one (1) consolidated response addressing both Petitioners on or before January 28, 2026; (3) each Petitioner shall be allowed to file a Reply within seven (7) days of Respondents' Response. All other provisions of the Order to Show Cause in the lead case (ECF No. 5), including formatting and page limit requirements, shall remain in force. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 1/22/2026. (ss01) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#9

Jan 23, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michele S. Vigilance on behalf of Pamela Jo Bondi. Attorney Michele S. Vigilance added to party Pamela Jo Bondi(pty:res). (Vigilance, Michele) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#10

Jan 23, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Gregory Victor Chonillo on behalf of Bryan Marrero Betancourt. Attorney Gregory Victor Chonillo added to party Bryan Marrero Betancourt(pty:dft). (Chonillo, Gregory) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#11

Jan 23, 2026

Clerk's Notice to Filer re 10 Notice of Attorney Appearance. Document and Case Style Do Not Match; CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED WITHIN 3 DAYS - The Filer must File a Notice of Striking, then refile the document with the correct case style and case number in the appropriate case. (drz) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#12

Jan 23, 2026

First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Pamela Jo Bondi, Kristi Noem, Warden of Glades County Detention Center, Garrett Ripa, filed by Bryan Marrero Betancourt.(Chonillo, Gregory) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#13

Jan 23, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction re 11 Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction and Instruction to Filer - Attorney,. Correction Other. No Changes Needed by Attorney. Docketed in error by Clerk. (drz) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#14

Jan 27, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER CONSOLIDATING CASES. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon a sua sponte review of the record. Rule 42(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allows the Court to consolidate actions that have common questions of law or fact. Fed. R. Civ. P. 42(a). Here, the Court finds that Case Nos. 1:26-cv-20333-KMM and 1:26-cv-20294-KMM involve common questions of law and fact, such that consolidation is appropriate. Accordingly, Case No. 1:26-cv-20333-KMM is hereby CONSOLIDATED with Case No. 1:26-cv-20294-KMM for all purposes, including trial. The Clerk of Court is INSTRUCTED to administratively CLOSE Case No. 1:26-cv-20333-KMM. All future filings MUST be made only in the lead case, Case No. 1:26-cv-20294-KMM . All pending motions, if any, in Case No. 1:26-cv-20333-KMM are DENIED AS MOOT except the Petition (ECF No. 1), which remains operative in the lead case. Petitioner Rosario Roblero-Velasquez in Case No. 1:26-cv-20333-KMM is DIRECTED to refile the Petition (ECF No. 1) in the lead case. The Order to Show Cause deadlines shall be as follows: (1) Respondents shall file one (1) consolidated response addressing all three Petitioners on or before January 30, 2026; (2) each Petitioner shall be allowed to file a Reply within seven (7) days of Respondents' Response. All other provisions of the Order to Show Cause in the lead case (ECF No. 5), including formatting and page limit requirements, shall remain in force. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 1/27/2026. (hyn) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#15

Jan 27, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Bonnie Smerdon on behalf of Rosario Roblero-Velasquez (Smerdon, Bonnie) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#16

Jan 27, 2026

First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Pamela Jo Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, filed by Rosario Roblero-Velasquez. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Appendix, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Smerdon, Bonnie) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#17

Jan 28, 2026

Second AMENDED COMPLAINT and Incorporated Memorandum of Law in Support Thereof against Pamela Jo Bondi, Kristi Noem, Garrett Ripa, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden of Glades County Detention Center, filed by Bryan Marrero Betancourt. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Chonillo, Gregory) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#18

Jan 30, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Pamela Jo Bondi. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix, # 2 Appendix, # 3 Appendix, # 4 Appendix, # 5 Appendix, # 6 Appendix, # 7 Appendix, # 8 Appendix)(Vigilance, Michele) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#19

Feb 04, 2026

RESPONSE to Motion re 7 Second MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Pamela Jo Bondi. Replies due by 2/11/2026. (Vigilance, Michele) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#20

Feb 05, 2026

REPLY to 18 Response to Order to Show Cause by Ramon Adalberto Peralta Dormes. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2022 Annual Flow Report, # 2 Exhibit Jennings Oral Argument Transcript)(Weiss, Jan) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#21

Feb 06, 2026

First EXPEDITED MOTION TO ORDER DHS NOT TO TRANSFER PETITIONER PENDING RESOLUTION OF PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS by Bryan Marrero Betancourt. Responses due by 2/20/2026. (Chonillo, Gregory) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#22

Feb 10, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Petitioner Bryan Marrero Betancourt's Emergency Motion to Order DHS Not to Transfer Petitioner Pending Resolution of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. 21. Therein, Petitioner Betancourt requests that the Court order the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, "and all persons acting in concert with them from transferring Petitioner from his current place of detention" while this matter is pending. Id. at 1. The Court's Order to Show Cause, which became operative for Petitioner Betancourt upon the Court's Paperless Order Consolidating Cases (ECF No. 8), states: "Petitioner is not to be transferred until these proceedings have terminated." (ECF No. 5) at 3-4. Accordingly, UPON CONSIDERATION of the Order to Show Cause 5, the pertinent portions of the record, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion 21 is DENIED AS MOOT. If Petitioner Betancourt seeks more specific relief, he may file a renewed motion that explains why such further relief is necessary. The Court reaffirms that Respondents and any other applicable authorities may not transfer Petitioners in this matter for the pendency of this action. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 2/10/2026. (ss02) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#23

Feb 24, 2026

Clerk's Notice to Filer re 7 Second MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . Login/Signature Block Violation; CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED WITHIN 3 DAYS - The name of attorney e-filing this document via their CM/ECF login does not match the name of attorney on the signature block of the document. The name used for login must match typed name on signature block of the document. This filing is a violation of Section 3J(1) of CM/ECF Admin Procedures and LR 5.1(b). Filer must File a Notice of Striking, then refile document pursuant to CM/ECF Admin Procedures and Local Rules. (drz) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#24

Feb 24, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction re 23 Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction and Instruction to Filer - Attorney. Correction Other. Clerk's Notice of Correction docketed in Error. No corrections are needed by attorney. (drz) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#25

Feb 24, 2026

REPLY to 18 Response to Order to Show Cause by Rosario Roblero-Velasquez. (Smerdon, Bonnie) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#26

Apr 13, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss Matter of Peralta-Dormes v. United States for Mootness by Todd M. Lyons. Attorney Michele S. Vigilance added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:res). Responses due by 4/27/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix)(Vigilance, Michele) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#27

Apr 28, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Respondents' Motion to Dismiss Matter of Peralta-Dormes v. United States for Mootness. 26. Therein, Respondents contend that an Immigration Court granted Petitioner Ramon Adalberto Peralta Dormes ("Petitioner") voluntary departure on or about April 9, 2026, and that Petitioner waived his right to appeal. Id. at 2. Respondents thus seek an order dismissing Petitioner's Petition (ECF No. 1) as moot and lifting the stay of transfer. See (ECF No. 26) at 2; (ECF No. 5) at 3-4. However, Respondents indicate that the Parties failed to confer as Petitioner's counsel did not respond to an April 10, 2026 email regarding his position on the Motion. See (ECF No. 26) at 3. Local Rule 7.1(a) provides that counsel for the movant must confer with all parties in a good faith effort to resolve the issues in the motion. Accordingly, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion 26 is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Court notes that the non-moving party's cooperation is equally required by Local Rule 7.1(a). Accordingly, Petitioner's counsel is DIRECTED to respond to Respondents' counsel's conferral efforts on or before April 30, 2026. Respondents shall be allowed to refile the Motion as of May 1, 2026, regardless of whether conferral has occurred. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 4/28/2026. (ss02) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#28

Apr 29, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss by Garrett Ripa. Attorney Michele S. Vigilance added to party Garrett Ripa(pty:condft). Responses due by 5/13/2026. (Vigilance, Michele) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 04/29/2026)

#29

May 01, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE came before the Court upon Respondents' Unopposed Motion to Dismiss Matter of Peralta-Dormes v. United States for Mootness. 28. Therein, Respondents contend that an Immigration Court granted Petitioner Ramon Adalberto Peralta Dormes ("Petitioner") voluntary departure on or about April 9, 2026, and that Petitioner waived his right to appeal. See id. at 2. Respondents request that the Court dismiss Petitioner's Petition (ECF No. 1) "for mootness and lift the outstanding stay of transfer/removal." See (ECF No. 28) at 2. Petitioner does not object to the requested relief. Id. at 3. "Article III of the Constitution limits the jurisdiction of federal courts to 'cases' and 'controversies,' and the justiciability doctrine's main components include mootness." Djadju v. Vega, 32 F.4th 1102, 1106 (11th Cir. 2022) (cleaned up and citation omitted). "The doctrine of mootness derives directly from the case or controversy limitation because 'an action that is moot cannot be characterized as an active case or controversy.'" Soliman v. United States ex rel. INS, 296 F.3d 1237, 1242 (11th Cir. 2002) (citation omitted). A case is moot "when it no longer presents a live controversy with respect to which the court can give meaningful relief." Id. (citation omitted). "If events that occur subsequent to the filing of a lawsuit or an appeal deprive the court of the ability to give the plaintiff or appellant meaningful relief, then the case is moot and must be dismissed." Al Najjar v. Ashcroft, 273 F.3d 1330, 1336 (11th Cir. 2001). Here, the Petition alleges that Petitioner was unlawfully detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2) without an individualized bond hearing. See generally (ECF No. 1). However, as discussed above, Petitioner has since been granted voluntary departure and has waived his right to appeal. See (ECF No. 28) at 2. As a result, there is no longer a removal determination left to be made as to Petitioner. See 8 U.S.C. § 1229c(a)(1) ("The Attorney General may permit an alien voluntarily to depart the United States... in lieu of being subject to [removal] proceedings." (emphasis added)). As the Court can no longer grant meaningful relief with respect to Petitioner's detention under § 1225(b)(2), this case no longer presents a live controversy. See Soliman, 296 F.3d at 1242 (citation omitted). Accordingly, UPON CONSIDERATION of the Motion, the pertinent portions of the record, and being otherwise fully advised in the premises, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion 28 is GRANTED. This case is hereby DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE as to Petitioner Ramon Adalberto Peralta Dormes. All pending motions as to Petitioner Ramon Adalberto Peralta Dormes, if any, are DENIED AS MOOT. The Court's Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 5) is hereby VACATED as to Petitioner Ramon Adalberto Peralta Dormes only. All provisions of the Order to Show Cause remain in force as to all other Petitioners in this action. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 5/1/2026. (ss02) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 05/01/2026)

#30

May 07, 2026

Notice of Supplemental Authority Hernandez Alvarez v. Warden, Federal Detention Center Miami, Nos. 25-14065 & 25-14075 (11th Cir. May 6, 2026) by Rosario Roblero-Velasquez (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A Alavarez v. Warden Decision) (Smerdon, Bonnie) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#31

May 08, 2026

ORDER GRANTING IN PART 16 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Rosario Roblero-Velasquez; TRANSFERRING 17 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Bryan Marrero Betancourt. Counts I and II of Roblero-Velasquez's Petition (ECF No. 16) are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Within seven (7) days of this Order, Respondents shall provide Petitioner Roblero-Velasquez with an individualized bond hearing consistent with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) or otherwise release Petitioner Roblero-Velasquez. The Clerk of Court is directed to TRANSFER the Betancourt Petition (ECF No. 17) to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Signed by Judge K. Michael Moore on 5/8/2026. See attached document for full details. (ss02) [Transferred from flsd on 5/11/2026.] (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#32

May 11, 2026

Case transferred in from District of Florida Southern; Case Number 1:26-cv-20294. File received electronically (Entered: 05/11/2026)

#33

May 11, 2026

Case TRANSFERRED from the Southern District of Florida. Case assigned to District Judge Chappell and Magistrate Judge Huguelet. New Case Number: 2:26-cv-1597-SPC-KRH. (AJS) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

May 11, 2026

District Transfer In

#34

May 12, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER dismissing Bryan Marrero Betancourt's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 17) as moot. The Court granted Marrero Betancourt habeas relief in Case No. 2:26-cv-506-SPC-NPM, and the government released him from custody. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment dismissing the petition as moot, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 5/12/2026. (NMC) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#35

May 12, 2026

Judgment

May 12, 2026

Order Dismissing Case