Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01665
Cruz Mendoza v. Mullin (Glades)
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Case Information
Filed: May 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Kyle C. Dudek
Referred to:
Kevin R. Huguelet
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
May 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 18, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number BFLMDC-24966799) filed by Marlon Jose Cruz Mendoza. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)(Bueno, Mariah) Modified on 5/19/2026 as to docket text (ARL). (Entered: 05/18/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 18, 2026
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Mariah Bueno on behalf of Marlon Jose Cruz Mendoza. Lead Counsel: Mariah Bueno. (Bueno, Mariah) Modified on 5/19/2026 to remove capitalization (ARL). (Entered: 05/18/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
#3
May 18, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order re; 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Marlon Jose Cruz Mendoza. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 TRO CHECKLIST)(Bueno, Mariah) Modified on 5/18/2026 (KLS). (Entered: 05/18/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#4
May 18, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek and Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. New case number: 2:26-cv-1665-KCD-KRH. (KLS) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
May 18, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#5
May 19, 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 5/26/2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 6/8/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/19/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document:
Order to show cause
#6
May 19, 2026
CERTIFICATE of service by Marlon Jose Cruz Mendoza re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 2 Notice of Lead Counsel Designation Mariah Bueno. (Bueno, Mariah) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document:
Certificate of service
#7
May 19, 2026
ORDER denying 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The case will proceed to a review of the merits of the habeas petition. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/19/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Parties
Cruz Mendoza
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Mullin (Glades)
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