Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-23460

#1

Apr 24, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Cristian Michel Scull Aranguren. "No IFP". (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#2

Apr 29, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus on April 24, 2026, but did not pay the $5 filing fee or file an application to proceed without prepaying fees or costs (Doc. 1 ). See 28 U.S.C. §§ 1915(a). By May 13, 2026, Petitioner must either pay the filing fee, apply to proceed in forma pauperis, or show cause why this case should not be dismissed for failing to comply with 28 U.S.C. § 1914(a). Failure to do so may result in dismissal of this action without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 4/29/2026. (RCD) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

#3

Apr 29, 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 5/6/2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 5/19/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/29/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

Apr 29, 2026

***Set/reset deadlines: Proof of indigency / Filing fee due by 5/13/2026. (LNR)

Apr 29, 2026

*** COPIES mailed to Parties: Cristian Michel Scull Aranguren re 3 Order to show cause. (CGW)

Apr 30, 2026

*** COPIES mailed via certified mail to Attorney General of the United States in Washington, D.C re 3 Order to show cause, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (9589 0710 5270 4113 5540 44) (MLB)

Apr 30, 2026

*** COPIES E-mailed to USAO (USAFLM.Alcatraz@usdoj.gov) re 3 Order to show cause, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (LJC)

Apr 30, 2026

*** COPIES mailed to Parties: Cristian Michel Scull Aranguren; re 2 Order. (LNR)

#4

May 14, 2026

ORDER transferring case to Southern District of Florida, Miami Division. After transfer, the Clerk is directed to CLOSE this case. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/14/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

May 14, 2026

*** COPIES mailed to Parties: Cristian Michel Scull Aranguren re 4 Order transferring case to another division. (CGW)

#5

May 18, 2026

Case transferred in from Florida Middle; Case Number 2:26-cv-01337. Electronic file including transfer order and docket sheet received. .(bb). (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#6

May 18, 2026

Judge Assignment to Judge Kathleen M. Williams (bb) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#7

May 18, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. On April 13, 2026, Petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus brought pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 ("Petition") (DE 1 at 16) in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. On May 14, 2026, the Court entered an Order (DE 4 ) transferring the case to this Court. In the Petition, Petitioner challenges his continued confinement by immigration officials. Upon review of the Petition, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED as follows:(1) Respondent(s) SHALL NOT transfer or otherwise move Petitioner from his current place of detention until further order of the Court.(2) Within five (5) days of the date of entry of this Order, the Respondent SHALL file a memorandum of fact and law ("Response") to show cause why the Petition should not be granted and shall file all necessary documents for resolution of the Petition. Respondent shall provide Petitioner complete copies of all documents in support of its Response. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 10(c); see also Rodriguez v. Fla. Dep't of Corr., 748 F.3d 1073 (11th Cir. 2014). (3) Petitioner may, but is not required to, file a Reply within ten (10) days of Respondent's Response. The Reply shall not exceed ten (10) pages and shall otherwise comply with the Court's Local Rules governing the form of filings. See S.D. Fla. R. 7.1(c); S.D. Fla. L.R. 5.1(a)(4). Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 5/18/2026. (nn) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#8

May 18, 2026

INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE LITIGANT Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 5/18/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#9

May 18, 2026

ORDER REQUIRING PAYMENT OF THE CLERK'S $5.00 FILING FEE OR FILING OF AN APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS re 1 Application/ Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Cristian Michel Scull Aranguren, (Filing Fee due by 5/29/2026., Motions due by 5/29/2026.) Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 5/18/2026. See attached document for full details. (Attachments: # 1 attachment) (pc) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#10

May 18, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Compliance re 9 Order, Set/Reset Deadlines, 8 Order of Instructions to Pro Se Litigant. (copy of Orders and attachment mailed to Petitioner). (pc) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

May 18, 2026

Judge Assignment

May 18, 2026

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

May 18, 2026

Notice of Compliance