District of Puerto Rico • 3:26-cv-01317

#1

May 26, 2026

Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number APRDC-9503084.), filed by VICTOR ANTONIO CASTILLO-SUAREZ. Service due by 8/24/2026, (Attachments: # 1 Category Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Exhibit Attachment 1, # 4 Exhibit Attachment 2, # 5 Exhibit Atatchement 3)(Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#2

May 26, 2026

Emergency MOTION requesting Order filed by Raymond L. Sanchez-Maceira on behalf of VICTOR ANTONIO CASTILLO-SUAREZ. Responses due by 6/9/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#3

May 26, 2026

NOTICE of Filing Exhibits Civil Cover (Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#4

May 27, 2026

NOTICE OF JUDGE ASSIGNMENT: Case has been assigned to Judge Gina R. Mendez-Miro. (ad) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

#5

May 27, 2026

Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett J. Ripa. Note: Counsel must print all summonses and follow the service requirements set forth by the Rules of Civil Procedure. Electronic issuance of summonses should not be construed as authorizing electronic service. (ad) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

#6

May 27, 2026

ORDER holding in abeyance 1 Writ of Habeas Corpus and 2 Motion Requesting Order. Federal courts "may issue all writs necessary or appropriate in aid of their respective jurisdictions and agreeable to the usages and principles of law." 28 U.S.C. § 1651. Accordingly, this Court ORDERS that the United States, its agencies, and employees shall not transfer Petitioner outside the jurisdiction of this District Court until Respondents have been served with process and have filed an answer or other responsive pleading to Petitioner's Writ of Habeas Corpus. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a), noncitizens who are arrested and detained while residing in the United States are entitled to a bond hearing before a neutral decisionmaker, the opportunity to obtain representation by counsel, to present evidence, to appeal an adverse determination, and to seek a new hearing when circumstances materially change. See Rodriguez-Diaz v. Garland, 53 F.4th 1189, 1202 (9th Cir. 2022); Doe v. Tompkins, 11 F.4th 1, 2 (1st Cir. 2021); Brito v. Garland, 22 F.4th 240, 246 (1st Cir. 2021). Accordingly, this Court further ORDERS that Petitioner be granted a bond hearing before an Immigration Judge under the Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review, on or before June 4, 2026. The United States shall inform, on or before June 5, 2026, whether such bond hearing has been held, the outcome of the hearing, and file an answer, or responsive pleading, to Petitioner's for Writ of Habeas Corpus. This Order does not adjudicate the merits of Petitioner's Writ of Habeas Corpus.Signed by Judge Gina R. Mendez-Miro on 5/27/2026.(GMN) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

#7

May 27, 2026

MOTION Submitting Summons Returned Executed and Served Summons Return Executed and Served filed by Raymond L. Sanchez-Maceira on behalf of Victor Antonio Castillo-Suarez. Responses due by 6/10/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Summons Returned Executed)(Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

#8

May 27, 2026

ORDER noting 7 Motion Submitting Summmons. Signed by Judge Gina R. Mendez-Miro on 5/27/2026. (GMN) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

May 27, 2026

***SEE IMAGE AT DOCKET NO. 7 *** SUMMONS Returned Executed upon Todd Lyons served on 5/27/2026, answer due 7/27/2026; Garrett J. Ripa served on 5/27/2026, answer due 7/27/2026. (ft)

May 27, 2026

Order on Motion Submitting

May 27, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

May 27, 2026

Notice of Judge Assignment

#9

May 28, 2026

Notice of Appearance

May 28, 2026

Summons Returned Executed as to USA

#10

May 29, 2026

Emergency MOTION requesting Order filed by Raymond L. Sanchez-Maceira on behalf of Victor Antonio Castillo-Suarez. Responses due by 6/12/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment 1)(Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#11

May 29, 2026

Emergency INFORMATIVE Motion regarding Petitioner's Transfer before Service of Petition and Issuance of TRO, Informing Compliance with the Ordered Bond Hearing, and also in Response and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion at Docket entry 10 filed by Enrique Silva-Aviles on behalf of Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett J. Ripa. Responses due by 6/12/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Silva-Aviles, Enrique) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#12

May 29, 2026

ORDER. The Court has considered 10 Petitioner's Emergency Motion to Enforce the Court's Order (Dkt. 6), to Compel Petitioner's Return to the District of Puerto Rico, and for an Order to Show Cause. On May 26, 2026, Petitioner filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus along with a Motion Requesting Order (Docket Nos. 1; 2). On May 27, 2026, the Court directed "that the United States, its agencies, and employees shall not transfer Petitioner outside the jurisdiction of this District Court until Respondents have been served with process and have filed an answer or other responsive pleading to Petitioner's Writ of Habeas Corpus," with a deadline set for June 5, 2026, for Respondents' responsive pleading (Docket No. 6). Petitioner confirmed on the same day that service was executed upon Defendants (Docket No. 7). Despite the Court's order, Mr. Castillo-Suarez has been transferred outside of Puerto Rico to the Krome North Service Processing Center in Florida. As a result, Petitioner has sought an order for Mr. Castillo-Suarez's return to the District of Puerto Rico. The Court retains jurisdiction over the habeas petition, notwithstanding Mr. Castillo-Suarez's transfer, as supported by caselaw: Ozturk v. Hyde, 136 F.4th 382, 387 (2d Cir. 2025) (upheld the return of a Petitioner to the initial detention venue upon proper filing of a habeas petition); see also Ozturk v. Trump, 777 F. Supp. 3d 26, 36 (D. Mass. 2025) ("'[W]hen the Government moves a habeas petitioner after properly filing a petition naming his immediate custodian, the District Court retains jurisdiction.'") (quoting Rumsfeld v. Padilla, 542 U.S. 426, 441 (2004)). It is undisputed that Mr. Castillo-Suarez was under custody in Puerto Rico when his habeas petition was accurately filed. Given these circumstances, the Court GRANTS the Petitioner's motion at Docket No. 10 .The Court ORDERS that Mr. Castillo-Suarez must be returned to the District of Puerto Rico by June 2, 2026. Failure to comply with this Order will result in Garrett J. Ripa, as Mr. Castillo-Suarez's designated custodian, being held in contempt of court. Signed by Judge Gina R. Mendez-Miro on 5/29/2026. (GMN) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#13

May 29, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re 12 Order on Motion requesting Order,,,,,,,,, filed by Enrique Silva-Aviles on behalf of Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett J. Ripa. Responses due by 6/12/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Related document(s) 12 ) (Silva-Aviles, Enrique) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#14

May 29, 2026

RESPONSE to Motion filed by Victor Antonio Castillo-Suarez Re: 13 Emergency MOTION for Reconsideration re 12 Order on Motion requesting Order,,,,,,,,, filed by Markwayne Mullin, Garrett J. Ripa, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons filed by Victor Antonio Castillo-Suarez. (Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

May 29, 2026

Order on Motion requesting Order

#15

May 30, 2026

ORDER. The Court previously entered an Order at Docket No. 6, directing, among other things, that Petitioner not be transferred outside the jurisdiction until Respondents have been served with process and have filed an answer or other responsive pleading to Petitioner's Writ of Habeas Corpus. Petitioner then informed the Court that he had been transferred outside the District of Puerto Rico. The Court subsequently directed that Petitioner be returned to this District. Respondents have filed a Motion at Docket No. 11 stating that Petitioner's transfer occurred on May 26, 2026 --before service of the Petition and before the Courts May 27, 2026 Order-- and that Respondents therefore did not transfer Petitioner in violation of the Courts May 27, 2026 Order. Respondents also represent they have arranged the bond hearing ordered by the Court. Based on the record now before the Court, the Court finds that its prior directive ordering Petitioner's return to this District was entered without the benefit of Respondents' submitted timeline showing the May 26, 2026 transfer. To the extent the Court's prior Order was premised on a finding or implication that Respondents transferred Petitioner in violation of the Courts May 27, 2026 Order, that portion of the Order is VACATED. The Court further finds, however, that Petitioner's transfer does not divest the Court of jurisdiction over the pending Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The Petition was filed in this District, and the Court retains authority to adjudicate the claims presented therein notwithstanding Petitioners subsequent transfer. Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that: (1) The Court will continue to exercise jurisdiction over this matter and all previously established deadlines remain in effect; (2) Respondents shall, by no later than June 5, 2026: (a) Inform the Court whether the bond hearing ordered by the Court has been held; (b) If the hearing has been held, disclose the outcome of the hearing; and (c) File an answer or other responsive pleading to Petitioner's Writ of Habeas Corpus; and (3) The Court reiterates that the interests of justice require that the bond hearing be held expeditiously. Signed by Judge Gina R. Mendez-Miro on 05/30/2026. (gr) (Entered: 05/30/2026)

#16

May 30, 2026

ORDER finding as moot 13 Respondents' Motion for Reconsideration of Today's Order at Docket Entry 12 Because It Is Premised on an Incorrect and Critical Factual Finding and 14 Petitioner's Response in Opposition To Respondents' Motion For Reconsideration (Dkt. 13) Of The Court's Order (Dkt. 12). See Order at Docket No. 15. Signed by Judge Gina R. Mendez-Miro on 05/30/2026. (gr) (Entered: 05/30/2026)

May 30, 2026

Order on Motion for Reconsideration

May 30, 2026

Order

#17

Jun 03, 2026

Motion In Compliance as to 6 Order, 15 Order, filed by Enrique Silva-Aviles on behalf of Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett J. Ripa. Responses due by 6/17/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Related document(s) 6, 15 ) (Silva-Aviles, Enrique) Modified on 6/4/2026 to edit docket text (rom). (Entered: 06/03/2026)

#18

Jun 03, 2026

ORDER noting 17 Informative Motion and in Compliance with Order by Respondents. Upon consideration that, on June 2, 2026, Petitioner was granted a bond hearing before an Immigration Judge under the Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review in accordance with this Court's Order at Docket No. 6, Petitioner shall SHOW CAUSE on or before June 8, 2026 as to why his Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Docket No. 1 ), and Emergency Motion Requesting Order, (Docket No. 2 ), should not be dismissed with prejudice. Signed by Judge Gina R. Mendez-Miro on 6/3/2026. (GMN) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

Jun 03, 2026

Order on Motion In Compliance

#19

Jun 04, 2026

RESPONSE to Motion which is the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus in Compliance with Order filed by Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett J. Ripa Re: 2 Emergency MOTION requesting Order filed by Victor Antonio Castillo-Suarez, 6 Order,,,,,,,, Terminate Motions,,,,,,, 18 Order on Motion In Compliance,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Victor Antonio Castillo-Suarez, 15 Order,,,,,,,,, filed by Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett J. Ripa. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Silva-Aviles, Enrique) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#20

Jun 08, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by Victor Antonio Castillo-Suarez Re: 18 Order on Motion In Compliance,, filed by Victor Antonio Castillo-Suarez. (Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#21

Jun 08, 2026

ORDER noting and granting 20 Motion in Compliance with Order and Notice of Dismissal Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41 (a)(1)(A). In light of the fact that Petitioner was granted bond by an Immigration Judge and of the request dismiss filed, the petition for 1 Writ of Habeas shall be dismissed without prejudice. Judgment shall be entered accordingly. Signed by Judge Gina R. Mendez-Miro on 6/8/2026.(GMN) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#22

Jun 08, 2026

JUDGMENT. Pursuant to this Court's Order at Docket No. 21, Judgment is hereby entered DISMISSING WITHOUT PREJUDICE Petitioner's claim. Signed by Judge Gina R. Mendez-Miro on 6/8/2026.(GMN) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

Jun 08, 2026

Order