Middle District of Florida • 6:26-cv-01188
Sojo Castellano v. Garland
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Case Information
Filed: May 28, 2026
Assigned to:
Paul Gregory Byron
Referred to:
Robert M. Norway
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: August 05, 2026
Last Activity:
August 05, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 28, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-25022082) filed by Jeoshua Enmanuel Sojo Castellano. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Cabrera, Leslie) (Chambers Notified) Modified docket text on 5/28/2026 (JOS). (Entered: 05/28/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 28, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Paul G. Byron and Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. New case number: 6:26-cv-01188-PGB-RMN. (JOS) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
#3
May 28, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Leslie Cabrera of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JOS) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
#4
May 28, 2026
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Leslie Cabrera on behalf of Jeoshua Enmanuel Sojo Castellano. Lead Counsel: Leslie Cabrera. (Cabrera, Leslie) (Entered: 05/28/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
May 28, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
May 28, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#5
Jun 03, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. To the extent the 1 Petition requests a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction, the Court notes that it will not issue such relief absent a properly supported motion. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 6/3/2026. (REG) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
Jun 03, 2026
Order
#6
Jun 08, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#7
Jun 10, 2026
Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
#8
Jun 12, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document:
Notice of appearance
#9
Jun 17, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#11
Jun 23, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER re 9 Second Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction and, in the Alternative, Renewed Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Respondents' response to the aforementioned 9 Motion shall be filed on or before June 30, 2026. In particular, Respondents should address Petitioner's contention that their repeated transfers of Petitioner are preventing him from obtaining the bond hearing to which he is entitled under 8 U.S.C. § 1226. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 6/23/2026. (REG) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
#12
Jun 23, 2026
Response
Main Document:
Response
Jun 23, 2026
Order
#13
Jun 30, 2026
Response to motion
Main Document:
Response to motion
#14
Jul 01, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER re 13 Response to Second Emergency Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Court Order. On or before 12:00 p.m. on July 6, 2026, Respondents are DIRECTED to file a notice informing the Court whether Petitioner is being detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2)(A) or 8 U.S.C. § 1226. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/1/2026. (REG) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Jul 01, 2026
Order
#15
Jul 02, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#16
Jul 07, 2026
Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
#17
Jul 08, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#18
Jul 14, 2026
Status report
Main Document:
Status report
#19
Jul 14, 2026
Status report
Main Document:
Status report
#20
Jul 31, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents shall respond to the 1 Petition on or before August 21, 2026. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/31/2026. (REG) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Jul 31, 2026
Set/reset deadlines as to Responses due by 8/21/2026 (AA)
Jul 31, 2026
Order
#21
Aug 04, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document:
Dismiss
Aug 04, 2026
Set Motion and R&R deadlines/hearings - PUBLIC
#22
Aug 05, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER granting 21 Petitioner's Unopposed Motion to Voluntarily Dismiss Petition Without Prejudice as Moot. In the aforementioned 21 Motion, Petitioner indicates that he is no longer detained, and that no live controversy remains in the instant matter. Accordingly, the 1 Petition is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE as moot. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to terminate all pending motions and, thereafter, close the file. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 8/5/2026. (JRI) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Aug 05, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
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