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Filed: August 11, 2026
Assigned to:
Marcia Morales Howard
Referred to:
Laura Lothman Lambert
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
August 19, 2026
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#1
Aug 11, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-25388653) filed by James Brutus. (Attachments: # 1 Main Document Habeas, # 2 Exhibit A - NTA, # 3 Exhibit B - I75 Receipt, # 4 Exhibit C - Biometrics Receipt, # 5 Exhibit D - Approval I765, # 6 Exhibit E - Receipt TPS, # 7 Exhibit F - Notice to Appear in person hearing, # 8 Exhibit G - EOIR Screenshot, # 9 Exhibit H - Detainee Locator, # 10 Exhibit I - 94)(Rodriguez, Melissa) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 11, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Marcia Morales Howard and Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. New case number: 3:26-cv-02073-MMH-LLL. (JVC) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
#3
Aug 12, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Melissa De La Caridad Rodriguez 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). (JVC) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Aug 12, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Aug 12, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
#4
Aug 13, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER: By August 20, 2026, petitioner must supplement 1 the petition with the verification required by 28 U.S.C. § 2242. Signed by Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert on 8/13/2026. (SM) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Aug 13, 2026
Order
#5
Aug 18, 2026
SUPPLEMENT re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Supplemental Verification of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by James Brutus. (Rodriguez, Melissa) Modified text to remove capitalization on 8/20/2026 (AM). (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Supplement
#6
Aug 18, 2026
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Melissa De La Caridad Rodriguez on behalf of James Brutus. Lead Counsel: Melissa C. Rodriguez. (Rodriguez, Melissa) Counsel corrected defendant's name on Doc.7 Modified text on 8/19/2026 (AM). (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
#7
Aug 18, 2026
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Melissa De La Caridad Rodriguez on behalf of James Brutus. Lead Counsel: Melissa C. Rodriguez. (Rodriguez, Melissa) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
#8
Aug 19, 2026
ORDER to respond and show cause why the petition should not be granted. The Clerk is directed to serve the petition. Response to petition due by 8/26/2026. The Petitioner has 3 business days to reply to the response to petition. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 8/19/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
#9
Aug 19, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Melissa De La Caridad Rodriguez of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (AM) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Aug 19, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
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