Middle District of Florida • 3:26-cv-02368

#1

Sep 10, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-25529343) filed by Wilton Germain. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - Most Recent Form I-94, # 3 Exhibit B - Original Notice to Appear (NTA) October 2022, # 4 Exhibit C - Amended Notice to Appear - August 2024, # 5 Exhibit D - Form I-589 Notice of Forwarding to EOIR, # 6 Exhibit E - Immigration Court Notice of In-Person Hearing, # 7 Exhibit F - EOIR Automated Case Information, # 8 Exhibit G - Employment Authorization Document (C08), # 9 Exhibit H - TPS Approval Notice, # 10 Exhibit I - Haitian Passport Bio Page, # 11 Exhibit J - ICE Detainee Locator)(Gedeon, Nadine) Modified on 9/11/2026 to edit duplicate text. (JVC) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#2

Sep 10, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. New case number: 3:26-cv-02368-WWB-LLL. (JVC) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

#3

Sep 11, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Nadine Gedeon 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: 09/11/2026)

#4

Sep 11, 2026

NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Nadine Gedeon on behalf of Wilton Germain. Lead Counsel: Nadine Gedeon, Esq. (Gedeon, Nadine) Modified on 9/11/2026 to edit the docket text (RPB). (Entered: 09/11/2026)

Sep 11, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Sep 11, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

#5

Sep 15, 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 9/22/2026. The Petitioner has 3 business days to reply to the response to petition. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 9/15/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#6

Sep 17, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance of Lead Counsel Designation by Elizabeth Ann Teegen on behalf of Warden Florida Baker Correctional Facility, Ronnie Woodall. Lead Counsel: Elizabeth A. Teegen. (Teegen, Elizabeth) Modified text on 9/18/2026 (BD). (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#7

Sep 21, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd Blanche. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Pardo, David) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#8

Sep 22, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective November 1, 2025, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. Additionally, the undersigned has issued Standing Orders, available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/judges/wendy-berger, that apply to all proceedings before the undersigned. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules and this Court's Standing Orders. See Local Rule 1.01(a). Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions, including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 9/22/2026. (CKS) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

#9

Sep 22, 2026

Amended RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd Blanche. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Pardo, David) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

#10

Sep 22, 2026

ORDER that the Petition 1 is GRANTED as stated herein. Within seven days of the date of this Order, Respondents shall either afford Petitioner an individualized bond hearing consistent with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) or release Petitioner. Directions to the Clerk. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 9/22/2026. (JND) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

Sep 22, 2026

Order

#11

Sep 23, 2026

JUDGMENT granting the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. ( Signed by Deputy Clerk) (LD) (Entered: 09/23/2026)