Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-26419
Morales Lopez v. Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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Case Information
Filed: September 16, 2026
Assigned to:
Rodolfo Armando Ruiz II
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
September 23, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 16, 2026
EMERGENCY APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19999531, filed by JOSE LUIS MORALES LOPEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Vargas Valencia, Melany) Modified text on 9/17/2026 (vvb). (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document:
Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 16, 2026
Judge Assignment to Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II (vvb) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Sep 17, 2026
Judge Assignment
Sep 17, 2026
Administrative Order AND Order Striking
#4
Sep 18, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance
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Notice of Attorney Appearance
Sep 18, 2026
~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
#5
Sep 22, 2026
Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal
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Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal
#6
Sep 23, 2026
Order to Show Cause
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
Parties
MORALES LOPEZ
Party
Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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