District of Puerto Rico • 3:26-cv-01624

Gonzalez-Dominguez v. Ripa

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Case Information

Filed: September 28, 2026
Assigned to: Raul Manuel Arias-Marxuach
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
Completed: October 02, 2026
Last Activity: October 02, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 28, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number APRDC-9639710.), filed by Sandro Gonzalez-Dominguez. Service due by 12/28/2026, (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Cover sheet, # 2 Category Sheet Category, # 3 Affidavit Statement, # 4 Exhibit 1, # 5 Exhibit 2, # 6 Exhibit 3, # 7 Exhibit 4, # 8 Exhibit 5, # 9 Exhibit 6, # 10 Exhibit 7, # 11 Exhibit 8, # 12 Exhibit 9, # 13 Exhibit 10, # 14 Exhibit 11, # 15 Exhibit 12, # 16 Exhibit 13) (Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 28, 2026
NOTICE of Filing Exhibits Summons as to All Respondents and as to Garret Ripa filed by Fermin Luis Arraiza-Navas on behalf of Sandro Gonzalez-Dominguez. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Carmen Figueroa, # 2 Summons David Venturella, # 3 Summons Markwayne Mullin, # 4 Summons Hector Ramirez, # 5 Summons Todd Blance) (Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) . Modified docket text title and remove response deadline on 9/30/2026 (rim). (Entered: 09/28/2026)
Main Document: Issuance of Summons
#3
Sep 28, 2026
Emergency MOTION re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Sandro Gonzalez-Dominguez filed by Fermin Luis Arraiza-Navas on behalf of Sandro Gonzalez-Dominguez. Responses due by 10/13/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Related document(s) 1 ) (Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
#4
Sep 28, 2026
First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Fermin Luis Arraiza-Navas on behalf of Sandro Gonzalez-Dominguez. Responses due by 10/13/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order proposed order) (Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Sep 29, 2026
NOTICE OF JUDGE ASSIGNMENT: Case has been assigned to Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach. (arg) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
#6
Sep 29, 2026
Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, Carmen Figueroa, Markwayne Mullin, Hector Ramirez-Carbo, Garret Ripa, David Venturella. 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: 09/29/2026)
Main Document: Summons Issued
#7
Sep 29, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Maria Del Rosario Garcia-Miranda on behalf of All Plaintiffs. (Garcia-Miranda, Maria) Modified docket text title and remove response deadline on 9/30/2026 (rim). (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document: Appear
#8
Sep 29, 2026
OPINION AND ORDER: For the reasons set forth in this Opinion and Order, the Court hereby GRANTS Petitioner's Motion for TRO at Docket No. 4 . Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Urgent Motion Requesting Order at Docket Nos. 1 and 3 due by October 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Petitioners shall notify this order to Respondents no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2026. Petitioners shall post a bond of $100.00 by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2026. Signed by Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach on 9/29/2026. (mrr) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document: Opinion and Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#9
Sep 29, 2026
Emergency MOTION requesting Order to Return Petitioner to Puerto Rico filed by Fermin Luis Arraiza-Navas on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 10/13/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6)(Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document: Requesting Order
Sep 29, 2026
Notice of Judge Assignment
#10
Sep 30, 2026
AMENDED OPINION AND ORDER: For the reasons set forth in this Amended Opinion and Order, the Court hereby GRANTS Petitioner's Motion for TRO at Docket No. 4 . Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Urgent Motion Requesting Order at Docket Nos. 1 and 3 due by Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Petitioners shall notify this order to Respondents no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026. Petitioners shall post a bond of $100.00 by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026.Signed by Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach on 9/29/2026.(mrr) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Main Document: Opinion and Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#11
Sep 30, 2026
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: For the reasons set forth in this Memorandum and Order, the 9 Emergency MOTION requesting Order to Return Petitioner to Puerto Rico is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach on 9/30/2026. (mrr) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#12
Sep 30, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Desiree Laborde-Sanfiorenzo on behalf of Tod Blanch, Carmen Figueroa, Markwayne Mullin, Hector Ramirez-Carbo, Garret Ripa, David Venturella (Laborde-Sanfiorenzo, Desiree) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#13
Sep 30, 2026
MOTION for Reconsideration of Order at ECF 11 re 11 Order,, Terminate Motions, filed by Desiree Laborde-Sanfiorenzo on behalf of Tod Blanch, Carmen Figueroa, Markwayne Mullin, Hector Ramirez-Carbo, Garret Ripa, David Venturella. Responses due by 10/14/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Notice to EOIR, # 2 Exhibit B Respondent request for bond hearing, # 3 Exhibit C Notice of Custody)(Related document(s) 11 ) (Laborde-Sanfiorenzo, Desiree) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Main Document: Reconsideration
#14
Sep 30, 2026
RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion for Reconsideration filed by Sandro Gonzalez-Dominguez Re: 13 MOTION for Reconsideration of Order at ECF 11 re 11 Order,, Terminate Motions, filed by Hector Ramirez-Carbo, David Venturella, Markwayne Mullin, Tod Blanch, Carmen Figueroa, Garret Ripa filed by Sandro Gonzalez-Dominguez. (Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Main Document: Response in Opposition
Sep 30, 2026
Deposit of Funds
Sep 30, 2026
DEPOSIT of Funds in the amount of $100, Receipt Number 125924. (Re Docket No. 10 ). To be deposited on the next working day in an interest-bearing account in compliance with L.Cv.R. 67. (rom)
#15
Oct 01, 2026
MOTION for Leave to File Document Leave to File Reply at ECF No. 14 filed by Desiree Laborde-Sanfiorenzo on behalf of Tod Blanch, Carmen Figueroa, Markwayne Mullin, Hector Ramirez-Carbo, Garret Ripa, David Venturella. Responses due by 10/15/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Exh A_Order of Immigration Judge issued on Oct_1_2026)(Laborde-Sanfiorenzo, Desiree) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document: Leave to File Document
#16
Oct 01, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: By close of business on October 2, 2026, petitioner Sandro Gonzalez-Dominguez shall show cause as to why this action should not be dismissed as moot due to the Order issued by the Immigration Judge releasing Mr. Gonzalez-Dominguez under a bond of $7,500 as a result of today's bond hearing, and a bond hearing was the relief requested in his habeas petition. See CM/ECF 1 & 15-1; Arizonans for Official English v. Arizona, 520 U.S. 43, 68 (1997) ("An action is rendered moot when subsequent facts have destroyed the existence of a justiciable controversy or have rendered any possible judicial remedy meaningless."); Vega-Rosado v. Ledezma, 2006 WL 2927322 (D.P.R. Oct. 11, 2006) (Finding section 2254 habeas petition moot because petitioner had been released to a halfway house as requested in his petition); Dy v. Ashcroft, 2004 WL 1834594 (D.R.I. July 12, 2004) (Finding immigration habeas petition moot because petitioner had been released from custody). Signed by Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach on 10/1/2026. (mrr) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
#17
Oct 01, 2026
Motion In Compliance as to 16 Order to Show Cause,,,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,, filed by Fermin Luis Arraiza-Navas on behalf of Sandro Gonzalez-Dominguez. Responses due by 10/15/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Related document(s) 16 ) (Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document: In Compliance
Oct 01, 2026
Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#18
Oct 02, 2026
RESPONSE to Motion - Petitioner's Motion in Compliance with Court's Order to Show Cause as to why Habeas Petition should not be find Moot filed by Tod Blanch, Carmen Figueroa, Markwayne Mullin, Hector Ramirez-Carbo, Garret Ripa, David Venturella Re: 17 Motion In Compliance as to 16 Order to Show Cause,,,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,, filed by Sandro Gonzalez-Dominguez filed by Tod Blanch, Carmen Figueroa, Markwayne Mullin, Hector Ramirez-Carbo, Garret Ripa, David Venturella. (Laborde-Sanfiorenzo, Desiree) (Entered: 10/02/2026)
Main Document: Response to Motion
#19
Oct 02, 2026
RESPONSE to Motion at ECF No. 18 filed by Sandro Gonzalez-Dominguez Re: 18 Response to Motion,, filed by Garret Ripa, Tod Blanch, Hector Ramirez-Carbo, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella, Carmen Figueroa filed by Sandro Gonzalez-Dominguez. (Arraiza-Navas, Fermin) (Entered: 10/02/2026)
Main Document: Response to Motion
#20
Oct 02, 2026
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: For the reasons set forth in this Memorandum and Order, there is no case or controversy fit for resolution by this Court at this time and the action is moot. The Petition is DISMISSED for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Judgment shall be entered accordingly. Signed by Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach on 10/2/2026. (mrr) (Entered: 10/02/2026)
Main Document: Order
#21
Oct 02, 2026
JUDGMENT is entered DISMISSING this action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Signed by Judge Raul M. Arias-Marxuach on 10/2/2026. (mrr) (Entered: 10/02/2026)
Main Document: Judgment