Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-20994

#1

Feb 13, 2026

First APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus . Filing fee $ 5.00. IFP Filed, filed by Omar Alberto Hernandez Moreno. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Memorandum of Law/Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Exhibit First Motion for Bond, # 4 Exhibit Exhibits, # 5 Exhibit Exhibits, # 6 Supplement Exhibits, # 7 Exhibit Order of Judge on First Mtn for Bond, # 8 Exhibit Exhibits, # 9 Exhibit Exhibits, # 10 Exhibit Exhibits, # 11 Exhibit Order of Judge on Second Mtn for Bond)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Rondon, David) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#2

Feb 13, 2026

Judge Assignment to Judge Kathleen M. Williams. (caw) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

#3

Feb 17, 2026

MOTION to Change Venue, MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 1 Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, by Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, David Hardin, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K Margolin, Kristi Noem, Charles Parra, Kelei Walker. Attorney Brittany B. Brock added to party Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General(pty:dft), Attorney Brittany B. Brock added to party David Hardin (pty:dft), Attorney Brittany B. Brock added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:dft), Attorney Brittany B. Brock added to party Daren K Margolin(pty:dft), Attorney Brittany B. Brock added to party Kristi Noem(pty:dft), Attorney Brittany B. Brock added to party Charles Parra(pty:dft), Attorney Brittany B. Brock added to party Kelei Walker(pty:dft). Responses due by 3/3/2026. (Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

Feb 17, 2026

Judge Assignment

#4

Feb 27, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court on the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (DE 1 ) ("Petition") filed pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 by Petitioner Omar Alberto Hernandez Moreno ("Petitioner"). Petitioner is currently detained at Glades County Detention Center in Moore Haven, Florida. Before the Court screened the Petition, Respondents filed a Motion to dismiss or Transfer Action ("Motion") (DE 3 ). In the Motion, Respondents argue that the Court lacks jurisdiction because Petitioner is currently detained in Glades County, which lies within the Middle District of Florida. (Id. at 1.) Before ruling on Respondents' Motion, the Court requires clarification from Respondents. Accordingly, on or before March 25, 2026, Respondents shall file a memorandum with the Court addressing the following jurisdictional concerns: (a) Whether the Glades County Detention Center in Moore Haven, Florida, is a federal or non-federal facility; (b) The identity of the immediate custodian at the Glades County Detention Center with the power to produce Petitioner before the Court; (c) Whether that immediate custodian at Glades County Detention Center is a state or federal actor with authority to address Petitioner's claims. See Order, Masingene v. Jim Martin, et al., No. 19-cv-24693-KMW (S.D. Fla. Jan. 27, 2020) (DE 22 at 4-5) (citations omitted); and (d) The name of the facility where Petitioner was first detained in connection with the custody challenged in the Petition, including whether that facility was local, state, or federal.Finally, during the pendency of this federal habeas corpus proceeding, Respondent SHALL NOT remove Petitioner from Glades County Detention Center without prior order from the Court. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 2/27/2026. (aw00) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

Feb 27, 2026

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

#5

Mar 04, 2026

Notice of Reassignment of Assistant U.S. Attorney by Carlos Javier Raurell on behalf of Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, David Hardin, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K Margolin, Kristi Noem, Charles Parra, Kelei Walker. Attorney Brittany B. Brock terminated.. Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General(pty:dft), Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party David Hardin (pty:dft), Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party Todd M. Lyons(pty:dft), Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party Daren K Margolin(pty:dft), Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party Kristi Noem(pty:dft), Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party Charles Parra(pty:dft), Attorney Carlos Javier Raurell added to party Kelei Walker(pty:dft). (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#6

Mar 25, 2026

RESPONSE to Motion re 3 MOTION to Change Venue MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction 1 Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, filed by Omar Alberto Hernandez Moreno. Replies due by 4/1/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit First petitioner location, # 2 Exhibit Current Petitioner location, # 3 Exhibit Evidence of custody determination)(Rondon, David) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#7

Mar 25, 2026

SUPPLEMENT to 4 Order,,,,,,, by Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, David Hardin, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K Margolin, Kristi Noem, Charles Parra, Kelei Walker (Diaz, Natalie) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#8

Mar 29, 2026

Corrected RESPONSE to 4 Order,,,,,,, by Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Charles Parra, Kelei Walker. (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 03/29/2026)

#9

Apr 20, 2026

SUPPLEMENT to 6 Response to Motion, by Omar Alberto Hernandez Moreno (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit ATTACHMENT TO APPEAL, # 2 Exhibit JUDGE ORDER ON MERIT, # 3 Exhibit CASE APPEAL, # 4 Exhibit BOND DECISION, # 5 Exhibit BOND APPEAL)(Rondon, David) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

#10

May 19, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. On or before May 26, 2026, Respondents shall file a memorandum of fact and law to show cause why this Petition should not be granted and shall file all necessary documents for the resolution of the Petition. The memorandum need not revisit the arguments made in Respondents' Motion to Change Venue (DE 3 ).Petitioner may, but is not required to, file a Reply within seven (7) days of Respondents' Response. The Reply shall not exceed ten (10) pages and shall otherwise comply with the Court's Local Rules governing the form of filings. See S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c); S.D. Fla. L.R. 5.1(a)(4). Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 5/19/2026. (aw00) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

May 19, 2026

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

#11

May 26, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 10 Order,,, by Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General. (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#12

Jun 02, 2026

REPLY to 11 Response to Order to Show Cause by Omar Alberto Hernandez Moreno. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Parole Determination, # 2 Exhibit First Bond Order, # 3 Exhibit Second Bond Order, # 4 Exhibit Third Bond Order, # 5 Exhibit Bond Appeal)(Rondon, David) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

#13

Jun 16, 2026

EXPEDITED MOTION For Writ of Habeas Corpus re 1 Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, 12 Reply to Response to Order to Show Cause, 10 Order,,, 11 Response to Order to Show Cause by Omar Alberto Hernandez Moreno. Responses due by 6/30/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EMAIL REGARDING PETITIONER IMMEDIATE TRANSFER)(Rondon, David) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#14

Jul 21, 2026

ORDER Granting in Part re 1 Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Omar Alberto Hernandez Moreno. Respondents shall afford Petitioner an individualized bond hearing consistent with 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) on or before July 23, 2026, or otherwise release Petitioner. Respondents shall file a notice with the Court on or before July 24, 2026, confirming and detailing their compliance with this Order. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 7/21/2026. See attached document for full details. (drz) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#15

Jul 24, 2026

NOTICE of Compliance With Order for Bond Hearing by Charles Parra re 14 Order,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order of the Immigration Judge) (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#16

Jul 24, 2026

MOTION to Enforce Judgment IMMEDIATE RELEASE DUE TO RESPONDENTS FAILURE TO PROVIDE A MEANINGFUL BOND HEARING by Omar Alberto Hernandez Moreno. Responses due by 8/7/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit MOTION FOR BOND FILED, # 2 Exhibit SPONSOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT, # 3 Exhibit PENDING CASE APPEAL, # 4 Exhibit EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION, # 5 Exhibit IJ ORDER, # 6 Exhibit PETITIONER FINNACIALS AND OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, # 7 Exhibit COMMUNITY TESTIMONY)(Rondon, David) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#17

Jul 29, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER SETTING SHOW CAUSE STATUS CONFERENCE. THIS MATTER is before the Court on Respondent's Notice of Compliance With Order for Bond Hearing (DE 17 ) and Petitioner's Motion to Enforce Judgment (DE 16 ). It is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a hearing is SET for August 3, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. before the Honorable Kathleen M. Williams in Room 11-3 of the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United States Courthouse, located at 400 North Miami Avenue in Miami, Florida. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 7/29/2026. (aw00) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Jul 29, 2026

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached) AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings

#18

Jul 30, 2026

EXPEDITED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO CONVENTIONALLY FILE AUDIO RECORDING OF PETITIONER'S BOND HEARING IN ADVANCE OF AUGUST 3rd HEARING re 17 Order,,, Set/Reset Hearings,, 16 MOTION to Enforce Judgment IMMEDIATE RELEASE DUE TO RESPONDENTS FAILURE TO PROVIDE A MEANINGFUL BOND HEARING by Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, David Hardin, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K Margolin, Kristi Noem, Charles Parra, Kelei Walker. Responses due by 8/13/2026. (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#19

Jul 30, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court on Respondents' Expedited Motion for Leave of Court to File USB Thumb Drive Conventionally (DE 18 ) ("Motion"). Upon review of the Motion and the record, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion (DE 18 ) is GRANTED. On or before July 31, 2026, Respondents shall file a USB thumb drive containing the audio recording of Plaintiff's bond hearing. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 7/30/2026. (aw00) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

Jul 30, 2026

Order on Expedited Motion

#20

Jul 31, 2026

NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT OF PETITIONER'S BOND HEARING BEFORE IMMIGRATION COURT by Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K Margolin, Kristi Noem, Charles Parra, Kelei Walker re 17 Order,,, Set/Reset Hearings,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Transcript of Petitioner's Bond Hearing Before Immigration Court) (Raurell, Carlos) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#21

Jul 31, 2026

NOTICE OF CONVENTIONAL FILING of 19 Order on Expedited Motion,, by Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, David Hardin, Todd M. Lyons, Daren K Margolin, Kristi Noem, Charles Parra, Kelei Walker (drz) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#22

Aug 03, 2026

PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Kathleen M. Williams. Zoom Show Cause Hearing held on 8/3/2026. Attorney Appearance(s): Carlos Javier Raurell, David Alberto Rondon. Court Reporter: Sharon Velazco, 305-523-5636 / Sharon_PellVelazco@flsd.uscourts.gov. (mso) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#23

Aug 03, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court following the August 3, 2026 Show Cause Status Conference. (DE 19). For the reasons set forth at the Show Cause Status Conference, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED as follows: 1. On or before August 21, 2026, Respondents must provide Petitioner with another bond hearing. Respondents must ensure that Petitioner's counsel receives adequate notice of the date and time of the bond proceeding. 2. Within 48 hours of the bond hearing, Respondents shall file a notice with the Court, confirming and detailing their compliance with this Order. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 8/3/2026. (aw00) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

Aug 03, 2026

Show Cause Hearing

Aug 03, 2026

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

#25

Aug 25, 2026

Notice of Compliance

Aug 25, 2026

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

#26

Aug 27, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

#27

Sep 10, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion