Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-22465

#1

Apr 09, 2026

APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 and Motion for Order to Show Cause. Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19410339, filed by Alvaro Osvaldo Prieto-Quesada. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Kerns, Mason) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

#2

Apr 09, 2026

Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Kathleen M. Williams. (blc) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#3

Apr 10, 2026

Clerk's Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case. No Civil Cover Sheet. Filer is instructed to file a Notice (Other) with the Civil Cover Sheet attached within 24 hours of the notice. (blc) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#4

Apr 10, 2026

Clerk's Notice to Filer re: Electronic Case. Party(ies) Improperly Formatted. The Filer failed to enter the party name(s) in accordance with the CM/ECF Format for Adding Parties for Attorneys Guide. The correction was made. It is not necessary to re-file the document. (blc) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#5

Apr 10, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Brittany B. Brock on behalf of Field Office Director. Attorney Brittany B. Brock added to party Field Office Director(pty:dft). (Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#6

Apr 10, 2026

NOTICE (Civil Cover Sheet) by Alvaro Osvaldo Prieto-Quesada re 1 Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Kerns, Mason) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#7

Apr 10, 2026

NOTICE of Filing Proposed Summons(es) by Alvaro Osvaldo Prieto-Quesada (Kerns, Mason) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#8

Apr 10, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. On April 9, 2026, Petitioner filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ("Petition") (DE 1 ). Upon review of the Petition, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED as follows: (1)Respondents SHALL not transfer or otherwise move Petitioner from Krome North Processing Center until further order of the Court. (2)Within five days, 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.(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 4/10/2026. (aw00) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

#9

Apr 10, 2026

Summons Issued as to Field Office Director, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (wce) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

Apr 10, 2026

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

Apr 10, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction - ELECTRONIC CASE

Apr 10, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent

#10

Apr 14, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 8 Order,,, by Field Office Director. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit A - Criminal Document, # 3 Exhibit B - Notice of Revocation, # 4 Exhibit C - Deportation Officer Declaration, # 5 Exhibit D - Notice of Removal, # 6 Exhibit E - Notice of Removal, # 7 Exhibit F - Detention History)(Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#11

Apr 21, 2026

REPLY to 10 Response to Order to Show Cause, by Alvaro Osvaldo Prieto-Quesada. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Llanes, Barbara) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#12

May 15, 2026

ORDER Granting in Part 1 APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Revocation Determination due on or before 7/6/2026. Notice to the Court due on or before 7/7/2026. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 5/15/2026. See attached document for full details. (jas) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#13

Jun 11, 2026

MOTION for Reconsideration re 12 Order, by Field Office Director. Responses due by 6/25/2026. (Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

#14

Jun 12, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 13 MOTION for Reconsideration re 12 Order, filed by Alvaro Osvaldo Prieto-Quesada. Replies due by 6/22/2026. (Llanes, Barbara) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

#15

Jun 29, 2026

NOTICE of Petitioner's Transfer due to Wildfire Danger by Field Office Director re 8 Order,,, 1 Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Detention History, # 2 Exhibit B - AFOD Declaration) (Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#16

Jul 02, 2026

MOTION to Stay re 12 Order, by Field Office Director. Responses due by 7/16/2026. (Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#17

Jul 05, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 16 MOTION to Stay re 12 Order, filed by Alvaro Osvaldo Prieto-Quesada. Replies due by 7/13/2026. (Kerns, Mason) (Entered: 07/05/2026)

#18

Jul 07, 2026

NOTICE of Filing List of Cases Involving Violation of Stay of Transfer Due to Krome Evacuation by Field Office Director (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Paperless Order and Case List) (Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#19

Jul 07, 2026

NOTICE of Compliance by Field Office Director re 12 Order, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - POCR, # 2 Exhibit B - Memo, # 3 Exhibit C - Personal Interview, # 4 Exhibit D - DO Declaration) (Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#20

Jul 07, 2026

NOTICE of Petitioner's Transfer back to Krome North Service Processing Center by Field Office Director re 8 Order,,, 15 Notice (Other), (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Updated Detention History) (Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#21

Jul 10, 2026

MOTION to Expedite Release of Petitioner (Motion for IMMEDIATE Release) as Required by Court Order [ECF No. 12] by Alvaro Osvaldo Prieto-Quesada. Responses due by 7/24/2026. (Kerns, Mason) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#22

Jul 10, 2026

MOTION for Contempt For Blatant Violation by Respondent of Unambiguous Court Order [ECF No. 12] by Alvaro Osvaldo Prieto-Quesada. Responses due by 7/24/2026. (Kerns, Mason) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#23

Jul 10, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. It is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a status hearing is SET for July 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.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 7/10/2026. (aw00) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

Jul 10, 2026

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

#24

Jul 14, 2026

NOTICE of filing the Hon. U.S. District Judge K. Michael Moores Order at ECF No. 53 in Diaz-Joba v. Krome North Service Processing Center, 1:26-cv-22429-KMM by Field Office Director (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Order) (Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#25

Jul 16, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court following the July 16, 2026 Status Conference. (DE 23). For the reasons set forth at the Status Conference, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED as follows: 1. On or before noon on July 17, 2026, Respondent must inform Petitioner's counsel of a date for Petitioner's review hearing and file a notice on the docket to inform the Court. 2. The parties shall file a Joint Notice of Compliance within 24-48 hours of the conclusion of the review hearing. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 7/16/2026. (aw00) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

#26

Jul 16, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot 13 Motion for Reconsideration re 16 and Motion to Stay re 12 Order, filed by Field Office Director. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 7/16/2026. (aw00) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

#27

Jul 16, 2026

PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Kathleen M. Williams. Status Conference held on 7/16/2026. Counsel of Record present. Court Reporter: Lance Steinbeisser, 305-523-5633 / Lance_Steinbeisser@flsd.uscourts.gov. (mso) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

#28

Jul 16, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot but without prejudice Petitioner's Motion to Expedite Release of Petitioner (DE 21 ) in light of DE 25. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 7/16/2026. (aw00) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

Jul 16, 2026

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

Jul 16, 2026

Status Conference

Jul 16, 2026

Order on Motion for Reconsideration AND Order on Motion to Stay

Jul 16, 2026

Order on Motion to Expedite

#29

Jul 17, 2026

NOTICE of Petitioner's Panel Interview by Field Office Director re 25 Order,,, Set/Reset Deadlines,, (Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#30

Jul 20, 2026

NOTICE of Filing Documents Pertaining to Enforcement of Court Orders by Alvaro Osvaldo Prieto-Quesada re 25 Order,,, Set/Reset Deadlines,, 12 Order, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit -- Relevant Portions of 2006 ICE Field Manual) (Kerns, Mason) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#31

Jul 21, 2026

NOTICE of Rescheduling of Panel Interview by Field Office Director re 25 Order,,, Set/Reset Deadlines,, 29 Notice (Other) (Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#32

Jul 22, 2026

TRANSCRIPT of STATUS CONFERENCE - MOTIONS held on 7/16/2026 before Judge Kathleen M. Williams, 1-28 pages, Court Reporter: Lance Steinbeisser, 305-523-5633 / Lance_Steinbeisser@flsd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased by contacting the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 8/12/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/24/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/20/2026. (lws) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#33

Jul 29, 2026

NOTICE of Compliance by Field Office Director re 25 Order,,, Set/Reset Deadlines,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Email Chain) (Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#34

Sep 22, 2026

MOTION FOR (1) RELEASE FROM CUSTODY AS REQUIRED BY DUE PROCESS PURSUANT TO ZADVYDAS AND THE ACCARDI DOCTRINE AND (2) ORDER FOR GOVERNMENT TO SHOW CAUSE WHY IT SHOULD NOT BE HELD IN CONTEMPT by Alvaro Osvaldo Prieto-Quesada. Responses due by 10/6/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Transcripts July 16, 2026, Hearing Transcript, # 2 Exhibit ICE Decision (Not Filed by Government) to Continue Detention Pursuant to s. 241 (In Violation of Court Orders Mandating Consideration Pursuant to s. 212.12), # 3 Transcripts Panel Interview Transcript, # 4 Exhibit Supporting Documents)(Kerns, Mason) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

#35

Oct 06, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to respond to Petitioner's Motion. re 34 MOTION FOR (1) RELEASE FROM CUSTODY AS REQUIRED BY DUE PROCESS PURSUANT TO ZADVYDAS AND THE ACCARDI DOCTRINE AND (2) ORDER FOR GOVERNMENT TO SHOW CAUSE WHY IT SHOULD NOT BE HELD IN CONTEMPT by Field Office Director. Responses due by 10/20/2026. (Brock, Brittany) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

#36

Oct 08, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court on Respondents' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Petitioner's Motion for (1) Release from custody as required by due process pursuant to Zadvydas and the Accardi Doctrine and (2) Order the Government to Show Cause why it should not be held in contempt (DE 35 ) ("Motion"). Upon review of the record and the Motion, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion (DE 35 ) is GRANTED. Respondents may file its response to the Motion on or before October 8, 2026. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 10/8/2026. (aw00) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#37

Oct 08, 2026

JOINT STIPULATION of Dismissal by Field Office Director (Brock, Brittany) Modified Text on 10/8/2026 (wce). (Entered: 10/08/2026)

Oct 08, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

#38

Oct 19, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER CLOSING AND DISMISSING CASE. THIS MATTER is before the Court on the Parties' Joint Stipulation of Dismissal (DE 37 ) ("Joint Stipulation"). Upon review of the Joint Stipulation and the record, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that this action is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Each party is to bear their own attorneys' fees and costs. All deadlines and hearings are CANCELED. All pending motions are DENIED AS MOOT. This case is CLOSED. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 10/19/2026. (aw00) (Entered: 10/19/2026)

Oct 19, 2026

Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party