Middle District of Florida • 3:26-cv-01032

Vega Chavez v. Woodall

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Filed: April 27, 2026
Assigned to: Jordan Emery Pratt
Referred to: Samuel J. Horovitz
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity: September 16, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 27, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24856337) filed by Andres Vega Chavez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit)(Meyers, Matthew) Modified on 4/28/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). (Chambers notified) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 28, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Jordan Emery Pratt and Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. New case number: 3:26-cv-1032-JEP-SJH. (AA) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
Apr 28, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#3
Apr 29, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER directing Petitioner to supplement the 1 Petition with a signed verification under 28 U.S.C. § 2242 by May 6, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 4/29/2026. (JLD) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Apr 29, 2026
Order Directing Compliance
#4
Apr 30, 2026
SUPPLEMENT re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Signed Verification by Andres Vega Chavez. (Meyers, Matthew) (Entered: 04/30/2026)
Main Document: Supplement
#5
May 01, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER. Petitioner's 4 verification does not comply with section G.3. of the Court's administrative procedures for electronic filing, available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/sites/flmd/files/documents/flmd-administrative-procedures-for-electronic-filing_0.pdf (addressing how a lawyer may file a document signed by a non-lawyer). By May 8, 2026, Petitioner must file an amended verification. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 5/1/2026. (JLD) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
May 01, 2026
Order Directing Compliance
#6
May 07, 2026
SUPPLEMENT re 3 Order Directing Compliance, 5 Order Directing Compliance by Andres Vega Chavez. (Meyers, Matthew) (Entered: 05/07/2026)
Main Document: Supplement
#7
May 12, 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 5/19/2026. The Petitioner has 3 business days to reply to the response to petition. Signed by Judge Jordan Emery Pratt on 5/12/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document: Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
#8
May 18, 2026
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Nicholas John Peter Meros on behalf of Ronnie Woodall. Lead Counsel: Nicholas J.P. Meros. (Meros, Nicholas) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
#9
May 18, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Ronnie Woodall. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Meros, Nicholas) (Entered: 05/18/2026)
Main Document: Dismiss
#10
May 19, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd Blanche, Marcos Charles, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Charles Wall. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Motion for Bond Hearing, # 2 Exhibit Notice of Bond Hearing, # 3 Exhibit Immigration Judge Order)(Mapp, Kyesha) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Response to habeas petition
#11
May 29, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER directing Petitioner to file a reply by June 5, 2026, advising whether he agrees with 10 the Federal Respondents that this action is now moot because Petitioner received a bond hearing on May 19, 2026. If Petitioner fails to do so, the Court may dismiss this case without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 5/29/2026. (JLD) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
May 29, 2026
Order Directing Compliance
#12
Jun 05, 2026
REPLY to Response to Motion re 9 MOTION to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Andres Vega Chavez. (Meyers, Matthew) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
Main Document: Reply to Response to Motion
#13
Sep 10, 2026
NOTICE by Todd Blanche, Pamela Bondi, Marcos Charles, John Doe, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin Notice of Removal (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Detention History)(Mapp, Kyesha) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#14
Sep 16, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER. According to the Federal Respondents, Petitioner was removed from the United States on July 13, 2026. (Doc. 13). Thus, this action is DISMISSED as moot. The Clerk shall terminate any pending motions as moot and close the file. Signed by Judge Jordan Emery Pratt on 9/16/2026. (JLD) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Sep 16, 2026
Order Dismissing Case