Middle District of Georgia • 7:26-cv-00176

#1

Jun 08, 2026

PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS against WARDEN, IRWIN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER Fee paid: Receipt # CGAMDC-5307823, $5 filed by JOSE ANGEL BARRETO ALFONZO (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 1. Venezuelan Passport, # 4 Exhibit Ex. 2. NTA, # 5 Exhibit Ex. 3. IJ Order, # 6 Exhibit Ex. 4. Marriage Certificate, # 7 Exhibit Ex. 5. Wife's U.S. Passport and Certificate of Naturalization, # 8 Exhibit Ex. 6. Daughter's Birth Certificate, # 9 Exhibit Ex. 7. 2025 W2s, # 10 Exhibit Ex. 8. Form I-130 Receipt Notice, # 11 Exhibit Ex. 9. Form I-130 Interview Notice)(HAMILTON, SAMANTHA) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#2

Jun 08, 2026

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge issued at the direction of the Court. (ksl) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#3

Jun 08, 2026

ORDER for Respondent to File Responsive Pleading re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by JOSE ANGEL BARRETO ALFONZO. Ordered by US MAGISTRATE JUDGE AMELIA G HELMICK on 6-8-26. (jdl) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#4

Jun 08, 2026

PETITION TO THE CLERK FOR ADMISSION TO PLEAD AND PRACTICE PRO HAC VICE on behalf of JOSE ANGEL BARRETO ALFONZO Attorney Admission Fee (Pro Hac Vice) paid by Receipt # AGAMDC-5308126, $100. LOCAL COUNSEL Name and Georgia Bar #: Samantha C. Hamilton, 326618. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing Certificate of Good Standing for the U.S. District for the Middle District of Florida)(LOPEZ, JULIANA) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#5

Jun 08, 2026

Order granting Petition for Admission Pro Hac Vice (Petition Attached); Attorney Admission Fee Met by JULIANA MARGARITE LOPEZ. (ksl) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#6

Jun 29, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas by WARDEN IRWIN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER filed by ANDRESSA BRYANT. (Attachments: # 1 DECLARATION OF CHASE PUCKETT, # 2 Exhibit A, Form I-94., # 3 Exhibit B, NTA., # 4 Exhibit C, Immigration Judge order of removal.). Motion(s) referred to AMELIA G HELMICK.(BRYANT, ANDRESSA) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#7

Jul 08, 2026

RESPONSE filed by JOSE ANGEL BARRETO ALFONZO re 6 MOTION to Dismiss Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas (LOPEZ, JULIANA) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

#8

Jul 31, 2026

Letter in support re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(esl) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#9

Aug 05, 2026

MOTION for Expedited Ruling on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by JOSE ANGEL BARRETO ALFONZO filed by JULIANA MARGARITE LOPEZ.. Motion(s) referred to AMELIA G HELMICK.(LOPEZ, JULIANA) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

Aug 14, 2026

NOTICE OF SETTING hearing for 8/31/2026 10:00 AM in Columbus before US MAGISTRATE JUDGE AMELIA G HELMICK. Hearing will occur via VIDEOCONFERENCE. Counsel will receive connection information by separate email. (any)

#10

Aug 24, 2026

ORDER Setting Hearing on 1 Petitioner's Petition for Habeas Corpus and 6 Respondents' MOTION to Dismiss : Motion Hearing set for 8/31/2026 10:00 AM in Columbus before US MAGISTRATE JUDGE AMELIA G HELMICK. Respondents shall make Petitioner available to his counsel prior to the hearing. Respondents shall ensure that the Petitioner is available for the hearing via ZOOM. The information for the ZOOM video conference has previously been provided to the attorney(s) for both parties by Courtroom Deputy Ashley Yates. Ordered by US MAGISTRATE JUDGE AMELIA G HELMICK on 08/24/2026. (any) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

#11

Aug 31, 2026

TEXT ONLY Minute Entry (content for administrative purposes only) for proceedings held before US MAGISTRATE JUDGE AMELIA G HELMICK: Motion Hearing held on 8/31/2026 re 6 MOTION to Dismiss and 9 MOTION for Expedited Ruling on Petition. Petitioner Attorney: Juliana Lopez; AUSA: Michael Morrill; Career Law Clerk: Michael Baker. The hearing was held via ZOOM videoconference. The Petitioner was present via audio. Both attorneys made oral arguments. The Court will issue a Report and Recommendation as soon as practical regarding the Petition and the Respondent's Motion to Dismiss. The Petitioner's Motion to Expedite was granted. The Petitioner and his attorney were allowed to speak in a breakout room after the hearing was concluded. Court Reporter: FTR Gold.Time in Court: 10:00 - 10:37. (any) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#12

Sep 01, 2026

This is a text only entry; no document issued. ORDER granting 9 Motion for Expedited Ruling. Ordered by US MAGISTRATE JUDGE AMELIA G HELMICK on 09/01/2026 (any) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

Sep 01, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief