Middle District of Florida • 3:26-cv-01578

#1

Jun 16, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-25122862) filed by Dario Castillo Matos. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Lemus, Arno) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#2

Jun 17, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. New case number: 3:26-cv-1578-WWB-PDB. (JDR) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#3

Jun 17, 2026

NOTICE of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JDR) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

Jun 17, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Jun 17, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

#4

Jun 18, 2026

ORDER to respond and show cause why the petition should not be granted. The Clerk is directed to serve the petition. Respondents to file a response within 5 business days. Petitioner has 3 business days to reply to the response to petition. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 6/18/2026. (JND) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#5

Jun 18, 2026

NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Arno Lemus, III on behalf of Dario Castillo Matos. Lead Counsel: Arno Lemus. (Lemus, Arno) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#6

Jun 18, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective November 1, 2025, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. Additionally, the undersigned has issued Standing Orders, available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/judges/wendy-berger, that apply to all proceedings before the undersigned. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules and this Court's Standing Orders. See Local Rule 1.01(a). Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 6/18/2026. (CKS) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

Jun 18, 2026

Order

#7

Jun 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Emma Genevieve Refuveille on behalf of Warden, Baker Correctional Institute (Refuveille, Emma) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

#8

Jun 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas John Peter Meros on behalf of Warden, Baker Correctional Institute (Meros, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

#9

Jun 25, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden, Baker Correctional Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Meros, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

#10

Jun 26, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Index; Exs. 1-3)(Branch, Katherine) Modified on 6/29/2026 (LD). ***EXHIBIT 2 page orientation is incorrect; counsel notified to refile. (Entered: 06/26/2026)

#11

Jun 29, 2026

NOTICE by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella re 10 Response to habeas petition (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Index; Exs. 1-3)(Branch, Katherine) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#12

Jun 30, 2026

REPLY re 10 Response to habeas petition by Dario Castillo Matos. (Lemus, Arno) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

#13

Jun 30, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 9 MOTION to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Dario Castillo Matos. (Lemus, Arno) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

#14

Sep 10, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER. By September 14, 2026, the parties must file a joint notice advising the court whether the petitioner remains in the custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on 9/10/2026. (JND) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

Sep 10, 2026

Order

#15

Sep 11, 2026

NOTICE by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella re 14 Order re Custody Status (Branch, Katherine) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

#16

Sep 15, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER. In light of the parties' Notice of Custody Status (Doc. 15), this action is DISMISSED as moot. The Clerk shall close the file and terminate any pending motions as moot. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 9/15/2026. (JND) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

Sep 15, 2026

Order Dismissing Case