Middle District of Florida • 3:26-cv-01624

#1

Jun 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Injunctive Relief (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-25146048) filed by Sandis Valters. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Affidavits and Letters, # 3 Exhibit IJ Bond Motion Denial, # 4 Exhibit IJ Order Individual Hearing, # 5 Exhibit DHS Motion Withdraw I-863, # 6 Exhibit IJ Order Granting DHS Motion, # 7 Exhibit IJ Order Denying Petitioner's Motion)(Smith, Parisa) Modified on 6/23/2026 to note that Chambers has been notified. (JVC) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#2

Jun 23, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. New case number: 3:26-cv-01624-WWB-SJH. (JVC) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#3

Jun 23, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Parisa Shafiee Smith 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). (JVC) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Jun 23, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Jun 23, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

#4

Jun 24, 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 7/1/2026. The Petitioner has 3 business days to reply to the response to petition. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 6/24/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

#5

Jun 24, 2026

NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Parisa Shafiee Smith on behalf of Sandis Valters. Lead Counsel: Parisa Smith. (Smith, Parisa) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

#6

Jun 24, 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 6/24/2026. (CKS) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

Jun 24, 2026

Order

#7

Jun 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas John Peter Meros on behalf of Warden, Florida Baker Correctional Institute (Meros, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#8

Jun 29, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss by Warden, Florida Baker Correctional Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Meros, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#9

Jul 01, 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) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#10

Jul 02, 2026

REPLY to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas filed by Sandis Valters. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh1 - NoF Asylum App, # 2 Exhibit Exh 2 - IJ June 15 Order, # 3 Exhibit Exh 3 - Notice of IH, # 4 Exhibit Exh 4 - eROP)(Smith, Parisa) Modified text and docket entry relationship on 7/2/2026 (BD). (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#11

Jul 29, 2026

Emergency MOTION to Stay of Removal, Emergency MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Expedited Consideration, Temporary Stay of Removal, and Limited Interim Relief by Sandis Valters. (Smith, Parisa) Modified all caps text on 7/30/2026 (CTR). (Entered: 07/29/2026)

#12

Aug 03, 2026

ORDER denying without prejudice 11 Motion. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 7/31/2026. (JND) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#13

Sep 11, 2026

MOTION to Expedite Ruling on fully Briefed Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Sandis Valters. (Smith, Parisa) Modified text on 9/14/2026 (LNR). (Entered: 09/11/2026)

#14

Sep 23, 2026

RESPONSE to Motion re 13 MOTION to Expedite Ruling on fully Briefed Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Declaration of DO Medina)(Branch, Katherine) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#15

Sep 28, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER. By October 2, 2026, counsel for Petitioner must file a notice advising the Court whether Petitioner remains in the custody of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 9/28/2026. (KLC) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#16

Sep 28, 2026

NOTICE by Sandis Valters re 15 Order regarding Petitioner's custody status (Smith, Parisa) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

Sep 28, 2026

Order

#17

Oct 26, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

Oct 27, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#19

Oct 29, 2026

Notice (Other)