Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-24905

#1

Jul 20, 2026

Emergency APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19773060, filed by Jorge Azcarretazabal Betancourth. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summon(s), # 3 Summon(s))Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Soto, Eduardo) . Modified text on 7/21/2026 (blc). (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#2

Jul 20, 2026

Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Roy K. Altman. (blc) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#3

Jul 21, 2026

Summons Issued as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (blc) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#4

Jul 21, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER striking 1 Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (the “Emergency Petition”). The Plaintiff’s Emergency Petition fails to comply with our Local Rules. First, it doesn’t properly certify an emergency because it’s missing critical language required by Local Rule 7.1(d)(1), which states that all requests for emergency relief must include the following certification: “After reviewing the facts and researching applicable legal principles, I certify that this motion in fact presents a true emergency (as opposed to a matter that may need only expedited treatment) and requires an immediate ruling because the Court would not be able to provide meaningful relief to a critical, non-routine issue after the expiration of seven days. I understand that an unwarranted certification may lead to sanctions.” S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(d)(1). Second, the Emergency Petition also fails to tell us “the date by which a ruling is necessary,” as required by Local Rule 7.1(d)(1). Third¸ we’ve reviewed the Emergency Petition and believe that we can provide meaningful relief after the expiration of seven days. In fact, it seems the Petitioner’s emergency designation—and his request for a ruling within seven days—is an attempt to obtain relief before the Government can exhaust its administrative remedies in immigration court. See Emergency Petition at 5 (“If DHS does not file a timely appeal by July 29, 2026, the termination order will become administratively final.”).“When a party files an emergency motion the Court stops whatever it is doing to address the emergency. When a party improperly alleges that a motion presents an emergency it disrupts the operation of the Court and the orderly administration of justice.” Michel v. Creations By Chef Aaron, LLC, 2016 WL 1244659, at *1 (M.D. Fla. Mar. 30, 2016) (Smith, Mag. J.). Accordingly, by July 28, 2026, the Plaintiff must refile his petition either without an emergency designation or in compliance with our local rules governing requests for emergency relief. If the Plaintiff improperly files another emergency petition—or otherwise violates our Local Rules—we may impose sanctions, including dismissal without further notice. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 7/21/2026. (pbe) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#5

Jul 21, 2026

Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal

Jul 21, 2026

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

Jul 21, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent

#6

Jul 22, 2026

Notice of Attorney Appearance

#7

Jul 23, 2026

Order to Show Cause

#8

Jul 23, 2026

Notice of Compliance

#9

Aug 10, 2026

Response/Reply (Other)