Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-02209

#1

Jul 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-25278882) filed by Ricardo Villasmil-Esparza. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A I-360 receipt, # 3 Exhibit B USCIS Prima Facie Finding for Petitioner's VAWA application, # 4 Exhibit C Immigration Judge denying BOND application for lack of jurisdiction)(Bagg, Walter) Modified text on 7/21/2026 (MA). (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#2

Jul 21, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. New case number: 2:26-cv-2209-SPC-KRH. (MA) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#3

Jul 21, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Walter Stratton Bagg 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). (MA) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

Jul 21, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Jul 21, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

#4

Jul 22, 2026

ORDER to respond and show cause why the petition should not be granted. The Clerk is directed to serve the petition. The Petitioner has 3 days to reply to the response to petition. Response to petition due by 7/29/2026. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 7/22/2026. (TDC) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

#5

Jul 22, 2026

Notice of Lead Counsel Designation

#6

Jul 29, 2026

Notice of a Related Action

#7

Jul 29, 2026

Response to habeas petition

#8

Jul 30, 2026

Response

#9

Jul 31, 2026

Reply to response to petition

#10

Aug 03, 2026

Opinion and order AND Order Dismissing Case

#11

Aug 03, 2026

Judgment