District of Puerto Rico • 3:26-cv-01468

Rodriguez-Aracena v. Ripa

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Case Information

Filed: July 21, 2026
Assigned to: Gina R. Mendez-Miro
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: July 30, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number APRDC-9561594.), filed by Simon Rodriguez-Aracena. Service due by 10/19/2026, (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Category Sheet, # 4 Exhibit Attachment 1, # 5 Exhibit Attachment 2, # 6 Exhibit Attachment 3, # 7 Exhibit Attachment 4, # 8 Exhibit Attachment 5, # 9 Exhibit Attachment 6)(Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 21, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Not to Transfer Petitioner from Puerto Rico filed by Raymond L. Sanchez-Maceira on behalf of Simon Rodriguez-Aracena. Responses due by 8/4/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jul 22, 2026
NOTICE OF JUDGE ASSIGNMENT: Case has been assigned to Judge Gina R. Mendez-Miro. (rom) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
#4
Jul 22, 2026
Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett J. Ripa, United States Attorney's Office. Note: Counsel must print all summonses and follow the service requirements set forth by the Rules of Civil Procedure. Electronic issuance of summonses should not be construed as authorizing electronic service. (rom) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document: Summons Issued
#5
Jul 22, 2026
ORDER denying without prejudice 2 Petitioner's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order Preventing Transfer out of the District of Puerto Rico. All motions filed must be in compliance with Local Civil Rules. The present motion was not filed with a proposed order as required by Local Rule 65. Petitioner shall file a renewed motion in compliance with the local rules on or before July 22, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. Signed by Judge Gina R. Mendez-Miro on 7/22/2026. (GMN) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
#6
Jul 22, 2026
Amended MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Not to Transfer Petitioner from Puerto Rico filed by Raymond L. Sanchez-Maceira on behalf of Simon Rodriguez-Aracena. Responses due by 8/5/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Attachment 1)(Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#7
Jul 22, 2026
OPINION AND ORDER holding in abeyance 1 Writ of Habeas Corpus and granting 6 Renewed Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order Preventing Transfer Outside the District of Puerto Rico [Filed Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 65]. This Court hereby ORDERS that the United States, its agencies, officers, employees, and all persons acting on their behalf shall not transfer Petitioner outside the District of Puerto Rico. The Court ORDERS that Petitioner executes summons on Respondents on or before July 27, 2026. The Court further ORDERS that Petitioner be granted a bond hearing before an Immigration Judge no later than July 30, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. The Government shall inform on or before July 31, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. whether such hearing has been held and its outcome. The Government must also file a pleading responsive to Petitioner's Writ of Habeas Corpus on or before August 5, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. This Court retains jurisdiction to enforce its decision. See attached. Signed by Judge Gina R. Mendez-Miro on 7/22/2026.(GMN) (Entered: 07/22/2026)
Main Document: Opinion and Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#8
Jul 22, 2026
Summons Returned Executed as to USA
Main Document: Summons Returned Executed as to USA
Jul 22, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
Jul 22, 2026
Notice of Judge Assignment
#9
Jul 28, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#10
Jul 30, 2026
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Simon Rodriguez-Aracena (Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Voluntary Dismissal - Attorney Only
#11
Jul 30, 2026
ORDER granting 10 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal. In light of the fact that Petitioner was granted bond by an Immigration Judge and of the request dismiss filed, the petition for 1 Writ of Habeas shall be dismissed without prejudice. Judgment shall be entered accordingly.Signed by Judge Gina R. Mendez-Miro on 7/30/2026.(GMN) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
#12
Jul 30, 2026
JUDGMENT. Pursuant to this Court's Order at Docket No. 11 and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(2), Judgment is hereby entered DISMISSING WITHOUT PREJUDICE Petitioner's claims. Signed by Judge Gina R. Mendez-Miro on 7/30/2026.(GMN) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Judgment
Jul 30, 2026
Order