Southern District of Florida • 0:26-cv-62046

Quiroz v. Dania Beach Border Patrol Station

Completed

Case Information

Filed: July 24, 2026
Assigned to: Rodney Smith
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: August 17, 2026
Last Activity: August 18, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 24, 2026
First APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19792595, filed by Edher Alberto Quiroz. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit EXHIBIT A- Identification Document- Honduran Passport for Respondent (1) EXHIBIT B-Form I-797c, Notice of Action, I-130 Approval (2-4) EXHIBIT C- Form I-797c-Notice of Action, I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence(5-6) EXHIBIT D-Form I-797c-Notice of Action, I-765 Receipt Notice(7-8) EXHIBIT E-Form I-797c-Notice of Action, USCIS Biometrics Appointment Notice;(9-12) EXHIBIT F-Cover letter submitted with the Form I-485 package outlining Mr. Quiroz's eligibility under INA § 245(i)and I-130 Petition from aunt when he was a minor 04/30/2001 making him 245i eligible;(13-17) EXHIBIT G- Executed Form I-918, Supplement B.(18-24))(Del Castillo, Claudia) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document: Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 24, 2026
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Rodney Smith. (wce) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Jul 27, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent
#3
Aug 03, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: By August 6, 2026, Respondents shall show cause why the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus should not be granted. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 8/3/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#4
Aug 05, 2026
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE filed by Edher Alberto Quiroz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Del Castillo, Claudia) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Main Document: Acknowledgment of Service
#5
Aug 06, 2026
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Order to Show Cause Motion for One-Day Extension by Dania Beach Patrol Station. Attorney Michele S. Vigilance added to party Dania Beach Patrol Station(pty:dft). Responses due by 8/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix)(Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Main Document: Extension of Time
#6
Aug 06, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER granting 5 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 8/6/2026. (hws) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Aug 06, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
#7
Aug 07, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss for Mootness by Dania Beach Patrol Station. Responses due by 8/21/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix)(Vigilance, Michele) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document: Dismiss
#8
Aug 07, 2026
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE SUPPLEMENTAL FILING filed by Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Chief Patrol Agent for Miami Sector, Dania Beach Patrol Station, Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Edher Alberto Quiroz, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Attorney General. (Del Castillo, Claudia) (Entered: 08/07/2026)
Main Document: Acknowledgment of Service
#9
Aug 17, 2026
FINAL ORDER OF DISMISSAL: The Motion to Dismiss for Mootness [DE 7 ] is GRANTED. This case is DISMISSED. The parties shall bear their own attorney's fees and costs. This case is CLOSED. Closing Case. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 8/17/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion to Dismiss

Parties

Dania Beach Border Patrol Station
Party
Quiroz
Party