Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-25137

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Jul 30, 2026

STRICKEN APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19808517, filed by Maria Fernanda Sosa Espana. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Kurzban, Ira) Modified text on 7/30/2026 (ksr). Per DE 3 . (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#2

Jul 30, 2026

Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Kathleen M. Williams. (ksr) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

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Jul 30, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER STRIKING 1 VERIFIED EMERGENCY PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. Although Petitioner designates the Petition as an "emergency," she fails to comply with Southern District of Florida Local Rule 7.1(d)(1). The Petition does not contain the date by which a ruling is necessary, the reason the ruling is needed by that date, or the required certification above the signature block. Should Petitioner intend to refile the Petition, she must cure the deficiencies outlined above no later than August 3, 2026.It is further ordered that Respondents SHALL NOT transfer or otherwise move Petitioner from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Miramar Facility until further order of the Court. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 7/30/2026. (mg02) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

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Jul 30, 2026

AMENDED COMPLAINT Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett Ripa, David Venturella, filed by Maria Fernanda Sosa Espana. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Kurzban, Ira) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

Jul 30, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent

Jul 30, 2026

Order Striking AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

#5

Jul 31, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. On July 30, 2026, Petitioner filed an amended Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus ("Petition") (DE 4 ) challenging her detention at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Miramar Facility. Upon review of the amended Petition, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED as follows: (1) Within five days, Respondents shall file a memorandum of fact and law to show cause why this Petition should not be granted and shall file all necessary documents for the resolution of the Petition.(2) Petitioner shall file a Reply within seven (7) days of Respondents' Response. The Reply shall not exceed ten (10) pages and shall otherwise comply with the Court's Local Rules governing the form of filings. See S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c); S.D. Fla. L.R. 5.1(a)(4).(3) As previously ordered (DE 3), Respondents SHALL NOT transfer or otherwise move Petitioner from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Miramar Facility until further order of the Court. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 7/31/2026. (mg02) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

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Jul 31, 2026

EXPEDITED MOTION Requesting Modification of the Court's Minute Order re 5 Order,,,, by Maria Fernanda Sosa Espana. Responses due by 8/14/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kurzban, Ira) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

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Jul 31, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Yaniece McPherson on behalf of Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett Ripa, David Venturella. Attorney Yaniece McPherson added to party Todd Blanche(pty:res), Attorney Yaniece McPherson added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:res), Attorney Yaniece McPherson added to party Garrett Ripa(pty:res), Attorney Yaniece McPherson added to party David Venturella(pty:res). (McPherson, Yaniece) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#8

Jul 31, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court on Petitioner's Expedited Motion Requesting Modification of the Court's Minute Order Issued on July 30, 2026 ("Motion") (DE 6 ). The Motion requests that the Court modify its previous orders (DE 3; DE 5) prohibiting Respondents from transferring Petitioner from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Miramar Facility, given that it is a short-term holding facility. Upon review of the Motion, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion is GRANTED. Respondents may transfer Petitioner from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Miramar Facility, but they SHALL NOT transfer or otherwise move Petitioner outside the Southern District of Florida. Respondents shall notify the Court of Petitioner's location within twenty-four (24) hours of her transfer. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 7/31/2026. (mg02) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

Jul 31, 2026

Order on Expedited Motion

Jul 31, 2026

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

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Aug 01, 2026

AMENDED COMPLAINT against Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett Ripa, David Venturella, filed by Maria Fernanda Sosa Espana. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - USCIS's Notice Reflecting Petitioner's Full Address, # 2 Exhibit B - In Absentia Removal Order, # 3 Exhibit C - Oates Declaration, # 4 Exhibit D - Order Rescinding In Absentia Removal Order, # 5 Exhibit E - Supplemental Oates Declaration, # 6 Exhibit F - Wasserman Schultz Press Release, # 7 Exhibit G - WLRN Report, # 8 Exhibit H - Media Reports on Miramar Conditions, # 9 Exhibit I - ICE Directive 11087.1, # 10 Exhibit J - June 24, 2025 Waiver of 12-Hour Hold Limit)(Kurzban, Ira) (Entered: 08/01/2026)

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Aug 02, 2026

NOTICE of Compliance to Report the Petitioner's Transfer by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett Ripa, David Venturella re 8 Order on Expedited Motion,,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (McPherson, Yaniece) (Entered: 08/02/2026)

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Aug 05, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 5 Order,,,, by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett Ripa, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit)(McPherson, Yaniece) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

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Aug 06, 2026

REPLY to 11 Response to Order to Show Cause, by Maria Fernanda Sosa Espana. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - ECAS Screenshot)(Kurzban, Ira) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#13

Aug 06, 2026

EXPEDITED MOTION for a Ruling on the First Amended Verified Habeas Petition on or Before August 12, 2026 re 9 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal,, by Maria Fernanda Sosa Espana. Responses due by 8/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kurzban, Ira) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

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Aug 07, 2026

Notice of Pending, Refiled, Related or Similar Actions by Maria Fernanda Sosa Espana (Kurzban, Ira) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

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Aug 16, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. Petitioner's Expedited Motion for a Ruling on the First Amended Verified Habeas Petition (DE 13 ) states that Petitioner Maria Fernanda Sosa Espana ("Petitioner") had a bond hearing on August 14, 2026. It is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that on or before August 18, 2026 at 12:00pm, Respondents shall update the Court as to the outcome of the bond hearing, the reasoning the immigration judge provided for their decision, and whether Petitioner remains in custody. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 8/16/2026. (mg02) (Entered: 08/16/2026)

Aug 16, 2026

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached) AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

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Aug 17, 2026

EXPEDITED MOTION for Immediate Relief from Continuing Custody and Removal of ICE's Unauthorized Ankle Monitor and ISAP Conditions by Maria Fernanda Sosa Espana. Responses due by 8/31/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Ramos, Edward) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

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Aug 18, 2026

STATUS REPORT on outcome of bond hearing and custody status by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett Ripa, David Venturella (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(McPherson, Yaniece) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#18

Aug 31, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion

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Sep 01, 2026

Reply in Support of Motion

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Sep 19, 2026

Order on Expedited Motion

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Sep 23, 2026

Notice (Other)