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Filed: August 04, 2026
Assigned to:
Kenneth John Gonzales
Referred to:
Damian L. Martinez
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
August 05, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5, receipt number 17831) filed by Andy Lopez Diaz. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(SJD) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/5/2026.] (Entered: 07/13/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jul 14, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner Andy Lopez Diaz's second Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1 ). United States District Judge Kyle C. Dudek denied Lopez Diaz's first petition and is thus familiar with the factual and procedural background of this case. Per Middle District of Florida Local Rule 1.07(a)(2)(A), this related, later-filed action is transferred to the Honorable Kyle C. Dudek, with his consent, for all further purposes. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to REASSIGN this case to United States District Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 7/14/2026. (NMC) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/5/2026.] (Entered: 07/14/2026)
#3
Jul 15, 2026
Case Reassigned to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek. New case number: 2:26-cv-2178-KCD-KRH. Judge Sheri Polster Chappell no longer assigned to the case. (LMF) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/5/2026.] (Entered: 07/15/2026)
#4
Jul 16, 2026
ORDER to show cause why Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) should not be granted. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order, the Petition, with exhibits (Doc. 1) electronically to Respondents at USAFLM.Alcatraz@usdoj.gov and OPLAORLFEDLIT@ice.dhs.gov and by first-class mail to the Attorney General of the United States in Washington, D.C (U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20530-0001). Petitioner is also directed to serve this order on Respondents by 7/23/2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 8/5/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 7/16/2026. (CGW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/5/2026.] (Entered: 07/16/2026)
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ORDER
#5
Jul 16, 2026
ORDER for Andy Lopez Diaz to show cause why this Court has jurisdiction to consider his petition by stating where he was detained on the date the petition was filed. Petitioner is also warned that providing an untruthful answer in an effort to forum shop can lead to sanctions. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 7/16/2026. (CGW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/5/2026.] (Entered: 07/16/2026)
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ORDER
#6
Jul 17, 2026
ORDER to show cause as to Andy Lopez Diaz why this Court has jurisdiction to consider his petition by stating where he was detained on the date the petition was filed. Petitioner is also warned that providing an untruthful answer in an effort to forum shop can lead to sanctions. Show Cause Response due by 7/31/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 7/17/2026. (CGW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/5/2026.] (Entered: 07/17/2026)
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ORDER
#7
Jul 21, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Emma Genevieve Refuveille on behalf of Warden, Florida Soft Side Detention Facility (Refuveille, Emma) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/5/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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NOTICE
#8
Jul 21, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance and Designation of Lead Counsel by Nicholas John Peter Meros on behalf of Warden, Florida Soft Side Detention Facility (Meros, Nicholas) Modified on 7/22/2026 as to docket text (LJC). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/5/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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NOTICE
#9
Jul 21, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus for Lack of Jurisdiction due to Petitioner's Transfer by Warden, Florida Soft Side Detention Facility. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (Inmate Locator))(Meros, Nicholas) Modified on 7/22/2026 as to docket text (LJC). [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/5/2026.] (Entered: 07/21/2026)
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MOTION
#10
Jul 27, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 6 Order to show cause, filed by Andy Lopez Diaz. Petitioner makes mention of current address as Otero County Processing Center, 26 McGregor Range Rd, Chapparal, NM. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(SJD)[Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/5/2026.] (Entered: 07/28/2026)
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RESPONSE
#11
Jul 30, 2026
ORDER transferring case to District of New Mexico. After transfer, the Clerk is directed to terminate any pending motions and CLOSE this case. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 7/30/2026. (CGW) [Transferred from Florida Middle on 8/5/2026.] (Entered: 07/30/2026)
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ORDER
#12
Aug 05, 2026
Case transferred in from District of Florida Middle; Case Number 2:26-cv-02178. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (bc) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
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Case Transferred In - District Transfer
#13
Aug 05, 2026
NOTICE: In accordance with the Standing Order, filed January 28, 2026 in 26-MC-00004-03 (Doc. 3), the Clerk of Court provides notice of completion of electronic service. A copy of the petition in this matter was provided to all federal respondents by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) using the Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system. The parties should review the Standing Order, and any further Orders entered in this matter regarding the deadline to respond to the petition. (bc)[THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (Entered: 08/05/2026)
#14
Aug 05, 2026
ORDER TO ANSWER by Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales: The USAO shall ANSWER the Petition (Doc. 1) within 10 business days of service of the Petition. Petitioner may file an optional reply within 7 days after the answer is filed. The Clerk's Office shall confirm that the docket lists the following Respondents: the facility Warden; Mary De Anda-Ybarra; Acting ICE Director; Acting US Attorney General; and Markwayne Mullin. [THIS IS A TEXT-ONLY ENTRY. THERE ARE NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED.] (tah) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
Aug 05, 2026
Order
Aug 05, 2026
United States Chief District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales and United States Magistrate Judge Damian L. Martinez assigned. (bc)
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