Southern District of Georgia • 5:26-cv-00883
Silva Mendoza v. Warden of Folkston ICE Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: August 03, 2026
Assigned to:
Lisa Godbey Wood
Referred to:
Benjamin W. Cheesbro
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
October 23, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 03, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Related APA/Mandamus Claims for Relief ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AGASDC-4418756.), filed by Carlos Silva Mendoza. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet JS-44)(Montanez, Felix) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Aug 10, 2026
ORDER transferring case to the Waycross Division. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 8/10/2026. (amd) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
#3
Aug 10, 2026
NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL OF RECORD. (amd) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
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NOTICE
#4
Aug 10, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The Warden-Respondent must file an answer to the Petition within 7 business days of the date of this Order. (Show Cause Response due by 8/19/2026.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 8/10/2026. (amd) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
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ORDER
#5
Aug 18, 2026
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Carlos Silva Mendoza. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. I-485 Payment Receipt, # 2 Exhibit B. USCIS Expedite Request, # 3 Exhibit C. First IJ Order, # 4 Exhibit D. Renewed Motion for Bond, # 5 Exhibit E.Second IJ Order, # 6 Exhibit F. Motion to Reconsider Bond Decision)(Montanez, Felix) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
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AMENDED
#6
Aug 19, 2026
ANSWER to Amended Complaint, RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden of Folkston ICE Processing Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Svennes, Sharla) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
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ANSWER
#7
Aug 24, 2026
BRIEF Traverse/Reply re 6 Answer by Carlos Silva Mendoza. (Montanez, Felix) Modified on 8/25/2026 (jsh). (Entered: 08/24/2026)
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BRIEF
Oct 02, 2026
NOTICE of Hearing: Telephonic Status Conference set for 10/9/2026 01:30 PM in Chambers before Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro. Dial-in instructions will be provided by Courtroom Deputy prior to scheduled call. (KM)
#8
Oct 07, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Carlos Silva Mendoza. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Declaration from Petitioner's Spouse, # 2 Exhibit B. USCIS Notice of Appointment on August 27, 2026)(Montanez, Felix) (Entered: 10/07/2026)
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STATUS
#10
Oct 09, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro: Telephonic Status Conference held on 10/9/2026. (Tape #BWC-CHAMBERS.) (KM) (Entered: 10/20/2026)
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Minute
#9
Oct 15, 2026
ORDER. Respondents counsel stated that she would file a motion to dismiss on or before October 23, 2026. Petitioner shall have up to and including November 6, 2026, to file any desired response to the motion to dismiss. Respondents Motion to Dismiss due by 10/23/2026. Response to Motion to Dismiss due by 11/6/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 10/15/2026. (SLC) . (Entered: 10/15/2026)
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ORDER. Respondents counsel stated that she would file a motion to dismiss on or before October 23, 2026. Petitioner shall have up to and including November 6, 2026, to file any desired response to the motion to dismiss. Respondents Motion to Dismiss due by 10/23/2026. Response to Motion to Dismiss due by 11/6/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Benjamin W. Cheesbro on 10/15/2026. (SLC) .
#11
Oct 23, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss by Warden of Folkston ICE Processing Center. Responses due by 11/6/2026. (Svennes, Sharla) (Entered: 10/23/2026)
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MOTION
Oct 23, 2026
MOTIONS REFERRED: 11 MOTION to Dismiss. (csr)
Parties
Silva Mendoza
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Warden of Folkston ICE Processing Center
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