Middle District of Florida • 3:26-cv-02359

#1

Sep 08, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Maria Eugenia Landaeta Salazar. (No Filing Fee, IFP, or service copies received) (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(ANW) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#2

Sep 10, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER directing Petitioner to either pay the $5.00 filing fee or complete and file an application to proceed in forma pauperis by October 9, 2026. The Court directs the Clerk to mail Petitioner an application to proceed in forma pauperis form. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 9/10/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#3

Sep 10, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL AND PARTIES: The Middle District of Florida's revised Local Rules become effective November 1, 2025, and can be found on the Court's public website https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/local-rules. Additionally, the undersigned has issued Standing Orders, available at https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/judges/wendy-berger, that apply to all proceedings before the undersigned. For a just and efficient resolution of this case, the parties are DIRECTED to read and comply with the Middle District of Florida's Local Rules and this Court's Standing Orders. See Local Rule 1.01(a). Failure to comply with ANY Local Rules or Court Orders may result in the imposition of sanctions, including, but not limited to, the dismissal of this action or entry of default without further notice. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 9/10/2026. (CKS) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

Sep 10, 2026

Order to file proof of indigency

Sep 10, 2026

Order

#4

Sep 22, 2026

MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by Maria Eugenia Landaeta Salazar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Mailing Envelope)(EGP) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#7

Sep 23, 2026

MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by Maria Eugenia Landaeta Salazar. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(MA) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. (Main Document 7 replaced on 9/28/2026) (MA). (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#5

Sep 25, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER granting 4, 7 Petitioner's Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 9/25/2026. (CAW) Modified on 10/6/2026 (CAW). (Entered: 09/25/2026)

#6

Sep 25, 2026

ORDER to respond and show cause why the petition should not be granted. The Clerk is directed to serve the petition. Response to petition due by 10/2/2026. The Petitioner has 3 business days to reply to the response to petition. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 9/25/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

Sep 25, 2026

Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#8

Oct 02, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Pardo, David) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

#9

Oct 02, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Brian Ronald Flynn-Fallon on behalf of Scotty Rhoden (Flynn-Fallon, Brian) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

#10

Oct 02, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss Sheriff by Scotty Rhoden. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 287(g) Agreement, # 2 Exhibit DEM Contract w/ contractors)(Flynn-Fallon, Brian) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

#11

Oct 05, 2026

NOTICE of WITHDRAWAL of motion re 10 Motion to Dismiss filed by Scotty Rhoden by Scotty Rhoden (Flynn-Fallon, Brian) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#12

Oct 05, 2026

MOTION for Brian Flynn-Fallon to Withdraw as Attorney by Scotty Rhoden. (Flynn-Fallon, Brian) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#13

Oct 06, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER granting 12 Brian R. Flynn-Fallon's motion to withdraw as counsel for respondent Sheriff Scotty Rhoden due to mistaken appearance. Mr. Flynn-Fallon may withdraw as counsel of record for respondent Rhoden. The Clerk is directed to update the docket accordingly. Signed by Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz on 10/6/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

Oct 06, 2026

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

#14

Oct 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Katherine Aschenbrenner Rodriguez on behalf of Maria Eugenia Landaeta Salazar (Rodriguez, Katherine). (Entered: 10/12/2026)

#15

Nov 05, 2026

ORDER dismissing case as moot; directions to the Clerk. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 11/4/2026. (JND)