Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-26487

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Sep 18, 2026

First APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-20011078, filed by KEITH GUZAH. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Memorandum, # 3 Exhibit EOIR Case Information, # 4 Exhibit I-94's, # 5 Affidavit Declaration of Counsel)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Aburto, Diane) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

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Sep 18, 2026

Judge Assignment to Judge Jacqueline Becerra (vjk) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

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Sep 18, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause by KEITH GUZAH. Responses due by 10/2/2026. (Aburto, Diane) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

Sep 18, 2026

Judge Assignment

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Sep 19, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND FOR PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE. See attached document for full details. (drn) (Entered: 09/19/2026)

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Sep 19, 2026

NOTICE of Compliance re 1 Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by KEITH GUZAH, 4 Order on Motion for Order to Show Cause. Petition and Order sent to USUA's office. (ksr) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

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Sep 21, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Yaniece McPherson on behalf of MATTHEW ELLISTON, CHARLES PARRA. Attorney Yaniece McPherson added to party MATTHEW ELLISTON(pty:res), Attorney Yaniece McPherson added to party CHARLES PARRA(pty:res). (McPherson, Yaniece) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

Sep 21, 2026

Notice of Compliance

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Sep 24, 2026

First MOTION Immediate Release re 4 Order on Motion for Order to Show Cause by KEITH GUZAH. Responses due by 10/8/2026. (Aburto, Diane) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

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Sep 24, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court upon Petitioner's Motion to Enforce the Court's September 19, 2026, Order and for Immediate Release (the "Motion"), ECF No. 7 . Respondents are hereby ORDERED to file a response to the Motion by no later than Friday, September 25, 2026. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra (drn) Corrected Friday's date on 9/24/2026 (mf). (Entered: 09/24/2026)

Sep 24, 2026

~Util - Set/Reset Motion/R&R Deadlines and Hearings

Sep 24, 2026

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

Sep 24, 2026

Reset Deadline as to 7 First MOTION Immediate Release re 4 Order on Motion for Order to Show Cause . Responses due by 9/25/2026. Per DE 8 . (ksr)

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Sep 25, 2026

STRICKEN RESPONSE in Opposition re 7 First MOTION Immediate Release re 4 Order on Motion for Order to Show Cause as Respondent Complied with the Court's Order filed by MATTHEW ELLISTON, CHARLES PARRA. Replies due by 10/2/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(McPherson, Yaniece) Modified text on 9/29/2026 (ksr). Per DE 12 . (Entered: 09/25/2026)

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Sep 25, 2026

Clerk's Notice to Filer re 9 Response in Opposition to Motion,. Login/Signature Block Violation; CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED WITHIN 3 DAYS - The name of attorney e-filing this document via their CM/ECF login does not match the name of attorney on the signature block of the document. The name used for login must match typed name on signature block of the document. This filing is a violation of Section 3J(1) of CM/ECF Admin Procedures and LR 5.1(b). Filer must File a Notice of Striking, then refile document pursuant to CM/ECF Admin Procedures and Local Rules. (ksr) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

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Sep 26, 2026

First REPLY to Response to Motion re 7 First MOTION Immediate Release re 4 Order on Motion for Order to Show Cause . filed by KEITH GUZAH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Counsel)(Aburto, Diane) (Entered: 09/26/2026)

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Sep 28, 2026

NOTICE of Striking 9 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by MATTHEW ELLISTON, CHARLES PARRA, 11 Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction and Instruction to Filer - Attorney,, by MATTHEW ELLISTON, CHARLES PARRA (McPherson, Yaniece) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

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Sep 28, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 7 First MOTION Immediate Release re 4 Order on Motion for Order to Show Cause filed by MATTHEW ELLISTON, CHARLES PARRA. Replies due by 10/5/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(McPherson, Yaniece) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

Sep 28, 2026

Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction and Instruction to Filer - Attorney

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Sep 29, 2026

Renewed MOTION Immediate Release re 4 Order on Motion for Order to Show Cause and Enforcement of September 19 Order by KEITH GUZAH. Responses due by 10/13/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit IJ Bond Order, # 2 Exhibit Marriage Request)(Aburto, Diane) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

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Sep 30, 2026

STATUS REPORT on Outcome of bond hearing by MATTHEW ELLISTON, CHARLES PARRA (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(McPherson, Yaniece) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Oct 01, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court on Petitioner's Renewed Motion to Enforce Court's September 19, 2026 Order and for Immediate Release. ECF No. 14 . Respondents are ORDERED to file by October 8, 2026 a copy of the transcript of Petitioner's bond hearing held on September 28, 2026 or, if a transcript is not available, Respondents shall conventionally file a copy of the audio recording. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra (nsy) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

Oct 01, 2026

- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)

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Oct 02, 2026

Interim EXPEDITED MOTION Limited Interim Relief Pending Review of Bond Hearing re 16 Order, by KEITH GUZAH. Responses due by 10/16/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Hearing Information, # 2 Exhibit DO Email Correspodence)(Aburto, Diane) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

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Oct 08, 2026

First NOTICE of Filing of Immigration Bond Hearing Transcript by MATTHEW ELLISTON, CHARLES PARRA re 16 Order, (Attachments: # 1 Transcripts) (McPherson, Yaniece) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

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Oct 08, 2026

NOTICE Evidentiary materials in connection to bond hearing by KEITH GUZAH (Attachments: # 1 Bond Materials) (Aburto, Diane) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

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Oct 14, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court on Petitioner's Motion to Enforce the Court's September 19, 2026 Order and for Immediate Release. ECF No. 7 . Respondents filed a Response in Opposition and Petitioner filed a Reply. ECF Nos. 10, 13 . The record reflects that Petitioner timely received a bond hearing on September 28, 2026, which is the last day of the deadline set forth in the Court's Order to Show Cause. Further, a transcript of the bond hearing has been filed with the Court, ECF No. 18, which reflects that Petitioner's counsel was adequately prepared at the bond hearing and explicitly elected to "go forward" with the hearing when asked by the Immigration Judge. ECF No. [18-1] at 3. Accordingly, upon due consideration of the parties' submissions, the pertinent portions of the record, and the relevant authorities, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion to Enforce, ECF No. 7, is DENIED. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra (nsy) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

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Oct 14, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court on Petitioner's Interim Expedited Motion for Limited Interim Relief Pending the Court's Review of the September 28, 2026 Bond Hearing. ECF No. 17 . In the Motion, Petitioner requests certain relief in connection with his October 6, 2026 master calendar hearing in immigration court. Id. Petitioner has not shown that this Court has jurisdiction to grant the relief requested, which is beyond the scope of his habeas petition. Further, the date of Petitioner's master calendar hearing has now passed. Accordingly, upon due consideration of the Interim Expedited Motion, the pertinent portions of the record, and the relevant authorities, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Motion, ECF No. 17, is DENIED. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra (nsy) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

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Oct 14, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS CAUSE comes before the Court on Petitioner's Supplemental Notice and Renewed Motion to Enforce the Court's September 19, 2026 Order and for Immediate Release. ECF No. 14 . Respondents filed a Status Report with a copy of the Order of Immigration Judge, as well as a transcript of Petitioner's bond hearing and copies of the materials submitted therewith. ECF Nos. 15, 18, 19 . Previously, on September 19, 2026, the Court granted the Petition in part, and ordered Respondents to provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing within seven days of the Court's Order. ECF No. 4 . The bond hearing took place on September 28, 2026, at which Petitioner's counsel presented evidence and argument. ECF No. 18 . The immigration judge denied bond on the basis that Petitioner is a flight risk "since he has no currently available relief from removal." ECF No. [15-2]. In the Motion, Petitioner argues that he did not receive an individualized bond hearing because the immigration judge allegedly failed to conduct an individualized analysis under Matter of Guerra, 24 I&N Dec. 37, 40 (BIA 2006) when determining whether Petitioner is a flight risk. ECF No. 14 . In particular, Petitioner argues that he submitted substantial evidence demonstrating that he is not a flight risk, which the immigration judge allegedly failed to consider. Id. As Petitioner recognizes, the correctness of the immigration judge's analysis and decision is not a matter properly before this Court. See Pimental Sanchez v. U.S. Atty' Gen., No. 26-cv-21869-Williams, April 29, 2026 Paperless Order, ECF No. 18 (S.D. Fla. 2026) ("To the extent Petitioner challenges the substance, scope, or conduct of the bond hearing itself, including whether the immigration judge applied the proper framework or considered all relevant facts, those issues fall within the jurisdiction of the immigration court and the administrative appeals process.") (citing C.A.R.V. v. Wofford, No. 25-cv-01395, 2026 WL 241823, at *9 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 29, 2026); See also, Polanco Gonzalez v. Tae Johnson, Acting Director USCIS,, No. 26-cv-61552-Altonaga, Order dated July 22, 2026, ECF No. 13, (S.D. Fla. 2026) (same). The Court has carefully reviewed the transcript of Petitioner's bond hearing and the Order of Immigration Judge, and finds that Petitioner indeed received an individualized bond hearing as the Court ordered. The hearing transcript reflects that the immigration judge afforded Petitioner's counsel a fulsome opportunity to present evidence and argument, and took the matter under advisement before issuing her ruling. ECF No. [18-1]. There is no basis upon which the Court can find that the immigration judge failed to consider all the evidence presented before issuing her ruling. Accordingly, upon due consideration of the parties' submissions, the pertinent portions of the record and the relevant authorities, it is hereby ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Petitioner's Renewed Motion to Enforce, ECF No. 14, is DENIED. The Clerk is directed to CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra (nsy) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

Oct 14, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Oct 14, 2026

Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

Oct 14, 2026

Order on Expedited Motion