Middle District of Florida • 3:26-cv-02674

Rinku v. Warden, North Florida Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: October 02, 2026
Assigned to: Wendy Williams Berger
Referred to: Laura Lothman Lambert
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity: November 05, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Oct 02, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-25649924) filed by Na Rinku. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - I-213 and Prior Release Docs, # 3 Exhibit B - I-589 Receipt, # 4 Exhibit C - Employment Authorization Document)(Witmer, Ryan) Modified Text on 10/5/2026 (JAW). (Entered: 10/02/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Attachment 1: Civil Cover Sheet
Attachment 2: Exhibit A - I-213 and Prior Release Docs
Attachment 3: Exhibit B - I-589 Receipt
Attachment 4: Exhibit C - Employment Authorization Document
#2
Oct 05, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. New case number: 3:26-cv-02674-WWB-LLL. (JAW) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
#3
Oct 05, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Ryan Witmer of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JAW) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
#4
Oct 05, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Ryan Witmer of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JAW) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Oct 05, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
Oct 05, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#5
Oct 06, 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 10/14/2026. The Petitioner has 3 business days to reply to the response to petition. Signed by Judge Wendy W. Berger on 10/6/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
Main Document: Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
#6
Oct 06, 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 10/6/2026. (CKS) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
Oct 06, 2026
Order
#7
Oct 14, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett Ripa, David J Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I)(Emden, Christopher) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document: Response to habeas petition
Attachment 1: Exhibit List
Attachment 2: Exhibit A
Attachment 3: Exhibit B
Attachment 4: Exhibit C
Attachment 5: Exhibit D
Attachment 6: Exhibit E
Attachment 7: Exhibit F
Attachment 8: Exhibit G
Attachment 9: Exhibit H
Attachment 10: Exhibit I
#8
Oct 14, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss Warden by Warden, North Florida Detention Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 287(g) Agreement, # 2 Exhibit DEM Contract w/ contractors)(Flynn-Fallon, Brian) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document: Dismiss
Attachment 1: Exhibit 287(g) Agreement
Attachment 2: Exhibit DEM Contract w/ contractors
#9
Oct 19, 2026
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Ryan Witmer on behalf of Na Rinku. Lead Counsel: Ryan L. Witmer. (Witmer, Ryan) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
#10
Oct 19, 2026
RESPONSE in Opposition re 8 MOTION to Dismiss Warden filed by Na Rinku. (Witmer, Ryan) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Main Document: Response in Opposition to Motion
#11
Oct 19, 2026
REPLY re 7 Response to habeas petition by Na Rinku. (Witmer, Ryan) (Entered: 10/19/2026)
Main Document: Reply to response to petition
#12
Nov 05, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
Main Document: Order on Motion to Dismiss

Parties

Rinku
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Warden, North Florida Detention Center
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