Middle District of Florida • 3:26-cv-02803
Gugova v. Secretary, Department of Homeland Security (Baker)
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Case Information
Filed: October 14, 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 02, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Oct 14, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-25702145) filed by Zalina Gugova. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons, # 3 Proposed Summons, # 4 Proposed Summons, # 5 Proposed Summons, # 6 Proposed Summons, # 7 Proposed Summons, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit, # 14 Exhibit, # 15 Exhibit)(Gomez, Liliana) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 14, 2026
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Liliana Yisel Gomez on behalf of Zalina Gugova. Lead Counsel: Liliana Y. Gomez. (Gomez, Liliana) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
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Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
#3
Oct 15, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Wendy W. Berger and Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. New case number: 3:26-02803-WWB-LLL. (JAW) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
#4
Oct 15, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Giedre Stasiunaite 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: 10/15/2026)
#5
Oct 15, 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 10/15/2026. (CKS) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
#6
Oct 15, 2026
MOTION for Giedre Stasiunaite to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-25706919 for $150 by Zalina Gugova. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Gomez, Liliana) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. (Entered: 10/15/2026)
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
Oct 15, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Oct 15, 2026
Order
Oct 15, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
Oct 16, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#8
Oct 19, 2026
Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
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Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
#9
Oct 26, 2026
Response to habeas petition
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Response to habeas petition
#10
Oct 28, 2026
Reply to response to petition
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Reply to response to petition
#11
Oct 30, 2026
Order Dismissing Case
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Order Dismissing Case
#12
Nov 02, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Parties
Gugova
Party
Secretary, Department of Homeland Security
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