Sanctuary of the South, et al v. Governor, State of Florida, et al
Plaintiff: SANCTUARY OF THE SOUTH, BILBAO LAW, LLC., H.C.R., D.G.M. and H.P.
Defendant: GOVERNOR, STATE OF FLORIDA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, SECRETARY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, ACTING DIRECTOR OF U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) and FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR FOR THE ICE MIAMI OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT & REMOVAL OPERATIONS
Unknown: SERVICE
Case Number: 26-11197
Filed: April 13, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 11, 2026 Filing 24 Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by David P. Rhodes for Federal Defendants Attorney David Paul Rhodes for Appellants Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director for the ICE Miami Office of Enforcement & Removal Operations, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). On the same day the CIP is served, any filer represented by counsel must also complete the court's web-based stock ticker symbol certificate at the link here http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/web-based-cip or on the court's website. See 11th Cir. R. 26.1-1(b). [26-11197] (ECF: David Rhodes) [Entered: 06/11/2026 08:27 PM]
June 11, 2026 Filing 23 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by David P. Rhodes for Federal Defendants Related cases? No. [26-11197] (ECF: David Rhodes) [Entered: 06/11/2026 08:26 PM]
May 28, 2026 Filing 22 The briefing schedule issued to Appellants Executive Director, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Florida Division of Emergency Management and Governor, State of Florida is hereby rescinded for the following reason(s): A multi-appeal has been filed. When the above matter(s) is resolved, the clerk will issue a notice advising counsel and the parties of the new schedule for filing briefs in this appeal. [Entered: 05/28/2026 12:08 PM]
May 28, 2026 Filing 21 Removed from case: Attorney Chad C. Spraker for Not Party Service in 26-11197, Attorney U.S. Attorney Service - Middle District of Florida for Not Party Service in 26-11197. [Entered: 05/28/2026 12:03 PM]
May 27, 2026 Filing 20 CIVIL APPEAL DOCKETED. Notice of appeal filed by Appellants Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director for the ICE Miami Office of Enforcement & Removal Operations, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on 05/26/2026. Fee Status: Fee Not Required. See attached docketing notice for important information, including deadlines. [Entered: 05/28/2026 11:58 AM]
May 19, 2026 Filing 19 Notice to Counsel of Record. Counsel of Record must be logged in to CM/ECF and Pacer to access this document. This is the only notice you will receive regarding this matter. Please print a copy for your file. [Entered: 05/19/2026 12:51 PM]
May 13, 2026 Filing 18 Over the phone extension granted by clerk as to Attorney Nicholas John Peter Meros for Appellants Governor, State of Florida, Executive Director, Florida Division of Emergency Management and Florida Division of Emergency Management. Appellants brief due on 06/25/2026 as to Appellant Executive Director, Florida Division of Emergency Management. Appendix due within 7 days of the filing of the brief as to Appellant Executive Director, Florida Division of Emergency Management. Any request for a second or subsequent extension of time shall be subject to 11th Cir. R. 31-2(d). [Entered: 05/13/2026 04:28 PM]
May 11, 2026 Filing 17 Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Attorney Carmen Iguina Gonzalez for Appellees Bilbao Law, LLC., D.G.M., D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P. and Sanctuary of the South. On the same day the CIP is served, any filer represented by counsel must also complete the court's web-based stock ticker symbol certificate at the link here http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/web-based-cip or on the court's website. See 11th Cir. R. 26.1-1(b). [26-11197] (ECF: Carmen Iguina Gonzalez) [Entered: 05/11/2026 04:03 PM]
May 5, 2026 Filing 16 Briefing Notice issued to Appellant Governor, State of Florida et. al. The appellants' brief is due on or before 05/26/2026. The appendix is due no later than 7 days from the filing of the appellant's brief. [Entered: 05/05/2026 12:43 PM]
May 5, 2026 Filing 15 TRANSCRIPT ORDER form filed by Attorney Nicholas John Peter Meros for Appellants Governor, State of Florida, Executive Director, Florida Division of Emergency Management and Florida Division of Emergency Management. All necessary transcript(s) are on file. [Entered: 05/05/2026 12:36 PM]
April 30, 2026 Filing 14 Substitute attorney: Attorney U.S. Attorney Service - Southern District of Florida in 26-11197 substituted by Attorney U.S. Attorney Service - Middle District of Florida in 26-11197 [Entered: 04/30/2026 10:22 AM]
April 27, 2026 Filing 13 Civil Appeal Statement filed by Attorney Nicholas John Peter Meros for Appellants Executive Director, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Florida Division of Emergency Management and Governor, State of Florida. Related cases? No. [26-11197] (ECF: Nicholas Meros) [Entered: 04/27/2026 11:12 PM]
April 27, 2026 Filing 12 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Nicholas John Peter Meros for Executive Director, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Florida Division of Emergency Management and Governor, State of Florida. Related cases? No. [26-11197] (ECF: Nicholas Meros) [Entered: 04/27/2026 06:30 PM]
April 27, 2026 Filing 11 Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement filed by Attorney Nicholas John Peter Meros for Appellants Executive Director, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Florida Division of Emergency Management and Governor, State of Florida. On the same day the CIP is served, any filer represented by counsel must also complete the court's web-based stock ticker symbol certificate at the link here http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/web-based-cip or on the court's website. See 11th Cir. R. 26.1-1(b). [26-11197] (ECF: Nicholas Meros) [Entered: 04/27/2026 01:17 PM]
April 22, 2026 Filing 10 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Amy Godshall for Bilbao Law, LLC., D.G.M., D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P. and Sanctuary of the South. Related cases? No. [26-11197] (ECF: Amy Godshall) [Entered: 04/22/2026 12:13 PM]
April 22, 2026 Filing 9 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Daniel Boaz Tilley for Bilbao Law, LLC., D.G.M., D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P. and Sanctuary of the South. Related cases? No. [26-11197] (ECF: Daniel Tilley) [Entered: 04/22/2026 12:05 PM]
April 22, 2026 Filing 8 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Samuel Lester for Bilbao Law, LLC., D.G.M., D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P. and Sanctuary of the South. Related cases? No. [26-11197] (ECF: Samuel Lester) [Entered: 04/22/2026 12:00 PM]
April 21, 2026 Filing 7 Substitute attorney: Attorney Carmen I. Gonzalez in 26-11197 substituted by Attorney Carmen Iguina Gonzalez in 26-11197 [Entered: 04/21/2026 11:18 AM]
April 21, 2026 Filing 6 Substitute attorney: Attorney Carmen I. Gonzalez in 26-11197 substituted by Attorney Carmen Iguina Gonzalez in 26-11197. [Entered: 04/21/2026 11:13 AM]
April 20, 2026 Filing 5 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Carmen I. Gonzalez for Bilbao Law, LLC., D.G.M., D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P. and Sanctuary of the South. Related cases? No. [26-11197] (ECF: Carmen Iguina Gonzalez) [Entered: 04/20/2026 04:48 PM]
April 20, 2026 Filing 4 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Marisol Dominguez-Ruiz for Bilbao Law, LLC., D.G.M., D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P. and Sanctuary of the South. Related cases? No. [26-11197] (ECF: Marisol Dominguez-Ruiz) [Entered: 04/20/2026 04:20 PM]
April 20, 2026 Filing 3 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Kyle A. Virgien for Bilbao Law, LLC., D.G.M., D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P. and Sanctuary of the South. Related cases? No. [26-11197] (ECF: Kyle Virgien) [Entered: 04/20/2026 04:19 PM]
April 20, 2026 Filing 2 APPEARANCE of Counsel Form filed by Corene Thaedra Kendrick for Bilbao Law, LLC., D.G.M., D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P. and Sanctuary of the South. Related cases? No. [26-11197] (ECF: Corene Kendrick) [Entered: 04/20/2026 04:17 PM]
April 13, 2026 Filing 1 CIVIL APPEAL DOCKETED. Notice of appeal filed by Appellants Executive Director, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Florida Division of Emergency Management and Governor, State of Florida on 04/10/2026. Fee Status: Fee Paid. See attached docketing notice for important information, including deadlines. [Entered: 04/13/2026 11:59 AM]

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Plaintiff: SANCTUARY OF THE SOUTH
Represented By: Kyle A. Virgien
Represented By: Daniel Boaz Tilley
Represented By: Jennifer M. Smith
Represented By: Samuel Lester
Represented By: Christina LaRocca
Represented By: Corene Thaedra Kendrick
Represented By: Amy Godshall
Represented By: Marisol Dominguez-Ruiz
Represented By: Paul R. Chavez
Represented By: Carmen Iguina Gonzalez
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Plaintiff: BILBAO LAW, LLC.
Represented By: Kyle A. Virgien
Represented By: Daniel Boaz Tilley
Represented By: Jennifer M. Smith
Represented By: Samuel Lester
Represented By: Christina LaRocca
Represented By: Corene Thaedra Kendrick
Represented By: Amy Godshall
Represented By: Marisol Dominguez-Ruiz
Represented By: Paul R. Chavez
Represented By: Carmen Iguina Gonzalez
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Plaintiff: H.C.R.
Represented By: Kyle A. Virgien
Represented By: Daniel Boaz Tilley
Represented By: Jennifer M. Smith
Represented By: Samuel Lester
Represented By: Christina LaRocca
Represented By: Corene Thaedra Kendrick
Represented By: Amy Godshall
Represented By: Marisol Dominguez-Ruiz
Represented By: Paul R. Chavez
Represented By: Carmen Iguina Gonzalez
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Plaintiff: D.G.M.
Represented By: Kyle A. Virgien
Represented By: Daniel Boaz Tilley
Represented By: Jennifer M. Smith
Represented By: Samuel Lester
Represented By: Christina LaRocca
Represented By: Corene Thaedra Kendrick
Represented By: Amy Godshall
Represented By: Marisol Dominguez-Ruiz
Represented By: Paul R. Chavez
Represented By: Carmen Iguina Gonzalez
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Plaintiff: H.P.
Represented By: Kyle A. Virgien
Represented By: Daniel Boaz Tilley
Represented By: Jennifer M. Smith
Represented By: Samuel Lester
Represented By: Christina LaRocca
Represented By: Corene Thaedra Kendrick
Represented By: Amy Godshall
Represented By: Marisol Dominguez-Ruiz
Represented By: Paul R. Chavez
Represented By: Carmen Iguina Gonzalez
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Defendant: GOVERNOR, STATE OF FLORIDA
Represented By: Frank A. Zacherl III
Represented By: Oliver Sepulveda
Represented By: Kassandra S. Reardon
Represented By: Tara R. Price
Represented By: Timothy Odzer
Represented By: Nicholas John Peter Meros
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Defendant: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Represented By: Frank A. Zacherl III
Represented By: Oliver Sepulveda
Represented By: Kassandra S. Reardon
Represented By: Tara R. Price
Represented By: Timothy Odzer
Represented By: Nicholas John Peter Meros
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Defendant: FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Represented By: Frank A. Zacherl III
Represented By: Oliver Sepulveda
Represented By: Kassandra S. Reardon
Represented By: Tara R. Price
Represented By: Timothy Odzer
Represented By: Nicholas John Peter Meros
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Defendant: SECRETARY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Represented By: U.S. Attorney Service - Middle District of Florida
Represented By: Chad C. Spraker
Represented By: David Paul Rhodes
Represented By: Gregory William Kehoe
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Defendant: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Represented By: U.S. Attorney Service - Middle District of Florida
Represented By: Chad C. Spraker
Represented By: David Paul Rhodes
Represented By: Gregory William Kehoe
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Defendant: ACTING DIRECTOR OF U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
Represented By: U.S. Attorney Service - Middle District of Florida
Represented By: Chad C. Spraker
Represented By: David Paul Rhodes
Represented By: Gregory William Kehoe
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Defendant: U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE)
Represented By: U.S. Attorney Service - Middle District of Florida
Represented By: Chad C. Spraker
Represented By: David Paul Rhodes
Represented By: Gregory William Kehoe
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Defendant: FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR FOR THE ICE MIAMI OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT & REMOVAL OPERATIONS
Represented By: U.S. Attorney Service - Middle District of Florida
Represented By: Chad C. Spraker
Represented By: David Paul Rhodes
Represented By: Gregory William Kehoe
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Unknown: SERVICE
Represented By: Ana Angelica Viciana
Represented By: Amanda Saylor
Represented By: Marlene Rodriguez
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