Zamora-Escalona v. Mordant et al
| Warden Matthew Mordant, Todd Lyons, Secretary Kristi Noem, Critical Response Strategies, LLC and Kelei Walker |
| Jose Angel Zamora-Escalona |
| 2:2026cv00584 |
| March 2, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Kyle C Dudek |
| Douglas N Frazier |
| Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee |
| 08 U.S.C. § 1105 (a) Aliens:Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee |
| None |
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Filing 20
Notice of substitution of AUSA. Lacy R. Harwell, Jr substituting for AUSA Kevin Huguelet. (Harwell, Lacy)
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Filing 19
REPLY to Response to Motion re #17 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File a Reply filed by Jose Angel Zamora-Escalona. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A. to Reply, #2 Exhibit B. to Reply)(Pita, Howard)
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Filing 18
ENDORSED ORDER granting #17 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Reply. By April 20, 2026, Petitioner may file a reply that does not exceed 7 pages in length. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier on 4/13/2026. (BRH)
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Filing 17
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File a Reply by Jose Angel Zamora-Escalona. (Pita, Howard) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. Modified text on 4/13/2026 (BD).
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Filing 16
ENDORSED ORDER denying #12 Respondent Warden Matthew Mordant's Motion to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus for the reasons set forth in Jimenez v. Mordant, No. 2:26-cv-451-KCD-NPM, 2026 WL 820536 (M.D. Fla. Mar. 25, 2026). As the immediate custodian of Petitioner, Warden Mordant is a proper respondent to his habeas petition. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 3/26/2026. (BLW)
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Filing 15
ENDORSED ORDER directing the Federal Respondents to respond to #12 the Warden's Motion to Dismiss. Response due by April 1, 2026. In doing so, they must specifically explain how their position in this case squares with the argument they routinely advance -- that the local warden is the sole proper respondent under Rumsfeld v. Padilla, 542 U.S. 426, 434-36 (2004). See, e.g., Roblero v. Warden, Florida Soft Side South, et al., No. 2:26-cv-91, Doc. 9 at 1 n.1 (M.D. Fla. 2026). Petitioner must file a response, if he wishes, by that date as well. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 3/25/2026. (BLW)
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Filing 14
RESPONSE to amended petition for writ of habeas corpus , RESPONSE to #8 Amended petition for writ of habeas corpus, #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Garrett Ripa. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit I-213 2012, #2 Exhibit I-213 2026, #3 Exhibit OSUP Revo, #4 Exhibit ICE Guidance)(Huguelet, Kevin)
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Filing 13
NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Huguelet on behalf of Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Garrett Ripa (Huguelet, Kevin)
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Filing 12
MOTION to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Matthew Mordant. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Meros, Nicholas) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier.
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Filing 11
PROOF of service - Attorney General of the United States served on 3/12/2026. (MSN)
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Filing 10
NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas John Peter Meros on behalf of Matthew Mordant (Meros, Nicholas)
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Filing 9
PROOF of service - Matthew Mordant, Kelei Walker, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, CRS, LLC served on March 10, 2026. (Pita, Howard)
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Filing 8
AMENDED PETITION by a Federal prisoner for writ of habeas corpus filed by Jose Angel Zamora-Escalona.(Pita, Howard)
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Filing 7
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Howard Kraft Pita on behalf of Jose Angel Zamora-Escalona. Lead Counsel: Howard K. Pita. (Pita, Howard)
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Filing 6
ORDER to show cause why Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) should not be granted. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order, the Petition, with exhibits (Doc. 1) electronically to the United States Attorney's Office in Tampa, Florida ([email protected]) and by certified mail to the Attorney General of the United States in Washington, D.C (U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20530-0001). Petitioner is also directed to serve this order on Respondents by March 10, 2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 3/24/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 3/3/2026. (CGW)
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Filing 5
NOTICE 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). (CTR)
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Filing 4
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Erick Trivedi and Laura F. Kelley 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. The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (RPB)
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Filing 3
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek and Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. New case number: 2:26-cv-584-KCD-DNF. (RPB)
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Filing 2
NOTICE by Jose Angel Zamora-Escalona re #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Notice Regarding Signature Block (Pita, Howard)
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Filing 1
Verified PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Jose Angel Zamora-Escalona. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Pita, Howard) Modified duplicate text on 3/3/2026 (CTR).
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