Caballero Falcon v. Noem et al
Petitioner: Eduardo CABALLERO FALCON
Respondent: Secretary Kristi Noem, Todd M. Lyons, Pamela J. Bondi and Eric Hall
Case Number: 3:2026cv00310
Filed: February 13, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Patricia D Barksdale
Referring Judge: Marcia Morales Howard
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 26, 2026 Filing 17 RESPONSE to #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Pamela J. Bondi, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, I-213 dated Dec 1, 2022, #2 Exhibit B, Notice to Appear, #3 Exhibit C, I-213 dated Jan 14, 2026, #4 Exhibit D, Gomez-Pena v. Secretary, DHS, No. 3:25-cv-1287-MMH-MCR, Response to Petition (Doc. 11), Redacted)(Carter, Ronnie)
March 25, 2026 Filing 16 MOTION to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Eric Hall. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Meros, Nicholas) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale.
March 24, 2026 Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Emma Genevieve Refuveille on behalf of Eric Hall (Refuveille, Emma)
March 24, 2026 Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas John Peter Meros on behalf of Eric Hall (Meros, Nicholas)
March 13, 2026 Filing 13 PROOF of service - Attorney General served on 3/5/2026. (ARL)
March 6, 2026 Filing 12 PROOF of service - Warden or Facility Director North Florida Detention Center served on 3/4/2026. (ARL)
March 4, 2026 Filing 11 PROOF of service - Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations served on 3/2/26. (ARL)
February 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 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 3/26/2026. The Petitioner has 30 days to reply to the response to petition. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 2/24/2026. (CAW)
February 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ENDORSED ORDER granting #7 the motion to withdraw. Jose Antonio Leon may withdraw as counsel of record for the petitioner because the petitioner consents to the withdrawal; other counsel will continue to represent the petitioner; and permitting the withdrawal will not affect case management. The clerk is directed to update the docket to reflect that Mr. Leon no longer represents the petitioner in this action. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on 2/24/2026. (CAW)
February 20, 2026 Filing 8 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Vilerka Solange Bilbao on behalf of Eduardo Caballero Falcon. Lead Counsel: Vilerka S. Bilbao. (Bilbao, Vilerka)
February 20, 2026 Filing 7 MOTION for Jose Antonio Leon to Withdraw as Attorney by Eduardo Caballero Falcon. (Bilbao, Vilerka) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale.
February 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER directing Jose Antonio Leon, Esquire, to apply for membership or special admission by 2/27/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale on 2/20/2026. (CAW)
February 18, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jose Antonio Leon 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). (LAW)
February 18, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jose Antonio Leon of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LAW)
February 18, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Vilerka Solange Bilbao and Jose Antonio Leon 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). (LAW)
February 17, 2026 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Marcia Morales Howard and Magistrate Judge Patricia D. Barksdale. New case number: 3:26-cv-00310-MMH-PDB. (JOS)
February 13, 2026 Filing 1 Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24470299) filed by Eduardo Caballero Falcon. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Supplement, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit, #10 Exhibit, #11 Exhibit, #12 Exhibit)(Bilbao, Vilerka) (Attachment 5 replaced on 2/18/2026 to correct page orientation) (LAW). Modified text on 2/18/2026 (LAW).

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Petitioner: Eduardo CABALLERO FALCON
Represented By: Vilerka Solange Bilbao
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Respondent: Secretary Kristi Noem
Represented By: Ronnie S. Carter
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Respondent: Todd M. Lyons
Represented By: Ronnie S. Carter
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Respondent: Pamela J. Bondi
Represented By: Ronnie S. Carter
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Respondent: Eric Hall
Represented By: Emma Genevieve Refuveille
Represented By: Nicholas John Peter Meros
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