Mejias Canizalez v. Mullin et al (Baker County)
Petitioner: Freddy Ramon Mejias Canizalez
Respondent: Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, Associate Director Derek Gordon, Associate Director Marcos Charles, Director Daren K Margolin and Warden, Florida Baker Correctional Insitute
Case Number: 3:2026cv01746
Filed: July 8, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Samuel J Horovitz
Referring Judge: Jordan Emery Pratt
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 20, 2026 Filing 10 JUDGMENT entered Granting the petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. 2241 (Doc. 1) as to Petitioner's claim that his detention without an individualized bond hearing violates the INA. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 7/20/2026. (LNR) (Main Document 10 replaced on 7/20/2026 to correct language). (LNR)
July 17, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER granting to the extent stated #1 petition; within seven days of this Order, Respondents shall either afford Petitioner an individualized bond hearing consistent with 8 U.S.C. 1226(a) or release Petitioner; denying #7 warden's motion to dismiss; directions to the Clerk. Signed by Judge Jordan Emery Pratt on 7/17/2026. (JLD)
July 16, 2026 Filing 8 RESPONSE to #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Pardo, David)
July 15, 2026 Filing 7 MOTION to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden, Florida Baker Correctional Insitute. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Meros, Nicholas)
July 13, 2026 Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas John Peter Meros on behalf of Warden, Florida Baker Correctional Insitute (Meros, Nicholas)
July 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER directing service of the #1 petition; Respondents to file a response within 5 business days and Petitioner to reply within 3 business days thereafter; directions to the Clerk. Signed by Judge Jordan Emery Pratt on 7/9/2026. (JLD)
July 9, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Eduardo R. Soto on behalf of Freddy Ramon Mejias Canizalez. Lead Counsel: Eduardo Rigoberto Soto. (Soto, Eduardo)
July 9, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Eduardo R. Soto 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). (JVC)
July 8, 2026 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Jordan Emery Pratt and Magistrate Judge Samuel J. Horovitz. New case number: 3:26-cv-01746-JEP-SJH. (JVC)
July 8, 2026 Filing 1 Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-25222015) filed by Freddy Ramon Mejias Canizalez. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Civil Cover Sheet, #4 Proposed Summons, #5 Proposed Summons)(Soto, Eduardo) Modified on 7/9/2026 to note that Chambers has been notified. (JVC)

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Petitioner: Freddy Ramon Mejias Canizalez
Represented By: Eduardo R. Soto
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Respondent: Markwayne Mullin
Represented By: David Pardo
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Respondent: Warden, Florida Baker Correctional Insitute
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