Brutus v. Ripa et al
Petitioner: James Brutus
Respondent: Garrett Ripa, David Venturella, Acting Secretary Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche, Warden Ronnie Woodall and James Brutus
Case Number: 3:2026cv02073
Filed: August 11, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Marcia Morales Howard
Referring Judge: Laura Lothman Lambert
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
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Date Filed Document Text
August 12, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Melissa De La Caridad Rodriguez 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)
August 11, 2026 Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Marcia Morales Howard and Magistrate Judge Laura Lothman Lambert. New case number: 3:26-cv-02073-MMH-LLL. (JVC)
August 11, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-25388653) filed by James Brutus. (Attachments: #1 Main Document Habeas, #2 Exhibit A - NTA, #3 Exhibit B - I75 Receipt, #4 Exhibit C - Biometrics Receipt, #5 Exhibit D - Approval I765, #6 Exhibit E - Receipt TPS, #7 Exhibit F - Notice to Appear in person hearing, #8 Exhibit G - EOIR Screenshot, #9 Exhibit H - Detainee Locator, #10 Exhibit I - 94)(Rodriguez, Melissa)

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Petitioner: James Brutus
Represented By: Melissa De La Caridad Rodriguez
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Respondent: David Venturella
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Respondent: Acting Secretary Markwayne Mullin
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