Bestard Matos, Francis v. Broward Transitional Center
Plaintiff: Francis Martin Bestard Matos
Defendant: Broward Transitional Center
Case Number: 0:2026cv60462
Filed: February 19, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Jacqueline Becerra
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
March 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER GRANTING IN PART PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. All other claims set forth in the Petition are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. The Clerk is directed to CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 3/13/2026. See attached document for full details. (ebz)
February 26, 2026 Filing 10 NOTICE of Filing Declaration of Deportation Officer in Support of Return [DE 9] by Broward Transitional Center re #9 Response to Habeas Petition, (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Declaration of Deportation Officer John Mansey) (Armada, Francisco)
February 25, 2026 Filing 9 RETURN RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for TRO [DE 4] and Request for Order Prohibiting Removal [DE 5] by Broward Transitional Center. Attorney Francisco Armada added to party Broward Transitional Center(pty:dft). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A Form I 213, #2 Exhibit B NTA 2.23.22, #3 Exhibit C IJ Order, #4 Exhibit D Notice and Order of Expedited Removal, #5 Exhibit E Detention History, #6 Exhibit F BIA Appeal Notice)(Armada, Francisco)
February 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS re #3 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. USM Service NOT Ordered. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 2/24/2026. See attached document for full details. (ebz)
February 21, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER GRANTING IN PART EMERGENCY MOTION, ECF NO. #4 ; ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Responses due by 2/25/2026. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 2/21/2026. See attached document for full details. (cfz)
February 19, 2026 Filing 6 Clerks Notice of Receipt of Filing Fee received on 2/19/2026 in the amount of $ 5.00, receipt number 21573 (nan)
February 19, 2026 Filing 5 Emergency Notice and Request for Order Prohibiting Removal or Transfer by Francis Martin Bestard Matos (kma)
February 19, 2026 Filing 4 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Stay of Removal by Francis Martin Bestard Matos. Responses due by 3/5/2026. (kma)
February 19, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Francis Martin Bestard Matos. Responses due by 3/5/2026. (kma)
February 19, 2026 Filing 2 Judge Assignment to Judge Jacqueline Becerra (kma)
February 19, 2026 Filing 1 APPLICATION/PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Filing fee $ 5.00 (IFP Motion filed), filed by Francis Martin Bestard Matos.Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (kma)

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