Garcia Castillo v. Warden Federal Detention Center et al
Plaintiff: Yoani Garcia Castillo
Defendant: Warden Federal Detention Center, Field Office Director and Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Case Number: 1:2026cv26313
Filed: September 14, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Rodolfo A Ruiz
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus (General)
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
September 14, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Esther Lyette Alcaraz on behalf of Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Warden Federal Detention Center. Attorney Esther Lyette Alcaraz added to party Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:dft), Attorney Esther Lyette Alcaraz added to party Warden Federal Detention Center(pty:dft). (Alcaraz, Esther)
September 14, 2026 Filing 3 Clerks Notice of Receipt of Filing Fee received on 9/14/2026 in the amount of $ 5.00, receipt number FLS322416. (vt)
September 14, 2026 Filing 2 Judge Assignment to Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II (amb)
September 14, 2026 Filing 1 APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Filing fee $ 5.00, filed by Yoani Garcia Castillo. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits)(amb)

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