Mendoza-Cruz v. Budensiek et al
Petitioner: Jesus Mendoza-Cruz
Respondent: Warden John Budensiek, Secretary of Homelan MARKWAYNE MULLIN, DIRECTOR GARRETT RIPA and Attorney General TODD BLANCHE
Case Number: 2:2026cv14300
Filed: August 19, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Aileen M Cannon
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 19, 2026 Filing 3 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Keyla E. Rodriguez on behalf of TODD BLANCHE, John Budensiek, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, GARRETT RIPA. Attorney Keyla E. Rodriguez added to party TODD BLANCHE(pty:res), Attorney Keyla E. Rodriguez added to party John Budensiek(pty:res), Attorney Keyla E. Rodriguez added to party MARKWAYNE MULLIN(pty:res), Attorney Keyla E. Rodriguez added to party GARRETT RIPA(pty:res). (Rodriguez, Keyla)
August 19, 2026 Filing 2 Judge Assignment to Judge Aileen M. Cannon (pc)
August 19, 2026 Filing 1 APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19884741, filed by Jesus Mendoza-Cruz. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Bonilla, Isai)

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Petitioner: Jesus Mendoza-Cruz
Represented By: Isai Rodolfo Bonilla
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Respondent: Warden John Budensiek
Represented By: Keyla E. Rodriguez
Represented By: Noticing INS Attorney
Represented By: Noticing 2241/Bivens US Attorney
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Respondent: Secretary of Homelan MARKWAYNE MULLIN
Represented By: Keyla E. Rodriguez
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Respondent: DIRECTOR GARRETT RIPA
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Respondent: Attorney General TODD BLANCHE
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