Case: M.A. v. Guthrie (Collier County)

2:25-cv-00765 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Filed Date: Aug. 22, 2025

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"Alligator Alcatraz" is the colloquial name for a state-run immigration detention facility in the Big Cyprus National Preserve in Florida. Visitors of the facility allege that the people detained there  are experiencing unprecedented civil and human rights challenges not typically faced in immigration detention. The plaintiff-petitioner in this case is an anonymous Florida resident and immigrant currently being detained in Alligator Alcatraz. The plaintiff alleges that state agencies do not hav…

"Alligator Alcatraz" is the colloquial name for a state-run immigration detention facility in the Big Cyprus National Preserve in Florida. Visitors of the facility allege that the people detained there  are experiencing unprecedented civil and human rights challenges not typically faced in immigration detention.

The plaintiff-petitioner in this case is an anonymous Florida resident and immigrant currently being detained in Alligator Alcatraz. The plaintiff alleges that state agencies do not have the authority to hold immigration detainees during the removal process. Moreover, private contractors, such as the ones in Alligator Alcatraz, cannot be deputized to carry out immigration detention.  See 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g). Therefore, the plaintiff's detention violates federal law, and he seeks a writ of habeas corpus ordering his relief.

Represented by lawyers from the ACLU of Florida, the ACLU National, the Community Justice Project, and the National Immigrant Justice Center, the plaintiff filed this suit in the United States District Court in the Middle District of Florida. Judge John L. Badalamenti and Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek were assigned to this case.

On August 22, 2025, the plaintiff moved to certify an injunctive relief class defined as "all individuals who are, or will be detained, at 'Alligator Alcatraz.'" Additionally, the plaintiff requested the court consider the habeas petition on a class-wide basis. Following the motion for class certification, the plaintiff moved for a preliminary injunction barring the government from detaining class members at the facility.

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Jinan Abufarha (10/18/2025)

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2:25-cv-00765

Complaint

Aug. 22, 2025

Aug. 22, 2025

Docket

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Last updated Oct. 21, 2025, 12:35 p.m.

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PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and COMPLAINT for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23774673) filed by M. A. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment - Plaintiff and Defendants, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment - Attorneys, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment - Related Cases)(Godshall, Amy) Modified on 8/25/2025 to correct Defendant per Counsel (FLY) Modified text on 8/26/2025 (BD). (Entered: 08/22/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment - Plaintiff and Defendants

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3 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment - Attorneys

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4 Civil Cover Sheet Attachment - Related Cases

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Aug. 22, 2025

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NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Amy Godshall on behalf of M. A.. Lead Counsel: Amy Godshall. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

Aug. 22, 2025

Aug. 22, 2025

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NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by M. A.. Related case(s): Yes (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

Aug. 22, 2025

Aug. 22, 2025

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MOTION to Certify Class by M. A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Spencer Amdur, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Amy Godshall, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Miriam Haskell, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Mark Fleming)(Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Spencer Amdur

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2 Exhibit Declaration of Amy Godshall

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3 Exhibit Declaration of Miriam Haskell

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4 Exhibit Declaration of Mark Fleming

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Aug. 22, 2025

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PROPOSED summons to be issued by M. A.. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

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PROPOSED summons to be issued by M. A.. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

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PROPOSED summons to be issued by M. A.. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

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PROPOSED summons to be issued by M. A.. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

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PROPOSED summons to be issued by M. A.. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

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PROPOSED summons to be issued by M. A.. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

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PROPOSED summons to be issued by M. A.. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John L. Badalamenti and Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. New case number: 2:25-cv-765-JLB-KCD. (LAW) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

PACER
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DECLARATION of Spencer Amdur in Support re 4 MOTION to Certify Class (e-portal). (FLY) (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

RECAP
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MOTION for Hannah Steinberg to appear pro hac vice (e-portal). (FLY) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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MOTION for Cody Wofsy to appear pro hac vice (e-portal). (FLY) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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MOTION for Michael Tan to appear pro hac vice (e-portal). (FLY) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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MOTION for Omar C. Jadwat to appear pro hac vice (e-portal). (FLY) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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MOTION for Spencer Elijah Wittmann Amdur to appear pro hac vice (e-portal). (FLY) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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PROPOSED summons to be issued by M. A.. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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PROPOSED summons to be issued by M. A.. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

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PROPOSED summons to be issued by M. A.. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

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PROPOSED summons to be issued by M. A.. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

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PROPOSED summons to be issued by M. A.. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

Aug. 25, 2025

Aug. 25, 2025

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NOTICE TO COUNSEL Mark Fleming, Mark Feldman, Spencer Amdur, Michael K.T. Tan, Cody Wofsy, Hannah Steinberg, Corene Kendrick, Kyle Virgien, Omar Jadwat, and Eunice H. Cho of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LAW) (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

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CIVIL Action Order. Signed by All Divisional Judges on 8/26/2025. (CGW) (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

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SUMMONS issued as to Rodney Barreto, John F. Davis, Ricky D. Dickson, Mark Glass, Kevin Guthrie, John D. Hass, David M. Kerner, Alexis A. Lambert, Mathew Mordant, Mark Thieme, Jerome Worley. (BD) (Main Document 26 replaced on 8/27/2025) (BD). Modified on 8/27/2025 to remove extra pages (BD). (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

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SUMMONS issued as to Blaise Ingoglia, on behalf of Jimmy Patronis. (BD) (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

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Unopposed MOTION for Eunice H. Cho to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23789553 for $150 by M. A. (Godshall, Amy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Modified on 8/27/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

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Unopposed MOTION for Corene T. Kendrick to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23789556 for $150 by M. A. (Godshall, Amy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Modified on 8/27/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). (Entered: 08/26/2025)

Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

PACER

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

PACER

FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23786605 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Spencer Amdur. (Amdur, Spencer)

Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

PACER

Pay Fee

Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

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FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23786667 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Cody Wofsy. (Wofsy, Cody)

Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

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FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23786686 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Omar Jadwat. (Jadwat, Omar)

Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

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FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23789116 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Hannah Steinberg. (Wofsy, Cody)

Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

PACER

FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23789130 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Michael Tan. (Wofsy, Cody)

Aug. 26, 2025

Aug. 26, 2025

PACER
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Unopposed MOTION for Kyle Virgien to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23789558 for $150 by M. A. (Godshall, Amy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Modified on 8/27/2025 to edit the docket (MLB). (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

PACER
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ENDORSED ORDER granting 19 Unopposed Motion for Hannah Steinberg to specially appear to represent Plaintiff, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Steinberg already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, she shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/27/2025. (BLW) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

PACER
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ENDORSED ORDER granting 20 Unopposed Motion for Cody Wofsy to specially appear to represent Plaintiff, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Wofsy already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/27/2025. (BLW) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

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ENDORSED ORDER granting 21 Unopposed Motion for Michael Tan to specially appear to represent Plaintiff, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Tan already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/27/2025. (BLW) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

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ENDORSED ORDER granting 22 Unopposed Motion for Omar Jadwat to specially appear to represent Plaintiff, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Jadwat already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/27/2025. (BLW) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

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ENDORSED ORDER granting 23 Unopposed Motion for Spencer Amdur to specially appear to represent Plaintiff, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Amdur already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/27/2025. (BLW) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

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ENDORSED ORDER granting 28 Unopposed Motion for Eunice H. Cho to specially appear to represent Plaintiff, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Cho already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, she shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/27/2025. (BLW) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

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ENDORSED ORDER granting 29 Unopposed Motion for Corene T. Kendrick to specially appear to represent Plaintiff, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Kendrick already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, she shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/27/2025. (BLW) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

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ENDORSED ORDER granting 30 Unopposed Motion for Kyle Virgien to specially appear to represent Plaintiff, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Virgien already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/27/2025. (BLW) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

PACER
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RETURN of service executed on 08-27-2025 by M. A. as to John D. Hass. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

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MOTION for Mark Feldman to appear pro hac vice (e-portal). (FLY) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

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MOTION for Mark Fleming to appear pro hac vice (e-portal). (FLY) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

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RETURN of service executed on 08-27-2025 by M. A. as to Jimmy Patronis. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

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RETURN of service executed on 08-27-2025 by M. A. as to Mark Thieme. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

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RETURN of service executed on 08-27-2025 by M. A. as to Ricky D. Dickson. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

PACER

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Aug. 27, 2025

Aug. 27, 2025

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RETURN of service executed on 08-27-2025 by M. A. as to Alexis A. Lambert. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

Aug. 28, 2025

Aug. 28, 2025

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RETURN of service executed on 08-27-2025 by M. A. as to Rodney Barreto. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

Aug. 28, 2025

Aug. 28, 2025

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RETURN of service executed on 08-27-2025 by M. A. as to John F. Davis. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

Aug. 28, 2025

Aug. 28, 2025

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RETURN of service executed on 08-27-2025 by M. A. as to Mark Glass. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

Aug. 28, 2025

Aug. 28, 2025

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RETURN of service executed on 08-27-2025 by M. A. as to Kevin Guthrie. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

Aug. 28, 2025

Aug. 28, 2025

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RETURN of service executed on 08-27-2025 by M. A. as to David M. Kerner. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/28/2025)

Aug. 28, 2025

Aug. 28, 2025

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RETURN of service executed on 08-27-2025 by M. A. as to Jerome Worley. (Godshall, Amy) (Entered: 08/29/2025)

Aug. 29, 2025

Aug. 29, 2025

PACER
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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by M. A. (Amdur, Spencer) Modified on 9/2/2025 to edit docket text. (AR) (Entered: 08/29/2025)

Aug. 29, 2025

Aug. 29, 2025

PACER
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ENDORSED ORDER granting 40 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Mark Feldman already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 9/1/2025. (Dudek, Kyle) (Entered: 09/01/2025)

Sept. 1, 2025

Sept. 1, 2025

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ENDORSED ORDER granting 41 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Mark Fleming already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 9/1/2025. (Dudek, Kyle) (Entered: 09/01/2025)

Sept. 1, 2025

Sept. 1, 2025

PACER

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Sept. 1, 2025

Sept. 1, 2025

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NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jeffrey Paul DeSousa, I on behalf of Rodney Barreto, John F. Davis, Ricky D. Dickson, Mark Glass, Kevin Guthrie, Alexis A. Lambert, Jerome Worley. Lead Counsel: Jeffrey P. DeSousa. (DeSousa, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/02/2025)

Sept. 2, 2025

Sept. 2, 2025

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NOTICE of co-counsel Appearance by Robert Scott Schenck on behalf of Rodney Barreto, John F. Davis, Ricky D. Dickson, Mark Glass, Kevin Guthrie, Alexis A. Lambert, Jerome Worley (Schenck, Robert) (Entered: 09/03/2025)

Sept. 3, 2025

Sept. 3, 2025

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NOTICE TO COUNSEL Mark Feldman and Mark Fleming Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Pay the Special Admission Fee; The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk) (AR) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

Sept. 8, 2025

Sept. 8, 2025

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NOTICE TO COUNSEL Hannah Steinberg and Michael Tan Local Rule 2.01(c), Special Admission - Submit a Pro Hac Vice E-File Registration through PACER. Visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers for details The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk) (AR) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

Sept. 8, 2025

Sept. 8, 2025

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Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

Sept. 8, 2025

Sept. 8, 2025

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FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23846142 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Mark Fleming. (Godshall, Amy)

Sept. 9, 2025

Sept. 9, 2025

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Pay Fee

Sept. 9, 2025

Sept. 9, 2025

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FEE PAID. Fee for pro hac vice appearance, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23846183 for $150 paid. Special Admission for Non-Resident Attorney Mark Feldman. (Godshall, Amy)

Sept. 9, 2025

Sept. 9, 2025

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NOTICE of Amended Appearance by Robert Scott Schenck on behalf of Rodney Barreto, John F. Davis, Ricky D. Dickson, Mark Glass, Kevin Guthrie, John D. Hass, David M. Kerner, Alexis A. Lambert, Jimmy Patronis, Mark Thieme, Jerome Worley (Schenck, Robert) (Entered: 09/10/2025)

Sept. 10, 2025

Sept. 10, 2025

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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Rodney Barreto, John F. Davis, Ricky D. Dickson, Mark Glass, Kevin Guthrie, John D. Hass, David M. Kerner, Alexis A. Lambert, Jimmy Patronis, Mark Thieme, Jerome Worley. (Schenck, Robert) (Entered: 09/10/2025)

Sept. 10, 2025

Sept. 10, 2025

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NOTICE of Amended Appearance by Jeffrey Paul DeSousa, I on behalf of Rodney Barreto, John F. Davis, Ricky D. Dickson, Mark Glass, Kevin Guthrie, John D. Hass, David M. Kerner, Alexis A. Lambert, Jimmy Patronis, Mark Thieme, Jerome Worley (DeSousa, Jeffrey) (Entered: 09/10/2025)

Sept. 10, 2025

Sept. 10, 2025

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Joint MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for briefing schedule on preliminary proceedings, including consolidating response for motions for class certification and preliminary injunction, leave to file a reply, stay of other deadlines by Rodney Barreto, John F. Davis, Ricky D. Dickson, Mark Glass, Kevin Guthrie, John D. Hass, David M. Kerner, Alexis A. Lambert, Jimmy Patronis, Mark Thieme, Jerome Worley. (Schenck, Robert) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. (Entered: 09/10/2025)

Sept. 10, 2025

Sept. 10, 2025

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Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. New case number: 2:25-cv-0765-JLB-DNF. Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek no longer assigned to the case. Motion(s) REFERRED: 4 MOTION to Certify Class, 62 Joint MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically for briefing schedule on preliminary proceedings, including consolidating response for motions for class certification and preliminary injunction, leave to file a reply, stay of other deadlines <. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. (CTR) (Entered: 09/15/2025)

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

Sept. 15, 2025

Sept. 15, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by William H. Stafford on behalf of Rodney Barreto, John F. Davis, Ricky D. Dickson, Mark Glass, Kevin Guthrie, John D. Hass, David M. Kerner, Alexis A. Lambert, Jimmy Patronis, Mark Thieme, Jerome Worley (Stafford, William) (Entered: 09/16/2025)

Sept. 16, 2025

Sept. 16, 2025

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ORDER granting 62 Joint Motion for Briefing Schedule on Preliminary Proceedings. The briefing schedule is as follows: Plaintiff to file a motion for preliminary injunction by September 29, 2025; State Defendants to file a consolidated response to the motions for class certification and a preliminary injunction within three weeks (21 day) of the filing of the motion for a preliminary injunction, not to exceed 40 pages; and Plaintiff to file a consolidated reply in support of his motions limited to 20 pages due within 10 days of the State Defendants' consolidated response. All further proceedings are stayed pending the resolution of Plaintiff's motion for class certification and for preliminary injunction. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier on 9/17/2025. (brh) (Entered: 09/17/2025)

Sept. 17, 2025

Sept. 17, 2025

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MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically For Leave to Proceed Anonymously by M. A. (Amdur, Spencer) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. Modified on 9/18/2025 to edit text. (JVC) (Entered: 09/17/2025)

Sept. 17, 2025

Sept. 17, 2025

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Case Reassigned to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek. New case number: 2:25-cv-765-KCD-DNF. Judge John L. Badalamenti no longer assigned to the case. (AET) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

Sept. 24, 2025

Sept. 24, 2025

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

Sept. 24, 2025

Sept. 24, 2025

PACER
68

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by M. A.. (Attachments: # 1 287(g) Agreement: Florida Department of Corrections, # 2 287(g) Agreement: Florida Highway Patrol, # 3 287(g) Agreement: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, # 4 287(g) Agreement: Florida National Guard, # 5 287(g) Agreement: Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, # 6 287(g) Agreement: Florida Department of Financial Services, # 7 287(g) Agreement: Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission, # 8 287(g) Agreement: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, # 9 287(g) Agreement: Florida Lottery, # 10 C.M. Discovery Response, # 11 Declaration of Katie Blankenship, # 12 Declaration of Linda Choi, # 13 Declaration of Z. Zareefa Khan, # 14 Supp. Declaration of Z. Zareefa Khan, # 15 Declaration of Anna Weiser, # 16 Supp. Declaration of Anna Weiser, # 17 Declaration of Eric Lee, # 18 Declaration of Santiago Fuentes, # 19 Declaration of Thomas P. Giles, # 20 Declaration of Ian Gadea-Guidicelli, # 21 Declaration of David M. Kerner, # 22 Declaration of Troy E. Elder, # 23 Declaration of Vilerka S. Bilbao, # 24 Declaration of Jose Flores, # 25 Declaration of Kenia Garcia, # 26 Declaration of Mich Gonzalez, # 27 Declaration of Johan Gutierrez, # 28 Declaration of Carlos Saturne, # 29 C.M. Hearing Transcript, # 30 Meeting Transcript of Florida State Immigration Enforcement Council, # 31 Critical Response Services Invoice, # 32 Text of Proposed Order)(Amdur, Spencer) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

Sept. 29, 2025

Sept. 29, 2025

PACER
69

RESPONSE in Opposition re 66 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically For Leave to Proceed Anonymously filed by Rodney Barreto, John F. Davis, Ricky D. Dickson, Mark Glass, Kevin Guthrie, John D. Hass, David M. Kerner, Alexis A. Lambert, Jimmy Patronis, Mark Thieme, Jerome Worley. (Schenck, Robert) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

Oct. 1, 2025

Oct. 1, 2025

PACER
70

Response in Opposition to Motion

Oct. 20, 2025

Oct. 20, 2025

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Florida

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Prison Conditions

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 22, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The plaintiff is a Florida resident and an immigrant currently being detained at "Alligator Alcatraz."

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU National Prison Project

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

Florida Division of Emergency Management, State

Florida Department of Corrections, State

Director of the Florida Highway Patrol, State

Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State

Florida National Guard, State

Florida State Guard, State

Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, State

Chief Financial Officer of the Florida Department of Financial Services, State

Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission, State

Florida Department of Environmental Protection, State

Warden of “Alligator Alcatraz”, State

Secretary of the Florida Lottery, State

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101 et seq.

Habeas Corpus, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2241-2253; 2254; 2255

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Special Case Type(s):

Habeas

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Immigration/Border:

Detention - conditions

Detention - criteria

Detention - procedures