Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-20443
Abarca-Ortiz v. Miami ICE Field Office Director
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Case Information
Filed: January 23, 2026
Assigned to:
David S. Leibowitz
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
February 09, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 23, 2026
APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19147265, filed by Melvin Osiel Abarca Ortiz. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 2 Exhibit Passport, # 3 Exhibit Bond Denial Order, # 4 Exhibit Marriage Certificate, # 5 Exhibit Birth Certificate, # 6 Exhibit Medical Records Extract, # 7 Exhibit Florida Annual Report, # 8 Exhibit Letters of Support, # 9 Civil Cover Sheet JS-44)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Montanez, Felix) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document:
Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 23, 2026
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge David S. Leibowitz. (cwc) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
#3
Jan 23, 2026
ORDER IN HABEAS CASES SEEKING RELIEF PURSUANT TO 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). Response due by 1/26/2026. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz. See attached document for full details. (ep00) (Entered: 01/23/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
Jan 23, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent
#4
Jan 26, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
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Response to Order to Show Cause
#5
Jan 27, 2026
Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party
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Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party
#6
Feb 09, 2026
Notice of Compliance
Main Document:
Notice of Compliance
Parties
Abarca-Ortiz
Party
Miami ICE Field Office Director
Party