Middle District of Florida • 6:26-cv-00186

Lira Fernandez v. Quinones

Terminated

Case Information

Filed: January 25, 2026
Assigned to: Carlos Eduardo Mendoza
Referred to: Robert M. Norway
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Terminated: February 05, 2026
Last Activity: February 23, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jan 25, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - FEDERAL filed by Glen Lira Fernandez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Arroyo, Phillip) (Entered: 01/25/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Attachment 1: Civil Cover Sheet
#2
Jan 25, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Glen Lira Fernandez. (Arroyo, Phillip) (Entered: 01/25/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Jan 26, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Carlos E. Mendoza and Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. New case number: 6:26-cv-00186-CEM-RMN. (JOS) (Entered: 01/26/2026)
Jan 26, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#4
Jan 28, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER granting in part 2 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order insofar as Respondents are directed not to remove Petitioner from the Orange County jail effective immediately pending further order of the Court. The Clerk is directed to immediately serve a copy of this Endorsed Order on Respondents. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 1/28/2026. (KMS) (Entered: 01/28/2026)
Jan 28, 2026
Order
#5
Jan 29, 2026
It is ORDERED and ADJUDGED that Petitioner's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and for Preliminary Injunction' (Doc. 2) is GRANTED. Respondents and those in privity with them are hereby TEMPORARILY ENJOINEDfrom transferring Glen Lira Fernandez from the Orange County Jail until further order of the Court. Respondents shall respond in writing to the Motion (Doc. 2) and the Petition for Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) on or before February 4, 2026, atNOON and show cause why the Court should not issue a preliminary injunction. The Clerk shall serve a copy of this Order on Respondents today, January 29, 2026, and certify to the Court that service has been effected. No bond shall be required as the Court deems it unnecessary. This matter is set for an evidentiary hearing on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM. One hour has been reserved for this hearing. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to electronically send a copy of this Order to the United States Attorney's Office in Orlando, Florida and to the other parties as indicated below. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 1/29/2026. (ALL) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
#6
Jan 29, 2026
NOTICE of hearing: Evidentiary Hearing set for 2/5/2026 at 03:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 5 B before Judge Carlos E. Mendoza. One hour has been reserved for this hearing. Petitioner's presence is required. (ALL) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Jan 29, 2026
Notice of Hearing
#7
Feb 01, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#8
Feb 04, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Amanda Saylor on behalf of Department Homeland Security, Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Louis A. Quinones, Jr (Saylor, Amanda) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document: Notice of appearance
#9
Feb 04, 2026
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 5 Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Department Homeland Security, Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Louis A. Quinones, Jr. (Saylor, Amanda) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document: Extension of Time to File Response / Reply
#10
Feb 04, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER granting 9 Motion for Extension of Time. Respondents may file their Response on or before 5PM today. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 2/4/2026. (KMD) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
#11
Feb 04, 2026
Writ Issued
Main Document: Writ Issued
#12
Feb 04, 2026
Response to order to show cause
Main Document: Response to order to show cause
#13
Feb 04, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service
#14
Feb 04, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document: Notice of appearance
Feb 04, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply
#15
Feb 05, 2026
Evidentiary Hearing
Main Document: Evidentiary Hearing
#16
Feb 05, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#17
Feb 17, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Return of Property by Glen Lira Fernandez. (Arroyo, Phillip) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Main Document: Return of Property / Passport
#18
Feb 17, 2026
NOTICE of Telephonic Hearing on motion re 17 Emergency MOTION for Return of Property. Telephone Motion Hearing set for 2/18/2026 at 12:30 PM in Orlando Courtroom 5 B before Judge Carlos E. Mendoza. The parties shall call 855-244-8681 five minutes before the hearing is scheduled to begin. Access Code: 2300 442 2431. (ALL) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
#19
Feb 17, 2026
Response to motion
Main Document: Response to motion
#20
Feb 17, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER canceling the February 18, 2026 hearing. Petitioner shall advise the Court once he is in receipt of his documents. Signed by Judge Carlos E. Mendoza on 2/17/2026. (KMD) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Feb 17, 2026
Order
Feb 17, 2026
Notice of Hearing on Motion
#21
Feb 18, 2026
NOTICE canceling Telephone Motion Hearing scheduled for 2/18/2026. (ALL) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Feb 18, 2026
Notice of Hearing - Cancel
#22
Feb 23, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service