Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-20599
Patel v. Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: January 29, 2026
Assigned to:
Roy Kalman Altman
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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:
March 16, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 29, 2026
APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19167667, filed by HARDIKKUMAR VASUDEVBHAI Patel. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summon(s))Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Magilligan, David) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
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Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jan 29, 2026
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Roy K. Altman. (wce) (Entered: 01/29/2026)
#3
Jan 29, 2026
Summons Issued as to USA
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Summons Issued as to USA
Jan 29, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent
#4
Feb 06, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance
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Notice of Attorney Appearance
#5
Feb 09, 2026
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)
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- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)
#6
Feb 09, 2026
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached) AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
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- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached) AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
#7
Feb 27, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
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Response to Order to Show Cause
#8
Mar 01, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER. On February 27, 2026, the Respondents filed a Return [ECF No. 7], responding to the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus [ECF No. 1]. The Petitioner has until March 16, 2026, to file a traverse. Signed by Judge Roy K. Altman on 3/1/2026. (dh03) (Entered: 03/01/2026)
Mar 01, 2026
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)
#9
Mar 16, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause AND Response/Reply (Other)
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Response to Order to Show Cause AND Response/Reply (Other)
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