Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-20875
Quesada, Roland v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: February 10, 2026
Assigned to:
Donald M. Middlebrooks
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 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 10, 2026
APPLICATION/PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Filing fee $ 5.00, filed by Roland Pena Quesada. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (kma) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
Main Document:
Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 10, 2026
Judge Assignment to Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks (kma) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
#3
Feb 10, 2026
Clerks Notice of Receipt of Filing Fee received on 2/10/2026 in the amount of $ 5.00, receipt number FLS313696. (vt) (Entered: 02/10/2026)
Main Document:
Clerk's Receipt (combines Filing Fee and Partial Filing Fee)
Feb 10, 2026
Judge Assignment
#4
Feb 11, 2026
ORDER OF INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE 28 U.S.C. § 2241 PETITIONER. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 2/11/2026. See attached document for full details. (blc) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document:
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached)
#5
Feb 11, 2026
ORDER on the pro se "Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Motion for Emergency Consideration," DE 1 . 1. On or before February 17, 2026, Next Friend shall file a Motion with the Court requesting permission to proceed on Petitioner's behalf and establishing her standing to do so. 2. Counsel for the Respondent shall immediately notify the Court of receipt of this Order of the name of the Assistant United States Attorney to whom the case is assigned. On or before February 20, 2026, Respondent shall file a memorandum of fact and law to show cause why this Petition should not be granted and shall file all necessary documents for the resolution of the Petition. Signed by Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks on 2/11/2026. See attached document for full details. (blc) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
#6
Feb 11, 2026
NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Liviu Lungu on behalf of FDC Miami, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Attorney Liviu Lungu added to party FDC Miami(pty:dft), Attorney Liviu Lungu added to party Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:dft), Attorney Liviu Lungu added to party U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:dft). (Lungu, Liviu) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Attorney Appearance
#7
Feb 17, 2026
Change Venue AND Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction
Main Document:
Change Venue AND Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction
#8
Feb 20, 2026
Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party
Main Document:
Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party
Feb 20, 2026
Notice of Compliance
Parties
Quesada, Roland
Party
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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