Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-00436

Gutierrez Espinoza v. Warden of Florida Soft Side South

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Case Information

Filed: February 19, 2026
Assigned to: John E. Steele
Referred to: Douglas N. Frazier
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 08:1105(a) Aliens:Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity: February 22, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 19, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24491844) filed by Luis Adolfo Gutierrez Espinoza. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Summons, # 2 Proposed Summons, # 3 Proposed Summons, # 4 Proposed Summons, # 5 Proposed Summons, # 6 Exhibit 1-Passport, # 7 Exhibit 2-Birth Cert., # 8 Exhibit 3-Parole, # 9 Exhibit 4-NTA, # 10 Exhibit 5-Ecas, # 11 Exhibit 6-SS)(Martinez, Sebastian) Modified on 2/19/2026 to edit the docket text (MLB). (Chambers Notified) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 19, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John E. Steele and Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. New case number: 2:26-cv-436-JES-DNF. (ARL) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
#3
Feb 19, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Sebastian Martinez of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MLB) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Feb 19, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
Feb 19, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#4
Feb 22, 2026
Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
Main Document: Notice of Lead Counsel Designation

Parties

Gutierrez Espinoza
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Warden of Florida Soft Side South
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