Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-00471

#1

Feb 21, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24503480) filed by Manuel Alejandro Alvarez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons, # 3 Exhibit EOIR Automated Case System, # 4 Exhibit OSUP Order, # 5 Exhibit Release Notification, # 6 Exhibit ICE Locator)(Amaro Barrios, Emy) Modified duplicate text on 2/23/2026 (CTR). (Entered: 02/21/2026)

#2

Feb 23, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. New case number: 2:26-cv-471-SPC-DNF. (ARL) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#3

Feb 23, 2026

NOTICE 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). (CTR) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#4

Feb 23, 2026

NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Emy Manuela Amaro Barrios on behalf of Manuel Alejandro Alvarez. Lead Counsel: Emy M. Amaro Barrios. (Amaro Barrios, Emy) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Feb 23, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

Feb 23, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#5

Feb 24, 2026

Order to Respond to Habeas Petition

#6

Mar 03, 2026

Response to habeas petition

#7

Mar 06, 2026

Reply to response to petition

#8

Mar 10, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER granting Manuel Alejandro Alvarez's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The respondent shall release Alvarez within 24 hours of this Order, and he shall facilitate his transportation from the detention facility by informing his attorney when and where he can be collected. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 3/10/2026. (SAP)

#9

Mar 12, 2026

Judgment

#10

Mar 18, 2026

Proof of Service