Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-00491

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Feb 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24508637) filed by Manuel Mendez-Mojena. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Plasencia, Yaritssa) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#2

Feb 24, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John E. Steele and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-00491-JES-NPM. (JOS) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

Feb 24, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#3

Feb 26, 2026

Order to Respond to Habeas Petition

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Mar 06, 2026

Notice of appearance

#5

Mar 09, 2026

Response to habeas petition

#6

Mar 09, 2026

Dismiss

#7

Mar 17, 2026

Reply to response to petition

#8

Mar 23, 2026

Proof of Service

#9

Apr 07, 2026

Expedite

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May 23, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Jun 28, 2026

Notice (Other)

Jul 20, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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Jul 22, 2026

Expedite

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Jul 23, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER. Manuel Mendez-Mojena's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. The respondents shall release Mendez-Mojena within 24 hours of this Order, and they shall facilitate his transportation from the facility by notifying his counsel 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 7/23/2026. (SAP)

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Jul 27, 2026

Judgment

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Aug 26, 2026

Attorney Fees