Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-00567

Perez Acanda v. Hardin

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Case Information

Filed: March 01, 2026
Assigned to: Kyle C. Dudek
Referred to: Nicolas P. Mizell
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 08:1105(a) Aliens:Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity: July 01, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 01, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24539814) filed by JOSE CARLOS PEREZ ACANDA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit to petition, # 3 Proposed Summons, # 4 Proposed Summons, # 5 Proposed Summons, # 6 Proposed Summons, # 7 Proposed Summons, # 8 Proposed Summons, # 9 Proposed Summons, # 10 Proposed Summons, # 11 Proposed Summons)(Alvero, Angela) Modified on 3/3/2026 (JTM). (Entered: 03/01/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 01, 2026
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Angela Alvero on behalf of JOSE CARLOS PEREZ ACANDA. Lead Counsel: Angela Alvero. (Alvero, Angela) (Entered: 03/01/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
#3
Mar 01, 2026
NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by JOSE CARLOS PEREZ ACANDA. Related case(s): Yes (Alvero, Angela) (Entered: 03/01/2026)
Main Document: Notice of a Related Action
#4
Mar 02, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-00567-KCD-NPM. (LAW) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
#5
Mar 02, 2026
ORDER to show cause why Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) should not be granted. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order, the Petition, with exhibits (Doc. 1) electronically to the United States Attorney's Office in Tampa, Florida (USAFLM.Alcatraz@usdoj.gov) and by certified mail to the Attorney General of the United States in Washington, D.C (U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20530-0001). Petitioner is also directed to serve this order on Respondents by March 9, 2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 3/23/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 3/2/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 03/02/2026)
Main Document: Order to show cause
Mar 02, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#6
Mar 03, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Angela Alvero of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (MSN) (Entered: 03/03/2026)
Mar 03, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
#7
Mar 04, 2026
NOTICE of compliance by Jose Carlos Perez Acanda (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit PACER printout)(Alvero, Angela) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
Main Document: Compliance notice
#8
Mar 04, 2026
NOTICE of compliance by Jose Carlos Perez Acanda (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit proof of mailing)(Alvero, Angela) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
Main Document: Compliance notice
#9
Mar 23, 2026
Response to habeas petition
Main Document: Response to habeas petition
#10
Mar 25, 2026
ORDER denying 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Jose Carlos Perez Acanda. Based on the record provided, Acanda's detention does not violate the INA or the Constitution. He is thus not entitled to habeas relief. The Clerk is directed to terminate any pending motions and deadlines and close the case. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 3/25/2026. (CGW)
Main Document: Order
#11
May 20, 2026
Set Aside Judgment
Main Document: Set Aside Judgment
#13
Jun 05, 2026
Response to motion
Main Document: Response to motion
Jun 05, 2026
Order
#14
Jun 06, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
Main Document: Reply to Response to Motion
#15
Jun 24, 2026
NOTICE of Filing Supplemental Authority
Main Document: NOTICE of Filing Supplemental Authority
#16
Jun 29, 2026
ORDER granting 11 Motion for Relief from Judgment Under Rule 60. The Clerk is directed to reopen the case and enter judgment in Acanda's favor as per this order. The Court's prior order (Doc. 10) is VACATED. The Government must prov ide Acanda with the statutory process required under § 1226, which includes a bond hearing. All other or different relief sought in the habeas petition is DENIED. Once the new judgment is entered, the Clerk is directed to again close the case. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 6/29/2026. (CGW)
Main Document: Order on Motion to Set Aside Judgment
#17
Jul 01, 2026
Judgment - Prisoner
Main Document: Judgment - Prisoner

Parties

Hardin
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PEREZ ACANDA
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