Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-00733

Forte Cueto v. Alligator Alcatraz (Collier County)

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Case Information

Filed: March 14, 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: May 27, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 15, 2026
Verified PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24611789) filed by Manuel Forte Cueto. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Social Security Card and C-18 Employment Authorization Card, # 3 Exhibit Employer Reference Letter, Bryan, O'Neil, Speedy Fire Protection, # 4 Exhibit Community Reference Letter, Annabelle Valdes, # 5 Exhibit Community Reference Letter, Manuel G. Garcia, # 6 Exhibit Community Reference Letter, Maria A. Juelle, # 7 Exhibit Community Reference Letter, Shelley Ortiz, # 8 Exhibit Medical Letter, Ivan Bertot, APRN, Access Medical Centers, # 9 Exhibit Notice of Revocation of Release)(Muniz, Raul) (Entered: 03/15/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 16, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-00733-KCD-NPM. (JOS) (Entered: 03/16/2026)
Mar 16, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#3
Mar 17, 2026
Order to show cause
Main Document: Order to show cause
#4
Mar 23, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service
#5
Mar 23, 2026
Amended petition for writ of habeas corpus
Main Document: Amended petition for writ of habeas corpus
#6
Mar 31, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service
#7
Apr 02, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document: Notice of appearance
#8
Apr 02, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Raul Jorge Muniz 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). (WLB) (Entered: 04/02/2026)
Apr 02, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
#9
Apr 03, 2026
Response to amended habeas petition
Main Document: Response to amended habeas petition
#10
Apr 03, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document: Dismiss
#11
Apr 06, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER denying 10 Respondent Warden's Motion to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus for the reasons set forth in Jimenez v. Mordant, No. 2:26-cv-451-KCD-NPM, 2026 WL 820536 (M.D. Fla. Mar. 25, 2026). Petitioner seeks, among other relief, immediate release from custody. As the immediate custodian of Petitioner, Warden is a proper respondent to his habeas petition. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/6/2026. (Dudek, Kyle) (Entered: 04/06/2026)
#12
Apr 06, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#13
Apr 06, 2026
Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
Main Document: Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
Apr 06, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
#14
Apr 08, 2026
Leave to File Document
Main Document: Leave to File Document
#15
Apr 09, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER granting 14 Petitioner's unopposed motion for leave to file a reply. By April 16, 2026, Petitioner may file his reply, consistent with Local Rule 3.01(e), in further support of his petition for writ of habeas corpus. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 4/9/2026. (TLP) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
Apr 09, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File Document
#16
Apr 13, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#17
May 26, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#18
May 27, 2026
Judgment - Prisoner
Main Document: Judgment - Prisoner

Parties

Alligator Alcatraz
Party
Forte Cueto
Party