Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-00792
Delgado de Armas v. Warden of Florida Soft Side South facility
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Case Information
Filed: March 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Kyle C. Dudek
Referred to:
Douglas N. Frazier
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
May 20, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 18, 2026
Verified PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpusand Motion for Order to Show Cause - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24633502) filed by Alejandro Eduardo Delgado de Armas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - I.C.E. Locator Results, # 2 Exhibit B - Automated Case Information System Results, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Martinez, Christina) (Entered: 03/18/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 19, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek and Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. New case number: 2:26-cv-00792-KCD-DNF. (LAW) (Entered: 03/19/2026)
#3
Mar 19, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Christina H Martinez of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LAW) (Entered: 03/19/2026)
#4
Mar 19, 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 26, 2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 4/8/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 3/19/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 03/19/2026)
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Order to show cause
Mar 19, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Mar 19, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
#5
Mar 23, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#6
Mar 25, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Christina H. Martinez and Stephen F. Rosenthal 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: 03/25/2026)
Mar 25, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
#7
Mar 26, 2026
Certificate of service
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Certificate of service
#8
Mar 26, 2026
Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
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Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
#9
Apr 04, 2026
Notice of appearance
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Notice of appearance
#10
Apr 06, 2026
Notice of appearance
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Notice of appearance
#11
Apr 07, 2026
Notice of appearance
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Notice of appearance
#12
Apr 07, 2026
Response to habeas petition
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Response to habeas petition
#13
Apr 08, 2026
Dismiss
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Dismiss
#14
Apr 09, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER denying 13 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 4/9/2026. (Dudek, Kyle) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
Apr 09, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
#15
Apr 15, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#16
Apr 15, 2026
Extension of Time to File Response / Reply
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Extension of Time to File Response / Reply
#17
Apr 16, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER granting 16 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File a Reply. By April 23, 2026, Petitioner may file a reply that does not exceed 7 pages in length. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier on 4/16/2026. (BRH) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
Apr 16, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply
#18
Apr 21, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#19
Apr 23, 2026
Response to habeas petition
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Response to habeas petition
#20
May 18, 2026
NOTICE of Filing Supplemental Authority
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NOTICE of Filing Supplemental Authority
#21
May 20, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER. The six-month presumptively reasonable period has expired without Petitioner's removal. See Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678 (2001). Thus, the Government is directed to show, by May 27, 2026, that there is a significant likelihood of Petitioner's removal in the reasonably foreseeable future. Failure to respond will result in Petitioner's release without further notice. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/20/2026. (BLW) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
May 20, 2026
Order
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