Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-21954
Salcedo Mestra v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: March 24, 2026
Assigned to:
Cecilia M. Altonaga
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
March 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 24, 2026
APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Filing fee $ 5.00 (paid), filed by Arnaldo Jose Salcedo Mestra.Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (kma) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document:
Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 24, 2026
Judge Assignment to Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga (kma) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
#3
Mar 24, 2026
Clerks Notice of Receipt of Filing Fee received on 3/23/2026 in the amount of $ 5.00, receipt number FLS315612. (vt) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document:
Clerk's Receipt (combines Filing Fee and Partial Filing Fee)
#4
Mar 24, 2026
ORDER that or before April 13, 2026, Respondents shall file a memorandum of fact and law to show cause why the Petition should not be granted and shall file all documents and transcripts necessary for resolution of the Petition. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 3/24/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
#5
Mar 24, 2026
ORDER that Petitioner, Arnaldo Jose Salcedo Mestra, a pro se litigant, shall comply with all Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rules for the Southern District of Florida. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 3/24/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
Main Document:
Order of Instructions to Pro Se Litigant
Mar 24, 2026
Judge Assignment
Parties
Salcedo Mestra
Party
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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