Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-00915
Romero Torres v. Warden of Alligator Alcatraz
Active
Case Information
Filed: March 29, 2026
Assigned to:
John E. Steele
Referred to:
Nicolas P. Mizell
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Active
Last Activity:
August 12, 2026
Parties:
View All Parties →
Docket Entries
#1
Mar 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24683626) filed by Leonel Romero Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet JS-44)(Montanez, Felix) (Entered: 03/29/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 30, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge John E. Steele and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-00915-JES-NPM. (JOS) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Mar 30, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#3
Apr 01, 2026
Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
Main Document:
Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
#4
Apr 01, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document:
Notice of appearance
Apr 01, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
#6
Apr 02, 2026
Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
Main Document:
Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
#7
Apr 13, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document:
Proof of Service
#8
Apr 14, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document:
Notice of appearance
#9
Apr 15, 2026
Response to habeas petition
Main Document:
Response to habeas petition
#10
Apr 15, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document:
Dismiss
#11
Apr 23, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document:
Proof of Service
#12
Apr 28, 2026
Reply to response to petition
Main Document:
Reply to response to petition
#14
Jun 09, 2026
Response
Main Document:
Response
#15
Jun 11, 2026
OPINION AND ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Respondents shall release Romero Torres within 24 HOURS and facilitate his transportation. The Clerk shall enter judgment and close the case. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 6/11/2026. (RKR)
#16
Jun 11, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
#17
Aug 10, 2026
Notice of Appeal
Main Document:
Notice of Appeal
#18
Aug 10, 2026
Transmittal of Initial Appeal Package
Main Document:
Transmittal of Initial Appeal Package
Aug 12, 2026
USCA Case Number
Parties
Romero Torres
Party
Warden of Alligator Alcatraz
Party