Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-00920

Morell Gonzalez v. Florida Soft Side South (Collier County)

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Case Information

Filed: March 27, 2026
Assigned to: Sheri Polster Chappell
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: April 21, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 26, 2026
APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Filing fee $ 5.00 (paid), filed by Placido Morell Gonzalez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (kma) [Transferred from flsd on 3/30/2026.] Modified on 3/30/2026 to change font color (JG). (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Main Document: APPLICATION/PETITION
#2
Mar 26, 2026
Judge Assignment to Judge William P. Dimitrouleas (kma) [Transferred from flsd on 3/30/2026.] (Entered: 03/27/2026)
#3
Mar 26, 2026
Emergency Motion for Immediate Release and Expedite Consideration by Placido Morell Gonzalez. Responses due by 4/9/2026. (kma) [Transferred from flsd on 3/30/2026.] FtM DM notified via email - Modified on 3/30/2026 (AJS). (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Main Document: Emergency Motion
#4
Mar 27, 2026
Clerks Notice of Receipt of Filing Fee received on 3/26/2026 in the amount of $ 5.00, receipt number FLS315773. (vt) [Transferred from flsd on 3/30/2026.] (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Main Document: Clerks
#5
Mar 27, 2026
ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE TO MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA. Case is closed. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 3/27/2026. See attached document for full details. (jas) [Transferred from flsd on 3/30/2026.] (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
#6
Mar 30, 2026
Case transferred in from District of Florida Southern; Case Number 1:26-cv-22101. File received electronically (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Main Document: Case Transferred In - District Transfer
#7
Mar 30, 2026
Case TRANSFERRED from the Southern District of Florida. Case assigned to District Judge Chappell and Magistrate Judge Frazier. New Case Number: 2:26-cv-920-SPC-DNF. (AJS) (Entered: 03/30/2026)
Mar 30, 2026
District Transfer In
#8
Mar 31, 2026
ORDER to respond and show cause why the petition should not be granted. The Clerk is directed to serve the petition. Response to petition due by 4/7/2026. The Petitioner has 3 days to reply to the response to petition. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 3/31/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document: Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
#9
Apr 02, 2026
Response to habeas petition
Main Document: Response to habeas petition
#10
Apr 07, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document: Notice of appearance
#11
Apr 07, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document: Notice of appearance
#12
Apr 07, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document: Dismiss
#14
Apr 08, 2026
OPINION AND ORDER. Placido Morell Gonzalez's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. The respondents shall release Morell Gonzalez from custody within 24 hours of this Order and give him telephone access so he can arrange his transportation from the detention facility. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close the case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 4/8/2026. (SAP)
Main Document: Opinion and order
Apr 08, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
#15
Apr 09, 2026
Judgment - Clerk
Main Document: Judgment - Clerk
#17
Apr 21, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service

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Florida Soft Side South (Collier County)
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Morell Gonzalez
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