Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-22246

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Mar 31, 2026

APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Filing fee $ 5.00 (not paid/ IFP Motion not filed), filed by Alexander Valladares Orta. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (kma) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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Mar 31, 2026

Judge Assignment to Judge Kathleen M. Williams (kma) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

Mar 31, 2026

Judge Assignment

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Apr 01, 2026

INSTRUCTIONS TO PRO SE LITIGANT. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 4/1/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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Apr 01, 2026

ORDER REQUIRING PAYMENT OF THE CLERK'S $5.00 FILING FEE OR FILING OF AN APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS: On or before April 16, 2026, Petitioner shall either pay the Clerk's filing fee of $5.00 or, in the alternative, shall file a motion to proceed in forma pauperis. The Clerk of Court shall ensure that the approved form is docketed as an attachment to this Order and mailed to the Petitioner with his copy of this Order and shall make a notation on the Court's docket reflecting that this has been accomplished, as ordered. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 4/1/2026. See attached document for full details. (Attachments: # 1 IFP Form) (wce) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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Apr 01, 2026

ORDER: On or before April 16, 2026, Next Friend shall file a Motion with the Court requesting permission to proceed on Petitioner's behalf and establishing her standing to do so. On or before April 23, 2026, Respondent shall file a memorandum of fact and law to show cause why this Petition should not be granted and shall file all necessary documents for the resolution of the Petition. The Clerk of Court shall mail a copy of this Order to Next Friend at the address listed below and shall note the docket that this has been accomplished, as ordered. Show Cause Response due by 4/23/2026. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 4/1/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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Apr 01, 2026

NOTICE of Compliance per Order at DE's 4, and 5, the Clerk has mailed a copy of the Orders to the Petitioner and Next Friend. (wce) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

Apr 01, 2026

Notice of Compliance

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Apr 03, 2026

Notice of Attorney Appearance

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Apr 13, 2026

Notice of Attorney Appearance

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Apr 14, 2026

Appear AND Miscellaneous Relief

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Apr 15, 2026

PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court on the pro se "Motion to Establish Next Friend Standing" ("Motion") filed by Next Friend Yadira Garcia ("Next Friend") in this federal habeas corpus proceeding brought pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 on behalf of Petitioner Alexander Valladares Orta ("Petitioner"). In the Motion, Next Friend states that she is the Petitioner's niece and that she is "close" to Petitioner, maintaining "regular contact with him prior to his detention." (Id. at 1.) Next Friend explains that she is "acting solely in [Petitioner's] best interest" and wishes to pursue this action on Petitioner's behalf because he is unable to do so, as he "does not speak or understand English[,] lacks "meaningful access to legal documents[,]" and "has recently experienced serious health issues [that] has required hospitalization while in detention." (Id.) As such, she seeks an Order from the Court granting her next friend standing. (Id.) Given Next Friend's representations, the Court finds she has standing to bring this § 2241 action on behalf of Petitioner. See Whitmore v. Arkansas, 495 U.S. 149, 162 (1990). Accordingly, upon review of the Motion, pertinent portions of the record, and applicable law, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Next Friend's Motion (DE 9) is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 4/15/2026. (nn) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

Apr 15, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

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Apr 17, 2026

Clerk's Receipt (combines Filing Fee and Partial Filing Fee)

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Apr 23, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

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Jun 25, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Jul 07, 2026

Letter

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Jul 08, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Jul 09, 2026

Notice (Other)