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Filed: April 08, 2026
Assigned to:
Sheri Polster Chappell
Referred to:
Douglas N. Frazier
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
08:1105(a) Aliens:Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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Last Activity:
May 06, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24742403) filed by Carlos Rafael Hernandez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Plasencia, Yaritssa) (Entered: 04/08/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 09, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. New case number: 2:26-cv-1075-SPC-DNF. (RPB) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
#3
Apr 09, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Yaritssa Plasencia 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). (JG) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
Apr 09, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Apr 09, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
#4
Apr 13, 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 4/20/2026. The Petitioner has 3 days to reply to the response to petition. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 4/13/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 04/13/2026)
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Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
#5
Apr 15, 2026
Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
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Notice of Lead Counsel Designation
#6
Apr 15, 2026
Notice of appearance
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Notice of appearance
#7
Apr 15, 2026
Notice of appearance
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Notice of appearance
#8
Apr 20, 2026
Response to habeas petition
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Response to habeas petition
#9
Apr 20, 2026
Dismiss
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Dismiss
#11
Apr 21, 2026
Reply to response to petition
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Reply to response to petition
Apr 21, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
#12
Apr 22, 2026
OPINION AND ORDER. Carlos Rafael Hernandez's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. The respondent shall release Hernandez within 24 hours of this Order and facilitate his transportation from the facility by notifying his counsel when and where he may be collected. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 4/22/2026. (SAP)
#13
Apr 23, 2026
Judgment - Prisoner
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Judgment - Prisoner
#14
May 06, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
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