Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01190

#1

Apr 15, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24787508) filed by Nelson Antonio Acevedo Bedoya. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Alvarez, Eduardo) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

#2

Apr 16, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. New case number: 2:26-cv-1190-SPC-DNF. (ARL) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#3

Apr 16, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Eduardo Alvarez 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). (JOS) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

Apr 16, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Apr 16, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

#4

Apr 17, 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 4/24/2026. The Petitioner has 3 days to reply to the response to petition. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 4/17/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#5

Apr 17, 2026

NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Eduardo Alvarez on behalf of Nelson Antonio Acevedo Bedoya. Lead Counsel: Eduardo Alvarez. (Alvarez, Eduardo) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#6

Apr 24, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas John Peter Meros on behalf of Alligator Alcatraz Warden (Meros, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#7

Apr 24, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Emma Genevieve Refuveille on behalf of Alligator Alcatraz Warden (Refuveille, Emma) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#8

Apr 24, 2026

RESPONSE re 4 Order to Respond to Habeas Petition, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Federal Respondents' Brief in Opposition filed by Todd Blanche, Executive Office For Immigration Review, Markwayne Mullin, Charles Parra, Garrett Ripa. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Flynn, Conor) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#9

Apr 24, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Alligator Alcatraz Warden. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Meros, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

Apr 29, 2026

Order on Motion to Dismiss

#11

Apr 30, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER. Nelson Antonio Acevedo Bedoya's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. Within ten days of this Opinion and Order, the respondents shall either (1) bring Acevedo Bedoya for an individualized bond hearing before an immigration judge or (2) release Acevedo Bedoya under reasonable conditions of supervision. If the respondents release Acevedo Bedoya, they shall facilitate his transportation from the detention 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 the case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 4/30/2026. (SAP)

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Apr 30, 2026

Judgment

#13

May 06, 2026

Proof of Service