Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01169
Lafrance v. Warden, South Florida Detention Facility
Completed
Case Information
Filed: April 14, 2026
Assigned to:
Kyle C. Dudek
Referred to:
Nicolas P. Mizell
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: May 14, 2026
Last Activity:
May 20, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 14, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Willie Dereck Lafrance. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LMF) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 14, 2026
MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Willie Dereck Lafrance. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LMF) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. (Entered: 04/16/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Apr 17, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER granting 2 Petitioner's application to proceed without prepaying fees or costs. The court has reviewed the application submitted by Petitioner under 28 U.S.C. § 1915 and finds Petitioner qualifies to proceed in forma pauperis. Petitioner may proceed without paying the filing fee. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 4/17/2026. (TLP) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
#4
Apr 17, 2026
Order to show cause
Main Document:
Order to show cause
Apr 17, 2026
Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#5
May 06, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document:
Notice of appearance
#6
May 06, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document:
Proof of Service
#7
May 06, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document:
Dismiss
#8
May 06, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER denying 7 Respondent Warden's Motion to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus for the reasons set forth in Jimenez v. Mordant, No. 2:26-cv-451-KCD-NPM, 2026 WL 820536 (M.D. Fla. Mar. 25, 2026). Petitioner seeks, among other relief, immediate release from custody. As the immediate custodian of Petitioner, Warden is a proper respondent to his habeas petition. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/6/2026. (BLW) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
May 06, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
#9
May 07, 2026
Response to habeas petition
Main Document:
Response to habeas petition
#10
May 11, 2026
Order
Main Document:
Order
#11
May 14, 2026
Judgment
Main Document:
Judgment
#12
May 20, 2026
Dismiss AND Expedite
Main Document:
Dismiss AND Expedite
#13
May 20, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot 12 Petitioner's Motion to cancel his petition because the petition has been denied, and the case is closed (see Doc. 10). Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/20/2026. (BLW) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
May 20, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss AND Order on Motion to Expedite
Parties
Lafrance
Party
Warden, South Florida Detention Facility
Party