Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01224

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Apr 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24801287) filed by Jose Garcia Villeda. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Cabrera, Leslie) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

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Apr 17, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-1224-SPC-NPM. (AA) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

Apr 17, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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Apr 20, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Leslie Cabrera of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (ELA) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

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Apr 20, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Leslie Cabrera 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). (ELA) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

Apr 20, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

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Apr 21, 2026

Order to Respond to Habeas Petition

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Apr 28, 2026

Response to habeas petition

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May 04, 2026

Reply to response to petition

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May 05, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER. Jose Garcia Villeda's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. Within ten days of this Opinion and Order, the respondent shall either (1) bring Garcia Villeda for an individualized bond hearing before an immigration judge or (2) release Garcia Villeda under reasonable conditions of supervision. If the respondent releases Garcia Villeda, 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 5/5/2026. (SAP) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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May 06, 2026

Proof of Service

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May 07, 2026

Judgment