Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01184

Mendoza Martinez v. Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: April 15, 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)
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Last Activity: May 18, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 15, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5.00, receipt number 17536) filed by Wilber Mendoza Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits, # 2 Mailing Envelope)(JTM) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 20, 2026
ORDER to show cause why Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) should not be granted. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order, the Petition, with exhibits (Doc. 1) electronically to the United States Attorney's Office in Tampa, Florida (USAFLM.Alcatraz@usdoj.gov) and by certified mail to the Attorney General of the United States in Washington, D.C (U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20530-0001). Petitioner is also directed to serve this order on Respondents by 4/27/2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 5/11/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/20/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
Main Document: Order to show cause
#3
Apr 30, 2026
Certificate of service
Main Document: Certificate of service
#4
May 07, 2026
Notice of appearance
Main Document: Notice of appearance
#5
May 08, 2026
Dismiss
Main Document: Dismiss
May 08, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
#7
May 11, 2026
Response to habeas petition
Main Document: Response to habeas petition
#8
May 13, 2026
ORDER denying 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Wilber Mendoza Martinez. However, this denial is without prejudice to him refiling a new petition should his current detention exceed the six-month mark, and he can demonstrate there is no significant likelihood of removal in the reasonably foreseeable future. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and close the case. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/13/2026. (CGW)
Main Document: Order
#9
May 18, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service

Parties

Mendoza Martinez
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Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center
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