Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-22774
Rivas v. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: April 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Cecilia M. Altonaga
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
April 29, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 21, 2026
APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Filing fee $5.00, Paid, filed by Francisco Mena Rivas.Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (jas) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document:
Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 21, 2026
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga. (jas) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Apr 21, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent
#3
Apr 22, 2026
Order to Show Cause
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Order to Show Cause
#4
Apr 22, 2026
Order of Instructions to Pro Se Litigant
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Order of Instructions to Pro Se Litigant
#5
Apr 24, 2026
Clerk's Receipt (combines Filing Fee and Partial Filing Fee)
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Clerk's Receipt (combines Filing Fee and Partial Filing Fee)
#6
Apr 24, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance
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Notice of Attorney Appearance
#7
Apr 29, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
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Response to Order to Show Cause
Parties
Department of Homeland Security
Party
Rivas
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