Middle District of Florida • 6:26-cv-00881

Martinez Chavez v. Orange County Jail

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Case Information

Filed: April 22, 2026
Assigned to: Gregory A. Presnell
Referred to: Robert M. Norway
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: April 24, 2026
Last Activity: May 27, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 22, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas CorpusImmigration detention - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24824030) filed by Roberto Martinez Chavez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Supplemental Exhibits)(Leon, Anny) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 22, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Gregory A. Presnell and Magistrate Judge Robert M. Norway. New case number: 6:26-cv-00881-GAP-RMN. (JOS) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
#3
Apr 22, 2026
ORDER. Upon consideration of the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, and the Court's recent experience with similar cases, Respondents are hereby TEMPORARILY RESTRAINED AND ENJOINED from moving Petitioner Roberto Martinez Chavez out of the Middle District of Florida until further order of the Court. Respondents shall SHOW CAUSE in writing by 12:00 PM on April 24, 2026, as to why the Court should not grant the 1 Petition. TAKE NOTICE that the Court will consider this matter at a hearing on April 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Respondents are ORDERED to produce Petitioner Roberto Martinez Chavez in person at the hearing. The Clerk is DIRECTED to IMMEDIATELY serve a copy of the 1 Petition and this Order to the parties indicated herein. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Gregory A. Presnell on 4/22/2026. (BTM) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document: Order
Apr 22, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Apr 22, 2026
Set/reset hearings: Hearing on Habeas Petition set for 4/28/2026 at10:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 5 A before Judge Gregory A. Presnell. (AKC)
Apr 22, 2026
Set/reset hearings-PUBLIC
#4
Apr 23, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Todd Blanche, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Orange County Jail, Garret Ripa.(Bloor, Jeremy) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document: Response to habeas petition
#5
Apr 23, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Anny Leon 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). (AA) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
#6
Apr 23, 2026
ORDER granting the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Petitioner Roberto Martinez Chavez ("Petitioner"). The Hearing scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM is hereby CANCELLED. Respondents shall IMMEDIATELY RELEASE or facilitate the release of the Petitioner from custody and IMMEDIATELY notify his counsel where and when he may be picked up. Respondents shall IMMEDIATELY return all of Petitioner's documentation and any other personal property. Respondents and all other persons or entities acting in active concert or participation with them are RESTRAINED AND ENJOINED from re-arresting or detaining Petitioner UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THE COURT. No security bond is required. Petitioner is DIRECTED to notify his counsel should his place of residence change while his immigration proceedings are ongoing. The Clerk is DIRECTED to enter judgment in favor of Petitioner and against Respondents. The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce this order and to consider the matter of fees and costs. Signed by Judge Gregory A. Presnell on 4/23/2026. (EH) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document: Order
Apr 23, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
#7
Apr 24, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
#8
Apr 30, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service
#9
May 01, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service
#10
May 13, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service
#11
May 27, 2026
Proof of Service
Main Document: Proof of Service