Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01312

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Apr 20, 2026

APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Filing fee $ 5.00 (IFP Motion filed), filed by Jorge Valdez- Rodriguez.Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (kma) [Transferred from flsd on 4/22/2026.] (Entered: 04/20/2026)

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Apr 20, 2026

Judge Assignment to Judge Melissa Damian (kma) [Transferred from flsd on 4/22/2026.] (Entered: 04/20/2026)

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Apr 20, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Jorge Valdez- Rodriguez. Responses due by 5/4/2026. (kma) [Transferred from flsd on 4/22/2026.] (Entered: 04/20/2026)

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Apr 20, 2026

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michele S. Vigilance on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Attorney Michele S. Vigilance added to party U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:dft). (Vigilance, Michele) [Transferred from flsd on 4/22/2026.] (Entered: 04/20/2026)

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Apr 22, 2026

ORDER TRANSFERRING MATTER TO MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA. Closing Case. Motions terminated: 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Jorge Valdez- Rodriguez. Signed by Judge Melissa Damian on 4/22/2026. See attached document for full details. (drz) [Transferred from flsd on 4/22/2026.] (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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Apr 22, 2026

Case transferred in from District of Florida Southern; Case Number 1:26-cv-22724. File received electronically (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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Apr 22, 2026

Case TRANSFERRED from the Southern District of Florida. Case assigned to District Judge Dudek and Magistrate Judge Mizell. New Case Number: 2:26-cv-1312-KCD-NPM. (JNB) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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Apr 22, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL Michele Vigilance of Local Rule 2.01(b)(1)(G), which requires members of the Middle District bar to register with the Middle District CM/ECF system by submitting an e-file registration through PACER. The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JNB) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

Apr 22, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

Apr 22, 2026

District Transfer In

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Apr 23, 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 4/30/2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 5/13/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 4/23/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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May 13, 2026

Response to habeas petition

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May 15, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER granting 3 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 5/15/2026. (RCD) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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May 15, 2026

Order

May 15, 2026

Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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May 18, 2026

Judgment

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May 19, 2026

Proof of Service