Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01356
Lopez Gomez v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Filed: April 27, 2026
Assigned to:
John E. Steele
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:
June 09, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 23, 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 Lopez Gomez.Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (kma) [Transferred from flsd on 4/27/2026.] (Entered: 04/23/2026)
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APPLICATION/PETITION
#2
Apr 23, 2026
Judge Assignment to Judge David S. Leibowitz (kma) [Transferred from flsd on 4/27/2026.] (Entered: 04/23/2026)
#3
Apr 23, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Jorge Lopez Gomez. Responses due by 5/7/2026. (kma) [Transferred from flsd on 4/27/2026.] (Entered: 04/23/2026)
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MOTION
#4
Apr 27, 2026
ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE TO THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA Closing Case. Motions terminated: 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Jorge Lopez Gomez. Signed by Judge David S. Leibowitz on 4/27/2026. See attached document for full details. (pc) [Transferred from flsd on 4/27/2026.] (Entered: 04/27/2026)
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Order Dismissing Case
#5
Apr 27, 2026
Case transferred in from District of Florida Southern; Case Number 1:26-cv-22840. File received electronically (Entered: 04/27/2026)
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Case Transferred In - District Transfer
#6
Apr 27, 2026
Case TRANSFERRED from the Southern District of Florida. Case assigned to District Judge Steele and Magistrate Judge Mizell. New Case Number: 2:26-cv-1356-JES-NPM. (JNB) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Apr 27, 2026
District Transfer In
#7
Apr 28, 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 4/28/2026. (RCD) (Entered: 04/28/2026)
#8
Apr 28, 2026
Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
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Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
Apr 28, 2026
Order
#9
May 08, 2026
Response to habeas petition
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Response to habeas petition
#12
May 15, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#13
Jun 04, 2026
Order
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Order
#14
Jun 09, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
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