Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01435
Martinez Rodriguez v. Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: April 30, 2026
Assigned to:
Sheri Polster Chappell
Referred to:
Douglas N. Frazier
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
June 17, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Neray Martinez Rodriguez. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 30, 2026
MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Neray Martinez Rodriguez. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
May 04, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER granting 2 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier on 5/4/2026. (BRH) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
May 04, 2026
Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#4
May 05, 2026
Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
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Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
#5
May 12, 2026
Notice of appearance
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Notice of appearance
#6
May 12, 2026
Dismiss
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Dismiss
#8
May 12, 2026
Response to habeas petition
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Response to habeas petition
May 12, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
#9
May 22, 2026
OPINION AND ORDER. Neray Martinez Rodriguez's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) remains under advisement. Within 30 days of this Order, ICE shall conduct a custody review to determine whether Martinez Rodriguez poses a danger to the community sufficient to justify continued detention. Within seven days of the custody review, the respondents shall file a supplemental response, addressing the results of the review and any updates on removal efforts. If ICE determines continued detention is appropriate, the respondents must explain why. Martinez Rodriguez may file a reply within three days of the supplemental response. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 5/22/2026. (SAP)
#10
May 26, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#11
Jun 12, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#12
Jun 12, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#13
Jun 16, 2026
OPINION AND ORDER. Neray Martinez Rodriguez's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. The respondents shall release Menocal within 24 hours of this Order, and they shall give him telephone access so he may arrange transportation from the facility. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate the pending motions and deadlines as moot, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 6/16/2026. (SAP)
#14
Jun 17, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
Parties
Martinez Rodriguez
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Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center
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