Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01506
Moncrieffe v. Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: May 05, 2026
Assigned to:
Sheri Polster Chappell
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 29, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 05, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Fabian O. Moncrieffe. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Attachmnent, # 3 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 05, 2026
MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Fabian O. Moncrieffe. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. (Entered: 05/05/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
May 06, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER granting 2 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 5/6/2026. (RCD) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
#4
May 06, 2026
ORDER to respond and show cause why the petition should not be granted. The Clerk is directed to serve the petition. The Petitioner has 3 days to reply to the response to petition. Response to petition due by 5/13/2026. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 5/6/2026. (TDC) (Entered: 05/06/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
May 06, 2026
Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#5
May 13, 2026
Response to habeas petition
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Response to habeas petition
#6
May 14, 2026
Notice of appearance
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Notice of appearance
#7
May 14, 2026
Extension of Time to File Response / Reply
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Extension of Time to File Response / Reply
#8
May 20, 2026
OPINION AND ORDER. Fabian O. Moncrieffe's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. The respondents shall release Moncrieffe within 24 hours of this Order and give him telephone access so he can arrange transportation from the facility. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 5/20/2026. (SAP)
#9
May 26, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#11
Jun 29, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
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Moncrieffe
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Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center
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