Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01515

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May 05, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24900271) filed by Anderson Torna-Morales. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Hernandez, Hector) Modified text on 5/6/2026 (LMF). (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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May 05, 2026

NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Hector Hernandez on behalf of Anderson Torna-Morales. Lead Counsel: Hector Hernandez, Esq. (Hernandez, Hector) Modified text on 5/6/2026 (LMF). (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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May 06, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-1515-SPC-NPM. (LMF) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

May 06, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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May 07, 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 5/14/2026. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 5/7/2026. (TDC) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

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May 14, 2026

Notice of appearance

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May 14, 2026

Dismiss

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May 14, 2026

Response to habeas petition

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May 15, 2026

Reply to response to petition

May 15, 2026

Order on Motion to Dismiss

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May 19, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER. Anderson Torna-Morales's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. Within ten days of this Opinion and Order, the respondents shall either (1) bring Torna-Morales for an individualized bond hearing before a n immigration judge or (2) release Torna-Morales under reasonable conditions of supervision. If the respondents release Torna-Morales, they shall facilitate his transportation from the detention facility by notifying his counsel when and where he may be collected. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close the case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 5/19/2026. (SAP)

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May 19, 2026

Judgment

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May 26, 2026

Proof of Service