Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-23359
Valdez v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Completed
Case Information
Filed: May 12, 2026
Assigned to:
Cecilia M. Altonaga
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: May 13, 2026
Last Activity:
May 13, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
May 12, 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 Evidelio Gonzalo Valdez.Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (kma) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document:
Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 12, 2026
Judge Assignment to Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga (kma) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
#3
May 12, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Evidelio Gonzalo Valdez. Responses due by 5/26/2026. (kma) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#4
May 13, 2026
ORDER that pro se Petitioner, Evidelio Gonzalo Valdez's Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs 3 is DENIED as legally insufficient. Petitioner's Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. [Section] 2241 1 is DISMISSED without prejudice. Closing Case. Signed by Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga on 5/13/2026. See attached document for full details. (nt) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document:
Order Dismissing/Closing Case or Party
May 13, 2026
Judge Assignment
Parties
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Party
Valdez
Party