Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01625

#1

May 14, 2026

Second PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24951119) filed by Yazid Shabana. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Magilligan, David) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#2

May 14, 2026

NEW CASE ASSIGNED to District Judge Kyle C. Dudek and Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. New case number: 2:26-cv-01625-KCD-KRH. (AM) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#3

May 14, 2026

NOTICE TO COUNSEL David E. Magilligan of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (AM) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

May 14, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

May 14, 2026

Notice to Counsel of Local Rule

#4

May 15, 2026

ORDER to show cause why Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) should not be granted. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order, the Petition, with exhibits (Doc. 1) electronically to the United States Attorney's Office in Tampa, Florida (USAFLM.Alcatraz@usdoj.gov) and by certified mail to the Attorney General of the United States in Washington, D.C (U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20530-0001). Petitioner is also directed to serve this order on Respondents by 5/22/2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 6/4/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/15/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#5

May 19, 2026

Notice of Lead Counsel Designation

#6

Jun 03, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER of recusal. Upon review of the docket, Judge Huguelet finds that he must recuse himself so as to avoid even the appearance of partiality or impropriety. Specifically, he had personal knowledge of, or participation in, this matter while employed by the US Attorney's Office. 28 U.S.C. § 455(b)(1), (3). Judge Huguelet hereby disqualifies himself from these proceedings under § 455 and in the interest of justice. The case shall be transferred to the next assigned Magistrate Judge in the Fort Myers Division. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 6/3/2026. (Huguelet, Kevin) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

Jun 03, 2026

Order of Recusal

#7

Jun 04, 2026

Response to habeas petition

#8

Jun 05, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner Yazid Loai Abdalhafez Shabana's Second Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Doc. 1). United States District John E. Steele granted Petitioner's first petition and is thus familiar with the factual and procedural background of this case. Per Middle District of Florida Local Rule 1.07(a)(2)(A), this related, later-filed action is transferred to the Honorable John E. Steele, with his consent, for all further purposes. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to REASSIGN this case to United States District Judge John E. Steele. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 6/5/2026. (BLW) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#9

Jun 05, 2026

Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-1625-KCD-NPM. Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet no longer assigned to the case. (LF) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#10

Jun 05, 2026

Case Reassigned to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell. New case number: 2:26-cv-1625-SPC-NPM. District Judge Kyle C. Dudek no longer assigned to the case. (LF) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

Jun 05, 2026

Order

Jun 05, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Jun 08, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned