Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01690
Rodriguez Pendas v. Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: May 18, 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 09, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 18, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Pablo Rodriguez Pendas. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
#2
May 18, 2026
MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Pablo Rodriguez Pendas. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. (Entered: 05/20/2026)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
May 21, 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 5/21/2026. (RCD) (Entered: 05/21/2026)
#4
May 21, 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 5/28/2026. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 5/21/2026. (TDC) (Entered: 05/21/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
May 21, 2026
Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#5
May 27, 2026
Notice of appearance
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Notice of appearance
#6
May 28, 2026
Dismiss
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Dismiss
#8
May 28, 2026
Response to habeas petition
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Response to habeas petition
#9
May 28, 2026
Notice of a Related Action
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Notice of a Related Action
May 28, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
#10
Jun 03, 2026
OPINION AND ORDER. Pablo Rodriguez Pendas's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. The respondents shall release Rodriguez Pendas within 24 hours of this Order and provide 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 6/3/2026. (SAP)
#11
Jun 04, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
#12
Jun 09, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
Parties
Rodriguez Pendas
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Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center
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