Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01674

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May 18, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5.00, receipt number 17657) filed by Rene Alba Fernandez. (Attachments: # 1 Attachments, # 2 Mailing Envelope)(JTM) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

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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)

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May 27, 2026

Notice of appearance

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May 28, 2026

Response to habeas petition

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May 28, 2026

Dismiss

May 29, 2026

Order on Motion to Dismiss

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Jul 21, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

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Aug 04, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER. Rene Alba Fernandez's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) remains under advisement. Within 30 days of this Order, ICE shall conduct a custody review to determine whether Alba Fernandez poses a danger to the communi ty sufficient to justify continued detention. Within seven days of the custody review, the government shall file a supplemental response, addressing the results of the review and any updates on removal efforts. Alba Fernandez may file a reply within three days of the supplemental response. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 8/3/2026. (NMC) Modified on 8/5/2026 as to docket text (LJC).

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Sep 02, 2026

Reconsideration / Clarification

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Sep 08, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER granting Rene Alba Fernandez's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1). The respondents shall release Alba Fernandez within 24 hours of this Order, and they shall give him telephone access so he may arrange transportation from the facility. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate the pending motions and deadlines as moot, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 9/8/2026. (NMC)

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Sep 10, 2026

Judgment