Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01716

Castellanos v. Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: May 20, 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: July 06, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
May 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Yunier Castellanos. "No IFP". (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) (Entered: 05/21/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 22, 2026
ORDER directing service of the habeas petition and setting an expedited briefing schedule. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 5/22/2026. (NMC) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
May 26, 2026
Order
May 26, 2026
Fees Paid
#4
May 29, 2026
Response to habeas petition
Main Document: Response to habeas petition
#5
Jun 08, 2026
OPINION AND ORDER. Yunier Castellanos'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 Castellanos poses a danger to the community sufficient to justify continued detention. Within seven days of the custody review, the respondents shall file a supplemental response, addressing the results of the review and any updates on removal efforts. Castellanos may file a reply within three days of the supplemental response. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 6/8/2026. (SAP)
Main Document: Opinion and order
#6
Jun 30, 2026
Reconsideration / Clarification
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
#7
Jul 01, 2026
OPINION AND ORDER. Yunier Castellanos's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. The respondents shall release Castellanos 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 7/1/2026. (SAP)
Main Document: Opinion and order
#8
Jul 06, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment

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Castellanos
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Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center
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