Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01728
Pena Quesada v. Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: May 21, 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:
May 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Rolando Pena Quesada. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits, # 2 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) (Entered: 05/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 21, 2026
MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Rolando Pena Quesada. (ABM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. (Entered: 05/21/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
May 22, 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 5/22/2026. (RCD) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
#4
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 to Respond to Habeas Petition
May 22, 2026
Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
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Pena Quesada
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Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center
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