Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01741

#1

May 22, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Cristian Franchis Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LAW) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#2

May 22, 2026

MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis / Affidavit of Indigency by Cristian Franchis Torres. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LAW) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet. (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#3

May 26, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER granting 2 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 5/26/2026. (BRH) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

May 26, 2026

Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#4

May 27, 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 first-class 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 6/3/2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 6/16/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/27/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

#5

Jun 16, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance and Designation of Lead Counsel by Nicholas John Peter Meros on behalf of Warden, South Florida Detention Center (Meros, Nicholas) Modified text on 6/16/2026 (JDR). (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#6

Jun 16, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Composite Exhibit A)(Brodersen, Matthew) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#7

Jun 16, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss by Warden, South Florida Detention Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Meros, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#8

Jun 17, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER denying 7 Respondent Warden's Motion to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus for the reasons set forth in Jimenez v. Mordant, No. 2:26-cv-451-KCD-NPM, 2026 WL 820536 (M.D. Fla. Mar. 25, 2026). Petitioner seeks, among other relief, immediate release from custody. As the immediate custodian of Petitioner, Warden is a proper respondent to his habeas petition. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 6/17/2026. (BLW) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

Jun 17, 2026

Order on Motion to Dismiss

#9

Jun 18, 2026

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Cristian Franchis Torres. The Court orders the Government to provide Petitioner with the statutory process required under § 1226, which includes a bond hearing. All other relief is DENIED. The Clerk is directed to terminate any pending motions and deadlines and close the case. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 6/18/2026. (CGW)