Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01812

Alfonso v. Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center (Collier)

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Case Information

Filed: May 29, 2026
Assigned to: Kyle C. Dudek
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 15, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
May 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Rene Sarria Alfonso. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 29, 2026
MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Rene Sarria Alfonso. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope) First page not received.(ABM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. (Entered: 06/02/2026)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jun 02, 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 6/9/2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 6/9/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 6/2/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
Main Document: Order to show cause
#4
Jun 03, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER denying without prejudice 2 Petitioner's motion to proceed without prepaying fees or costs. Petitioner failed to file the first page of the application. By June 17, 2026, Petitioner must either pay the filing fee, apply to proceed in forma pauperis with a complete application, or show cause why this case should not be dismissed for failing to comply with 28 U.S.C. § 1914(a). Failure to do so may result in dismissal of this action without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 6/3/2026. (RCD) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
Jun 03, 2026
Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#5
Jun 07, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Emma Genevieve Refuveille on behalf of Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center (Refuveille, Emma) (Entered: 06/07/2026)
Main Document: Notice of appearance
#6
Jun 07, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas John Peter Meros on behalf of Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center (Meros, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/07/2026)
Main Document: Notice of appearance
#7
Jun 09, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1_Composite Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit 2_Fondeur Declaration)(Spraker, Chad) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
Main Document: Response to habeas petition
#8
Jun 09, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Meros, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/09/2026)
Main Document: Dismiss
#9
Jun 10, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER denying 8 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 6/10/2026. (BLW) (Entered: 06/10/2026)
Jun 10, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
#10
Jun 12, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#11
Jun 12, 2026
ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Rene Sarria Alfonso. Respondents are ordered to RELEASE Petitioner Rene Sarria Alfonso from custody within 48 hours of this Order under the prior conditions of supervision, which Petitioner must continue to comply with. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 6/12/2026. (CGW)
Main Document: Order
#13
Jun 15, 2026
Judgment - Prisoner
Main Document: Judgment - Prisoner
Jun 15, 2026
Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis