Middle District of Florida • 8:26-cv-02591
Escalona v. Tampa ICE Office
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Filed: September 06, 2026
Assigned to:
Steven Douglas Merryday
Referred to:
Christopher P. Tuite
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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September 25, 2026
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#1
Sep 06, 2026
Verified PETITION for Writ of Habeas CorpusPursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-25511942) filed by Moises Escalona. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit I-94, # 3 Exhibit Receipt, # 4 Exhibit EOIR Info, # 5 Exhibit ICE Locator, # 6 Exhibit Affidavit)(Grecco, Guillermo) (Entered: 09/06/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 09, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Steven D. Merryday and Magistrate Judge Christopher P. Tuite. New case number: 8:26-cv-02591-SDM-CPT. (LD) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Sep 09, 2026
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#3
Sep 10, 2026
ORDER to respond and show cause why the petition should not be granted. The clerk must electronically send a copy of this order and the application(Doc. 1) to the United States Attorney's Office in Tampa, Florida at USAFLM.Alcatraz@ usdoj.gov; the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement atOPLAORLFEDLIT@ice.dhs.gov; and by certified mail to the Attorney General ofthe United States in Washington, D.C (U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20530-0001). The respondent mustrespond to the application no later than MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026. Thecourt will authorize an extension of this deadline only if the respondent submits a good faith representation that they will not remove Escalona before this case is resolved. Escalona may reply no later than 8:00 AM, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 9/10/2026. (RO) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
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Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
#4
Sep 21, 2026
Response to habeas petition
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Response to habeas petition
#5
Sep 24, 2026
Reply to response to petition
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Reply to response to petition
#6
Sep 25, 2026
ORDER granting 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Moises Escalona Pellegrino. No later than THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026, the respondent must afford Escalona Pellegrino an individualized custody determination and, if Escalona Pellegrino is released, set a reasonable bond as required under Section 1226. The clerk must enter a judgment for Escalona Pellegrino and close this case. Signed by Judge Steven D. Merryday on 9/25/2026. (RO)
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