Southern District of Florida • 0:26-cv-62626
Forestal v. Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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Case Information
Filed: September 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Rodney Smith
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
September 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 18, 2026
APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-20010937, filed by David Forestal. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Summon(s), # 5 Summon(s))Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Soto, Eduardo) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document:
Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 18, 2026
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Rodney Smith. (wce) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
#3
Sep 21, 2026
Summons Issued as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (wce) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document:
Summons Issued as to USA
#4
Sep 21, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance
Main Document:
Notice of Attorney Appearance
Sep 21, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent
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Forestal
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Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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