Hernandez v. Warden of Alligator Alcatraz
| Hector Hernandez |
| Warden of Alligator Alcatraz, Miami ICE Field Office Director and Secretary Kristi Noem |
| 2:2026cv00271 |
| February 7, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Sheri Polster Chappell |
| Nicholas P Mizell |
| Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee |
| 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal) |
| None |
Docket Report
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Filing 10
JUDGMENT: Hector Hernandez's Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 5) is GRANTED. The respondents shall release Hernandez within 24 hours of the Order entered 3/15/2026, and they shall facilitate his transportation from the detention facility by informing his counsel when and where he can be collected. (Signed by Deputy Clerk) (LD)
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Filing 9
OPINION AND ORDER granting Hector Hernandez's Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 5). The respondents shall release Hernandez within 24 hours of this Order, and they shall facilitate his transportation from the detention facility by informing his counsel when and where he can be collected. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 3/15/2026. (Chappell, Sheri)
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Filing 8
RESPONSE to amended petition for writ of habeas corpus by Miami ICE Field Office Director, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7)(Howard-Allen, Kelley)
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Filing 7
NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Felix Alberto Montanez on behalf of Hector Hernandez. Lead Counsel: Felix Alberto Montanez. (Montanez, Felix)
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Filing 6
ORDER to respond and show cause why the amended petition should not be granted. The Clerk is directed to serve the amended petition. Response to amended petition due by 3/9/2026. The Petitioner has 3 days to reply to the response. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 3/2/2026. (CAW)
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Filing 5
AMENDED PETITION by a Federal prisoner for writ of habeas corpus filed by Hector Hernandez. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A. Birth Certificate, #2 Exhibit B. Notice to Appear, #3 Exhibit C. Marriage Certificate, #4 Exhibit D. Children's Birth Certificates, #5 Exhibit E. Police/Court Record, #6 Exhibit F. IJ Removal Order, #7 Exhibit G. I-220B Order of Supervision, #8 Exhibit H. Police Clearance Letter, #9 Exhibit I. Motion to Reopen)(Montanez, Felix)
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Filing 4
NOTICE of Appearance by Martin Beguiristain on behalf of Hector Hernandez (Beguiristain, Martin)
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Filing 3
OPINION AND ORDER dismissing Hector Hernandez's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. #1) without prejudice. Hernandez may file an amended petition within 21 days of this order. Otherwise, the Court will enter judgment and close this case without further notice. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 2/10/2026. (NMC)
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Filing 2
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-271-SPC-NPM. (RPB)
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Filing 1
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24438624) filed by Hector Hernandez. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet JS-44)(Montanez, Felix)
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