Hernandez v. Warden of Alligator Alcatraz
Petitioner: Hector Hernandez
Respondent: Warden of Alligator Alcatraz, Miami ICE Field Office Director and Secretary Kristi Noem
Case Number: 2:2026cv00271
Filed: February 7, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Sheri Polster Chappell
Referring Judge: Nicholas P Mizell
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 17, 2026 Opinion or Order 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)
March 15, 2026 Opinion or Order 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)
March 9, 2026 Opinion or Order 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)
March 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Felix Alberto Montanez on behalf of Hector Hernandez. Lead Counsel: Felix Alberto Montanez. (Montanez, Felix)
March 2, 2026 Opinion or Order 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)
February 28, 2026 Opinion or Order 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)
February 25, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by Martin Beguiristain on behalf of Hector Hernandez (Beguiristain, Martin)
February 10, 2026 Opinion or Order 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)
February 9, 2026 Opinion or Order 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)
February 7, 2026 Opinion or Order 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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Petitioner: Hector Hernandez
Represented By: Martin Beguiristain
Represented By: Felix Alberto Montanez
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Respondent: Warden of Alligator Alcatraz
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Respondent: Miami ICE Field Office Director
Represented By: Kelley Clement Howard-Allen
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Respondent: Secretary Kristi Noem
Represented By: Kelley Clement Howard-Allen
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