Rodriguez Pupo v. Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center et al
Petitioner: Alejandro Rodriguez Pupo
Respondent: Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center and US Attorney General
Case Number: 2:2026cv01552
Filed: May 8, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Sheri Polster Chappell
Referring Judge: Kevin R Huguelet
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
June 15, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 JUDGMENT Alejandro Rodriguez Pupo's Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 5) is granted. (Signed by Deputy Clerk) (LJC)
June 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ENDORSED ORDER granting Alejandro Rodriguez Pupo's Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. #5). The Government concedes the petitioner is entitled to a bond hearing based upon the Eleventh Circuit's opinion in Hernandez Alvarez v. Warden, 175 F.4th 1258 (11th Cir. 2026). The Court orders the Respondents to bring Petitioner before an immigration judge for an individualized bond hearing within ten days of the date of this Order. The hearing must include--and the resulting order must reflect--consideration of the factors set forth in In re Guerra, 24 I. & N. Dec. 37 (BIA 2006), and the government must bear the burden of proof. If Respondents are unable to ensure Petitioner receives a bond hearing that complies with this Order within ten days, they must release him under reasonable conditions of supervision. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close the case Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 6/12/2026. (NMC)
June 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Meros, Nicholas)
June 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 RESPONSE to amended petition for writ of habeas corpus by US Attorney General. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Composite Exhibit A)(Brodersen, Matthew)
June 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas John Peter Meros on behalf of Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center. (Meros, Nicholas)
June 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Emma Genevieve Refuveille on behalf of Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center. (Refuveille, Emma)
June 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER to respond and show cause why the petition should not be granted. The Clerk is directed to serve the petition. The Petitioner has 3 days to reply to the response to petition. Response to petition due by 6/9/2026. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 6/2/2026. (TDC)
June 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ENDORSED ORDER finding as moot #6 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs. Plaintiff's previous application was granted, making this second application moot. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 6/1/2026. (BRH)
May 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Alejandro Rodriguez Pupo. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(SJD) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet.
May 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 AMENDED PETITION by a Federal prisoner for writ of habeas corpus filed by Alejandro Rodriguez Pupo. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(SJD)
May 13, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 OPINION AND ORDER. Alejandro Rodriguez Pupo's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. #1) is DISMISSED without prejudice. Rodriguez Pupo may file a signed and verified 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 5/13/2026. (SAP)
May 12, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ENDORSED ORDER granting #2 Application to Proceed in District Court Without Prepaying Fees or Costs. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 5/12/2026. (BRH)
May 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Alejandro Rodriguez Pupo. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet.
May 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Alejandro Rodriguez Pupo. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(ABM)

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Represented By: Emma Genevieve Refuveille
Represented By: Nicholas John Peter Meros
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