Pons Gonzalez v. Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center et al
| Fidel Pons Gonzalez |
| Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center and US Attorney General |
| 2:2026cv01746 |
| May 22, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Ft. Myers Office |
| Sheri Polster Chappell |
| Nicholas P Mizell |
| Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee |
| 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal) |
| None |
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| Filing 15 JUDGMENT entered Granting Fidel Pons Gonzalez's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1). Signed by Deputy Clerk on 7/1/2026. (LNR) |
Filing 14
OPINION AND ORDER. Fidel Pons Gonzalez's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. #1) is GRANTED. The respondents shall release Pons Gonzalez within 24 hours of this Order, and they shall give him telephone access so he may arrange transportation from the facility. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate the pending motions and deadlines as moot, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 6/30/2026. (SAP)
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| Filing 13 MOTION for Clarification of the Court's Order at ECF No. 11 by US Attorney General. (Howard-Allen, Kelley) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. Modified on 6/29/2026 to edit docket text and change motion event type (RN). |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of change of address by Fidel Pons Gonzalez (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(SJD) |
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Filing 11
OPINION AND ORDER. Fidel Pons Gonzalez's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. #1) remains under advisement. Within 30 days of this Order, ICE shall conduct a custody review to determine whether Pons Gonzalez poses a danger to the community sufficient to justify continued detention. Within seven days of the custody review, the respondents shall file a supplemental response, addressing the results of the review and any updates on removal efforts. Pons Gonzalez may file a reply within three days of the supplemental response. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 6/23/2026. (SAP)
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| Filing 10 Case Reassigned to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell. New case number: 2:26-cv-1746-SPC-NPM. District Judge Kyle C. Dudek no longer assigned to the case. (LF) |
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Filing 9
ENDORSED ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner Fidel Pons Gonzalez's Second Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Doc. #1). United States District Sheri Polster Chappell denied Petitioner's first petition and is thus familiar with the factual and procedural background of this case. Per Middle District of Florida Local Rule 1.07(a)(2)(A), this related, later-filed action is transferred to the Honorable Sheri Polster Chappell, with her consent, for all further purposes. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to REASSIGN this case to United States District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 6/16/2026. (BLW)
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| Filing 8 RESPONSE to #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by US Attorney General. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Howard-Allen, Kelley) |
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Filing 7
ENDORSED ORDER denying #6 Respondent Warden's Motion to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus for the reasons set forth in Jimenez v. Mordant, No. 2:26-cv-451-KCD-NPM, 2026 WL 820536 (M.D. Fla. Mar. 25, 2026). Petitioner seeks, among other relief, immediate release from custody. As the immediate custodian of Petitioner, Warden is a proper respondent to his habeas petition. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 6/15/2026. (BLW)
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| Filing 6 MOTION to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Meros, Nicholas) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Nicholas John Peter Meros on behalf of Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center. Lead Counsel: Nicholas J.P. Meros. (Meros, Nicholas) |
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Filing 4
ORDER to show cause why Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) should not be granted as to Fidel Pons Gonzalez. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order, the Petition, with exhibits (Doc. 1) electronically to the United States Attorney's Office in Tampa, Florida ([email protected]) and by first-class mail to the Attorney General of the United States in Washington, D.C (U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20530-0001). Petitioner is also directed to serve this order on Respondents by 6/2/2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 6/15/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 5/26/2026. (CGW)
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Filing 3
ENDORSED ORDER granting #2 Petitioner's application to proceed without prepaying fees or costs. The court has reviewed the application submitted by Petitioner under 28 U.S.C. 1915 and finds Petitioner qualifies to proceed in forma pauperis. Petitioner may proceed without paying the filing fee. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 5/26/2026. (RCD)
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| Filing 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Fidel Pons Gonzalez. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. |
| Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Fidel Pons Gonzalez. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) |
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