Collado v. Warden, South Florida Detention Facility et al
Petitioner: Rafael Collado
Respondent: Warden, South Florida Detention Facility and US Attorney General
Case Number: 2:2026cv01795
Filed: May 29, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Kyle C Dudek
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
June 30, 2026 Filing 12 NOTICE of change of address by Rafael Collado. (Envelope from new filing, 2:26-cv-2108) (SJD)
June 25, 2026 Filing 11 JUDGMENT entered Denying without prejudice the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1). Signed by Deputy Clerk on 6/25/2026. (LNR)
June 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER denying without prejudice #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Rafael Collado to him refiling a new petition should his current detention go unimpeded and he can demonstrate there is no significant likelihood of removal in the reasonably foreseeable future. The Clerk is DIRECTED to enter judgment accordingly, terminate any pending motions and deadlines, and close the case. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 6/24/2026. (CGW)
June 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ENDORSED ORDER denying #8 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 6/23/2026. (BLW)
June 22, 2026 Filing 8 MOTION to Dismiss by Warden, South Florida Detention Facility. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Meros, Nicholas)
June 22, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by Nicholas John Peter Meros on behalf of Warden, South Florida Detention Facility (Meros, Nicholas)
June 22, 2026 Filing 6 RESPONSE to #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by US Attorney General. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Composite Ex. A, #2 Exhibit Ex. B, Declaration)(Brodersen, Matthew)
June 22, 2026 Filing 5 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by US Attorney General. Related case(s): Yes (Brodersen, Matthew)
June 1, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER to show cause why Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) should not be granted. 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 6/8/2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 6/22/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 6/1/2026. (CGW)
June 1, 2026 Opinion or Order 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 6/1/2026. (TLP)
May 29, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Rafael Collado. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(SJD) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell.
May 29, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Rafael Collado. (Attachments: #1 Mailing Envelope)(SJD)

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Represented By: Nicholas John Peter Meros
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Represented By: Matthew Brodersen
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