Romero Galeas v. Warden, Glades County Detention Center et al. (Glades)
Petitioner: Walter Antonio Romero Galeas
Respondent: Warden, Glades County Detention Center and U.S. Attorney General
Case Number: 2:2026cv02839
Filed: October 19, 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

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November 4, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 OPINION AND ORDER. Walter Antonio Romero Galeas's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. Within 24 hours of this Order, the government shall release Romero Galeas and give him telephone access so he can arrange transportation from the detention facility. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close the case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 11/4/2026. (NMC)
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