Almidon Allende v. Engert et al (Flagler)
Petitioner: Jaqueline Almidon Allende
Respondent: Daniel Engert, Kelie Walker and United States Attorney General
Case Number: 3:2026cv01157
Filed: May 5, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Marcia Morales Howard
Referring Judge: Monte C. Richardson
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
October 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 14 AMENDED ENDORSED ORDER. Federal Respondents' Motion to Place Case in Abeyance (Doc. #11), to which Petitioner filed a response (Doc. #12), is GRANTED. The Court DEFERS ruling on Petitioner's Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Expenses Under the Equal Access to Justice Act (Doc. #10) pending the United States Supreme Court's decision in Montoya Palacios v. Liggins, No. 25-1223 (cert. petition granted June 29, 2026). Within twenty-one days of the Supreme Court's decision, Petitioner shall file a renewed motion, if applicable. If she does not, her Motion (Doc. #10) automatically will be deemed denied without prejudice. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 10/14/2026. (SM)
October 14, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ENDORSED ORDER. Federal Respondents' Motion to Place Case in Abeyance (Doc. #11), to which Petitioner did not file a response, is GRANTED. The Court DEFERS ruling on Petitioner's Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Expenses Under the Equal Access to Justice Act (Doc. #10) pending the United States Supreme Court's decision in Montoya Palacios v. Liggins, No. 25-1223 (cert. petition granted June 29, 2026). Within twenty-one days of the Supreme Court's decision, Petitioner shall file a renewed motion, if applicable. If she does not, her Motion (Doc. #10) automatically will be deemed denied without prejudice. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 10/14/2026. (SM)
October 13, 2026 Filing 12 RESPONSE in Opposition re #11 MOTION to Stay re #10 MOTION for Attorney Fees Under the Equal Access to Justice Act filed by Jaqueline Almidon Allende. (Berns, Samantha)
September 29, 2026 Filing 11 MOTION to Stay re #10 MOTION for Attorney Fees Under the Equal Access to Justice Act by United States Attorney General. (Connally, Charlie)
September 16, 2026 Filing 10 MOTION for Attorney Fees Under the Equal Access to Justice Act by Jaqueline Almidon Allende. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-Declaration of Counsel, #2 Exhibit B-May 30 I-830, #3 Exhibit C-June 18 Rejection Notice, #4 Exhibit D-June 17 Hearing Notice, #5 Exhibit E-No Action Bond Order)(Berns, Samantha) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge M. C. Richardson.
June 16, 2026 Filing 9 JUDGMENT: Pursuant to this Court's Order, entered June 16, 2026, Allende's Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is granted. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (BD)
June 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #1 Petition, directions to the Clerk. Within seven days of this Order, Respondents shall either afford Petitioner an individualized bond hearing or release her. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 6/16/2026. (SM)
June 9, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE of supplemental authority re #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, #6 Response by Jaqueline Almidon Allende. (Berns, Samantha)
May 18, 2026 Filing 6 REPLY re #5 Response to habeas petition filed by Jaqueline Almidon Allende. (Berns, Samantha) Modified text on 5/19/2026 (CAW).
May 14, 2026 Filing 5 RESPONSE to #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by United States Attorney General. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Connally, Charlie)
May 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER to respond and show cause why the petition should not be granted. The Clerk is directed to serve the petition. Response to petition due by 5/14/2026. The Petitioner has 3 business days to reply to the response to petition. Signed by Judge Marcia Morales Howard on 5/7/2026. (CAW)
May 6, 2026 Filing 3 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Marcia Morales Howard and Magistrate Judge Monte C. Richardson. New case number: 3:26-cv-01157-MMH-MCR. (LAW)
May 5, 2026 Filing 2 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Samantha Topper Berns on behalf of Jaqueline Almidon Allende. Lead Counsel: Samantha Topper Berns. (Berns, Samantha)
May 5, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24902526) filed by Jaqueline Almidon Allende. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B)(Berns, Samantha) Modified text on 5/7/2026 (MCB).

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Petitioner: Jaqueline Almidon Allende
Represented By: Samantha Topper Berns
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Represented By: Charlie Dustin Connally
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