Manzo Quintana v. Chief Border Patrol Agent, Miami Sector et al
Petitioner: Manuel Andres Manzo Quintana
Respondent: Chief Border Patrol Agent, Miami Sector, Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and DHS Secretary
Case Number: 1:2026cv26280
Filed: September 11, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Kathleen M Williams
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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September 11, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 3 PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. On September 11, 2026, Petitioner filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus challenging his detention ("Petition") (DE #1 ). Upon review of the Petition, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED as follows: (1) Respondents SHALL NOT transfer or otherwise move Petitioner from the Southern District of Florida until further order of the Court. (2) On or before September 16, 2026, Respondents shall file a memorandum of fact and law to show cause why this Petition should not be granted and shall file all necessary documents for the resolution of the Petition.(3) Petitioner shall file a Reply within seven (7) days of Respondents' Response. The Reply shall not exceed ten (10) pages and shall otherwise comply with the Court's Local Rules governing the form of filings. See S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c); S.D. Fla. L.R. 5.1(a)(4). Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 9/11/2026. (mg02)
September 11, 2026 Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Kathleen M. Williams. (pc)
September 11, 2026 Filing 1 First APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19977877, filed by Manuel Andres Manzo Quintana. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit Exhibits A-D)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Alonso, Sylvia)

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Petitioner: Manuel Andres Manzo Quintana
Represented By: Sylvia Hortensia Alonso
Represented By: Ana Maria I Candela
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Respondent: Chief Border Patrol Agent, Miami Sector
Represented By: Noticing INS Attorney
Represented By: Noticing 2241/Bivens US Attorney
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