Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01147
Flores v. Warden, South Florida Detention Facility (Collier)
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Case Information
Filed: April 13, 2026
Assigned to:
John E. Steele
Referred to:
Nicolas P. Mizell
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
November 04, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Lucio Canales Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LMF) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 13, 2026
MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Lucio Canales Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LMF) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. (Entered: 04/16/2026)
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Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Apr 17, 2026
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 4/17/2026. (TLP) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
#4
Apr 17, 2026
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 5/1/2026. The Petitioner has 14 days to reply to the response to petition. Signed by Judge John E. Steele on 4/17/2026. (CAW) (Entered: 04/17/2026)
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Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
Apr 17, 2026
Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#5
Apr 30, 2026
Notice of appearance
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Notice of appearance
#6
May 01, 2026
Dismiss
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Dismiss
#7
May 01, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#8
May 01, 2026
Response to habeas petition
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Response to habeas petition
#9
May 06, 2026
Proof of Service
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Proof of Service
#10
Jun 10, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#11
Jun 10, 2026
Memorandum in support
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Memorandum in support
#12
Jul 20, 2026
Response
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Response
Jul 20, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Jul 24, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
#17
Sep 23, 2026
OPINION AND ORDER. Lucio Canales Flores'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 Canales Flores poses a danger to the comm unity 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. Canales Flores may file a reply within three days of the supplemental response. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 9/23/2026. (NMC)
#18
Oct 06, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#19
Oct 06, 2026
Memorandum in support
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Memorandum in support
#20
Oct 06, 2026
Notice of change of address
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Notice of change of address
#21
Oct 21, 2026
Reconsideration / Clarification
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Reconsideration / Clarification
#22
Oct 26, 2026
OPINION AND ORDER. Lucio Canales Flores's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. The respondents shall release Canales Flores 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 10/26/2026. (NMC)
#23
Oct 27, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
#24
Nov 03, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#25
Nov 04, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
Nov 04, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Parties
Flores
Party
Warden, South Florida Detention Facility (Collier)
Party