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Filed: April 20, 2026
Assigned to:
Sheri Polster Chappell
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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May 12, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 20, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Seeking Expedited Processing Under 28 USC 1657 - Federal (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AFLMDC-24812387) filed by Eduardo Lopez Abreu. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Press Release, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Medical Records, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(Ratkowski, Nicholas) Modified text on 4/21/2026 (TDC). (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 20, 2026
MOTION for Nicholas Ratkowski to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-24812502 for $150 by Eduardo Lopez Abreu. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of counsel supporting motion)(Ratkowski, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/20/2026)
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
#3
Apr 21, 2026
NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell and Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. New case number: 2:26-cv-01263-SPC-NPM. (TDC) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
#4
Apr 21, 2026
NOTICE TO COUNSEL Nicholas Ratkowsk of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (TDC) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Apr 21, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Apr 21, 2026
Notice to Counsel of Local Rule
#5
Apr 22, 2026
Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
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Order to Respond to Habeas Petition
#6
Apr 29, 2026
Response to habeas petition
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Response to habeas petition
#7
Apr 29, 2026
Notice of appearance
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Notice of appearance
#8
Apr 29, 2026
Notice of appearance
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Notice of appearance
#9
Apr 29, 2026
Dismiss
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Dismiss
#10
May 01, 2026
Reply to response to petition
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Reply to response to petition
#11
May 01, 2026
Response in Opposition to Motion
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Response in Opposition to Motion
May 05, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss
#13
May 07, 2026
OPINION AND ORDER. Eduardo Lopez Abreu's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. The respondents shall release Lopez Abreu within 24 hours of this Order, and they shall facilitate his transportation from the facility by notifying his counsel when and where he can be collected. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 5/7/2026. (SAP)
#14
May 08, 2026
Enforce Judgment AND Miscellaneous Relief
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Enforce Judgment AND Miscellaneous Relief
#15
May 08, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
#17
May 11, 2026
Response
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Response
May 11, 2026
Order
May 12, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion to Enforce Judgment
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