Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01785

#1

May 29, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Rolando Ramiro Monteagudo. No IFP. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(LAW) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

#2

Jun 02, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER. Petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus on May 29, 2026, but did not pay the $5 filing fee or file an application to proceed without prepaying fees or costs. By July 2, 2026, Petitioner must either pay the filing fee, apply to proceed in forma pauperis, or show cause why this case should not be dismissed for failing to either pay or apply to proceed IFP. Failure to do so may result in dismissal of this action without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 6/2/2026. (BRH) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

Jun 02, 2026

Order to show cause

#3

Jun 03, 2026

ORDER to show cause why Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) should not be granted. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to send a copy of this Order, the Petition, with exhibits (Doc. 1) electronically to the United States Attorney's Office in Tampa, Florida (USAFLM.Alcatraz@usdoj.gov) and by first-class mail to the Attorney General of the United States in Washington, D.C (U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20530-0001). Petitioner is also directed to serve this order on Respondents by 6/10/2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 6/23/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 6/3/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

Jun 04, 2026

Fees Paid

Jun 04, 2026

FEES Paid by Rolando Ramiro Monteagudo (Filing fee $5, Receipt Number 17729). (ABM)

#4

Jun 22, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance and Designation of Lead Counsel by Nicholas John Peter Meros on behalf of Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center (Meros, Nicholas) Modified on 6/23/2026 to edit docket text (MSN). (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#5

Jun 23, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Composite Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, Declaration)(Brodersen, Matthew) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#6

Jun 23, 2026

NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by U.S. Attorney General. Related case(s): Yes (Brodersen, Matthew) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#7

Jun 23, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Warden, Florida Soft Side South Detention Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit "A", # 2 Exhibit "B")(Meros, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#10

Jun 23, 2026

NOTICE of change of address by Rolando Ramiro Monteagudo. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(MA) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

#8

Jun 24, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER denying 7 Respondent Warden's Motion to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus for the reasons set forth in Jimenez v. Mordant, No. 2:26-cv-451-KCD-NPM, 2026 WL 820536 (M.D. Fla. Mar. 25, 2026). Petitioner seeks, among other relief, immediate release from custody. As the immediate custodian of Petitioner, Warden is a proper respondent to his habeas petition. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 6/24/2026. (BLW) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

#9

Jun 24, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner Rolando Ramiro Monteagudo's Second Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Doc. 1). United States District Sheri Polster Chappell denied Petitioner's first petition and is thus familiar with the factual and procedural background of this case. Per Middle District of Florida Local Rule 1.07(a)(2)(A), this related, later-filed action is transferred to the Honorable Sheri Polster Chappell, with her consent, for all further purposes. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to REASSIGN this case to United States District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 6/24/2026. (BLW) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

#11

Jun 24, 2026

Case Reassigned to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell. New case number: 2:26-cv-1785-SPC-KRH. District Judge Kyle C. Dudek no longer assigned to the case. (LF) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

Jun 24, 2026

Order

Jun 24, 2026

Order on Motion to Dismiss

Jun 25, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#13

Jul 14, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER. Rolando Romiro Monteagudo's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. The respondent shall release Monteagudo within 24 hours of this Order and provide him telephone access so he can arrange his transportation from the facility. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 7/14/2026. (SAP)

#14

Jul 15, 2026

Judgment