Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-01986

#1

Jun 12, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Juan Bernal Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

#2

Jun 12, 2026

MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Juan Bernal Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. (Entered: 06/12/2026)

#3

Jun 15, 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 6/15/2026. (RCD) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#4

Jun 15, 2026

ORDER to respond and show cause why the petition should not be granted. The Clerk is directed to serve the petition. The Petitioner has 3 days to reply to the response to petition. Response to petition due by 6/22/2026. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 6/15/2026. (TDC) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

Jun 15, 2026

Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#5

Jun 20, 2026

Notice of appearance

#6

Jun 20, 2026

Notice of appearance

#7

Jun 22, 2026

Response to habeas petition

#8

Jun 22, 2026

Dismiss

Jun 23, 2026

Order on Motion to Dismiss

#12

Aug 11, 2026

Notice of change of address

#13

Sep 21, 2026

Memorandum in support

#14

Sep 21, 2026

Notice of Inquiry

#15

Sep 23, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER. Juan Bernal Garcia'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 Bernal Garcia poses a danger to the community 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. Bernal Garcia may file a reply within th ree days of the supplemental response. Because the government recently transferred Petitioner to a different facility and does not forward legal mail to detainees after transferring them, the government must certify it has served this Order on him within three days. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 9/23/2026. (NMC)

#16

Sep 30, 2026

Reconsideration / Clarification

#17

Oct 01, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER granting Juan Bernal Garcia's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1). The respondents shall release Bernal Garcia within 24 hours of this Order, and they shall give him telephone access so he may arrange transportati on from the facility. The respondents shall release Bernal Garcia within 24 hours of this Order, and they shall give him telephone access so he may arrange transportation from the facility. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 10/1/2026. (NMC)

#18

Oct 05, 2026

Judgment