Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-25622
Valdez Velazquez v. Department of Homeland Security
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Case Information
Filed: August 18, 2026
Assigned to:
Rodney Smith
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity:
September 02, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 18, 2026
APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. Filing fee $5.00. IFP Filed, filed by Jose Isvel Valdez Velazquez. Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (jas) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 18, 2026
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Rodney Smith. (jas) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
#3
Aug 18, 2026
MEMORANDUM of Law re 1 APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 by Jose Isvel Valdez Velazquez. (jas) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Memorandum
#4
Aug 18, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Jose Isvel Valdez Velazquez. Responses due by 9/1/2026. (jas) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Aug 18, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent
#5
Aug 19, 2026
ORDER TO PAY FILING FEE OR REFILE COMPLIANT MOTION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS. Petitioner's Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis DE 4 is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE and with leave to amend. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 8/19/2026. See attached document for full details. (ebz) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#6
Aug 19, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE of Compliance. Mailed a copy of DE 5 Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis and an "Application to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees and Affidavit" (AO 239) to Jose Isvel Valdez Velazquez. (ebz) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Aug 19, 2026
Notice of Compliance
#7
Aug 31, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Jose Isvel Valdez Velazquez. Responses due by 9/14/2026. (ebz) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#8
Sep 02, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE AND GRANTING IFP MOTION. Within twenty (20) days of the date of this order, Respondent shall file a memorandum of fact and law to show cause why this Petition should not be granted and shall file therewith all documents necessary for the resolution of the Petition. During the pendency of this action, Respondent is PROHIBITED from transferring Petitioner outside of the jurisdiction of the Southern District of Florida. Petitioner's Renewed Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis DE 7 is GRANTED. Motions terminated: 7 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Jose Isvel Valdez Velazquez. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 9/2/2026. See attached document for full details. (ebz) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
Parties
Department of Homeland Security
Party
Valdez Velazquez
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