Southern District of Florida • 0:26-cv-62395
Nelson v. Warden/Facility Administrator of Broward Transitional Center
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Case Information
Filed: August 30, 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 04, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 30, 2026
Emergency APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19929256, filed by Emmanuel Nelson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Austin, Narine) Modified text on 8/31/2026 (blc). (Entered: 08/30/2026)
Main Document:
Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 30, 2026
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Rodney Smith. (blc) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
#3
Aug 31, 2026
Clerk's Notice to Filer re: New Case. No Civil Cover Sheet. Filer is instructed to file a Notice (Other) with the Civil Cover Sheet attached within 24 hours of the notice. (blc) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
#4
Aug 31, 2026
Clerk's Notice to Filer re: New Case. Parties Not Added. The Filer failed to add all parties associated with the case. Filer is instructed to add the additional parties by filing a Notice of Entry of Parties. It is not necessary to re-file this document. (blc) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
#5
Aug 31, 2026
Notice of Entry of Parties Listed NOTE: New Filer(s) will appear twice, since they are also a new party in the case. New Filer(s)/Party(s): ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES, FIELD OFFICE DIRECTOR OF MIAMI ICE FIELD OFFICE and Secretary Department of Homeland Security. (Austin, Narine) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Entry of Parties Listed into CM/ECF
#6
Aug 31, 2026
NOTICE by Emmanuel Nelson (Austin, Narine) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
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Notice (Other)
#7
Aug 31, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION with Certification of Emergency included by Emmanuel Nelson. Responses due by 9/14/2026. (Austin, Narine) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
Emergency Motion with Certification of Emergency
#8
Aug 31, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (re 1 Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus). By September 3, 2026, Respondents shall show cause why the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus should not be granted. Signed by Judge Rodney Smith on 8/31/2026. See attached document for full details. (blc) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Show Cause
Aug 31, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Docket Correction - NEW CASE
Aug 31, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent
#9
Sep 02, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance
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Notice of Attorney Appearance
#10
Sep 02, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#11
Sep 03, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
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Response to Order to Show Cause
#12
Sep 04, 2026
Order Staying Case
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Order Staying Case
Parties
Nelson
Party
Warden/Facility Administrator of Broward Transitional Center
Party