Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-02496

#1

Sep 08, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by George Maxeau. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#2

Sep 08, 2026

MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by George Maxeau. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#3

Sep 10, 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 Respondents at USAFLM.Alcatraz@usdoj.gov and OPLAORLFEDLIT@ice.dhs.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 9/17/2026, and file proof of service. Petitioner does not need to obtain a summons to do so. Respondents are DIRECTED to Show Cause by 9/30/2026. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 9/10/2026. (CGW) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#4

Sep 10, 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 9/10/2026. (NF) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

Sep 10, 2026

Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#5

Sep 24, 2026

MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by George Maxeau. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(ABM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#6

Sep 29, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot 5 Petitioner's motion to proceed in forma pauperis. The court has ruled (Doc. 4) on Petitioner's prior motion (Doc. 2) seeking the same relief. Signed by Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell on 9/29/2026. (NF) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

Sep 29, 2026

Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#7

Sep 30, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by US Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Composite Exhibit A)(Brodersen, Matthew) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

#8

Oct 01, 2026

ENDORSED ORDER. Before the Court is Petitioner George Maxeau's Second Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Doc. 1). United States District Sheri Polster Chappell granted 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 Judge 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 10/1/2026. (BLW) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

Oct 01, 2026

Order

#9

Oct 06, 2026

Case Reassigned to Judge Sheri Polster Chappell. New case number: 2:26-cv-2496-SPC-NPM. District Judge Kyle C. Dudek no longer assigned to the case. (LF) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

Oct 06, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#10

Oct 07, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER. George Maxeau's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is DENIED. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close the case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 10/7/2026. (NMC) (Entered: 10/07/2026)

#11

Oct 09, 2026

JUDGMENT is entered and George Maxeau's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is DENIED. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 10/9/2026. (AM) (Entered: 10/09/2026)