Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-26280

Manzo Quintana v. Chief Border Patrol Agent, Miami Sector

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Case Information

Filed: September 11, 2026
Assigned to: Kathleen Mary Williams
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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 17, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 11, 2026
First APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 . Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-19977877, filed by Manuel Andres Manzo Quintana. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits A-D)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Alonso, Sylvia) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 11, 2026
Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Kathleen M. Williams. (pc) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
#3
Sep 11, 2026
PAPERLESS ORDER. THIS MATTER is before the Court sua sponte. On September 11, 2026, Petitioner filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus challenging his detention ("Petition") (DE 1 ). Upon review of the Petition, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED as follows: (1) Respondents SHALL NOT transfer or otherwise move Petitioner from the Southern District of Florida until further order of the Court. (2) On or before September 16, 2026, Respondents shall file a memorandum of fact and law to show cause why this Petition should not be granted and shall file all necessary documents for the resolution of the Petition.(3) Petitioner shall file a Reply within seven (7) days of Respondents' Response. The Reply shall not exceed ten (10) pages and shall otherwise comply with the Court's Local Rules governing the form of filings. See S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c); S.D. Fla. L.R. 5.1(a)(4). Signed by Judge Kathleen M. Williams on 9/11/2026. (mg02) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Sep 11, 2026
- Order (PAPERLESS or pdf attached) AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
Sep 11, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Judge Assignment and Optional Consent
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Sep 16, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
Main Document: Response to Order to Show Cause
#5
Sep 17, 2026
Notice of Supplemental Authority
Main Document: Notice of Supplemental Authority

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Chief Border Patrol Agent, Miami Sector
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Manzo Quintana
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