Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-02597

#1

Sep 21, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal (Filing fee $ 5.00, receipt number 18024) filed by Carlos Montalvo. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(JTM) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

#2

Sep 22, 2026

MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Carlos Montalvo. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(JTM) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Nicholas P. Mizell. (Entered: 09/22/2026)

#3

Sep 23, 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 9/23/2026. (TLP) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#4

Sep 23, 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 9/30/2026. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 9/23/2026. (TDC) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

Sep 23, 2026

Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#5

Sep 30, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Composite Exhibit A)(Keefe, Sean) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

#6

Oct 21, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER. Carlos Montalvo Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. The respondents shall release Montalvo within 24 hours of this Order and give him telephone access so he can arrange transportation from the detention facility. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines, enter judgment, and close this case. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 10/21/2026. (NMC)

#7

Oct 22, 2026

Judgment - Prisoner