Middle District of Florida • 2:26-cv-02804

Lopez Melendez v. Warden, Glades County Detention Center (Glades)

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Case Information

Filed: October 13, 2026
Assigned to: Kyle C. Dudek
Referred to: Kevin R. Huguelet
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity: November 06, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Oct 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - Federal filed by Miguel Alonso Lopez Melendez. No IFP or Fee Paid. Envelope arrived via UPS, damaged, taped and open on one end. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Index, # 2 Exhibit A - September 30, 2026 Immigration Judge custody order, # 3 Exhibit B - State criminal docket and written not-guilty plea, # 4 Exhibit C - Employer letter, # 5 Exhibit D - USCIS I-765 category C08 approval notice, # 6 Exhibit E - Current family and sponsorship letter copies, # 7 Exhibit F - 2025 property-tax record, # 8 Exhibit G - Supllied EOIR and ICE locator screenshots, # 9 Exhibit H - Del Rosario Jimenez: official October 7, 2026 habeas order, # 10 Exhibit J - Signed appeal photographs and mailing documentation, # 11 Exhibit K - Supplied Form I-589 and asylum addendum, # 12 Mailing Envelope)(SJD) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Oct 13, 2026
MOTION for Prompt Show-Cause Order and Expedited Consideration by Miguel Alonso Lopez Melendez. Chambers notified. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(SJD) (Entered: 10/14/2026)
Main Document: Expedite
#3
Oct 15, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER. Petitioner filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus on October 13, 2026, but did not pay the $5 filing fee or file an application to proceed without prepaying fees or costs. (Doc. 1). On or before November 16, 2026, Petitioner must either pay the $5 filing fee, apply to proceed in forma pauperis, or show cause why this case should not be dismissed for failing to either pay or proceed IFP. Failure to comply may result in dismissal of this action without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kevin R. Huguelet on 10/15/2026. (TMA) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
#4
Oct 15, 2026
ORDER. 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). Under 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents are DIRECTED to show cause why Petitioner's Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) should not be granted. After careful review of the petition and its attachments, the Court finds good cause to allow Respondents until 11/5/2026, to do so. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 10/15/2026. (BLW) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
Main Document: Order
#5
Oct 15, 2026
ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot 2 Petitioner's Motion to Order to Show Cause and Expedited Consideration because the Court has entered a show cause order. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 10/15/2026. (BLW) (Entered: 10/15/2026)
Oct 15, 2026
Order on Motion to Expedite
Oct 15, 2026
Order
#6
Oct 21, 2026
PROOF of service - USAFLM.Alcatraz@usdoj.gov, OPLAORLFEDLIT@ice.dhs.gov, Attorney General of the United States served on 10/20/2026 by Ronald Solorzano. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope)(JTM) (Entered: 10/23/2026)
Main Document: Proof of Service
#7
Nov 05, 2026
Response to habeas petition
Main Document: Response to habeas petition
Nov 05, 2026
Fees Paid
#8
Nov 06, 2026
ORDER denying 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Miguel Alonso Lopez Melendez. Because Melendez has failed to demonstrate any violation of the Constitution or laws of the United States that is cognizable or would necessitate his release, the habeas petition must fail. The Clerk is DIRECTED to terminate any pending motions and deadlines and close the case. Signed by District Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 11/6/2026. (CGW)
Main Document: Order

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Lopez Melendez
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Warden, Glades County Detention Center (Glades)
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