Southern District of Florida • 1:26-cv-27869

Hernandez Herrera v. Root

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Case Information

Filed: November 05, 2026
Assigned to: Melissa Damian
Referred to: —
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
Nov 05, 2026
APPLICATION/PETITION (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 and Request for Order to Show Cause. Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number AFLSDC-20205900, filed by Humberto Hernandez Herrera. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit List, # 3 Exhibit A. I-94, # 4 Exhibit B. Criminal Records, # 5 Exhibit C. NTA, # 6 Exhibit D. 2003 Removal Order, # 7 Exhibit E. Stamped/Dated Filings Related to Motion to Reopen, # 8 Exhibit F. Stamped/Dated Filings Related to Motion to Reconsider, # 9 Exhibit G. 2026 Removal order, # 10 Exhibit H. Joint Statement Between U.S. and Cuba, # 11 Summon(s) B. Root, # 12 Summon(s) Matthew Elliston, # 13 Summon(s) David Venturella, # 14 Summon(s) Markwayne Mullin, # 15 Summon(s) Todd Blanche, # 16 Summon(s) AUSA)Case restricted pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2. (Qayum, Karamat) (Entered: 11/05/2026)
Main Document: Application/Petition (Complaint) for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Nov 05, 2026
Judge Assignment to Judge Melissa Damian (vvb) (Entered: 11/05/2026)
#3
Nov 05, 2026
Summons Issued as to Attorney General of the United States, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director, Miami Field Office, Enforcement and Removal Operations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Warden, Federal Detention Center, Miami, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (vvb) (Entered: 11/05/2026)
Main Document: Summons Issued as to USA
Nov 05, 2026
Judge Assignment
#4
Nov 06, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Accordingly, on or before November 16, 2026, Respondents shall file a memorandum of fact and law ("Response") to show cause why the Petition should not be granted and shall file all documents and transcripts necessary for resolution of the Petition. Signed by Judge Melissa Damian on 11/6/2026. See attached document for full details. (wce) (Entered: 11/06/2026)
Main Document: Order to Show Cause
#5
Nov 06, 2026
Notice of Attorney Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Attorney Appearance

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Hernandez Herrera
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Root
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