Central District of California • 5:26-cv-00143
Mario Nambo Merino v. Jamie Rios
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Case Information
Filed: January 13, 2026
Assigned to:
John F. Walter
Referred to:
Daniel S. Roberts
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
March 02, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jan 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person in Federal Custody (28 USC 2241), Receipt No. ACACDC-41269822 for $5 filing fee, filed by Petitioner Mario Nambo Merino. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (Attorney Carlos A Cruz added to party Mario Nambo Merino(pty:pet))(Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
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Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
#2
Jan 13, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Petitioner Mario Nambo Merino. (Cruz, Carlos) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
Main Document:
Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
#3
Jan 13, 2026
NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge John F. Walter and referred to Magistrate Judge Daniel S. Roberts, who is authorized to consider preliminary matters and conduct all further hearings as may be appropriate or necessary. Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.4, the Court must be notified within five (5) days of any address change. See notice for additional details. (jtil) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Reference to US Magistrate Judge (CV-84) (Habeas) - optional html form
#4
Jan 14, 2026
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
Main Document:
Order Requiring Return/Answer to Petition
#5
Mar 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123)
#6
Mar 02, 2026
Answer to Complaint
Main Document:
Answer to Complaint
Parties
Jamie Rios
Party
Mario Nambo Merino
Party