Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-00761

Macias Madrigal v. Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center

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Case Information

Filed: February 06, 2026
Assigned to: Todd Wallace Robinson
Referred to: Steve B. Chu
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
Completed: February 19, 2026
Last Activity: February 19, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 06, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 166881.), filed by Jesus Emmanuel Macias Madrigal. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-761-TWR-SBC. Judge Todd W. Robinson and Magistrate Judge Steve B. Chu are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 12, 2026
MINUTE ORDER. Respondent is ORDERED to show cause why the Petition should not be granted by filing a written response on or before February 19, 2026. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(no document attached) (mxc) (Entered: 02/12/2026)
Feb 12, 2026
Order
#3
Feb 19, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance and Substitution of Counsel by Thomas Merritt on behalf of Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center (Merritt, Thomas)Attorney Thomas Merritt added to party Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center(pty:res) (sjt). (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#4
Feb 19, 2026
RETURN to Petition for Writ of H/C by Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center. (Merritt, Thomas) (sjt). (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: Return to Petition for Writ of H/C
#5
Feb 19, 2026
MINUTE ORDER. Respondent has agreed that Petitioner is entitled to a bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). Respondents are ORDERED to hold that hearing no later than fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order. The Petition is DENIED as moot. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(no document attached) (mxc) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Feb 19, 2026
Order