Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-01666

Cruz Romero v. Warden Otay Mesa Detention Center

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Filed: March 16, 2026
Assigned to: Janis Lynn Sammartino
Referred to: Barbara L. Major
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity: March 20, 2026
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#1
Mar 16, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Warden Otay Mesa Detention Center ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 167881.), filed by Mario Cruz Romero. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:26-cv-1666-JLS-BLM. Judge Janis L. Sammartino and Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major are assigned to the case. (Mario Cruz Romero)(jmo) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/18/2026: # 2 Receipt) (ggv). (Entered: 03/18/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Habeas RECAP PACER
#2
Mar 18, 2026
ORDER Referring Petition to Federal Defenders for Evaluation Regarding Appointment of Counsel. Status Report due by 4/6/2026. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 3/18/26.(aas) (Entered: 03/18/2026)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
Habeas RECAP PACER
#3
Mar 19, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
Habeas RECAP PACER
#4
Mar 20, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
Habeas RECAP PACER
#5
Mar 20, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
Habeas RECAP PACER

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Cruz Romero
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Warden Otay Mesa Detention Center
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