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Case Information
Filed: July 28, 2026
Assigned to:
Annemarie Carney Axon
Referred to:
Gray M. Borden
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: August 06, 2026
Last Activity:
August 06, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 28, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Eduar Jose Pina Meza. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(KNS) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jul 29, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Eduar Jose Pina Meza. (Fasking, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
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MOTION
#3
Jul 29, 2026
MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Eduar Jose Pina Meza. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order to Show Cause)(Fasking, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
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MOTION
#4
Jul 29, 2026
NOTICE OF DEFICIENT PLEADING: On July 29, 2026, Petitioner Eduar Jose Pina Meza filed a counseled petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. (Doc. 1 ). The petition is deficient because Mr. Pina Meza failed to file an application to proceed in forma pauperis or pay the filing fee of $5.00. He must either file an application to proceed in forma pauperis or pay the filing fee of $5.00 to the Clerk of Court. Mr. Pina Meza must correct the deficiency on or before August 5, 2026. The court DIRECTS the Clerk to serve on Petitioner (1) a copy of this notice, and (2) a copy of the courts application to proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 07/29/2026. (CLD) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
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NOTICE
#5
Jul 29, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The court ORDERS Respondents Jordan Powell, Daniel Finn, Jr., Brian Acuna, David Venturella, Markwayne Mullin, and Todd Blanche to appear and show cause in writing, on or before August 1, 2026, why the court should not grant the petition. The court DIRECTS the Clerk to serve on Respondents and the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama (1) a copy of this order, and (2) a copy of the petition for a writ of habeas corpus (doc. 1 ). Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 07/29/2026. (CLD) (Entered: 07/29/2026)
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ORDER
#6
Jul 30, 2026
ORDER: Mr. Pina Meza presently seeks a temporary restraining order preventing his transfer outside of this district and requiring his immediate temporary release from civil immigration custody, or in the alternative, providing him a bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). (Doc. 2 ). Because Mr. Pina Meza failed to comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65, the court DENIES Mr. Pina Meza's motion for a temporary restraining order. (Doc. 2 ). Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 7/30/2026. (KCW) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
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ORDER:
Jul 30, 2026
Habeas Filing fee paid: $ 5.00, ALND receipt number B-25648 (KCW)
#7
Aug 01, 2026
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time by Brian Acuna, Todd Blanche, Daniel Finn, Jr, Markwayne Mullin. (Marshall, Mary) (Entered: 08/01/2026)
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Unopposed
#8
Aug 01, 2026
The court GRANTS the parties' joint motion for an extension of time to respond to the court's order. (Doc. 7). Defendants' response is now due on or before August 5, 2026. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 8/1/2026. (NRB) (Entered: 08/01/2026)
#9
Aug 05, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Brian Acuna, Todd Blanche, Daniel Finn, Jr, Markwayne Mullin. filed by Brian Acuna, Todd Blanche, Daniel Finn, Jr, Markwayne Mullin (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ayala Declaration with Exhibits)(Marshall, Mary) (Entered: 08/05/2026)
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RESPONSE
#10
Aug 06, 2026
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 08/06/2026. (AKD)
#11
Aug 06, 2026
FINAL JUDGMENT-Consistent with the accompanying opinion, the court GRANTS IN PART and DENIES IN PART Petitioner Eduar Jose Pina Meza's 28 U.S.C. § 2241 petition for a writ of habeas corpus Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 08/06/2026. (AKD) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
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FINAL
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