Middle District of Georgia • 4:26-cv-01108
LOPEZ-MEJIA v. WARDEN STEWART DETENTION CENTER
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Case Information
Filed: August 14, 2026
Assigned to:
Clay D. Land
Referred to:
Alfreda L. Sheppard
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
September 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 14, 2026
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (Filing Fee $5 PAID - Receipt# 44092) against WARDEN STEWART DETENTION CENTER filed by MELVIN JAVIER LOPEZ-MEJIA (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration of M.J.L.M., # 3 Declaration of Marbely Bonilla, # 4 Exhibit List, # 5 Exhibit B - Order of Immigration Judge, # 6 Exhibit C - Notice to Appear, # 7 Exhibit D - Evidence of Pending Asylum Application, # 8 Exhibit E - Letters of Support, # 9 Exhibit F - Medical Records for wife, # 10 Exhibit G - Employment record, # 11 Proposed Order, # 12 Certificate of Service, # 13 Cover Letter, # 14 Envelope)(esl) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
#2
Aug 14, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge issued at the direction of the Court. (esl) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document:
Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge
#3
Aug 14, 2026
MOTION for Release Pending Resolution of 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Filed by MELVIN JAVIER LOPEZ-MEJIA. (Attachments: # 1 Lease Agreement and Birth Certificates, # 2 Cover Letter, # 3 Envelope). Motion referred to ALFREDA L SHEPPARD.(esl) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
#4
Aug 14, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Expedited Consideration re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Filed by MELVIN JAVIER LOPEZ-MEJIA.. Motion referred to ALFREDA L SHEPPARD.(esl) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
#5
Aug 14, 2026
MOTION to Expedite Briefing Schedule Filed by MELVIN JAVIER LOPEZ-MEJIA.. Motion referred to ALFREDA L SHEPPARD.(esl) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
#6
Aug 17, 2026
ORDER for Respondent to File Responsive Pleading to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus within twenty-one (21) days. Thereafter, Petitioner shall have fourteen (14) days to file any desired reply. ORDER denying 3 Motion for Release Pending Resolution of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus; denying 4 Emergency Motion for Expedited Consideration; and denying 5 Motion to Expedite Briefing Schedule. Ordered by US MAGISTRATE JUDGE ALFREDA L SHEPPARD on 08/17/2026. (ehm) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document:
Order AND Order for Response (Habeas Petition) AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Sep 25, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time (Misc)
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LOPEZ-MEJIA
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WARDEN STEWART DETENTION CENTER
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