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: August 17, 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)
Main Document: PETITION
#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)
Main Document: MOTION
#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)
Main Document: Emergency MOTION
#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)
Main Document: MOTION
#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

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LOPEZ-MEJIA
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WARDEN STEWART DETENTION CENTER
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