Eastern District of Virginia • 1:26-cv-02697

Mejia Lopez v. Wright

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Case Information

Filed: August 20, 2026
Assigned to: Leonie M. Brinkema
Referred to: William B. Porter
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity: August 21, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number AVAEDC-11262991.), filed by Alejandro Mejia Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit)(He, Yue) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
Aug 20, 2026
Initial Case Assignment to District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema and US Magistrate Judge William B. Porter. (dvanm)
#2
Aug 21, 2026
ORDERED that respondents be and are ENJOINED from removing or transferring petitioner from this district for any reason without this Court's permission. ORDERED that on or before 9:00 AM on Monday, August 24, 2026, respondents SHOWCAUSE as to why petitioner should not be released by 3:00 pm on Monday, August 24, 2026, to ensure that he can appear in North Carolina for his biometrics appointment with USCIS (see Order for details). Signed by District Judge Leonie M. Brinkema on 8/21/2026. (kgall) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document: ORDERED

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Mejia Lopez
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Wright
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