Southern District of California • 3:26-cv-05481
Reyes Lopez v. Otay Mesa Detention Center
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Case Information
Filed: September 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Benjamin J. Cheeks
Referred to:
David D. Leshner
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)
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Last Activity:
October 09, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 23, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus against Otay Mesa Detention Center ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 172491.), filed by Erick Alexander Reyes Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt)The new case number is 3:26-cv-5481-BJC-DDL. Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks and Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner are assigned to the case.(ggv) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 25, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#3
Oct 06, 2026
ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule and Issuing Stay of Removal (ECF No. 1 ), ( Amended Pleadings due by 10/13/2026, Responses due by 10/20/2026, Traverse due by 10/27/2026), Attorney Federal Defenders for Erick Alexander Reyes Lopez added. Signed by District Judge Benjamin J. Cheeks on 10/6/2026.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(axc1)
#4
Oct 08, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kara Lee Hartzler on behalf of Erick Alexander Reyes Lopez (Hartzler, Kara)Attorney Kara Lee Hartzler added to party Erick Alexander Reyes Lopez(pty:pet) (axc1). (Entered: 10/08/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#5
Oct 09, 2026
Substitute Attorney
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Substitute Attorney
Parties
Otay Mesa Detention Center
Party
Reyes Lopez
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