Southern District of California • 3:25-cv-03735

Leon Mejia v. Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center

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Filed: December 22, 2025

Assigned to: Janis Lynn Sammartino

Referred to: Barbara L. Major

Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee

Cause: 28:2241fd Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federal)

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Last Activity: January 06, 2026

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#1

Dec 22, 2025

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Against Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, (Filing fee $5.00 receipt number 165855.), filed by Luis Alfredo Leon Mejia. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Receipt)The new case number is 3:25-cv-3735-JLS-BLM. Judge Janis L. Sammartino and Magistrate Judge Barbara Lynn Major are assigned to the case.(ggv)(jrd) (Entered: 12/24/2025)

Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

Habeas RECAP PACER

#2

Dec 24, 2025

ORDER Referring Petition to Federal Defenders for Evaluation Regarding appointment of Counsel. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 12/24/2025.(CC: FD)(sjt) (Entered: 12/24/2025)

Main Document: Order

Habeas RECAP PACER

#3

Jan 06, 2026

Notice of Appearance

Main Document: Notice of Appearance

Habeas RECAP PACER

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Leon Mejia

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Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center

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