Northern District of Ohio • 1:26-cv-00745

Mora-Mejia v. Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Detroit Field Office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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Case Information

Filed: March 27, 2026
Assigned to: Jeffrey James Helmick
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: July 08, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Mar 27, 2026
Petition under 28 USC 2241 for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a person in federal ICE custody. Filing fee paid $5.00, receipt number AOHNDC-13596544. Filed by Ma Leonor Mora-Mejia. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit - Decision and Order, # 3 Exhibit - IJ Order, # 4 Exhibit - Notice to Appear, # 5 Exhibit - Final Judgment) (Georgalas, Lauren) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
Mar 30, 2026
Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes, Jr. (B,Ch)
Mar 30, 2026
Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick assigned to case. (B,Ch)
#2
Mar 31, 2026
Attorney Appearance by Angelita Cruz Bridges filed by on behalf of Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Detroit Field Office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Jerry Greene, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Attorney General. (Bridges, Angelita) (Entered: 03/31/2026)
Main Document: Attorney
#3
Apr 02, 2026
Magistrate Judges Initial Order
Main Document: Magistrate Judges Initial Order
Apr 02, 2026
Automatic Reference of Administrative Action
Apr 02, 2026
Automatic Reference [non-document] of Administrative Action to Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. pursuant to Local Rule 72.2. Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick on 4/2/2026. (M,SM)
#4
Apr 03, 2026
Extension (other)
Main Document: Extension (other)
Apr 03, 2026
Order on Motion for extension of time (other)
Apr 03, 2026
Order [non-document] Respondents have moved for a 14-day extension to respond to the petition. Doc. 4 . Respondents motion is granted in part, to the extent that the Court will allow an additional seven days to respond. Given the nature of Petitioner's sole argument, which Respondents have addressed multiple times, a 14-day extension is unwarranted. Respondents must file their response by April 16, 2026. IT IS SO ORDERED. Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes Jr. on 04/03/2026.(M,MT)
#5
Apr 16, 2026
Return of Writ (2241) 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), filed by Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Detroit Field Office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Related document(s) 1 . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Form 213, # 2 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit DHS Form I-261, # 4 Exhibit IJ Order (Removability), # 5 Exhibit IJ Order (Denial and Removal), # 6 Exhibit BIA Appeal Receipt, # 7 Exhibit BIA Briefing Schedule, # 8 Exhibit Bond Withdrawal Order, # 9 Exhibit Bond Order, # 10 Exhibit Decision and Order (7/31/25), # 11 Exhibit Decision and Order (8/15/26))(Bridges, Angelita) (Entered: 04/16/2026)
Main Document: Return
#6
Apr 23, 2026
Reply in Support of 1 Petition of Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Ma Leonor Mora-Mejia. (Georgalas, Lauren) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document: Reply
#7
Apr 24, 2026
Report and Recommendation
Main Document: Report and Recommendation
#8
May 14, 2026
Notice of Adverse Decision by 6th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Field Office Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations, Detroit Field Office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Bond Request)Related document(s) 5 .(Bridges, Angelita) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
Main Document: Notice
#9
Jun 10, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#10
Jun 30, 2026
Show Cause
Main Document: Show Cause
#11
Jul 07, 2026
Leave
Main Document: Leave
Jul 08, 2026
Order [non-document] granting Respondent's Motion for leave to file an opposition to Petitioner's response to my show cause Order. Rather than ordering Respondent to re-file the opposition brief and exhibit attached to the motion for leave, I will consider them filed at this time. Should Petitioner wish to file a reply to Respondent's opposition brief, she shall do so no later than 7/17/2026. (Related Doc # 10, 11 ). Judge Jeffrey J. Helmick on 7/8/2026.(M,SM)
Jul 08, 2026
Order on Motion for leave

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MORA-MEJIA
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Raycraft
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