District of Puerto Rico • 3:26-cv-01563

Contreras-Mejia v. Ripa

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Case Information

Filed: August 30, 2026
Assigned to: Pedro A. Delgado-Hernandez
Referred to:
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: September 04, 2026
Last Activity: September 04, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 30, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number APRDC-9605273.), filed by Andres C Contreras-Mejia. Service due by 11/30/2026, (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Category Sheet, # 3 Summons, # 4 Exhibit Attchment 1, # 5 Exhibit Attachment 2, # 6 Exhibit Attachment 3, # 7 Exhibit Attachment 4)(Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) (Entered: 08/30/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 30, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order Not to Transfer Petitioner from Puerto Rico filed by Raymond L. Sanchez-Maceira on behalf of Andres C Contreras-Mejia. Responses due by 9/14/2026. NOTE: Pursuant to FRCP 6(a) an additional three days does not apply to service done electronically. (Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) (Entered: 08/30/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Aug 30, 2026
AMENDED COMPLAINT Writ of Habeas Corpus against Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett J. Ripa, filed by Andres C Contreras-Mejia.(Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) (Entered: 08/30/2026)
Main Document: Amended Complaint
#4
Aug 31, 2026
NOTICE OF JUDGE ASSIGNMENT: Case has been assigned to Judge Pedro A. Delgado-Hernandez. (rom) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
#5
Aug 31, 2026
Summons Issued as to Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Garrett J. Ripa. Note: Counsel must print all summonses and follow the service requirements set forth by the Rules of Civil Procedure. Electronic issuance of summonses should not be construed as authorizing electronic service. (rom) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document: Summons Issued
#6
Aug 31, 2026
ORDER re: 3 "Amended Writ of Habeas Corpus" and 2 "Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order...." The request at Docket No. 2 is GRANTED IN PART. To that end, respondents shall not transfer petitioner outside of the District of Puerto Rico until he has been granted a bond hearing before an Immigration Judge and the petition at Docket No. 3 has been ruled on. Not later than September 8, 2026, respondents shall provide petitioner with a bond hearing before an immigration judge. If respondents fail to provide such hearing by this deadline, they shall immediately release petitioner. Not later than September 15, 2026, respondents shall: (1) file an informative motion confirming that petitioner has either been granted a bond hearing in compliance with this Order (and whether bond has been posted) or been released from custody; and (2) respond to the amended petition at Docket No. 3. Lastly, petitioner shall immediately serve process on respondents and provide them with a copy or this Order. Signed by Judge Pedro A. Delgado-Hernandez on 08/31/2026. (HOD) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Aug 31, 2026
Notice of Judge Assignment
Aug 31, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
#7
Sep 02, 2026
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Andres Camilo Contreras-Mejia upon Todd Blanche served on 9/1/2026, answer due 11/2/2026; Todd Lyons served on 9/1/2026, answer due 11/2/2026; Markwayne Mullin served on 9/1/2026, answer due 11/2/2026; Garrett J. Ripa served on 9/1/2026, answer due 11/2/2026. (Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document: Summons Returned Executed as to USA
#8
Sep 03, 2026
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Andres Camilo Contreras-Mejia (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment 1) (Sanchez-Maceira, Raymond) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Voluntary Dismissal - Attorney Only
#9
Sep 04, 2026
ORDER: Noting and granting 8 "Notice of Dismissal." Petitioner's claims are hereby dismissed. Judgment shall be entered accordingly. Signed by Judge Pedro A. Delgado-Hernandez on 09/04/2026. (HOD) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
#10
Sep 04, 2026
JUDGMENT: See attached. This case is now closed for statistical purposes. Signed by Judge Pedro A. Delgado-Hernandez on 09/04/2026. (HOD) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document: Judgment
Sep 04, 2026
Order