Ramirez Rivas v. Warden of Imperial Region Detention Center et al

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
JUAN OMAR RAMIREZ RIVAS,
Petitioner,
v.
CHRISTOPHER J. LAROSE, Senior Warden,
Otay Mesa Detention Center, et al.,
Respondents.
Case No.: 26-cv-994-RSH-DDL
ORDER GRANTING PETITION
FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
On February 17, 2026, petitioner Juan Omar Ramirez Rivas filed a petition for writ
of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (the “Petition”). ECF No. 1. Petitioner
argues that rather than being subject to mandatory detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b), he
is entitled to a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). Id. at 4.
On February 27, 2026, Respondents filed a return acknowledging that “Petitioner is
detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and is entitled to an order from this Court directing a
bond hearing be held pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a).” ECF No. 4 at 2.
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Accordingly, the Petition is GRANTED. Respondents are directed to arrange a bond
hearing for petitioner Juan Omar Ramirez Rivas before an immigration court pursuant to 8
U.S.C. § 1226(a) within seven (7) days of this order. The hearing set for March 12, 2026
is VACATED.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: February 27, 2026
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Hon. Robert S. Huie
United States District Judge
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