Meza v. Powell et al
Petitioner: Eduar Jose Pina Meza
Respondent: Jordan Powell, Daniel Finn, Jr, Brian Acuna, David Venturella, Markwayne Mullin and Todd Blanche
Case Number: 7:2026cv01331
Filed: July 28, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
Presiding Judge: Annemarie Carney Axon
Referring Judge: Gray M Borden
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 29, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The court ORDERS Respondents Jordan Powell, Daniel Finn, Jr., Brian Acuna, David Venturella, Markwayne Mullin, and Todd Blanche to appear and show cause in writing, on or before August 1, 2026, why the court should not grant the petition. The court DIRECTS the Clerk to serve on Respondents and the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama (1) a copy of this order, and (2) a copy of the petition for a writ of habeas corpus (doc. #1 ). Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 07/29/2026. (CLD)
July 29, 2026 Filing 4 NOTICE OF DEFICIENT PLEADING: On July 29, 2026, Petitioner Eduar Jose Pina Meza filed a counseled petition for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241. (Doc. #1 ). The petition is deficient because Mr. Pina Meza failed to file an application to proceed in forma pauperis or pay the filing fee of $5.00. He must either file an application to proceed in forma pauperis or pay the filing fee of $5.00 to the Clerk of Court. Mr. Pina Meza must correct the deficiency on or before August 5, 2026. The court DIRECTS the Clerk to serve on Petitioner (1) a copy of this notice, and (2) a copy of the courts application to proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by Judge Annemarie Carney Axon on 07/29/2026. (CLD)
July 29, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Eduar Jose Pina Meza. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order to Show Cause)(Fasking, Kimberly)
July 29, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Eduar Jose Pina Meza. (Fasking, Kimberly)
July 28, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Eduar Jose Pina Meza. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(KNS)

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Petitioner: Eduar Jose Pina Meza
Represented By: Yara S Garcia
Represented By: Kimberly Fasking
Represented By: Daniel Lopez Rubio
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Respondent: Daniel Finn, Jr
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Respondent: Brian Acuna
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