Meza Reyna v. Knight et al
Petitioner: Guillermo Meza Reyna
Respondent: Jason Knight, Kelly Sparks, David Venturella, Markwayne Mullin and Todd Blanche
Case Number: 2:2026cv01047
Filed: October 22, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Utah
Presiding Judge: Tena Campbell
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 23, 2026 Filing 7 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Kelly Sparks re #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, #5 Order to Show Cause,,, Set Hearings,,, Terminate Motions,, #3 Emergency MOTION to Stay re Transfer or Deportation (McMurray, Benjamin)
October 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER granting #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Petitioner's counsel is directed to serve Respondent Sparkswith a copy of the petition and accompanying papers, along with a copy of this Order, by e-mail or by overnight mail and promptly file proof of such service. Signed by Judge Tena Campbell on 10/23/26 (alt)
October 23, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Respondents are to show cause why the #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus should not be granted by 10/27/26, at noon. Hearing on Petition set for 10/27/2026 at 01:00 PM in Rm 3.400 before Judge Tena Campbell - Respondents are directed to ensure that Mr. Meza Reyna be physically present at that hearing. #3 Emergency MOTION to Stay re Transfer or Deportation is granted in part and denied without prejudice in part: Mr. Meza Reyna shall not be removed from the United States unless and until the court orders otherwise. Mr. Meza Reyna may renew his arguments about transfer when he appears before the court on 10/27/26. Signed by Judge Tena Campbell on 10/23/26. (alt)
October 23, 2026 Filing 4 REMARK: Courtesy email regarding case filing sent to USAO duty attorney. (faf)
October 23, 2026 Filing 3 Emergency MOTION to Stay and Memorandum in Support re Transfer or Deportation filed by Petitioner Guillermo Meza Reyna. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(McMurray, Benjamin) Modified on 10/23/2026: removed repetitive entry text (alt)
October 23, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. filed by Petitioner Guillermo Meza Reyna. (McMurray, Benjamin)
October 23, 2026 Judge Tena Campbell added. Case number will now read 2:26-cv-01047-TC. Please make changes to document captions accordingly. (faf)
October 22, 2026 Filing 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus - ICE with In Forma Pauperis request filed by Guillermo Meza Reyna. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit State Judgment, #2 Exhibit IJ Order, #3 Civil Cover Sheet) (McMurray, Benjamin)

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Petitioner: Guillermo Meza Reyna
Represented By: Benjamin C. McMurray
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Respondent: Jason Knight
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Respondent: Kelly Sparks
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Respondent: David Venturella
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Respondent: Markwayne Mullin
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