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Marlon C.M.: Ecuadorian man detained by ICE without bond hearing at Otay Mesa

An Ecuadorian man held at Otay Mesa Detention Facility says he was never given a bond hearing. A court has appointed him a lawyer and paused his removal while it reviews his case.

May 14, 2026San Diego, CACountry of origin: Ecuador

Marlon Juvenal Chavez Merchan, a native and citizen of Ecuador, is currently detained at Otay Mesa Detention Facility in ICE custody. He filed a habeas corpus petition alleging that ICE violated his due process rights by detaining him without a bond determination hearing. The court conditionally appointed counsel and issued a limited stay to prevent his removal from the district pending a reasoned decision.

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