Serena R. Murillo

Serena R. Murillo

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Serena R. Murillo is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of California, known for her ruling that granted a habeas corpus petition filed by David Eduardo Mejía Martínez, leading to his release from immigration custody. Her decision underscored legal complexities surrounding immigration detention and the balance between individual rights and public safety concerns.

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Judge Serena R. Murillo granted the habeas corpus petition filed by Mejía Martínez and ordered his immediate release from custody.

Juez de California libera a salvadoreño de la MS-13 pese a orden de deportación
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2026-09-27
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