United States v. Alfredo Ramon Cerda

I. INTRODUCTION

On September 9, 2021, the United States of America filed a complaint for arrest warrant and extradition against Alfredo Cerda, a fugitive of the United Mexican States (“Mexico”). Case No. 2:21-mj-04160-DUTY-1, Dkt. 1 (“Compl.). In its extradition request, Mexico alleges that Cerda sexually abused several children on multiple occasions in Mexico, in violation of the Criminal Code of the state of Baja California. Id. When Cerda was confronted about these allegations by friends and family members of the children, he fled Mexico for Indio, California. Id. On September 9, 2021, the Hon. Paul L. Abrams, Chief United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California, issued a warrant for Cerda’s arrest. Case No. 2:21-mj-04160-DUTY-1, Dkt. 2. The arrest warrant was executed on November 19, 2021. Id., Dkt. 10. On November 19, 2021, at Cerda’s initial appearance, the Hon. Gail J. Standish, United States Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California, temporarily detained Cerda. Id., Dkt. 12. After the parties both submitted briefing, Judge Standish held a detention hearing on February 2, 2022. Dkt. 32. Judge Standish granted the…