Erick Cervantes Merino v. Markwayne Mullin, et al.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA CEDAR RAPIDS DIVISION ERICK CERVANTES MERINO, Petitioner, No. C26-103-LTS-MAR vs. MEMORANDUM MARKWAYNE MULLIN, et al., OPINION AND ORDER Respondents. I. INTRODUCTION This matter is before me on a motion (Doc. 6) to dismiss filed by respondents Markwayne Mullin, Joseph Edlow and Xian Wang. Petitioner Erick Cervantes Merino has filed a resistance (Doc. 9) and respondents have filed a reply (Doc. 10). Oral argument is not necessary. See Local Rule 7(c). II. BACKGROUND On May 1, 2026, Cervantes Merino filed a complaint (Doc. 1)…