Middle District of Louisiana • 3:26-cv-00277

#1

Mar 12, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5.00 receipt number 34077), filed by Thanh Nguyen. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 order)(EDC) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#2

Mar 12, 2026

MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis by Thanh Nguyen. (EDC) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

#3

Mar 12, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Thanh Nguyen. (EDC) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

Mar 13, 2026

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 3 MOTION to Appoint Counsel, 2 MOTION to Proceed in forma pauperis. This motion is now pending before the USMJ., ***Set ICE Flag, ***Set CASE REFERRED Flag (PPS) (EDC)

#4

Apr 22, 2026

STANDING ORDER: Pursuant to the Court's General Order 2026-11 the Clerk of Court shall file this Standing Order in CM/ECF in every habeas corpus case brought pursuant 28 U.S.C. 2241 by a person in ICE detention. The Court has provisionally appointed the Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Louisiana to assist pro se filers detained in immigration custody in this District of habeas corpus petitions filed under 28 U.S.C. 2241. See General Order 2026-11. The scheduling order contained herein shall apply except when a case-specific scheduling order is or has already been entered. The Government and all respondents be and are hereby prohibited from transferring the petitioner from the detention facility in which the petitioner is held at the time of filing and prohibited from removing the petitioner from the Middle District of Louisiana, during the response and briefing delays set forth in the Scheduling Order herein. The Government and the respondents shall provide counsel for the petitioner 24 hours advance written notice before releasing the petitioner from ICE custody. Signed by Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick on 04/22/2026. (Litchfield, Michael) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#5

Apr 23, 2026

ORDER finding as moot 2 Motion to Proceed in forma pauperis. Petitioner has already paid the filing fee in this case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 4/23/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (Bourgeois, Richard) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#6

Apr 23, 2026

Notice of Provisional Appointment: Pursuant to General Order 2026-11 the Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Louisiana is hereby provisionally appointed to represent the pro se petitioner pending the determination of the petitioner's financial need and the petitioner's consent to or request for representation by the FPD. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (DCB) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

Apr 23, 2026

Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#7

Apr 28, 2026

Considering the Standing Order (Doc. 4) and provisional appointment of the Federal Public Defender (Doc. 6), the Motion to Appoint Counsel (Doc. 3) is TERMINATED as moot. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 4/28/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (Bourgeois, Richard) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

Apr 28, 2026

Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel

#8

Apr 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Danielle Kennebrew on behalf of Pam Bondi, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Kennebrew, Danielle) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

#9

Apr 30, 2026

AMENDED STANDING ORDER: Pursuant to the Court's General Order 2026-11, the Clerk of Court shall file this Amended Standing Order in CM/ECF in every habeas corpus case brought pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2241 by a person in ICE detention.. Signed by Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick on 04/30/2026. (Litchfield, Michael) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#10

May 12, 2026

MOTION for Relief From Provisional Appointment by Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Louisiana (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gibbens, Cristie) Modified on 5/14/2026 (NLT). (Entered: 05/12/2026)

#11

May 15, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to file response and A-file by Pam Bondi, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Proposed Order)(Kennebrew, Danielle) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#12

May 16, 2026

Certificate of Interested Persons by Pam Bondi, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement identifying Affiliate/Interested Person U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Affiliate/Interested Person U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Affiliate/Interested Person Pam Bondi, Affiliate/Interested Person Thanh Nguyen, Affiliate/Interested Person Todd Blanche, Affiliate/Interested Person Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Louisiana, Affiliate/Interested Person Federal Public Defender's Office for the Middle District of Louisiana for Pam Bondi, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.. (Kennebrew, Danielle) (Entered: 05/16/2026)

#13

May 17, 2026

Ex Parte MOTION to Enroll Kenneth A. Mayeaux as Attorney by Thanh Nguyen (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading; Proposed Order)(Mayeaux, Kenneth) (Entered: 05/17/2026)

#14

May 18, 2026

Amended MOTION for Extension of Time to File A Response and to File Petitioner's A-file by Pam Bondi, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1 - Proposed Order)(Kennebrew, Danielle) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#15

May 19, 2026

ORDER granting 13 Motion to Enroll as Attorney.Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 5/19/26. Added attorney Kenneth A. Mayeaux for Thanh Nguyen.(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (JAP) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

May 19, 2026

Order on Motion to Enroll as Attorney

#16

May 20, 2026

The Motion for Relief from Provisional Appointment (R. Doc. 10) is GRANTED and IT IS ORDERED that the Office of the Federal Public Defender is RELIEVED from any further obligations in this litigation, and the Clerk of Court will terminate Cristie Gautreaux Gibbens as an interested party. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 5/20/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (Bourgeois, Richard) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#17

May 20, 2026

The Governments May 18, 2026 unopposed Motion for Extension (R. Doc. 14) is GRANTED, and the Government now has until May 21, 2026 to file the A-File and its Response to the Petition is due on May 29, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 5/20/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (Bourgeois, Richard) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#18

May 20, 2026

In light of the Court's resolution of the later filed Motion for Extension (R. Docs. 14, 17), the Government's earlier Motion for Extension (R. Doc. 11) is DENIED as moot. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 5/20/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (Bourgeois, Richard) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

#19

May 20, 2026

NOTICE of Filing of Alien File 9 Amended Standing Order - ICE, by Pam Bondi, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1 - A-file Part 1, # 2 Attachment 2 - A-file Part 2, # 3 Attachment 3 - A-file Part 3, # 4 Attachment 4 - A-file Part 4, # 5 Attachment 5 - A-file Part 5)(Kennebrew, Danielle) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

May 20, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

May 20, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

#20

May 29, 2026

Second MOTION for Extension of Time To File A Response by Pam Bondi, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1 - Proposed Order)(Kennebrew, Danielle) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#21

May 31, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition to 20 Second MOTION for Extension of Time To File A Response filed by Thanh Nguyen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A - Counsel's Email Communications re 1st Motion for Extension)(Mayeaux, Kenneth) (Entered: 05/31/2026)

#22

May 31, 2026

MOTION to Withdraw Reference to Magistrate Judge by Thanh Nguyen (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Withdraw Reference to Magistrate Judge, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A - Counsel's Email Communications re 1st Motion for Extension)(Mayeaux, Kenneth) (Entered: 05/31/2026)

#23

Jun 01, 2026

MOTION for Expedited Hearing on 22 MOTION to Withdraw Reference to Magistrate Judge by Thanh Nguyen (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Expedited Consideration, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A - Counsel's Email Communications re 1st Motion for Extension, # 3 Proposed Order)(Mayeaux, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

#24

Jun 03, 2026

Having considered the motion and the opposition thereto, and considering the limited relief requested, IT IS ORDERED that the 20 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. Respondent shall have an additional seven days, or through June 5, 2026, to file its response. No further extensions to this deadline will be granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 6/3/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (Bourgeois, Richard) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

Jun 03, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

#25

Jun 05, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Pam Bondi, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration)(Kennebrew, Danielle) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#26

Jun 07, 2026

Petitioner's Reply to Government's RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Thanh Nguyen.(Mayeaux, Kenneth) (Entered: 06/07/2026)

#27

Jun 10, 2026

ORDER on 22 Motion to Withdraw Reference to Magistrate Judge and 23 Motion for Expedited Hearing. Because this case is not referred to the Magistrate Judge for the issuance of a final judgment, the Motions are terminated as moot.. Signed by Judge Brian A. Jackson on 6/9/26. (AMM) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

#28

Aug 28, 2026

Expedite AND Miscellaneous Relief (First)

#29

Sep 04, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion to Expedite

#31

Oct 19, 2026

Expedite AND Miscellaneous Relief (First)

#32

Oct 22, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion to Expedite

#33

Nov 03, 2026

Stipulation of Dismissal