Middle District of Louisiana • 3:25-cv-00909

#1

Oct 08, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Anton Khoptynskii. (Attachments: # 1 envelope)(EDC) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

#2

Oct 08, 2025

MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Anton Khoptynskii. (EDC) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

#3

Oct 10, 2025

NOTICE Regarding Future Compliance with Local Rule 5(d)(1). (Attachments: # 1 local rule 5) (EDC) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

Oct 10, 2025

***Set CASE REFERRED Flag (PPS) (EDC)

Oct 10, 2025

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC)

#4

Nov 25, 2025

ORDER granting 2 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, and Petitioner may proceed without prepayment of costs or fees and without the necessity of giving security therefor. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 11/25/2025. (EDC) Modified on 11/26/2025 to indicate Additional Copy Mailed to Petitioner in accordance with Angola Camp 57 Procedures. (CIS) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

#5

Nov 25, 2025

ORDER: As to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, the Petitioner alleges that his continued detention is unconstitutional under Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678 (2001), and requests immediate release from detention. Respondent file a response to the petition togetherwith a memorandum of legal authorities in support of said response within twenty-one (21) days of service of this Order. Petitioner will have thirty (30) days after respondent files its response in which Petitioner may file a reply brief and any evidence to support his habeas petition. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 11/25/2025. (ELW) Modified on 12/2/2025 to indicate Additional Copy Mailed to Petitioner in accordance with Angola Camp 57 Procedures. (CIS) (Entered: 12/01/2025)

#7

Dec 02, 2025

Return on Certified Mail from Warden of the Angola Camp 57 Immigration Detention Center re 5 Order. (CIS) (Entered: 12/03/2025)

#6

Dec 03, 2025

Proof of Mailing as to re 5 Order. Certified Mail No. 9589071052701607943780- Attorney General, 9589071052701607943797-U.S. Attorney for the Middle District, 9589071052702540731588-DHS/ICE Office of General Counsel, 9589 071052702540731595- Warden of Angola Camp 57 Mailed on 11/26/2025 (ELW) (Entered: 12/03/2025)

#8

Dec 10, 2025

Return on Certified Mail from Attorney General re 5 Order. (CIS) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

#9

Dec 17, 2025

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Pam Bondi, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Lisa Fruge-Prudhome)(Ford, Candace) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

#10

Dec 17, 2025

Certificate of Interested Persons by Pam Bondi, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement identifying Affiliate/Interested Person U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Affiliate/Interested Person Pamela Bondi, Affiliate/Interested Person K. Jordan, Affiliate/Interested Person Anton Khoptynskii, Affiliate/Interested Person Any other respondent sued in their official capacity, Affiliate/Interested Person United States of America for Pam Bondi, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.. (Ford, Candace) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

#11

Dec 31, 2025

Return on Certified Mail from DHS/ICE Office of General Counsel re 5 Order. (CIS) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

#12

Jan 16, 2026

MOTION to Enroll Bridget Pranzatelli as Attorney by Anton Khoptynskii (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#13

Jan 20, 2026

ORDER granting 12 Motion to Enroll as Attorney. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 1/20/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#14

Jan 20, 2026

MOTION for Stephanie Alvarez-Jones to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-3018815) by Anton Khoptynskii (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1: Declaration of S. Alvarez-Jones, # 2 Exhibit 2: Proposed Order)(Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#15

Jan 20, 2026

MOTION to Amend 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Anton Khoptynskii (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading; Proposed Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

#16

Jan 20, 2026

Summons Submitted as to Scott Ladwig (Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

Jan 20, 2026

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 12 MOTION to Enroll Bridget Pranzatelli as Attorney . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (JAP)

Jan 20, 2026

Order on Motion to Enroll as Attorney

#17

Jan 23, 2026

Summons Issued as to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.) (JAP) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

#18

Jan 23, 2026

ORDER granting 14 Motion for Stephanie Alvarez-Jones to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 1/23/2026. ATTENTION: Local counsel shall provide the following link to those attorneys granted leave to proceed pro hac vice in the Middle District of Louisiana who choose to register for e-file access www.lamd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-e-filing-registration. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan 23, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Jan 23, 2026

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 14 MOTION for Stephanie Alvarez-Jones to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-3018815), 15 MOTION to Amend 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (NLT)

#19

Jan 27, 2026

ORDER: Considering the recent enrollment of counsel (Doc. 13), the Motion to Amend Petition (Doc. 15) is GRANTED. The Clerk shall file into the record the Amended Petition (Doc. 15-1). Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 1/27/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

#22

Jan 27, 2026

AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Anton Khoptynskii.(NLT) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

Jan 27, 2026

Order on Motion to Amend

#20

Jan 28, 2026

Certificate of Interested Persons by Anton Khoptynskii. (Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#21

Jan 28, 2026

MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Anton Khoptynskii (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Proposed Order)(Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

Jan 29, 2026

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 21 MOTION for Order to Show Cause . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (ELW)

#23

Feb 03, 2026

ORDER: Petitioner's 21 Motion for Order to Show Cause is GRANTED. Respondents shall respond to the Amended Petition (R. Doc. 22) within 7 days of this order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 2/3/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb 03, 2026

Order on Motion to Show Cause

#24

Feb 04, 2026

MOTION Clarification or, in the alternative, Leave to File a Reply by Anton Khoptynskii (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Memorandum in support of Motion, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#25

Feb 04, 2026

ORDER: Petitioner's 24 Motion for Clarification and for Leave to File Reply is GRANTED. Petitioner may file a reply in support of his Amended Petition by February 13, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 2/4/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

Feb 04, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#26

Feb 10, 2026

RESPONSE to 22 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Pam Bondi, Scott Ladwig, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Lisa Fruge-Prudhome)(Ford, Candace) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

#27

Feb 13, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support of 22 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Anton Khoptynskii. (Alvarez-Jones, Stephanie) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#28

Feb 27, 2026

Notice to Counsel: Status Conference before the District Judge set for 3/4/2026 at 02:30 PM by zoom before Judge John W. deGravelles. Evidence, in electronic format, shall be provided in accordance with Local Rule 79 and Administrative Procedures.(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(KDC) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#29

Mar 03, 2026

NOTICE of Supplemental Evidence in Support of 22 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Anton Khoptynskii (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A - Declaration of A. Khoptynskii)(Alvarez-Jones, Stephanie) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#30

Mar 04, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles. Status Conference held on 3/4/2026. The parties updated the Court on the status of this matter. Within 14 days of today, counsel shall file simultaneous briefs, not to exceed fifteen (15) pages, updating the Court on their positions, considering Petitioners Notice of Supplemental Evidence (Doc. 29). (ELW) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#31

Mar 16, 2026

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time To File Supplemental Replies by Anton Khoptynskii (Alvarez-Jones, Stephanie) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

#32

Mar 17, 2026

ORDER granting 31 Motion for Extension of Time To File Supplemental Replies. The parties replies in support of their supplemental briefs shall be filed no later than March 27, 2026. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 03/17/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

Mar 17, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

#33

Mar 18, 2026

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time To File Supplemental Briefs by All Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading; Proposed Order)(Ford, Candace) Modified on 3/20/2026 (ELW). Modified on 3/20/2026 to edit text (ELW). (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#34

Mar 18, 2026

SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF TO 30 Status Conference, 22 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Anton Khoptynskii. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Authenticated Emails)(Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/19/2026: # 2 Exhibit U.S. Immigration & Customs Enft, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) November 2024) (ELW). Modified on 3/19/2026 as ordered (ELW). (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#35

Mar 18, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Supplement 34 Supplemental Brief by Anton Khoptynskii (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Exhibit B: ICE Country List, # 2 Proposed Order)(Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#36

Mar 19, 2026

ORDER : The 35 Motion to Supplement is GRANTED. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 03/19/2026. (ELW) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#37

Mar 19, 2026

RESPONSE to 29 Notice of (other) Petitioner's Notice of Supplemental Evidence filed by Pam Bondi, Scott Ladwig, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Khoptynskii -Declaration Lisa Fruge-Prudhome, # 2 Exhibit B - Khoptynskii J&C, # 3 Exhibit A1 - 12.15.25 Email TDR Update, # 4 Exhibit A2 - 2.13.26 Email TDR Update, # 5 Exhibit A3 - 2.15.26 Email TDR Update)(Ford, Candace) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#38

Mar 27, 2026

REPLY to 37 Response, filed by Pam Bondi, Scott Ladwig, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Ford, Candace) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

#39

Mar 27, 2026

REPLY in Support of Supplemental Brief in Response to Order, Dkt. 30, filed by Anton Khoptynskii. (Alvarez-Jones, Stephanie) Modified on 3/31/2026 (CLM). (Entered: 03/27/2026)

#40

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)

#41

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 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)

#42

May 01, 2026

ORDER: The parties' joint Motion for Extension of Time to File Supplemental Briefs (Doc. 33) is GRANTED. The Court notes that the parties have already filed their Supplemental Briefs (Docs. 34, 37), both of which (Docs. 34, 37) are deemed timely. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 05/01/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

May 01, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

#43

Jun 05, 2026

Unopposed MOTION Limited Relief from Standing Order by Anton Khoptynskii (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Alvarez-Jones, Stephanie) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#44

Jun 08, 2026

ORDER : The 43 Motion Motion for Partial Relief from the Amended Standing Order is GRANTED for the sole purpose of effectuating Petitioners appearance at an in-person interview at the Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C., and his removal to Russia. Given the length of time Petitioner has been detained by ICE, the Court will require Respondents to submit detailed Status Reports every two weeks going forward. The Court makes clear that Petitioners habeas Petition remains pending and is under advisement by the Court. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 6/8/2026. (ELW) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#45

Jun 22, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Pam Bondi, Scott Ladwig, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Ford, Candace) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

Jul 20, 2026

Order

#49

Jul 21, 2026

Stipulation of Dismissal