Western District of Louisiana • 6:26-cv-01272
Mejia-Banegas v. Blanche
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Case Information
Filed: April 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Robert Rees Summerhays
Referred to:
Joseph H.L. Perez-Montes
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
July 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, receipt number ALAWDC-6716524) filed by Carlos Roberto Mejia-Banegas. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit)(Attorney Logan Joseph Duplessis added to party Carlos Roberto Mejia-Banegas(pty:pla))(aty,Duplessis, Logan) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 21, 2026
MOTION for Nicole L. True to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-6716542) by Carlos Roberto Mejia-Banegas. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 4/21/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Certificate of good standing, # 3 Proposed order)(aty,Duplessis, Logan) (Entered: 04/21/2026)
Main Document:
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Apr 21, 2026
CASE Assigned to Judge Robert R Summerhays and Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (crt,Kiper, C)
#3
Apr 23, 2026
Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
Main Document:
Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
Apr 23, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#4
Apr 28, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#5
May 04, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#6
Jun 08, 2026
Show Cause
Main Document:
Show Cause
#7
Jun 08, 2026
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting in part and denying in part 6 Motion for Order to Show Cause - - The Motion (ECF No. 6) is GRANTED IN PART to the extent it generally seeks expedited briefing but DENIED IN PART to the extent it seeks a response in three days. IT IS ORDERED that a response to the Petition be filed within 21 days of this Order or service of the Petition on the United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, whichever is later. Petitioner may file a reply within seven days. Petitioner must effectuate service. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H.L. Perez-Montes on 6/8/2026. (crt,Tice, Y) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Jun 08, 2026
Order on Motion to Show Cause
#8
Jun 29, 2026
Extension of Time to File Answer
Main Document:
Extension of Time to File Answer
#9
Jul 01, 2026
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting in part and denying in part 8 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - - The Motion (ECF No. 8) is GRANTED IN PART to the extent it generally seeks an extension of time, but DENIED IN PART to the extent it seeks a 21-day extension. IT IS ORDERED that a response to the Petition be filed within 14 days of this Order. Petitioner may file a reply within seven days of the Response. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H.L. Perez-Montes on 7/1/2026. (crt,Tice, Y) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Jul 01, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
#10
Jul 15, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
Main Document:
Response to Habeas Petition
#11
Jul 22, 2026
Response/Reply (NOT Motions)
Main Document:
Response/Reply (NOT Motions)
Parties
Blanche
Party
Mejia-Banegas
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