Middle District of Louisiana • 3:26-cv-00457

Tran v. Acuna

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Case Information

Filed: April 29, 2026
Assigned to: John Wheadon deGravelles
Referred to: Scott D. Johnson
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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Last Activity: September 18, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Hoang V. Tran ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ALAMDC-3063963.), filed by Hoang V Tran. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh. 1, EOIR Case Information, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons of Brian Acuna)(Lloyd, Malcolm) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 29, 2026
Certificate of Interested Persons by Hoang V Tran identifying Affiliate/Interested Person Nora Ahmed, Affiliate/Interested Person Brian Acuna, Affiliate/Interested Person Sarah Decker, Affiliate/Interested Person Sarah T. Gillman, Affiliate/Interested Person Malcolm Lloyd for Hoang V Tran.. (Lloyd, Malcolm) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document: Certificate
#3
Apr 29, 2026
MOTION for Sarah Gillman to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-3064012) by Hoang V Tran (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Sarah Gillman, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Lloyd, Malcolm) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
#4
Apr 29, 2026
MOTION for Sarah Decker to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-3064059) by Hoang V Tran (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Declaration of Sarah Decker, # 3 Proposed Order)(Lloyd, Malcolm) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
#5
Apr 29, 2026
Summons Issued as to Brian Acuna. (NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.) (AMM) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document: Summons
#6
Apr 29, 2026
ORDER granting 3 and 4 Motions for Sarah Gillman and Sarah Decker to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 4/29/2026. 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: 04/29/2026)
Apr 29, 2026
***Set ICE Flag (AMM)
Apr 29, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Apr 29, 2026
MOTION(S) REFERRED: 4 MOTION for Sarah Decker to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-3064059). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (AMM)
Apr 29, 2026
MOTION(S) REFERRED: 3 MOTION for Sarah Gillman to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-3064012). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (AMM)
#7
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)
Main Document: Amended Standing Order - ICE
#8
May 04, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Candace B. Ford on behalf of Brian Acuna (Ford, Candace) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#9
May 04, 2026
Certificate of Interested Persons by Brian Acuna identifying Affiliate/Interested Person Middle District of L United States Attorney, Affiliate/Interested Person U S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Affiliate/Interested Person Nora Ahmed, Affiliate/Interested Person Brian Acuna, Affiliate/Interested Person Sarah Decker, Affiliate/Interested Person Sarah T. Gillman, Affiliate/Interested Person Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Affiliate/Interested Person Hoang V Tran, Affiliate/Interested Person Robert and Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center, Affiliate/Interested Person Malcolm Loyd,, Affiliate/Interested Person United States of America for Brian Acuna. (Ford, Candace) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
Main Document: Certificate
#10
May 13, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to File A-File and Response by Brian Acuna (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1. Proposed Order re Respondent Motion for Extension to File A-File and Response)(Ford, Candace) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document: Extension of Time
#11
May 13, 2026
RESPONSE in Opposition to 10 MOTION for Extension of Time to File A-File and Response filed by Hoang V Tran. (Gillman, Sarah) (Entered: 05/13/2026)
Main Document: Response in Opposition to Motion
#12
May 14, 2026
NOTICE of ABBREVIATED Briefing Schedule on 10 MOTION for Extension of Time to File A-File and Response : The mover may file a reply brief within 7 days of the filing of the opposition and shall be limited to a total of 10 pages. No motion for leave will be required. Sur-Reply briefs will be permitted only with leave of Court for extraordinary reasons supported by sufficient facts. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
#13
May 14, 2026
ORDER: The 12 Notice of Abbreviated Briefing Schedule on 10 MOTION for Extension of Time to File A-File and Response is VACATED. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 05/14/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(KDC) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
#14
May 14, 2026
ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the Motion for Extension of Time to File A-File and Response is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Respondents shall have seven (7) days to file the A-File and respond. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 05/14/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
May 14, 2026
Order
May 14, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time
#15
May 20, 2026
NOTICE of Filing of A File by Brian Acuna (Attachments: # 1 1. LEFT SIDE OF A FILE USA_00001, # 2 2. RIGHT SIDE OF A FILE PART 1 USA_00136, # 3 3.RIGHT SIDE OF A FILE PART 2 USA-00324)(Ford, Candace) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#16
May 20, 2026
RESPONSE Opposition to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Brian Acuna. (Attachments: # 1 1. 2026-5-20 Declaration)(Ford, Candace) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
Main Document: Response
#17
Jun 03, 2026
Petitioner's Reply to 16 Response filed by Hoang V Tran. (Gillman, Sarah) Modified on 8/4/2026 (EMK). (Entered: 06/03/2026)
Main Document: Response
#18
Jun 05, 2026
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to 17 Response. Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. Each exhibit MUST include a description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). (AMM) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
#19
Jun 05, 2026
Exhibits to 17 RESPONSE Opposition to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Hoang V Tran. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Omar v. ICE, et al., No. 3:26-cv-00443-BAJ-EWD (M.D. La., May 29, 2026) (J. Jackson))(Gillman, Sarah) Modified to correct text and link to proper document on 6/8/2026 (AMM). (Entered: 06/05/2026)
Main Document: Response
#20
Jun 05, 2026
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to 19 Response,. Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. Each exhibit MUST include a description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). (AMM) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
#21
Jun 05, 2026
Exhibit(s) to 17 Response by Hoang V Tran. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exh. AOmar v. ICE, et al., No. 3:26-cv-00443-BAJ-EWD (M.D. La., May 29, 2026) (J. Jackson))(Gillman, Sarah) (Entered: 06/05/2026)
Main Document: Exhibit(s)
#22
Jun 24, 2026
NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Hoang V Tran (Gillman, Sarah) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
#23
Jul 24, 2026
MOTION to Expedite consideration of petition for a writ of habeas corpus and grant release from civil immigration detention or, in the alternative, schedule a status conference. by Hoang V Tran (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Pleading; Proposed Order)(Gillman, Sarah) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document: Expedite
#24
Aug 27, 2026
Unopposed MOTION for Expedited Partial Relief from Amended Standing Order by Brian Acuna (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A - Redacted Travel Document, # 3 Attachment - Proposed Order)(Ford, Candace) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief (First)
#25
Aug 27, 2026
ORDER : The 24 Motion for Expedited Partial Relief from Amended Standing Order is GRANTED. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 8/27/2026. (ELW) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#26
Aug 31, 2026
Ex Parte MOTION for Nora Ahmed to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-3129238) by Hoang V Tran (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Nora Ahmed, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Lloyd, Malcolm) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
#27
Sep 01, 2026
ORDER granting 26 Motion for Nora Ahmed to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 9/1/2026. 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: 09/01/2026)
Sep 01, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#28
Sep 04, 2026
MOTION to Substitute Andrew Perry in place of Malcolm Lloyd as Attorney by Hoang V Tran (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Lloyd, Malcolm) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document: Substitute Attorney
Sep 08, 2026
Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney
Sep 18, 2026
Order

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Acuna
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Tran
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