Western District of Louisiana • 3:26-cv-01381
Nemati v. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
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Case Information
Filed: April 29, 2026
Assigned to:
Alexander C Van Hook
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:
November 03, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt number 300000972, filing fee $5) filed by Sharifullah Nemati. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet, # 2 Memorandum / Brief, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Envelope)(crt,Miletello, A) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
May 03, 2026
Notice of Standing Order 1.73
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Notice of Standing Order 1.73
May 03, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
May 04, 2026
Jurisdictional Review Finding
#4
May 14, 2026
Copy Work or Form Request (Public Entry No NEF)
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Copy Work or Form Request (Public Entry No NEF)
#5
May 27, 2026
Sec P - Service Order
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Sec P - Service Order
#6
May 27, 2026
Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
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Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
#7
Jun 10, 2026
Acknowledgment of Service
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Acknowledgment of Service
#8
Jun 25, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
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Response to Habeas Petition
#9
Jul 02, 2026
Response/Reply (NOT Motions)
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Response/Reply (NOT Motions)
#10
Jul 04, 2026
Acknowledgment of Service
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Acknowledgment of Service
#11
Jul 17, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#12
Sep 29, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Sharifullah Nemati - Petitioner has met his burden under Zadvydas, and the Government has failed to rebut that showing with evidence demonstrating a significant likelih ood of removal in the reasonably foreseeable future. Accordingly, IT IS RECOMMENDED that the Petition (ECF No. 1) be GRANTED, and that Petitioner be RELEASED subject to any necessary and/or reasonable conditions. Objections to R&R due by 10/13/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H.L. Perez-Montes on 9/29/2026. (crt,Tice, Y (d) (Bunting, M).
Sep 29, 2026
Report and Recommendations
#13
Oct 22, 2026
JUDGMENT adopting 12 Report and Recommendations 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Sharifullah Nemati. IT IS ORDERED that the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Respondents, and all the ir officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, successors, assigns, and person acting in concert or participation with them are ORDERED to RELEASE the petitioner as soon as practicable, but no later than 11/5/2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondents shall file a NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE within 24 hours of petitioner's release. Signed by Judge Alexander C Van Hook on 10/22/2026. (crt,Enkey, R)
#14
Oct 30, 2026
Reconsideration
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Reconsideration
#15
Nov 02, 2026
Notice of Deficiency
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Notice of Deficiency
#16
Nov 02, 2026
Reconsideration
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Reconsideration
#17
Nov 02, 2026
Notice of Motion Setting
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Notice of Motion Setting
Nov 02, 2026
Motions Transferred
#18
Nov 03, 2026
MEMORANDUM RULING re 16 Second MOTION for Reconsideration re 13 Judgment re Report and Recommendations filed by U S Immigration & Customs Enforcement. The motion for reconsideration is GRANTED IN PART, and the judgment will be amended to change the release deadline from 11/05/2026 to 11/30/2026. A judgment consistent with the terms of this memorandum ruling shall issue herewith. Signed by Judge Alexander C Van Hook on 11/3/2026. (crt,Enkey, R)
#19
Nov 03, 2026
Order on Motion for Reconsideration
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Order on Motion for Reconsideration
Parties
Immigration & Customs Enforcement
Party
Nemati
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