Western District of Louisiana • 1:26-cv-01635

#1

Apr 14, 2026

DEFICIENT PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by a Person In Federal Custody (28:2241) Case assigned to Judge Percy Anderson and referred to Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok. (Filing fee $ 5 FEE DUE.), filed by Petitioner Jose Luis Alvarenga. (Attachments: # 1 Part 2 of Petition, # 2 Part 3 of Petition, # 3 Part 4 of Petition, # 4 Part 5 of Petition, # 5 Part 6 of Petition, # 6 Part 7 of Petition). (et) [Transferred from California Central on 5/19/2026.] Modified on 5/26/2026 not on approved form (Kiper, C). (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#2

Apr 14, 2026

DEFICIENT APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS (IFP) WITHOUT PREPAYMENT OF FESS FOR HABEAS CORPUS PETITION filed by Petitioner Jose Luis Alvarenga. (et) [Transferred from California Central on 5/19/2026.] Modified on 5/26/2026 not on approved form (Kiper, C). (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#3

Apr 16, 2026

NOTICE OF REFERENCE to a U.S. Magistrate Judge. This case has been assigned to the calendar of the Honorable District Judge Percy Anderson and referred to Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok, who is authorized to consider preliminary matters and conduct all further hearings as may be appropriate or necessary. Pursuant to Local Rule 83-2.4, the Court must be notified within five (5) days of any address change. See notice for additional details. (et) [Transferred from California Central on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#4

Apr 16, 2026

Notice of General Order 26-05 and Briefing Schedule. (et) [Transferred from California Central on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 04/16/2026)

#5

Apr 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney John D. Ellis counsel for Respondents Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director, Los Angeles Ice, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, Warden, Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center. Adding John D. Ellis as counsel of record for Warden, Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center,Field Office Director, Los Angeles Ice, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Warden, Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center, Field Office Director, Los Angeles Ice, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attorney John D. Ellis added to party Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (pty:res), Attorney John D. Ellis added to party Field Office Director, Los Angeles Ice(pty:res), Attorney John D. Ellis added to party Secretary, Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney John D. Ellis added to party Warden, Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center(pty:res))(Ellis, John) [Transferred from California Central on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#6

Apr 23, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Respondents Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director, Los Angeles Ice, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, Warden, Central Louisiana ICE Processing Centerto Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), 1 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice to EOIR re Alien Address)(Ellis, John) [Transferred from California Central on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#7

May 13, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Gavin L Greene counsel for Respondents Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director, Los Angeles Ice, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, Warden, Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center. Adding Gavin Greene as counsel of record for Respondents for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Warden, Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center; Field Office Director, Los Angeles Ice; Secretary, Department of Homeland Security; and Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attorney Gavin L Greene added to party Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (pty:res), Attorney Gavin L Greene added to party Field Office Director, Los Angeles Ice(pty:res), Attorney Gavin L Greene added to party Secretary, Department of Homeland Security(pty:res), Attorney Gavin L Greene added to party Warden, Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center(pty:res))(Greene, Gavin) [Transferred from California Central on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 05/13/2026)

#8

May 14, 2026

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney John D. Ellis counsel for Respondents Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director, Los Angeles Ice, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, Warden, Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center. John D. Ellis is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Respondents Warden, Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center, Field Office Director, Los Angeles Ice, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Ellis, John) [Transferred from California Central on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#9

May 15, 2026

ORDER TRANSFERRING ACTION TO THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA by Judge Percy Anderson. Case electronically transferred. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1631, and in the interests of justice, it is hereby Ordered that the Clerk of this Court transfer this action to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. [SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.] (MD JS-6. Case Terminated.) (san) [Transferred from California Central on 5/19/2026.] (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#10

May 19, 2026

DISTRICT CASE transferred in from District of California Central; Case Number 2:26-cv-04088. Original file copy of transfer order and docket sheet received (Entered: 05/19/2026)

May 19, 2026

CASE Assigned to Judge Alexander C Van Hook and Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. (crt,Kiper, C)

#11

May 26, 2026

NOTICE of Standing Order 1.73 regarding the provisional appointment of the Federal Public Defender. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#12

May 26, 2026

PROPOSED MEMORANDUM ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/26/2026. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#13

May 26, 2026

PROPOSED TRANSFER ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/26/2026. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

May 26, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#14

May 27, 2026

TRANSFER ORDER regarding admission status of counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 5/27/2026. (crt,Leday, A) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

#15

May 27, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER: Plaintiff failed to submit documents on approved forms.Plaintiff failed to submit filing fee or a completed IFP application. ( Pro Se Deadline to comply with deficiency set for 6/26/2026). Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 5/27/2026. (Attachments: # 1 2241 Habeas Form, # 2 IFP Application)(crt,Thomas, T) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

#16

Jun 12, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Jose Luis Alvarenga. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits, # 2 Envelope, # 3 Proposed order)(crt,Haik, K) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

Jun 12, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Jun 12, 2026

FILING FEE RECEIVED: on behalf of Jose Luis Alvarenga in the amount of $5.00, receipt number 500005713. (crt,Hunter, M)

#17

Jun 24, 2026

NOTICE of Relief of Provisional Appointment by Federal Public Defenders Office re 11 Notice of Standing Order 1.73 (aty,Gomez, Andres) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

#18

Aug 20, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER mooting 16 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Petitioner has already paid the filing fee. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 8/20/2026. (jud,McClusky, Kayla) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#19

Aug 20, 2026

***VACATED*** ORDER to Strike Petition for failure to: Submit document on approved form. This order is without prejudice to Petitioner's right to re-file on proper forms. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 8/20/2026. (crt,Leday, A) Modified on 8/25/2026 to identify as vacated per 22 Order (Leday, A). (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#20

Aug 20, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Jose Luis Alvarenga. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Thomas, T) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#21

Aug 20, 2026

***STRICKEN*** MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/20/2026.) by Jose Luis Alvarenga. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Haik, K) Modified on 8/25/2026 to identify as stricken, per 22 Order (Leday, A). (Entered: 08/24/2026)

Aug 20, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#22

Aug 25, 2026

ORDER: The 19 Strike Order is Vacated and the case is Reinstated. The 20 Motion to Appoint Counsel is denied. IT IS ORDERED that the 21 Amended Petition seeking Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Motion for Preliminary Injunction is STRICKEN. Forms are to be returned no later than 9/25/26 or the original Petition will again be stricken and the case will be closed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 8/25/2026. (Attachments: # 1 2241 form, # 2 IFP Application) (crt,Leday, A) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#23

Aug 28, 2026

AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jose Luis Alvarenga. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of petitioner, # 2 Envelope)(crt,Haik, K) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#24

Aug 28, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Jose Luis Alvarenga. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/28/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope, # 2 Proposed order)(crt,Haik, K) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#25

Sep 03, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER denying 24 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 9/3/2026. (crt,Leday, A) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#26

Sep 08, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Order to Show Cause (Motion Ripe Deadline set for 9/8/2026.) by Jose Luis Alvarenga. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Thomas, T) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#27

Sep 08, 2026

AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jose Luis Alvarenga. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Envelope)(crt,Taylor, L) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

#28

Sep 08, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Jose Luis Alvarenga. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 9/8/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope, # 2 Proposed order)(crt,Taylor, L) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

Sep 08, 2026

Motions Transferred regarding 26 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Order to Show Cause. Motions referred to Judge Alexander C Van Hook. (crt,Thomas, T)

#29

Sep 09, 2026

SUPPLEMENTAL PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Jose Luis Alvarenga. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet, # 2 Exhibits/Duplicate Submissions, # 3 Envelope)(crt,Taylor, L) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

Sep 09, 2026

Motions Transferred

#30

Sep 15, 2026

ORDER denying 26 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order; denying 26 Motion for Order to Show Cause. The amended habeas petitions, Record Documents 23 and 27, and the supplemental habeas petition, Record Document 29, are REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for recommendation. Signed by Judge Alexander C Van Hook on 9/15/2026. (crt,Enkey, R) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#32

Sep 15, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER directing clerk to email a copy of this Order to the Civil Chief of the United States Attorneys Office for the Western District of Louisiana and grant her access to the pleadings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 9/15/2026. (crt,Thomas, T) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#31

Sep 16, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER denying 28 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, as the filing fee has already been paid. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 9/16/2026. (crt,Leday, A) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

Sep 17, 2026

SERVICE of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus on the federal respondents through the United States Attorney's Office by the Court's electronic case management system pursuant to Standing Order 1.74. Service on the warden where the petitioner is detained sent by first-class mail. Federal respondents served on 9/17/2026, answer due 10/15/2026. (crt,Thomas, T)

Sep 17, 2026

Service of Petition on USA (Immigration Habeas)

#33

Sep 21, 2026

MOTION to Substitute Attorney Holly H. Dorward in place of Gavin L. Greene & John D. Ellis by Secretary Dept of Homeland Security, Director U S Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director Los Angeles I C E, USA. Motions referred to Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 9/21/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(Attorney Holly Hamilton Dorward added to party Secretary Dept of Homeland Security(pty:dft), Attorney Holly Hamilton Dorward added to party Director U S Immigration & Customs Enforcement(pty:dft), Attorney Holly Hamilton Dorward added to party Field Office Director Los Angeles I C E(pty:dft), Attorney Holly Hamilton Dorward added to party USA(pty:ip))(aty,Dorward, Holly) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#34

Sep 22, 2026

ORDER granting 33 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Added attorney Holly Hamilton Dorward for Secretary Dept of Homeland Security, Director U S Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director Los Angeles I C E. Attorney John D Ellis and Gavin L Greene terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 9/22/2026. (crt,Leday, A) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

#35

Oct 15, 2026

RESPONSE to 23 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 27 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 29 Supplemental Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Secretary Dept of Homeland Security, Director U S Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Field Office Director Los Angeles I C E, USA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit)(aty,Dorward, Holly) Modified to add docket entry relationship and edit text on 10/20/2026 (Thomas, T). (Entered: 10/15/2026)

#36

Oct 30, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File Traverse and Accompanying Exhibits; ALTERNATIVE MOTION for Scheduling Determination (Motion Ripe Deadline set for 10/30/2026.) by Jose Luis Alvarenga. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed pleading, # 2 Proposed exhibits, # 3 Proposed order, # 4 Envelope)(crt,Haik, K) (Entered: 11/02/2026)

#37

Nov 03, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 36 Motion. The filing is deemed a timely reply with exhibits and will be considered as such. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 11/3/2026. (jud,McClusky, Kayla) (Entered: 11/03/2026)

Nov 03, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to File AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#38

Nov 04, 2026

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS recommending Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be DENIED AND DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Objections to R&R due by 11/18/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 11/4/2026. (crt,Miletello, A) (Entered: 11/04/2026)