Western District of Louisiana • 6:26-cv-02504
Argueta Vallinas v. Bullock
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Case Information
Filed: July 14, 2026
Assigned to:
David C Joseph
Referred to:
Carol B. Whitehurst
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
August 06, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 29, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5 receipt number ATNMDC-4604832.), filed by Greisi Cresencia Argueta-Vainas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - ICE Directive, # 2 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(ch) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 06/30/2026)
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PETITION
#2
Jun 30, 2026
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 217 to parties re obligation of counsel to keep Court apprised of current contact information. (ch) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 06/30/2026)
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NOTICE
#3
Jun 30, 2026
NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (ch) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 06/30/2026)
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NOTICE/INFORMATION
Jun 30, 2026
TN State Bar status verified as active for Michael C Holley, Spring A. Miller, and Julio Quiroz Colby admitted to this court. (ch) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.]
#4
Jul 01, 2026
NOTICE of Summons to be Issued as to Christopher Bullock et al. Counsel is responsible for printing and serving the summons after it is issued by the Clerk's Office. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment DHS summons, # 2 Attachment Mullins summons)(Holley, Michael) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/01/2026)
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NOTICE
#5
Jul 02, 2026
MOTION for Issuance of Order to Show Cause by Greisi Cresencia Argueta-Vainas. (Holley, Michael) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/02/2026)
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MOTION
#6
Jul 02, 2026
Summons issued as to Christopher Bullock, Department of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin. Counsel is responsible for printing and serving the summons after it is issued by the Clerk's Office. (ch) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/02/2026)
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Summons
#7
Jul 02, 2026
ORDER: Pending before the Court is the "Motion for Issuance of Order to Show Cause" (Doc. No. 5, "Motion") of Petitioner, Greisi Cresencia Argueta-Vainas. The Motion arises out of Petitioner's petition (Doc. No. 1 ) for a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. The Motion (Doc. No. 5 ), being well-taken, is GRANTED IN PART. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2243, Respondents shall respond within seven days of this Order and therein show cause, if any, why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted. Petitioner may file a reply within three days of Respondents' response. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 7/2/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ch) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/02/2026)
#8
Jul 07, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Mercedes C. Maynor-Faulcon on behalf of Christopher Bullock, Department of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin (Maynor-Faulcon, Mercedes) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/07/2026)
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NOTICE
#9
Jul 07, 2026
Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct Caption by Greisi Cresencia Argueta-Vainas. (Holley, Michael) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/07/2026)
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Unopposed
#10
Jul 08, 2026
ORDER: Pending before the Court is Petitioner's "Motion to Amend Caption" (Doc. No. 9, "Motion"). The Motion (Doc. No. 9 ), being well-taken and unopposed, is GRANTED. Accordingly, the Clerk of the Court is DIRECTED to correct Petitioner's name on the docket to Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas, and the Court and the parties shall use that caption going forward. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 7/8/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.) (sm) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/08/2026)
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ORDER:
#11
Jul 08, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas (Holley, Michael) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/08/2026)
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CERTIFICATE
#12
Jul 09, 2026
RESPONSE filed by Christopher Bullock, Department of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin re 7 Order, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Record of Deportable Inadmissible Alien, # 2 Exhibit 2 - 2026 Encounter Narrative)(Maynor-Faulcon, Mercedes) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/09/2026)
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RESPONSE
#13
Jul 09, 2026
DECLARATION of Stephen D. Allport filed by Christopher Bullock, Department of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin re: 12 Response (Non-Motion or 2255 Petition). (Maynor-Faulcon, Mercedes) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/09/2026)
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DECLARATION
Jul 09, 2026
TN State Bar status verified as active for Mercedes C. Maynor-Faulcon admitted to this court. (ch) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.]
#14
Jul 10, 2026
REPLY filed by Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas re 12 Response (Non-Motion or 2255 Petition), filed by Markwayne Mullin, Department of Homeland Security, Christopher Bullock. (Holley, Michael) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/10/2026)
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REPLY
#15
Jul 11, 2026
NOTICE by Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas of Filing Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit ICE Directive)(Holley, Michael) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/11/2026)
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NOTICE
#16
Jul 11, 2026
FIRST AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS against Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas, filed by Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit ICE Directive)(Holley, Michael) Modified on 7/13/2026 (ch). [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/11/2026)
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FIRST
#17
Jul 11, 2026
NOTICE of Filing by Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas re 16 FIRST AMENDED PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (Holley, Michael) Modified on 7/13/2026 (ch). [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/11/2026)
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NOTICE
#18
Jul 14, 2026
ORDER DISMISSING CASE: On June 29, 2026, Petitioner, Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas, filed a petition (Doc. No. 1, "Petition") seeking a writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241. [P]etitioner is presently confined in the Western District of Louisiana, and, as an alternative to dismissal, Respondents have requested that this action be transferred to the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. For the reasons set forth above, the Clerk is DIRECTED to transfer this action to the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1631. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 7/14/2026. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(ch) [Transferred from Tennessee Middle on 7/14/2026.] (Entered: 07/14/2026)
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Order Dismissing Case (30, 60, 90 day)
#19
Jul 14, 2026
DISTRICT CASE transferred in from District of Tennessee Middle; Case Number 3:26-cv-00887. Original file copy of transfer order and docket sheet received (Entered: 07/14/2026)
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District Transfer In
#20
Jul 17, 2026
Enroll as Counsel
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Enroll as Counsel
#21
Jul 17, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
#22
Jul 17, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Appear Pro Hac Vice
#23
Jul 19, 2026
Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
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Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
Jul 19, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#24
Jul 21, 2026
Order on Motion to Enroll as Counsel
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Order on Motion to Enroll as Counsel
#25
Jul 21, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#26
Jul 21, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#28
Jul 28, 2026
Expedite
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Expedite
Jul 28, 2026
Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#29
Aug 06, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#30
Aug 06, 2026
Seal Attached Document
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Seal Attached Document
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Argueta Vallinas
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Bullock
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