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
Completed: August 19, 2026
Last Activity:
August 19, 2026
Parties:
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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)
Main Document:
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.]
Jun 30, 2026
Staff Notes
#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)
Main Document:
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)
Main Document:
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)
Main Document:
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
Staff Notes
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)
Main Document:
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)
Main Document:
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)
Main Document:
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
Jul 14, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Jul 14, 2026
CASE Assigned to Judge David C Joseph and Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Miletello, A)
#20
Jul 17, 2026
MOTION for Logan Duplessis to Enroll as Counsel by Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/17/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(Attorney Logan Joseph Duplessis added to party Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas(pty:pla))(aty,Duplessis, Logan) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document:
Enroll as Counsel
#21
Jul 17, 2026
MOTION for Spring A. Miller to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-6887631) by Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/17/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Duplessis, Logan) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document:
Appear Pro Hac Vice
#22
Jul 17, 2026
MOTION for Michael C. Holley to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-6887660) by Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/17/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Duplessis, Logan) (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document:
Appear Pro Hac Vice
#23
Jul 19, 2026
PROPOSED TRANSFER ORDER. Referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/19/2026. (crt,Miletello, A) (Entered: 07/19/2026)
Main Document:
Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
Jul 19, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#24
Jul 20, 2026
ORDER granting 20 Motion to Enroll Logan Duplessis as Counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 7/20/2026. (crt,Crawford, A) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Enroll as Counsel
#25
Jul 20, 2026
ORDER granting 21 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Spring Alice Miller for Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 7/20/2026. (crt,Crawford, A) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#26
Jul 20, 2026
ORDER granting 22 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Michael C Holley for Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 7/20/2026. (crt,Crawford, A) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#27
Jul 20, 2026
TRANSFER ORDER regarding admission status of counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 7/20/2026. (crt,Crawford, A) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
#28
Jul 28, 2026
MOTION to Expedite, MOTION for Order to Show Cause re 16 First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/28/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order, # 2 Memorandum / Brief)(aty,Miller, Spring). Added MOTION for Order to Show Cause on 7/28/2026 (Devillier, W). Modified docket text & linkage on 7/28/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document:
Expedite
Jul 28, 2026
Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Jul 28, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines as to 28 MOTION for Order to Show Cause. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/28/2026. (crt,Devillier, W)
#29
Aug 06, 2026
MOTION to Recognize Effective Service by Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/6/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order denying bond hearing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Holley, Michael) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#30
Aug 06, 2026
MOTION to Seal Attached Document by Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas. Motions referred to Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/6/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Parole Request, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Holley, Michael) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Main Document:
Seal Attached Document
#31
Aug 12, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/12/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Holley, Michael). Added MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on 8/12/2026 (Thomas, T). (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document:
Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
#32
Aug 12, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Whit Prottsman on behalf of Dept of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin (Attorney Whit Prottsman added to party Dept of Homeland Security(pty:dft), Attorney Whit Prottsman added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:dft)) (aty,Prottsman, Whit) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#33
Aug 13, 2026
ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court has reviewed the Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction [Doc. 31]. The court declines to grant the Petitioner ex parte relief on the showing made. Accordingly, the Motion is denied. The court directs the clerk of court to serve the respondents forthwith and refers the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus [Doc. 1] to the Magistrate Judge to issue an expedited briefing schedule in consideration of the issues presented and, thereafter, a report and recommendation on the merits of Petitioner's claims.. Signed by Judge David C Joseph on 8/13/2026. (crt,Casebonne, D) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Aug 13, 2026
Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion for TRO
#34
Aug 17, 2026
ELECTRONIC ORDER denying 28 Motion to Expedite; denying 28 Motion for Order to Show Cause. Upon review of the petition, the Court will issue an appropriate order setting deadlines for the filing of responses and replies and, if necessary, a hearing. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 8/17/2026. (jud,Whitehurst, Carol) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
#35
Aug 17, 2026
ORDER granting 30 Motion to Seal Attached Document. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 8/17/2026. (crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Seal Attached Document
#36
Aug 17, 2026
SEALED DOCUMENT: Exhibit by Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas re 29 MOTION to Recognize Effective Service. (crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document:
Sealed Document (Sealed Pleading)
Aug 17, 2026
Order on Motion to Expedite AND Order on Motion to Show Cause
#37
Aug 19, 2026
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Greis Cresensia Argueta Vallinas (aty,Duplessis, Logan) (Entered: 08/19/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
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