Western District of Louisiana • 1:26-cv-02745

Tesfay v. Immigration & Customs Enforcement

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Case Information

Filed: July 27, 2026
Assigned to: Alexander C. Van Hook
Referred to: Kayla D. McClusky
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: October 22, 2026
Last Activity: November 06, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Jul 27, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt number 100001478, filing fee $5) filed by Daniel Tesfay. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Envelope)(crt,Muncey, E) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 31, 2026
Notice of Standing Order 1.74
Main Document: Notice of Standing Order 1.74
#3
Jul 31, 2026
Notice of Standing Order 1.73
Main Document: Notice of Standing Order 1.73
Jul 31, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#4
Aug 06, 2026
Sec P - Service Order
Main Document: Sec P - Service Order
Aug 06, 2026
Service of Petition on USA (Immigration Habeas)
#5
Aug 10, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#6
Aug 21, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#7
Sep 03, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition
#8
Sep 18, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#9
Sep 21, 2026
Response/Reply (NOT Motions)
Main Document: Response/Reply (NOT Motions)
#10
Sep 22, 2026
Report and Recommendations
Main Document: Report and Recommendations
#11
Oct 22, 2026
JUDGMENT adopting 10 Report and Recommendations 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Daniel Tesfay. IT IS ORDERED that the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by petitioner Daniel Tesfay, is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED tha t the Respondents, and all their 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)
Main Document: Judgment re Report and Recommendations AND Order on Report and Recommendations
#12
Nov 06, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)