Western District of Louisiana • 1:26-cv-03130

#1

Aug 18, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, receipt number ALAWDC-6960304) filed by Melvin Antonio Perez Discua. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet)(Attorney Carley Tatman added to party Melvin Antonio Perez Discua(pty:pla))(aty,Tatman, Carley) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

Aug 18, 2026

CASE Assigned to Judge Jerry Edwards, Jr and Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (crt,Kiper, C)

#2

Aug 19, 2026

NOTICE of Standing Order 1.74 regarding service and scheduling in immigration habeas cases. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#3

Aug 19, 2026

MOTION for Ishan Anand to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-6963738) by Melvin Antonio Perez Discua. Motions referred to Joseph H L Perez-Montes. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/19/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order, # 2 Certificate of good standing)(aty,Tatman, Carley) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

Aug 19, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#4

Aug 20, 2026

ELECTRONIC JURISDICTIONAL REVIEW FINDING: Having reviewed the pleadings, and any amended pleadings, the court finds that subject matter jurisdiction exists pursuant to: 28 U.S.C. section 1331. This finding is preliminary and may be reconsidered sua sponte or on appropriate motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H.L. Perez-Montes on 8/20/2026. (crt,Tice, Y) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

#5

Aug 20, 2026

ORDER granting 3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Ishan Anand for Melvin Antonio Perez Discua. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 8/20/2026. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

Aug 20, 2026

Jurisdictional Review Finding