Western District of Louisiana • 3:26-cv-03683
Melendez-German v. Acuna
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Case Information
Filed: September 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Alexander C. Van Hook
Referred to:
Kayla D. McClusky
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2201 Declaratory Judgment
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Last Activity:
October 30, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 10, 2026
COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants filed by Brixy Elizabeth Melendez-German. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(cg) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 9/21/2026.] (Entered: 08/12/2026)
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COMPLAINT
#2
Aug 10, 2026
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Brixy Elizabeth Melendez-German. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 ECF Filing Form, # 4 Application to Proceed without prepayment of fees)(cg) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 9/21/2026.] (Entered: 08/12/2026)
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EXPARTE/CONSENT
#3
Aug 10, 2026
EXPARTE/CONSENT MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Brixy Elizabeth Melendez-German. Motion(s) referred to Michael North. (cg) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 9/21/2026.] (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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EXPARTE/CONSENT
#4
Aug 26, 2026
ORDER regarding 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the motion is DENIED, without prejudice, with leave for Ms. Iodice to re-urge the motion if, after a good-faith effort, she is unable to retain local counsel within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order, or not later than September 9, 2026. Signed by Judge Carl J Barbier on 8/26/26. (cg) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 9/21/2026.] (Entered: 08/26/2026)
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ORDER
#5
Sep 09, 2026
EXPARTE/CONSENT Second MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, MOTION to Waive Local Counsel Requirement (Filing fee $ 100; Rcpt.# 200020293) by Brixy Elizabeth Melendez-German. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 E-File Consent Form, # 3 Certificate of Good Standing)(cg)[Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 9/21/2026.]. Added MOTION on 10/15/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 09/15/2026)
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EXPARTE/CONSENT
#6
Sep 21, 2026
ORDER AND REASONS: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above-captioned matter shall be transferred to the Western District of Louisiana, as stated herein. Signed by Judge Carl J Barbier on 9/21/26.(cg) [Transferred from Louisiana Eastern on 9/21/2026.] (Entered: 09/21/2026)
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Order Transferring Case to Another District
#7
Sep 21, 2026
DISTRICT CASE transferred in from District of Louisiana Eastern; Case Number 2:26-cv-01774. Original file copy of transfer order and docket sheet received (Entered: 09/21/2026)
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District Transfer In
Sep 21, 2026
CASE Assigned to Judge Alexander C Van Hook and Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. (crt,Devillier, W)
Sep 21, 2026
Motions Transferred regarding 5 EXPARTE/CONSENT Second MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. (crt,Devillier, W)
Oct 13, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#8
Oct 16, 2026
CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT entitled Certificate of Good Standing filed by Brixy Elizabeth Melendez-German regarding 5 EXPARTE/CONSENT Second MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vic, MOTION to Waive Local Counsel Requirement. (crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 10/16/2026)
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Corrective Document
Oct 16, 2026
Motions Transferred
Oct 16, 2026
Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#9
Oct 20, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
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Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#10
Oct 21, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
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Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#11
Oct 27, 2026
Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
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Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
#12
Oct 30, 2026
Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
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Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
#13
Oct 30, 2026
Transfer Order
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Transfer Order
Parties
Acuna
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Melendez-German
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