Middle District of Louisiana • 3:26-cv-00044

#1

Jan 09, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Jesus Jimenez Lagos. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Memo of Law in Support, # 2 Exhibit Show Cause, # 3 Exhibit Facility documents)(ELW) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

#2

Jan 09, 2026

MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Jesus Jimenez Lagos (ELW) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

Jan 14, 2026

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. This motion is now pending before the USMJ., ***Set ICE Flag (ELW)

#3

Jan 21, 2026

ORDER granting 2 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 01/20/2026. (NLT) Additional Copy Mailed to Plaintiff in accordance with Angola Camp 57 Procedures. (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#4

Jan 21, 2026

ORDER: The Clerk of this Court is requested and directed to serve, by certified mail or other means which provides tracking and delivery confirmation, a copy of: (1) the petitioner's application, (2) all papers filed therewith, and (3) this Order on the United States through the Attorney General; the United States through the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana; DHS/ICE Office of General Counsel; and the Warden of the Angola Camp 57 immigration detention center. The respondent shall file a response to the petition together with a memorandum of legal authorities in support of said response within twenty-one (21) days of service of this Order. Petitioner will have thirty (30) days after respondent files its response in which Petitioner may file a reply brief or any evidence to support his habeas petition. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 1/20/2026. (NLT) Additional Copy Mailed to Plaintiff in accordance with Angola Camp 57 Procedures. (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#5

Jan 21, 2026

Proof of Mailing as to re 4 Order. Certified Mail No. 9589 0710 5270 1607 9449 85; 9589 0710 5270 1607 9449 61; 9589 0710 5270 1607 9449 54; and 9589 0710 5270 1607 9449 78 addressed to Attorney General for the United States of America; Office of the General Counsel; Warden of the Angola Camp 57; and U.S. Attorney's Office. Mailed on 1/21/2026. (EDC) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#6

Jan 23, 2026

Letter dated 1/18/2026 from Donald Ball Re: Jesus Jimenez Lagos (ELW) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#7

Jan 28, 2026

Return on Certified Mail re 4 Order, as to Warden of the Angola Camp 57 Immigration Detention Center. (EDC) Modified on 1/30/2026 to correct filing date. (EDC). (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#8

Jan 30, 2026

Return on Certified Mail re 4 Order, as to U.S. Attorney's Office. (EDC) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#9

Feb 11, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Pam Bondi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Lisa Fruge Prudhome)(Kennebrew, Danielle) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#10

Feb 11, 2026

Certificate of Interested Persons by Pam Bondi identifying Affiliate/Interested Person U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Affiliate/Interested Person K. Jordan, Affiliate/Interested Person Jesus Jimenez Lagos, Affiliate/Interested Person United States of America for Pam Bondi.. (Kennebrew, Danielle) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

#11

Feb 13, 2026

Letter from Jesus Jimenez-Lagos to Honorable Scott D. Johnson Re: his health and treatment. (EDC) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

#12

Feb 17, 2026

Return on Certified Mail re 4 Order, as to Attorney General Pam Bondi. (EDC) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#13

Feb 25, 2026

Letter dated 01/15-2/10/2026 to The Court Re: Jesus Jimenez Lagos (ELW) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#14

Mar 03, 2026

REQUEST for Medical Release from Detention by Jesus Jimenez Lagos (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit ICE-Warning for Failure to Depart, # 2 Exhibit Instructions, # 3 Exhibit Medical records)(ELW) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

#15

Mar 17, 2026

ORDER: In order for the Court to fully consider the merits of the petition, it is ordered that within 14 days Respondents shall file Petitioner's complete A-File, any written transcripts of immigration court proceedings, and any written evidence of a deportation plan or procurement of travel documents. Respondents may request to file under seal in accordance with the Local Rules and Administrative Procedures; alternatively, Respondents may file with limited redactions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 3/17/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(KAH) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

Mar 17, 2026

Order

#16

Mar 18, 2026

Return on Certified Mail re 4 Order, as to the Office of the General Counsel. (EDC) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

#18

Mar 23, 2026

Letter dated 3/16/2026 from Jesus Jimenez-Lagos to Honorable Scott D. Johnson Re: medical issues. (EDC) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#17

Mar 24, 2026

Letter dated 03/16/2026 from Jesus Jimenez to Judge Scott Johnson Re: Medical issues (ELW) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#19

Mar 31, 2026

SEALED MOTION for Leave to File A-File Under Seal by Pam Bondi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Assistance in Removal Redacted, # 2 Exhibit Left Side Redacted, # 3 Exhibit Ntc of Removal, # 4 Exhibit POCER Forms, # 5 Exhibit Right Side Redacted (Part 1), # 6 Exhibit Right Side Redacted (Part 2), # 7 Exhibit Right Side Redacted (Part 3), # 8 Exhibit Right Side Redacted (Part 4))(Green, Katherine) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#20

Apr 17, 2026

ORDER: This matter is referred to the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the purpose of either accepting the appointment to represent the Petitioner or recommending appointment from the CJA panel, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(a)(2)(b). The Clerk of Court is to send a copy of this Order along with a copy of Form CJA-23 Financial Affidavit (attached to this Order) to the Petitioner. The Petitioner is to complete and return the Financial Affidavit to the Court within fourteen days of receipt of this Order. A telephone status conference is set on Tuesday, 4/21/2026, at 9:00 A.M. A hearing on Petitioner's Petition (Doc. 1) shall be set on Tuesday, 4/28/2026, at 10:00 A.M. in Courtroom 2.The Government shall not transfer Petitioner to an ICE detention facility outside of the Middle District of Louisiana or remove Petitioner from the United States until the Court has the opportunity to rule on the merits of the Petition. Signed by Judge Brian A. Jackson on 4/17/2026. (Attachments: # 1 CJA affidavit)(EDC) (Main Document 20 replaced on 4/17/2026 to add routing) (EDC). (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#21

Apr 20, 2026

NOTICE of Regarding Petitioner by Pam Bondi (Green, Katherine) (Entered: 04/20/2026)

#22

Apr 21, 2026

ORDER provisionally appointing David Rozas for Jesus Jimenez Lagos. Signed by Judge Brian A. Jackson on 4/21/2026. (JEG) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#23

Apr 21, 2026

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Brian A. Jackson: Telephone Status Conference held on 4/21/2026. Present: David Rozas on behalf of Petitioner; Katherine Green and Danielle Kennebrew and on behalf of the Government. The Parties discussed the status of the case. The Court ORDERED the Government to file a status update of Mr. Lagos by Noon on 4/22/2026. The Hearing scheduled for 4/28/2026 is CANCELLED. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (JEG) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#24

Apr 21, 2026

ORDER: The Government shall file a Notice on or before 4/22/2026 at 12:00 PM informing the Court regarding Petitioner's status. Signed by Judge Brian A. Jackson on 4/21/2026. (JEG) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

Apr 21, 2026

Status Conference

#25

Apr 22, 2026

SEALED MOTION for Leave to File Notice to the Court Under Seal by Pam Bondi (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1 - Notice to the Court Concerning Petitioner's Status)(Kennebrew, Danielle) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#26

Apr 22, 2026

STANDING ORDER: Pursuant to the Court's General Order 2026-11 the Clerk of Court shall file this Standing Order in CM/ECF in every habeas corpus case brought pursuant 28 U.S.C. 2241 by a person in ICE detention. The Court has provisionally appointed the Federal Public Defender for the Middle District of Louisiana to assist pro se filers detained in immigration custody in this District of habeas corpus petitions filed under 28 U.S.C. 2241. See General Order 2026-11. The scheduling order contained herein shall apply except when a case-specific scheduling order is or has already been entered. The Government and all respondents be and are hereby prohibited from transferring the petitioner from the detention facility in which the petitioner is held at the time of filing and prohibited from removing the petitioner from the Middle District of Louisiana, during the response and briefing delays set forth in the Scheduling Order herein. The Government and the respondents shall provide counsel for the petitioner 24 hours advance written notice before releasing the petitioner from ICE custody. Signed by Chief Judge Shelly D. Dick on 04/22/2026. (Litchfield, Michael) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#27

Apr 30, 2026

Amended Standing Order - ICE

#28

May 01, 2026

Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File a Document

#31

Jun 04, 2026

Order

#32

Jun 04, 2026

Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File a Document

#34

Jun 11, 2026

Dismiss

#35

Jun 17, 2026

Order on Motion to Dismiss

#36

Jun 17, 2026

Notice to Counsel - General Order 2019-04