Middle District of Louisiana • 3:26-cv-00080

#1

Jan 21, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ALAMDC-3019411.), filed by Alban Lukaj. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Rozas, David) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#2

Jan 21, 2026

MOTION for David F. Vedder to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-3019414) by Alban Lukaj (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Pleading; Proposed Order)(Rozas, David) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

Jan 21, 2026

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 2 MOTION for David F. Vedder to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-3019414). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (DCB)

Jan 23, 2026

***Set ICE Flag (NLT)

#3

Jan 28, 2026

Summons Submitted as to Brian Acuna, Kristi Noem, Kevin Jordan (Rozas, David) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

#4

Jan 29, 2026

Summons Issued as to U.S.Attorney's Office. (NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.) (ELW) (Entered: 01/29/2026)

#5

Feb 11, 2026

Show Cause

Feb 11, 2026

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 5 MOTION for Order to Show Cause . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (SWE)

#6

Feb 12, 2026

Order on Motion to Show Cause

#7

Feb 12, 2026

ORDER granting 2 Motion for David F. Vedder to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Scott D. Johnson on 2/12/2026. ATTENTION: Local counsel shall provide the following link to those attorneys granted leave to proceed pro hac vice in the Middle District of Louisiana who choose to register for e-file access www.lamd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-e-filing-registration. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KAH) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

Feb 12, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

#8

Mar 03, 2026

Response

#9

Mar 03, 2026

Certificate of Interested Persons by Brian Acuna, Kristi Noem identifying Affiliate/Interested Person Department of Homeland Security, Affiliate/Interested Person Kristi Noem, Affiliate/Interested Person Brian Acuna, Affiliate/Interested Person Alban Lukaj, Affiliate/Interested Person U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Affiliate/Interested Person U.S. Attorney's Office Middle District of Louisiana, Affiliate/Interested Person Kevin Jordan for Brian Acuna, Kristi Noem.. (Kennebrew, Danielle) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

#10

Mar 10, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by Alban Lukaj. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit)(Vedder, David) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#11

Mar 10, 2026

REQUEST for Production of Documents from KRISTI NOEM, BRIAN ACUNA, and/or KEVIN JORDAN by Alban Lukaj.(Vedder, David) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#12

Mar 10, 2026

NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to 10 MEMORANDUM in Opposition. Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. Each exhibit MUST include a description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). (NLT) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

#13

Mar 11, 2026

Exhibit(s) to 10 MEMORANDUM in Opposition by Alban Lukaj. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-BIA Motion to Dismiss and NOF)(Vedder, David) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

#14

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

#15

Mar 30, 2026

Extension of Time

#16

Apr 08, 2026

Extension of Time