Middle District of Louisiana • 3:26-cv-00045

#1

Jan 09, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Hatsady Sabouathone. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcment documents, # 3 Order to Show Cause, # 4 envelope)(EDC) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

#2

Jan 09, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Hatsady Sabouathone. (EDC) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

Jan 09, 2026

***Set ICE Flag (EDC)

Jan 14, 2026

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 2 MOTION to Appoint Counsel. This motion is now pending before the USMJ., ***Set CASE REFERRED Flag (PPS) (EDC)

#3

Jan 15, 2026

ORDER: Petitioner is granted pauper status, and Petitioner may proceed without prepayment of costs or fees and without the necessity of giving security therefor. The Motion for Appointment of Counsel (R. Doc. 2) will be ruled on separately. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 1/14/2026. (EDC) Modified on 1/20/2026 to indicate Additional Copy Mailed to Plaintiff in accordance with Angola Camp 57 Procedures.(NLT). (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#4

Jan 15, 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 Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 1/14/2026. (EDC) Modified on 1/20/2026 to indicate Additional Copy Mailed to Plaintiff in accordance with Angola Camp 57 Procedures.(NLT). (Entered: 01/15/2026)

#5

Jan 21, 2026

Proof of Mailing as to re 4 Order. Certified Mail No. 9589 0710 5270 1607 9424 31; 9589 0710 5270 1607 9424 48;9589 0710 5270 1607 9424 55; and 9589 0710 5270 1607 9424 62 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 1/16/2026. (EDC) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

#9

Feb 05, 2026

Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel

#10

Feb 09, 2026

Response