Western District of Louisiana • 1:26-cv-00316

Diaz Cruz v. Ladwig

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Case Information

Filed: February 03, 2026
Assigned to: James David Cain Jr.
Referred to: Joseph H.L. Perez-Montes
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: March 05, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 03, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, receipt number ALAWDC-6573208) filed by Josue Melquisedec Diaz Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet)(Attorney Carley Tatman added to party Josue Melquisedec Diaz Cruz(pty:pla))(aty,Tatman, Carley) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 03, 2026
SUMMONS ISSUED as to U S Attorney, U S Attorney General, Scott Ladwig, Kristi Noem, U S Dept of Homeland Security, Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Shad Rice. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 02/03/2026)
Main Document: Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
Feb 03, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Feb 03, 2026
CASE Assigned to Judge James D Cain, Jr and Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (crt,Kiper, C)
#3
Feb 04, 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 2/4/2026. (crt,Tice, Y) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
#4
Feb 04, 2026
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
Feb 04, 2026
Jurisdictional Review Finding
#5
Feb 13, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#6
Mar 04, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#7
Mar 05, 2026
Amended Complaint
Main Document: Amended Complaint

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Diaz Cruz
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Ladwig
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