Western District of Louisiana • 1:26-cv-00463
Contreras Flores v. Noem
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Case Information
Filed: February 13, 2026
Assigned to:
Alexander C. Van Hook
Referred to:
David J. Ayo
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
July 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, receipt number ALAWDC-6593607) filed by Oscar Rene Contreras Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet, # 2 Exhibit)(Attorney Colin Leonard added to party Oscar Rene Contreras Flores(pty:pla))(aty,Leonard, Colin) (Entered: 02/13/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 13, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction with incorporated memorandum/brief by Oscar Rene Contreras Flores. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 2/13/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Leonard, Colin). Added MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on 2/13/2026 (Devillier, W). Modified docket text on 2/13/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 02/13/2026)
Main Document:
Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
Feb 13, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines as to 2 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 2/13/2026. (crt,Devillier, W)
Feb 13, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Feb 13, 2026
Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Feb 13, 2026
CASE Assigned to Judge Alexander C Van Hook and Magistrate Judge David J Ayo. (crt,Devillier, W)
#3
Feb 17, 2026
ELECTRONIC ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Considering the Petitioners Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, R. Doc. 2, it is hereby ordered that Respondents shall file a response memorandum no later than 5:00 pm, February 18, 2025. The Petitioner may file a reply memorandum not later than 12:00 pm, February 19, 2025. Signed by Judge Alexander C Van Hook on 2/17/2026. (crt,Breite, S) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
#4
Feb 17, 2026
SUMMONS ISSUED as to U S Attorney, U S Attorney General, Kristi Noem, Todd Lyons, Marcos Charles, Mellissa B Harper, Angel Wolf. (crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Main Document:
Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
Feb 17, 2026
Order to Show Cause
#5
Feb 18, 2026
RESPONSE to Motion re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Marcos Charles, Mellissa B Harper, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, USA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(aty,Smitherman, Shannon) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Motion
#6
Feb 19, 2026
MOTION for Rebecca Cook Black to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-6599324) by Oscar Rene Contreras Flores. Motions referred to David J Ayo. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 2/19/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order, # 2 Certificate of good standing)(aty,Leonard, Colin) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
Appear Pro Hac Vice
#7
Feb 19, 2026
REPLY to Response to Motion re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Oscar Rene Contreras Flores. (aty,Leonard, Colin) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
Reply to Response to Motion
#8
Feb 19, 2026
MOTION for Leave to File Petitioner's Reply to Respondents' Response to 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, Motion for Preliminary Injunction with opposition by Oscar Rene Contreras Flores. Motions referred to David J Ayo. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 2/19/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order, # 2 Affidavit)(aty,Leonard, Colin) Modified docket text & to reflect Certificate of Consent filed at Doc 9 on 2/20/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
Leave to File Document
#9
Feb 19, 2026
CERTIFICATE of Consent re 8 MOTION for Leave to File Petitioner's Reply to Respondents' Response by Oscar Rene Contreras Flores. (aty,Leonard, Colin) Modified linkage & to more accurately describe document onon 2/20/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document:
Extension (Other) AND Leave to File Document
#10
Feb 19, 2026
MEMORANDUM RULING re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Oscar Rene Contreras Flores. Signed by Judge Alexander C Van Hook on 2/19/2026. (crt,Devillier, W)
#11
Feb 19, 2026
ORDER granting in part and denying in part 2 Motion for TRO, Motion for Preliminary Injunction. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the filed habeas petition is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for consideration and disposition. Signed by Judge Alexander C Van Hook on 2/19/2026. (crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Feb 19, 2026
Motions Transferred regarding 8 MOTION for Leave to File Petitioner's Reply to Respondents' Response. Motions referred to Judge Alexander C Van Hook. (crt,Devillier, W)
#12
Feb 20, 2026
ORDER granting 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Rebecca Black for Oscar Rene Contreras Flores. Signed by Magistrate Judge David J Ayo on 2/20/2026. (crt,Crawford, A) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Feb 20, 2026
Motions Transferred
#13
Feb 23, 2026
ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Respondents file an answer to the petition within 21 days of the date of this Order. Petitioner shall have seven days to reply. After the record is complete and delays have run, the court will determine if genuine issues of material fact exist, which preclude summary judgment and necessitate an evidentiary hearing. If no hearing is necessary, a Report and Recommendation will be issued without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge David J Ayo on 2/23/2026. (crt,Chicola, C) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
#14
Feb 23, 2026
ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the 8 Motion to Reply Out of Time is DENIED AS MOOT as the Court has already considered the Reply and issued a Memorandum Ruling and Order. See R. Docs. 10 and 11. Signed by Judge Alexander C Van Hook on 2/23/2026. (crt,Enkey, R) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Leave to File
#15
Feb 25, 2026
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Oscar Rene Contreras Flores (aty,Black, Rebecca) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
Main Document:
Certificate of Service
#16
Mar 13, 2026
Extension of Time to File Answer
Main Document:
Extension of Time to File Answer
#17
Mar 18, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
#18
Mar 30, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
Main Document:
Response to Habeas Petition
#19
Mar 31, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
Main Document:
Response to Habeas Petition
Mar 31, 2026
Notice of Corrective Action
#20
Apr 02, 2026
Response/Reply (NOT Motions)
Main Document:
Response/Reply (NOT Motions)
#21
Apr 06, 2026
Notice of Deficiency
Main Document:
Notice of Deficiency
#22
Apr 07, 2026
Corrective Document
Main Document:
Corrective Document
#23
Jun 19, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#24
Jul 23, 2026
Expedite
Main Document:
Expedite
#25
Jul 24, 2026
Proposed Order/Judgment
Main Document:
Proposed Order/Judgment
Parties
Contreras Flores
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Noem
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