Western District of Louisiana • 6:26-cv-00604

Kera v. Patterson

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Case Information

Filed: February 26, 2026
Assigned to: Alexander C. Van Hook
Referred to: Mark L. Hornsby
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: April 27, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 26, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, receipt number ALAWDC-6614105) filed by Mykola Kera. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Passport, # 3 Exhibit 2 - Entry docs, # 4 Exhibit 3 - I589 Application, # 5 Exhibit 4 - 2nd NTA, # 6 Exhibit 5 - Prevailing Wage, # 7 Exhibit 6 - Medical History, # 8 Exhibit 7 - 3rd NTA)(Attorney Rusty M Messer added to party Mykola Kera(pty:pet))(aty,Messer, Rusty) Modified docket text on 2/26/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 26, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET by Mykola Kera. (aty,Messer, Rusty) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Main Document: Civil Cover Sheet
#3
Feb 26, 2026
First MOTION for Order to Show Cause by Mykola Kera. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 2/26/2026. (aty,Messer, Rusty) Modified to reflect proposed order included within pdf of main document on 2/26/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Main Document: Show Cause
#4
Feb 26, 2026
DEFICIENT ? First MOTION for Erin O'Neil-Baker to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-6614214) by Mykola Kera. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 2/26/2026. (aty,Messer, Rusty) Modified to reflect deficient status on 2/26/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
#5
Feb 26, 2026
SUMMONS ISSUED as to U S Attorney, U S Attorney General, Bryan Patterson, Mellissa B Harper, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi. (crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 02/26/2026)
Main Document: Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
Feb 26, 2026
CASE Assigned to Judge Alexander C Van Hook and Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Devillier, W)
Feb 26, 2026
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Melissa Harper, Kristi Noem, Bryan Patterson, upon U S Attorney, U S Attorney General requested by Mykola Kera. (aty,Messer, Rusty)
Feb 26, 2026
Request for Issuance of Summons
Feb 26, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#6
Mar 02, 2026
Notice of Deficiency
Main Document: Notice of Deficiency
#7
Mar 06, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#8
Mar 09, 2026
Exhibit
Main Document: Exhibit
#9
Mar 11, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Mar 11, 2026
Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#10
Mar 23, 2026
Order on Motion to Show Cause
Main Document: Order on Motion to Show Cause
#11
Mar 30, 2026
Affidavit of Service
Main Document: Affidavit of Service
#12
Apr 01, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#13
Apr 01, 2026
Notice of Deficiency
Main Document: Notice of Deficiency
#14
Apr 01, 2026
Notice of Deficiency
Main Document: Notice of Deficiency
Apr 01, 2026
Show Cause
#15
Apr 02, 2026
Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#16
Apr 02, 2026
Proposed Order/Judgment
Main Document: Proposed Order/Judgment
#17
Apr 02, 2026
Proposed Order/Judgment
Main Document: Proposed Order/Judgment
#18
Apr 02, 2026
Memorandum Ruling
Main Document: Memorandum Ruling
#19
Apr 02, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
Main Document: Order on Motion for TRO
Apr 02, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines as to 12 MOTION for Order to Show Cause. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 4/2/2026. (crt,Devillier, W)
Apr 02, 2026
Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#20
Apr 03, 2026
MOTION for Reconsideration re 19 Order on Motion for TRO, 18 Memorandum Ruling by Pamela Bondi, Mellissa B Harper, Kristi Noem. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-IJOrder, # 2 Exhibit B-IJOrder)(aty,Walker, Cristina) (Entered: 04/03/2026)
Main Document: Reconsideration
#21
Apr 06, 2026
Notice of Motion Setting
Main Document: Notice of Motion Setting
#22
Apr 07, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE : Considering 20 Motion for Reconsideration, IT IS ORDERED that the Petitioner file an opposition memorandum, including citation to support authority for all arguments, no later than 4/10/2026. Respondents may file a reply by 4/14/2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all deadlines in the Notice of Motion Setting, record document 21, are vacated. Signed by Judge Alexander C Van Hook on 4/7/2026. (crt,Keifer, K) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
Apr 07, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#23
Apr 08, 2026
Extension of Time to File Answer
Main Document: Extension of Time to File Answer
#24
Apr 09, 2026
Certificate of Consent/Opposition
Main Document: Certificate of Consent/Opposition
#25
Apr 10, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
Main Document: Reply to Response to Motion
#26
Apr 10, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Main Document: Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
#27
Apr 13, 2026
Order on Motion for Reconsideration
Main Document: Order on Motion for Reconsideration
#28
Apr 20, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition
#29
Apr 27, 2026
Reply to Response to Motion
Main Document: Reply to Response to Motion