Western District of Louisiana • 3:26-cv-00672

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Mar 05, 2026

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Mar 05, 2026

MOTION for Bonnie Smerdon to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-6627469) by Sayda Orellano Ochoa. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/5/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Trostle, Emily) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

Mar 05, 2026

CASE Assigned to Judge James D Cain, Jr and Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (crt,Mitchell, P)

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Mar 10, 2026

Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)

Mar 10, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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Mar 11, 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 3/11/2026. (crt,Tice, Y) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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Mar 11, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Mar 11, 2026

Jurisdictional Review Finding

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Mar 14, 2026

Affidavit of Service

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Mar 17, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Mar 30, 2026

Expedite

Apr 07, 2026

Order on Motion to Show Cause

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Apr 27, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition