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Filed: December 31, 2025
Assigned to:
John Wheadon deGravelles
Referred to:
Erin Wilder-Doomes
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
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March 10, 2026
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#1
Dec 31, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Rahmatullah Yazdani. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(NLT) (Entered: 12/31/2025)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Dec 31, 2025
MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis by Rahmatullah Yazdani (NLT) (Entered: 12/31/2025)
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Prisoner In Forma Pauperis
#3
Dec 31, 2025
MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Rahmatullah Yazdani (NLT) (Entered: 12/31/2025)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
Dec 31, 2025
MOTION(S) REFERRED: 2 MOTION to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, 3 MOTION to Appoint Counsel. This motion is now pending before the USMJ., ***Set CASE REFERRED Flag (PPS), ***Set ICE Flag (NLT)
#4
Feb 05, 2026
ORDER granting 2 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Petitioner may proceed in this case without prepayment of costs or fees and without the necessity of giving security therefor. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 2/5/2026. (EDC) Modified on 2/9/2026 to indicate Additional Copy Mailed to Plaintiff in accordance with Angola Camp 57 Procedures.(NLT). (Entered: 02/05/2026)
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Order on Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Prisoner)
#5
Feb 11, 2026
ORDER denying without prejudice 3 Motion to Appoint Counsel. However, the Court may appoint counsel at a later time, if it is appropriate. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 2/10/2026. (EDC) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
#6
Feb 11, 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 Erin Wilder-Doomes on 2/11/2026. (EDC) (Entered: 02/11/2026)
Main Document:
Order
#7
Feb 12, 2026
Proof of Mailing as to re 6 Order. Certified Mail No. 9589 0710 5270 1607 9445 72; 9589 0710 5270 1607 9445 65; 9589 0710 5270 1607 9425 09; 9589 0710 5270 1607 9424 93 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 2/12/2026. (EDC) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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Proof
#8
Feb 18, 2026
Return on Certified Mail re 6 Order, as to Warden of the Angola Camp 57 Immigration Detention Center. (EDC) (Entered: 02/23/2026)
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Return
#9
Mar 04, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Pam Bondi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Michael P. Morgan)(Casey, John) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
Main Document:
Response
#10
Mar 04, 2026
Certificate of Interested Persons by Pam Bondi identifying Affiliate/Interested Person U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Affiliate/Interested Person Pamela Bondi, Affiliate/Interested Person John Brady Casey, Affiliate/Interested Person Any other respondent sued in their official capacity, Affiliate/Interested Person Rahmatullah Yazdani, Affiliate/Interested Person United States of America, Affiliate/Interested Person Kevin Jordan for Pam Bondi.. (Casey, John) (Entered: 03/04/2026)
Main Document:
Certificate
#11
Mar 10, 2026
ORDER: In order for the Court to fully consider the merits of the petition, it is ordered that within 14 days Respondents shall file Petitioner's complete A-File, any written transcripts of immigration court proceedings, and any written evidence of a deportation plan or procurement of travel documents. Respondents may request to file under seal in accordance with the Local Rules and Administrative Procedures; alternatively, Respondents may file with limited redactions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 3/10/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(BLR) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Mar 10, 2026
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