Western District of Louisiana • 1:26-cv-00727
Zapata v. Louisiana I_C_E_Processing Center
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Case Information
Filed: March 09, 2026
Assigned to:
David C. Joseph
Referred to:
Carol B. Whitehurst
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
June 26, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 09, 2026
DEFICIENT PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Eliseo Morales Zapata. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Envelope)(crt,Muncey, E) Modified on 3/9/2026 - no filing fee (Taylor, L). Modified on 3/11/2026. No original signature on petition (Haik, K). Modified on 3/22/2026 resubmitted on proper form. See 8 Petition (Kiper, C). (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 09, 2026
EX PARTE MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause Re: Preliminary Injunction by Eliseo Morales Zapata. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/9/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Muncey, E) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
Main Document:
Preliminary Injunction AND Show Cause AND Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Mar 09, 2026
PROPOSED MEMORANDUM ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/9/2026. (crt,Taylor, L) (Entered: 03/09/2026)
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Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
Mar 09, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Mar 09, 2026
Motions Transferred regarding 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause re Preliminary Injunction. Motions referred to Judge David C Joseph. (crt,Taylor, L)
Mar 09, 2026
Motions Transferred
Mar 09, 2026
CASE Assigned to Judge David C Joseph and Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Taylor, L)
#4
Mar 10, 2026
ELECTRONIC ORDER: Upon the Courts consideration of Plaintiffs Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause re: Preliminary Injunction [Doc. 2], that Motion is DENIED. The Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is referred to the Magistrate Judge to order service of the respondent, issue a scheduling order, and prepare a report and recommendation as to disposition. Signed by Judge David C Joseph on 3/10/2026. (crt,Casebonne, D) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
#5
Mar 10, 2026
MEMORANDUM ORDER: Plaintiff failed to submit filing fee or a completed IFP application. ( Pro Se Deadline to comply with deficiency set for 4/9/2026). Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 3/10/2026. (crt,Crawford, A) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Main Document:
Sec P - Deficiency Order
Mar 10, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Mar 10, 2026
Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Show Cause
Mar 10, 2026
FILING FEE RECEIVED: on behalf of Eliseo Morales Zapata in the amount of $5.00, receipt number 100001194. (crt,Bunting, M)
#6
Mar 11, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/11/2026. (crt,Haik, K) (Entered: 03/11/2026)
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Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
#7
Mar 17, 2026
MEMORANDUM ORDER: Plaintiff failed to sign complaint/petition. ( Pro Se Deadline to comply with deficiency set for 4/16/2026). Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 3/17/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Signature Page of Petition)(crt,Crawford, A) (Entered: 03/17/2026)
Main Document:
Sec P - Deficiency Order
#8
Mar 17, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Eliseo Morales Zapata. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 03/22/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#9
Mar 24, 2026
DUPLICATE of 8 Petition. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 03/26/2026)
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Remark (Public)
#10
Mar 26, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable: Mail sent to Eliseo Morales Zapata, Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center 830 Pine Hill Rd Jena, LA 71342, re: 5 Sec P - Deficiency Order returned marked: Not Here Return to Sender-Refused-Unable to Forward. (crt,Bowman, A) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
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Mail Returned
#11
Mar 26, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable: Mail sent to Eliseo Morales Zapata, Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center 830 Pine Hill Rd Jena, LA 71342, re: 4 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Order on Motion for Order to Show Cause, Order on Motion for TRO, returned marked: Not Here Return to Sender-Refused-Unable to Forward. (crt,Bowman, A) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
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Mail Returned
#12
Mar 26, 2026
MAIL RETURNED as Undeliverable: Mail sent to Eliseo Morales Zapata, Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center 830 Pine Hill Rd Jena, LA 71342, re: 7 Sec P - Deficiency Order, returned marked: Not Here Return to Sender-Refused-Unable to Forward. (crt,Bowman, A) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
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Mail Returned
#14
Apr 29, 2026
Notice of Intent to Dismiss (Form Included)
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Notice of Intent to Dismiss (Form Included)
#15
May 01, 2026
Notice of Standing Order 1.73
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Notice of Standing Order 1.73
#16
May 22, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#17
May 26, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#18
May 28, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
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Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#19
Jun 09, 2026
Order Dismissing Case/Party (LR41.3)
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Order Dismissing Case/Party (LR41.3)
#20
Jun 09, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#21
Jun 18, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#22
Jun 26, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
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Louisiana I_C_E_Processing Center
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Zapata
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