Western District of Louisiana • 3:26-cv-00940
Benitez-Umanzor v. Jackson Parish Correctional Center
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Case Information
Filed: March 25, 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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May 22, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 25, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Fran Alexis Benitez-Umanzor. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet)(Attorney John J Garzon added to party Fran Alexis Benitez-Umanzor(pty:pla))(crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 25, 2026
MOTION for John Garzon to Appear Pro Hac Vice, MOTION for Waiver of Local Counsel Requirement by Fran Alexis Benitez-Umanzor. (Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/25/2026.) (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Copy of Check for Filing Fee, # 3 Proposed order)(crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
Main Document:
Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Miscellaneous Relief
#3
Mar 25, 2026
EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Fran Alexis Benitez-Umanzor. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/25/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#4
Mar 25, 2026
ORDER granting 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice and Motion for Waiver of Local Counsel Requirement; denying 3 Motion for TRO. Signed by Judge Alexander C Van Hook on 3/25/2026. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 03/25/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#5
Mar 25, 2026
RENEWED EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order with Incorporated Memornadum/Brief by Fran Alexis Benitez-Umanzor. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 3/25/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A,B,C)(aty,Garzon, John) Modified docket text on 3/26/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 03/25/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
Mar 25, 2026
CASE Assigned to Judge Alexander C Van Hook and Magistrate Judge David J Ayo. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge David J Ayo. (crt,Kiper, C)
Mar 25, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#6
Mar 26, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER re 5 RENEWED EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Fran Alexis Benitez-Umanzor. (aty,Garzon, John) Modified docket text & linkage on 3/26/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 03/26/2026)
Main Document:
Proposed Order/Judgment
#8
Mar 26, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
Main Document:
Order on Motion for TRO
Mar 26, 2026
Filing Fee Received
Mar 26, 2026
FILING FEE RECEIVED: on behalf of Fran Alexis Benitez-Umanzor in the amount of $5.00, receipt number 500005323. (crt,Bowman, A)
Mar 26, 2026
RECEIVED Pro Hac Vice fee from John Garzon in the amount of $105.00, receipt number 500005324. (crt,Bowman, A)
#9
Mar 27, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#10
Mar 27, 2026
Remark (Public)
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Remark (Public)
Mar 27, 2026
Receipt of Funds
#11
Apr 02, 2026
Hearing
Main Document:
Hearing
#12
Apr 02, 2026
Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
Main Document:
Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
Apr 02, 2026
Motions Transferred
Apr 02, 2026
Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Apr 02, 2026
Notice of Corrective Action
Apr 02, 2026
Motions Transferred regarding 11 MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, MOTION for Immediate Hearing, MOTION for Extension of Temporary Restraining Order, Alternatively, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Motions referred to Judge Alexander C Van Hook. (crt,Devillier, W)
Apr 02, 2026
NOTICE of Corrective Action to John J Garzon on behalf of Fran Alexis Benitez-Umanzor regarding 11 MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, MOTION for Immediate Hearing, MOTION for Extension of Temporary Restraining Order, Alternatively, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Action taken: Modified entry to capture additional motion relief requested in pleading.. (crt,Devillier, W)
Apr 02, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines as to 11 MOTION to Expedite Consideration of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, MOTION for Extension of Temporary Restraining order, Alternatively, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 4/2/2026. (crt,Devillier, W)
#14
Apr 08, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension (Other) AND Order on Motion for Hearing AND Order on Motion to Expedite
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Extension (Other) AND Order on Motion for Hearing AND Order on Motion to Expedite
Apr 08, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines as to 11 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Responses due by 4/13/2026. Replies due by 4/14/2026. (crt,Devillier, W)
Apr 08, 2026
Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#15
Apr 13, 2026
Response to Motion
Main Document:
Response to Motion
#16
Apr 14, 2026
Response/Reply (NOT Motions)
Main Document:
Response/Reply (NOT Motions)
#17
Apr 15, 2026
ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: The Motion for Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 4/16/2026 has been TERMINATED. The Court will take the matter under advisement. Signed by Judge Alexander C Van Hook on 4/15/2026. (crt,Enkey, R) (Entered: 04/15/2026)
#19
Apr 15, 2026
Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction
Apr 15, 2026
1 - Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings AND Minute Entry
#20
May 22, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
Main Document:
Response to Habeas Petition
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