Western District of Louisiana • 6:26-cv-01239

Alvarez-Leyva v. Neal

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Case Information

Filed: April 18, 2026
Assigned to: Alexander C. Van Hook
Referred to: Kayla D. McClusky
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: June 11, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 18, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, receipt number ALAWDC-6711029) filed by Helen Alvarez Leyva. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1 -- ICE Locator, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 2 -- Photos, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 3 -- NTA, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 4 - I286, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 5 -- I200, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 6 200A ROR, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit 7 ICE appt, # 9 Exhibit Exhibit 8 ICE appt, # 10 Exhibit Exhibit 9 I213, # 11 Exhibit Exhibit 10 USCIS Fwd of I589, # 12 Exhibit Exhibit 11 ASC, # 13 Exhibit Exhibit 12 Article 1, # 14 Exhibit Exhibit 13 Article 2, # 15 Exhibit Exhibit 14 NYT Article, # 16 Exhibit Exhibit 15 White House Article, # 17 Exhibit Exhibit 16 AILA PA)(Attorney Emily Christine Trostle added to party Helen Alvarez Leyva(pty:pla))(aty,Trostle, Emily) (Entered: 04/18/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Apr 18, 2026
CASE Assigned to Judge Alexander C Van Hook and Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. (crt,Kiper, C)
#2
Apr 23, 2026
Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
Main Document: Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
Apr 23, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#3
Apr 26, 2026
Show Cause
Main Document: Show Cause
#4
Apr 27, 2026
ORDER that Respondents file a response to the Petition within 21 days of the date of this Order, or service of the Petition on the U S Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, whichever is later. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner shall have 7 days following the filing of Respondents response to file a reply. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 4/27/2026. (crt,Miletello, A) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Main Document: Order to Answer
#5
Apr 29, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#6
Apr 29, 2026
ELECTRONIC ORDER mooting [doc. #3] Motion for Order to Show Cause. Petitioner relies on 28 U.S.C. § 2243, which provides in part, The writ, or order to show cause... shall be returned within three days unless for good cause additional time, not exceeding twenty days, is allowed. However, 28 U.S.C. § 2243 does not control, and the Court has separately entered an order setting response and reply deadlines. See [doc. #4]. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 4/29/2026. (jud,McClusky, Kayla) (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Apr 29, 2026
Order on Motion to Show Cause
#7
May 26, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition
Attachment 1: Exhibit Automated Case Information
Attachment 2: Exhibit Patel
#8
Jun 02, 2026
Response/Reply in Support (NOT Motions)
Main Document: Response/Reply in Support (NOT Motions)
#9
Jun 11, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS: IT IS RECOMMENDED that the Petitioner's request for habeas corpus be GRANTED. Respondents, and the warden of South Louisiana ICE Processing Center, shall (A) immediately release Petitioner from custody in accordance only with the terms and conditions of her prior release on recognizance, without any additional bond requirements or new conditions, and (B) notify Petitioner's counsel of the exact location and time of her release no less than two hours before her release. IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Respondents are ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED from re-detaining Petitioner unless and until she receives pre-deprivation process, including items listed in the order. IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Respondents shall, within 24 hours after Petitioner's release, file a status report confirming her release. Objections to R&R due by 6/25/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 6/11/2026. (crt,Leday, A) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document: Report and Recommendations