Western District of Louisiana • 3:25-cv-01683

Patel v. Bowen

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Filed: November 04, 2025
Assigned to: Terry Alvin Doughty
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: May 12, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Nov 04, 2025
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, receipt number ALAWDC-6449709) filed by Ushaben Mathudas Patel. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet, # 2 Exhibit NTA)(Attorney Maria C Pardo added to party Ushaben Mathudas Patel(pty:pet))(aty,Pardo, Maria) (Entered: 11/04/2025)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Nov 04, 2025
MOTION for Christopher Michael Casazza to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-6449737) by Ushaben Mathudas Patel. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 11/4/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing)(aty,Pardo, Maria) Modified to reflect proposed order included within pdf of main document on 11/4/2025 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 11/04/2025)
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
#3
Nov 04, 2025
SUMMONS ISSUED as to U S Attorney, U S Attorney General, Lisa Bowen, Brian Acuna, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi. (crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 11/04/2025)
Main Document: Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
Nov 04, 2025
CASE Assigned to Judge Terry A Doughty and Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. (crt,Devillier, W)
Nov 04, 2025
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#4
Nov 06, 2025
ORDER granting 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Christopher M Casazza for Ushaben Mathudas Patel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 11/6/2025. (crt,Leday, A) (Entered: 11/06/2025)
Main Document: Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#5
Nov 13, 2025
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus served on All Respondents and US Attorney's Office on 11/10/2025, filed by Ushaben Mathudas Patel. (aty,Casazza, Christopher) (Entered: 11/13/2025)
Main Document: Affidavit of Service
Nov 13, 2025
SUMMONS Returned Executed as to U S Attorney, U S Attorney General, Lisa Bowen, Brian Acuna & Kristi Noem. Served on 11/12/2025, answer due 1/12/2026. ADMINISTRATIVE ENTRY to capture correct filing event and answer due date. PDF image can be found within Doc 5 Affidavit of Service. (crt,Devillier, W)
#6
Nov 18, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Karen J King on behalf of Brian Acuna, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem (Attorney Karen J King added to party Brian Acuna(pty:dft), Attorney Karen J King added to party Pamela Bondi(pty:dft), Attorney Karen J King added to party Kristi Noem(pty:dft)) (aty,King, Karen) (Entered: 11/18/2025)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
Nov 18, 2025
Summons Returned Executed as to USA
#7
Jan 09, 2026
PROPOSED RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Brian Acuna, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem.(aty,King, Karen) Modified to reflect proposed pleading re Doc 8 on 1/12/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 01/09/2026)
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition
#8
Jan 12, 2026
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Brian Acuna, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem. Motions referred to Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 1/12/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,King, Karen) Modified to reflect proposed pleading filed at 7 on 1/12/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 01/12/2026)
Main Document: Leave to File Excess Pages
#9
Jan 13, 2026
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 8 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 1/13/2026. (jud,McClusky, Kayla) (Entered: 01/13/2026)
Jan 13, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages
#10
Jan 14, 2026
RESPONSE/OPPOSITION to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Brian Acuna, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem.(crt,Leday, A) (Entered: 01/14/2026)
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition
#11
Jan 22, 2026
First MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Ushaben Mathudas Patel. Motions referred to Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 1/22/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Casazza, Christopher) Modified to reflect deficient status on 1/26/2026 (Devillier, W). Modified to remove deficiency notation & to reflect corrected signature pages & proposed pleading filed at 14 & 15, respectively on 1/29/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Leave to File Excess Pages
#12
Jan 22, 2026
DUPLICATE PROPOSED ORDER by Ushaben Mathudas Patel. (aty,Casazza, Christopher) Modified to more accurately identify document submitted on 1/26/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 01/22/2026)
Main Document: Response (NOT Motions)
#13
Jan 27, 2026
NOTICE of Deficiency to Christopher Michael Casazza on behalf of Ushaben Mathudas Patel regarding 11 First MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages. Reason: For attorneys admitted pro hac vice, signature or endorsement of local counsel is required. A motion for leave to file must be accompanied by the proposed pleading.. (crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 01/27/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Deficiency
#14
Jan 29, 2026
CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT entitled Signature Page filed by Ushaben Mathudas Patel regarding 11 First MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages. (aty,Casazza, Christopher) Modified docket text on 1/29/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Corrective Document
#15
Jan 29, 2026
CORRECTIVE DOCUMENT entitled Proposed Pleading filed by Ushaben Mathudas Patel regarding 11 First MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages. (aty,Casazza, Christopher) Modified docket text on 1/29/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 01/29/2026)
Main Document: Corrective Document
Jan 29, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines as to 11 First MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 1/29/2026. (crt,Devillier, W)
Feb 03, 2026
Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
#16
Feb 17, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages
#17
Feb 17, 2026
Response (NOT Motions)
Main Document: Response (NOT Motions)
#18
Feb 19, 2026
Leave to File Document
Main Document: Leave to File Document
Feb 25, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave to File
#20
Feb 26, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition
#21
Mar 19, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#22
Mar 31, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#23
Apr 27, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS recommending 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus be DENIED AND DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. Objections to R&R due by 5/11/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 4/27/2026. (crt,Miletello, A)
Main Document: Report and Recommendations
#24
May 12, 2026
JUDGMENT adopting 23 Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge, denying and dismissing 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Ushaben Mathudas Patel, with prejudice. Signed by Judge Terry A Doughty on 5/12/2026. (crt,Crawford, A)
Main Document: Judgment re Report and Recommendations AND Order on Report and Recommendations