Western District of Louisiana • 1:26-cv-01260

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Apr 21, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Thea T. Crane (Filing fee $5, receipt number ALAWDC-6715640) filed by ZENA GEBRGZABHER,. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet, # 2 Memorandum / Brief)(Attorney Thea Terese Crane added to party ZENA GEBRGZABHER,(pty:pla))(aty,Crane, Thea) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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Apr 21, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Thea T. Crane (Filing fee $5, receipt number ALAWDC-6716306) filed by Zena Gebgzabher. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Crane, Thea) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

Apr 21, 2026

CASE Assigned to Judge David C Joseph and Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. (crt,Kiper, C)

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Apr 23, 2026

Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)

Apr 23, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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Apr 27, 2026

Order on Motion to Show Cause

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Apr 30, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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May 22, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

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May 22, 2026

MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge David C Joseph: TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 5/22/2026. Court was advised by counsel as to status of Petitioner's custodial situation and potential third country removal. Petitioner's counsel also advised that she is currently unable to contact her client. Court directed government's counsel to assist in re-establishing contact between Petitioner and counsel and to update the court on location of Petitioner and status of removal to third country. (crt,Casebonne, D) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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May 26, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER: Given the change in circumstances resulting from the Court's order [Doc. 7] and Petitioner's communication with counsel, Petitioner' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order [Doc. 6] is DENIED without prejudice. Counsel are directed to file in this Court a joint statement of Petitioner's status and any ongoing proceedings by USCIS or in immigration court by COB 5/27/2026. It is further ordered that the court directs the clerk of court to serve the respondents forthwith and refers the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus [Doc. 1] to the Magistrate Judge to issue a briefing schedule and, thereafter, a report and recommendation on the merits of Petitioner's claims. Signed by Judge David C Joseph on 5/26/2026. (crt,Casebonne, D) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

May 26, 2026

Set/Reset Deadlines: Status Report due by 5/27/2026. (crt,Casebonne, D)

May 26, 2026

Telephone Conference

May 26, 2026

Order on Motion for TRO

May 26, 2026

Set/Reset Deadlines

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May 27, 2026

Temporary Restraining Order

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May 27, 2026

Status Report

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May 28, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER: Upon review of the Petitioner's Amended Motion for Temporary Restraining Order [Doc. 9], the Court finds that the Petitioner has failed to both: (i) provide the requisite evidence or otherwise meet the requirements of Rule 65(b)(1) for the Court to grant ex parte relief, and (ii) establish how the requested relief sounds in habeas corpus and is within this Court's jurisdiction. Respondents are directed to be served by the Clerk of Court with the Amended Motion for Temporary Restraining Order [Doc. 9] and file a response within 7 days. Respondents are further directed to keep the Court and Petitioner's counsel advised of any changes in Petitioner's status. Signed by Judge David C Joseph on 5/28/2026. (crt,Casebonne, D) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

May 28, 2026

Order

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Jun 03, 2026

Memorandum in Opposition to Motion

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Jun 03, 2026

Status Report

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Jun 09, 2026

ELECTRONIC MINUTE ENTRY: Petitioner is directed to file a reply brief to federal defendants' Opposition to the Amended Motion for Temporary Restraining Order [Doc. 12] by Friday June 12th with citation to authority. A hearing on the Amended Motion for Temporary Restraining Order [Doc. 9] is set for 10:30 a.m. on Monday June 15, 2026, Courtroom 1, before Judge David C. Joseph. Signed by Judge David C Joseph on 6/9/2026. (crt,Casebonne, D) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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Jun 09, 2026

Status Report

Jun 09, 2026

Minute Entry AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

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Jun 10, 2026

Continue

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Jun 10, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 16 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Hearing. Hearing RESET for 6/26/2026 at 10:30 AM in Lafayette, Courtroom 1 before Judge David C Joseph. Signed by Judge David C Joseph on 6/10/2026. (crt,Casebonne, D) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

Jun 10, 2026

Motions Transferred

Jun 10, 2026

Order on Motion to Continue

Jun 10, 2026

Motions Transferred regarding 16 Unopposed MOTION to Continue Hearing with consent. Motions referred to Judge David C Joseph. (crt,Thomas, T)

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Jun 11, 2026

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Motion

Jun 11, 2026

Motions Transferred regarding 18 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply with consent. Motions referred to Judge David C Joseph. (crt,Devillier, W)

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Jun 12, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 18 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Petitioner's opposition to [Doc. 12] due by 6/19/26. Signed by Judge David C Joseph on 6/12/2026. (crt,Casebonne, D) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

Jun 12, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Jun 12, 2026

Motions Transferred

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Jun 25, 2026

Status Report

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Jun 26, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

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Jun 26, 2026

Notice of Deficiency

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Jun 26, 2026

Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion for TRO

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Jul 07, 2026

Notice of Standing Order 1.74

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Jul 07, 2026

Sec P - Service Order

Jul 07, 2026

Service of Petition on USA (Immigration Habeas)

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Jul 22, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition