Western District of Louisiana • 1:26-cv-01274
Mendoza Santamaria v. Garcia
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Case Information
Filed: April 21, 2026
Assigned to:
Alexander C. Van Hook
Referred to:
Mark L. Hornsby
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: October 19, 2026
Last Activity:
October 19, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt number 500005443, filing fee $5.00) filed by Luis Carlos Mendoza Santamaria. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet, # 2 Attachments, # 3 Envelope)(crt,Hunter, M) (Entered: 04/22/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 23, 2026
Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
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Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
Apr 23, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#4
Apr 30, 2026
Notice of Standing Order 1.73
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Notice of Standing Order 1.73
#5
May 12, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Emily Christine Trostle on behalf of Luis Carlos Mendoza Santamaria (Attorney Emily Christine Trostle added to party Luis Carlos Mendoza Santamaria(pty:pla)) (aty,Trostle, Emily) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
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Notice of Appearance
#6
May 20, 2026
Corrective Document
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Corrective Document
#7
May 21, 2026
Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
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Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
#8
May 23, 2026
Corrective Document
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Corrective Document
#9
May 26, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
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Miscellaneous Relief
#10
Jun 01, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#11
Aug 23, 2026
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document:
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#12
Aug 26, 2026
MOTION to Implement Standing Order 1.74, to execute service and set briefing schedule by Luis Carlos Mendoza Santamaria. Motions referred to Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Trostle, Emily) Modified docket text on 8/26/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 08/26/2026)
#13
Aug 26, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Luis Carlos Mendoza Santamaria. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Trostle, Emily) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Main Document:
Temporary Restraining Order
#14
Aug 27, 2026
ORDER denying 13 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The habeas petition, Record Document 11, is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for Report and Recommendation. Signed by Judge Alexander C Van Hook on 8/27/2026. (crt,Enkey, R) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
#15
Aug 27, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Aug 27, 2026
Service of Petition on USA (Immigration Habeas)
#16
Sep 01, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
#17
Sep 17, 2026
Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction
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Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction
#18
Sep 18, 2026
Notice of Motion Setting
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Notice of Motion Setting
#19
Oct 19, 2026
JUDGMENT granting 17 Motion to Dismiss. IT IS ORDERED that the Motion to Dismiss is granted and the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for lack of jurisdiction. Signed by Judge Alexander C Van Hook on 10/19/2026. (crt,Keifer, K)
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