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Filed: April 27, 2026
Assigned to:
Alexander C. Van Hook
Referred to:
Carol B. Whitehurst
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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August 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 27, 2026
DOCUMENT RESUBMITTED IN ITS ENTIRETY - PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Joel Herve Nzolani. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(crt,Bunting, M) Modified to reflect resubmitted on 4/29/2026 (Bunting, M). See 4 . (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Apr 27, 2026
DOCUMENT RESUBMITTED IN ITS ENTIRETY - MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Joel Herve Nzolani. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 4/27/2026. (crt,Bunting, M) Modified document resubmitted on 4/29/2026 (Bunting, M). See 5 . (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Apr 27, 2026
DOCUMENT RESUBMITTED IN ITS ENTIRETY - MOTION for Thomas Beretich to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Joel Herve Nzolani. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 4/27/2026. (crt,Bunting, M) Modified to reflect resubmitted on 4/29/2026 (Bunting, M). See 6 . (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document:
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Apr 27, 2026
CASE Assigned to Judge Alexander C Van Hook and Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Kiper, C)
#4
Apr 29, 2026
DEFICIENT PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Joel Herve Nzolani. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil cover sheet, # 3 Envelope)(crt,Bunting, M) Modified on 5/22/2026 not on approved form (Kiper, C). (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#5
Apr 29, 2026
DEFICIENT MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Joel Herve Nzolani. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 4/29/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Bunting, M). Added MOTION for Waiver of Local Counsel Requirement on 5/3/2026 (Kiper, C). Modified on 5/22/2026 not on approved form (Kiper, C). (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#6
Apr 29, 2026
(STRICKEN) MOTION for Thomas Beretich to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Joel Herve Nzolani. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 4/29/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order, # 2 Envelope)(crt,Bunting, M) Modified on 5/3/2026 to indicate deficient status (Kiper, C). Modified on 5/22/2026 stricken - see 10 Order (Kiper, C). (Entered: 04/29/2026)
Main Document:
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Apr 29, 2026
RECEIVED Pro Hac Vice fee on behalf of Joel Herve Nzolani from Thomas Beretich in the amount of $105.00, receipt number 100001281. (crt,Bunting, M)
Apr 29, 2026
Receipt of Funds
#7
May 03, 2026
NOTICE of Deficiency to Thomas Beretich on behalf of Joel Herve Nzolani regarding 6 MOTION for Thomas Beretich to Appear Pro Hac Vice and for Waiver of Local Counsel Requirement. Reason: This motion requires a Certificate of Good Standing. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 05/03/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Deficiency
#8
May 03, 2026
NOTICE of Corrective Action to Thomas Beretich on behalf of Joel Herve Nzolani regarding 4 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Action taken: Motion for Temporary Restraining Order must be filed separately pursuant to Local Rule 65.1. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 05/03/2026)
May 03, 2026
Notice of Corrective Action
May 03, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#9
May 20, 2026
PROPOSED ORDER re 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/20/2026. (crt,Mitchell, P) (Entered: 05/20/2026)
Main Document:
Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
#10
May 21, 2026
ORDER TO STRIKE 6 MOTION for Thomas Beretich to Appear Pro Hac Vice. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Thomas Beretich, the attorney for Petitioner Joel Herve Nzolani, be and is hereby terminated from this matter and that the name and address of Petitioner Joel Herve Nzolani be added as a proper person in this matter. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 5/20/2026. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
Main Document:
Order to Strike
#11
May 22, 2026
PROPOSED MEMORANDUM ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/22/2026. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
Main Document:
Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
#12
May 27, 2026
NOTICE of Standing Order 1.73 regarding the provisional appointment of the Federal Public Defender. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Standing Order 1.73
#13
May 28, 2026
MEMORANDUM ORDER: Plaintiff failed to submit documents on approved forms.Plaintiff failed to submit filing fee or a completed IFP application. ( Pro Se Deadline to comply with deficiency set for 6/29/2026). Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 5/28/2026. (Attachments: # 1 IFP Application, # 2 2241 Habeas Form)(crt,Thomas, T) (Entered: 05/30/2026)
Main Document:
Sec P - Deficiency Order
#14
Jun 02, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#15
Jun 12, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#16
Jul 16, 2026
Notice of Intent to Dismiss (Form Included)
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Notice of Intent to Dismiss (Form Included)
#17
Aug 13, 2026
Notice (Other)
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Notice (Other)
#18
Aug 13, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#19
Aug 25, 2026
Order Dismissing Case/Party (LR41.3)
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Order Dismissing Case/Party (LR41.3)
Parties
Garcia
Party
Nzolani
Party