Western District of Louisiana • 2:26-cv-01181

Eluonyechie v. Manuel

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Filed: April 14, 2026

Assigned to: Robert Rees Summerhays

Referred to: Joseph H.L. Perez-Montes

Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee

Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa

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Last Activity: June 02, 2026

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Docket Entries

Apr 14, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, receipt number ALAWDC-6701579) filed by Orolua Eluonyechie. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet, # 2 In Forma Pauperis form, # 3 2241 Habeas form)(Attorney Joseph Saverio Giardina added to party Orolua Eluonyechie(pty:pet))(aty,Giardina, Joseph) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

Main Document: PETITION

Habeas RECAP PACER

Apr 14, 2026

MOTION for Andrew G. Mosher to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-6701752) by Orolua Eluonyechie. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 4/14/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing)(aty,Giardina, Joseph) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

Main Document: MOTION

Habeas RECAP PACER

Apr 14, 2026

DIVISIONAL TRANSFER of Old Case Number 1:26-cv-1181 from Alexandria Division to Lake Charles Division. New Case Number 2:26-cv-1181. Case assigned to Judge Robert R Summerhays and Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (crt,Kiper, C)

Apr 22, 2026

SUMMONS ISSUED as to U S Attorney, U S Attorney General, Michael J Manuel, Brian Acuna, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Todd Blanche. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

Main Document: Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)

Habeas RECAP PACER

Apr 22, 2026

Divisional Transfer

Apr 23, 2026

ORDER granting 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Andrew G Mosher for Orolua Eluonyechie. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 4/23/2026. (crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

Main Document: Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Habeas RECAP PACER

Apr 30, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that Respondents file a response to the Petition within 21 days of the date of this Order or service of the Petition on the United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, whichever is later. Petitioner may file a reply within seven days. Petitioner must effectuate service within 30 days of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H.L. Perez-Montes on 4/30/2026. (crt,Tice, Y) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

Apr 30, 2026

Order

May 06, 2026

ELECTRONIC JURISDICTIONAL REVIEW FINDING: Having reviewed the pleadings, and any amended pleadings, the court finds that subject matter jurisdiction exists pursuant to: 28 U.S.C. section 1331. This finding is preliminary and may be reconsidered sua sponte or on appropriate motion. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H.L. Perez-Montes on 5/6/2026. (crt,Tice, Y) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

May 06, 2026

Jurisdictional Review Finding

May 11, 2026

Acknowledgment of Service AND Affidavit of Service AND Request for Waiver of Service

Main Document: Acknowledgment of Service AND Affidavit of Service AND Request for Waiver of Service

Habeas RECAP PACER

May 11, 2026

Affidavit of Service