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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:
July 30, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
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
#2
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
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)
#3
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)
Apr 22, 2026
Divisional Transfer
#4
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
#5
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
#6
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
#7
May 11, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons served on U.S. attorney on 05/11/2026, filed by Orolua Eluonyechie. Answer due 6/1/2026. (aty,Mosher, Andrew) Modified text to more accurately reflect document filed on 5/12/2026 (Thomas, T). Modified on 5/12/2026 (Thomas, T). (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document:
Acknowledgment of Service AND Affidavit of Service AND Request for Waiver of Service
#8
May 11, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons 2:26-cv-01181 served on U.S. attorney on 05/11/2026, filed by Orolua Eluonyechie. Answer due 6/1/2026. (aty,Mosher, Andrew) Modified on 5/12/2026 (Thomas, T). (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document:
Affidavit of Service
#9
May 11, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons 2:26-cv-01181 served on Civil process clerk, US AG on 05/11/2026, filed by Orolua Eluonyechie. Answer due 6/1/2026. (aty,Mosher, Andrew) Modified on 5/12/2026 (Thomas, T). (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document:
Affidavit of Service
#10
May 11, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons 2:26-cv-01181 served on Todd Blanche on 05/11/2026, filed by Orolua Eluonyechie. Answer due 6/1/2026 (aty,Mosher, Andrew) Modified on 5/12/2026 (Thomas, T). (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document:
Affidavit of Service
#11
May 11, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons 2:26-cv-01181 served on Brian Acuna on 05/11/2026, filed by Orolua Eluonyechie. Answer due 6/1/2026. (aty,Mosher, Andrew) Modified on 5/12/2026 (Thomas, T). (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document:
Affidavit of Service
#12
May 11, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons 2:26-cv-01181 served on Markwayne Mullins on 05/11/2026, filed by Orolua Eluonyechie. Answer due 6/1/2026 (aty,Mosher, Andrew) Modified on 5/12/2026 (Thomas, T). (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document:
Affidavit of Service
#13
May 11, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons 2:26-cv-01181 served on Todd Lyons on 05/11/2026, filed by Orolua Eluonyechie. Answer due 6/1/2026 (aty,Mosher, Andrew) Modified on 5/12/2026 (Thomas, T). (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document:
Affidavit of Service
#14
May 12, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons 2:26-cv-01181 served on Michael Manuel on 05/12/2026, filed by Orolua Eluonyechie. Answer due 6/1/2026 (aty,Mosher, Andrew) Modified on 5/12/2026 (Thomas, T). (Entered: 05/12/2026)
Main Document:
Affidavit of Service
#15
May 14, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Desiree C Williams on behalf of Brian Acuna, Todd Blanche, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin (Attorney Desiree C Williams added to party Brian Acuna(pty:dft), Attorney Desiree C Williams added to party Todd Blanche(pty:dft), Attorney Desiree C Williams added to party Todd M Lyons(pty:dft), Attorney Desiree C Williams added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:dft)) (aty,Williams, Desiree) (Entered: 05/14/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#16
Jun 01, 2026
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, with consent by Brian Acuna, Todd Blanche, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. Motions referred to Joseph H L Perez-Montes. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/1/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(aty,Williams, Desiree) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Main Document:
Extension of Time to File Answer
#17
Jun 01, 2026
First MOTION to Withdraw Andrew G Mosher & Joseph S Giardina as Attorney by Orolua Eluonyechie. Motions referred to Joseph H L Perez-Montes. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/1/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Plaintiff's pro se objection to time extension)(aty,Mosher, Andrew) Modified docket text on 6/2/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Main Document:
Withdraw as Attorney
#18
Jun 01, 2026
DUPLICATE OF DOC 17 First MOTION to Withdraw Joseph S Giardina as Attorney by Orolua Eluonyechie. Motions referred to Joseph H L Perez-Montes. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/1/2026. (aty,Mosher, Andrew). Modified to reflect as duplicate motion on 6/2/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Main Document:
Withdraw as Attorney
#19
Jun 01, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 16 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, with consent filed by Orolua Eluonyechie. (aty,Mosher, Andrew) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Main Document:
Memorandum in Opposition to Motion
#20
Jun 02, 2026
ORDER granting 16 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,. Brian Acuna answer due 7/1/2026; Todd Blanche answer due 7/1/2026; Todd M Lyons answer due 7/1/2026; Markwayne Mullin answer due 7/1/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 6/2/2026. (crt,Muncey, E) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
#21
Jun 02, 2026
ORDER granting 17 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Joseph Saverio Giardina and Andrew G Mosher terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 6/2/2026. (crt,Thomas, T) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
#22
Jun 02, 2026
NOTICE of Standing Order 1.73 regarding the provisional appointment of the Federal Public Defender. (crt,Thomas, T) (Entered: 06/02/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Standing Order 1.73
#23
Jun 30, 2026
NOTICE of Relief of Provisional Appointment by Federal Public Defenders Office re 22 Notice of Standing Order 1.73 (aty,Gomez, Andres) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#24
Jul 07, 2026
RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Brian Acuna, Todd Blanche, Todd M Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Notice to Appear in Immigration Court, # 2 Exhibit B - Immigration Judge Order)(aty,Williams, Desiree) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Main Document:
Response to Habeas Petition
#25
Jul 17, 2026
MOTION for Court to Reject Government's Response, or Alternatively, MOTION for Copy of Response, MOTION for Extension of Time to File Reply by Orolua Eluonyechie. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/17/2026. (crt,Haik, K) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document:
Copies (Prisoner Cases) AND Extension (Other) AND Miscellaneous Relief
#27
Jul 29, 2026
REPLY re 24 Response to Habeas Petition, by Orolua Eluonyechie. (crt,Thomas, T) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document:
Response/Reply (NOT Motions)
#26
Jul 30, 2026
ELECTRONIC ORDER denying 25 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief; denying 25 Motion for Copies; mooting 25 Motion for Extension. Signed by Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes on 7/30/2026. (jud,Perez-Montes, Joseph) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Jul 30, 2026
Order on Motion for Copies AND Order on Motion for Extension (Other) AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
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