Western District of Louisiana • 3:26-cv-01409
De Melo Mendes v. Liggins
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Case Information
Filed: May 01, 2026
Assigned to:
Robert Rees Summerhays
Referred to:
Kayla D. McClusky
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
June 03, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 30, 2026
Emergency PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Joao Vitor de Melo Mendes. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Attachment Disclosure of Corporate Interest, # 3 Attachment Entry of Appearance)(Fatemi, Anthony) [Transferred from Maryland on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 04/30/2026)
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Emergency PETITION
#2
Apr 30, 2026
Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 Concerning Petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus-Alien Detainee. Signed by Chief Judge George Levi Russell, III on December 1, 2025 (bas, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 04/30/2026)
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Second
#3
Apr 30, 2026
PAPERLESS NOTICE: A copy of Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01, Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Petitioner's full name and A#, and other relevant documents have been transmitted to the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Civil Division for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland on (04/30/2026 and 9:30AM). Second Amended Standing Order 2025-01 is now effective. (bas, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 04/30/2026)
#4
Apr 30, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kristy Ann Burkhardt on behalf of Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Burkhardt, Kristy) [Transferred from Maryland on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 04/30/2026)
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NOTICE
#5
Apr 30, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Melissa E Goldmeier on behalf of Todd Blanche, Vernon Liggins, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Goldmeier, Melissa) [Transferred from Maryland on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 04/30/2026)
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NOTICE
#6
Apr 30, 2026
ORDER Directing the Parties to submit a joint proposed briefing schedule or (2) submit a notice regarding Respondents' intent to stand by its prior briefs by 12:00 p.m. ET on May 1, 2026. Signed by Judge Adam B Abelson on 4/30/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 04/30/2026)
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ORDER
#7
Apr 30, 2026
MOTION to Transfer Case by Joao Vitor De Melo Mendes (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Petitioner's Memorandum in Support of Motion to Transfer)(Fatemi, Anthony) [Transferred from Maryland on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 04/30/2026)
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Transfer Case
Apr 30, 2026
HABEAS CASE FILING FEE: $ 5, receipt number AMDDC-12719033(Fatemi, Anthony) [Transferred from Maryland on 5/1/2026.]
Apr 30, 2026
The case of De Melo Mendes v. Liggins et al,, has been opened in the District of Maryland. The case number is ABA 26-cv-1690. PLEASE NOTE: You must pay the case filing fee within 48 hours . To pay online, select the event Habeas Case Filing Fee which is found under Civil Events -- > Other Filings -- > Other Documents. Otherwise, forward a check made payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court and note the assigned case number on the check or cover letter. (bas, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 5/1/2026.]
Apr 30, 2026
Case Assigned to Judge Adam B Abelson. (kns, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 5/1/2026.]
#8
May 01, 2026
ORDER Granting 7 Motion to Transfer Case to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Signed by Judge Adam B Abelson on 5/1/2026. (bas, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 5/1/2026.] (Entered: 05/01/2026)
Main Document:
Order on Motion to Transfer Case
#9
May 01, 2026
DISTRICT CASE transferred in from District of Maryland; Case Number 8:26-cv-01690. Original file copy of transfer order and docket sheet received (Entered: 05/01/2026)
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District Transfer In
#10
May 01, 2026
PROPOSED TRANSFER ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 5/1/2026. (crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
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Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
May 01, 2026
CASE Assigned to Judge Robert R Summerhays and Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. (crt,Devillier, W)
May 01, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
May 01, 2026
Case transferred to District of U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. Original file, certified copy of transfer order, and docket sheet sent. (bas, Deputy Clerk) [Transferred from Maryland on 5/1/2026.]
May 01, 2026
District Transfer Out (Form Included Only If Manual Attachment Exists)
#11
May 04, 2026
TRANSFER ORDER regarding admission status of counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 5/4/2026. (crt,Leday, A) (Entered: 05/04/2026)
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Transfer Order
#12
May 08, 2026
Substitute Attorney
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Substitute Attorney
#13
May 11, 2026
Substitute Attorney
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Substitute Attorney
#14
May 12, 2026
Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney
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Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney
#15
May 12, 2026
Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney
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Order on Motion to Substitute Attorney
#16
Jun 01, 2026
Dismiss/Joint or Voluntary
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Dismiss/Joint or Voluntary
Jun 01, 2026
Motions Transferred
#17
Jun 03, 2026
Order on Motion to Dismiss/Joint or Voluntary
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Order on Motion to Dismiss/Joint or Voluntary
Parties
De Melo Mendes
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Liggins
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