Western District of Louisiana • 3:26-cv-02008

Elyasi v. Venegas

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Case Information

Filed: June 11, 2026
Assigned to: David C. Joseph
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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Last Activity: June 17, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
May 30, 2026
DEFICIENT ? PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-35975237) filed by Alina Elyasi. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order, # 2 Exhibit Exhibits) (Mendez, Matthew) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 6/12/2026.] Modified to reflect deficient status on 6/12/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 05/30/2026)
Main Document: DEFICIENT
#2
May 30, 2026
Clerk's Notice of Redaction Responsibilities and Privacy Protection. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 6/12/2026.] (Entered: 05/30/2026)
Main Document: Clerk's
Jun 01, 2026
Referral Judge Selected: Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt randomly selected to receive referrals. The District Judge has referred this case to the selected Magistrate Judge for all pretrial matters, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(b). The parties may also consent to having the case assigned to the selected Magistrate Judge. (sac1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 6/12/2026.]
#3
Jun 02, 2026
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Karen Betancourt (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (jrl1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 6/12/2026.] (Entered: 06/02/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
#4
Jun 11, 2026
**STRICKEN** EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order with Incorporated Memorandum/Brief by Alina Elyasi, filed. Motions referred to Karen Betancourt. Motion Docket Date 7/2/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order order) (Mendez, Matthew) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 6/12/2026.] Modified docket text on 6/12/2026 (Devillier, W). M Modified on 6/12/2026 (Casebonne, D). (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#5
Jun 11, 2026
ORDER TO TRANSFER CASE to Western District of Louisiana, Monroe Division (Signed by Judge Rolando Olvera) Parties notified. (dlr1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 6/12/2026.] (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Main Document: Order Transferring Case to Another District
Jun 11, 2026
Remark (Public)
Jun 11, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines as to 4 EMERGENCY MOTION. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/11/2026. (crt,Devillier, W)
Jun 11, 2026
CASE Assigned to Judge David C Joseph and Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Devillier, W)
Jun 11, 2026
Interdistrict transfer to Western District of Louisiana, Monroe Division. Case transferred electronically. Case terminated on 6/11/2026, filed. (dlr1) [Transferred from Texas Southern on 6/12/2026.]
#6
Jun 12, 2026
DISTRICT CASE transferred in from District of Texas Southern; Case Number 1:26-cv-00605. Original file copy of transfer order and docket sheet received (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Main Document: District Transfer In
#7
Jun 12, 2026
NOTICE of Deficiency to Matthew Ray Mendez on behalf of Alina Elyasi regarding 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Reason: No Civil Cover Sheet (form JS-44) accompanied this complaint. (crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Deficiency
#8
Jun 12, 2026
PROPOSED TRANSFER ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/12/2026. (crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Main Document: Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
#9
Jun 12, 2026
ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court has reviewed the Petitioner's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order [Doc. 4]. After a search, the Court is unable to locate Petitioner in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Online Detainee Locator System. Accordingly, the pending Motion for a TRO [Doc. 4] is stricken and Petitioner is directed to file amended pleadings within 7 days providing the Petitioner's current status and establishing proper venue in this district. Signed by Judge David C Joseph on 6/12/2026. (crt,Casebonne, D) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Jun 12, 2026
Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Jun 12, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Jun 12, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO
#10
Jun 17, 2026
Transfer Order
Main Document: Transfer Order

Parties

Elyasi
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Venegas
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