Western District of Louisiana • 3:26-cv-02014

Lawal v. Richwood Correctional Facility

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Case Information

Filed: June 12, 2026
Assigned to: James David Cain Jr.
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 24, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jun 12, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, receipt number ALAWDC-6822430) filed by Muinat Biodun Lawal. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1)(Attorney Christopher Keith Kinnison added to party Muinat Biodun Lawal(pty:pet))(aty,Kinnison, Christopher) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jun 12, 2026
MOTION for Nneka Jackson to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Admission fee: $105, receipt number ALAWDC-6822446) by Muinat Biodun Lawal. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/12/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of good standing Certificate of Good Standing)(aty,Kinnison, Christopher) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
Jun 12, 2026
CASE Assigned to Judge James D Cain, Jr and Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (crt,Kiper, C)
#3
Jun 20, 2026
Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
Main Document: Summons Issued - USA (Form Included)
Jun 20, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#4
Jun 23, 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 6/23/2026. (crt,Tice, Y) (Entered: 06/23/2026)
Jun 23, 2026
Jurisdictional Review Finding
#5
Jun 24, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Main Document: Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Lawal
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Warden, Richwood Correctional Center
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