Western District of Louisiana • 6:26-cv-02220

#1

Jun 20, 2025

DEFICIENT? PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by BABI KITELONGA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhbit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(mfr) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.] Modified on 6/28/2026 no filing fee or IFP (Kiper, C). (Entered: 06/21/2025)

#2

Jun 20, 2025

MOTION for Tanishka V. Cruz, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac Vice by BABI KITELONGA. (Attachments: # 1 PROPOSED ORDER)(mfr) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.] (Entered: 06/21/2025)

#3

Jun 21, 2025

ORDER - Ordered that Petitioner shall not be transferred or removed from Pine Prairie ICE Processing Center in Pine Prairie, Louisiana, unless and until the Court issues a contrary order. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 6/21/2025. (mfr) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.] (Entered: 06/21/2025)

Jun 21, 2025

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Claire C. Cecchi: Status Conference call held on 6/21/2025. (jl, ) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.]

#4

Jun 27, 2025

ORDER directing the Clerk of the Court to serve a copy of the habeas petition (ECF No. 1 ) and this order on Respondent by regular mail; directing the Clerk to forward a copy of the petition and this order to the Chief, Civil Division, U.S. Attorney's Office via e-mail; directing Respondent to file and serve a response within forty-five (45) days of the entry of this order; denying 2 Tanishka V. Cruz's motion to appear pro hac vice. Ms. Cruz may file an amended motion that complies with Rule 101.1(c). Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 6/27/2025. (arm) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.] (Entered: 06/27/2025)

#5

Aug 08, 2025

Letter from AUSA Frances Bajada. (BAJADA, FRANCES) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.] (Entered: 08/08/2025)

#6

Aug 11, 2025

LETTER ORDER Granting request for an extension of time to respond to the habeas petition from 8/11/2025 to 9/2/2025. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 8/11/2025. (kes, ) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.] (Entered: 08/11/2025)

#7

Aug 29, 2025

Letter from Frances Bajada. (BAJADA, FRANCES) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.] (Entered: 08/29/2025)

#8

Sep 02, 2025

LETTER ORDER extending Respondent's deadline to respond to the habeas petition until 9/16/2025. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 9/2/2025. (dmr3) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.] (Entered: 09/02/2025)

#9

Sep 16, 2025

Letter from The U.S. Attorney's Office. (BAJADA, FRANCES) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.] (Entered: 09/16/2025)

#10

Sep 17, 2025

LETTER ORDER extending Respondent's deadline to respond to the habeas petition until 9/22/2025. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 9/17/2025. (dmr3) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.] (Entered: 09/17/2025)

#11

Sep 22, 2025

RESPONSE to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by PAMELA BONDI, KRISTI NOEM, YOLANDA PITTMAN, JOHN TSOUKARIS, CALEB VITELLO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of James Mullan, # 2 Exhibit Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit Judgment of Conviction)(BAJADA, FRANCES) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.] (Entered: 09/22/2025)

#12

Oct 02, 2025

TRIAL BRIEF in Opposition to Respondents Answer and Purported Motion to Dismiss by BABI KITELONGA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit ICE Locator 6.20.25)(MORAVEC, JOSEPH) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.] (Entered: 10/02/2025)

#13

Jan 16, 2026

NOTICE by BABI KITELONGA of Supplemental Authority (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Khalil v. President of the United States, No. 25-2162 (3d Cir. Jan. 15, 2026))(MORAVEC, JOSEPH) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.] (Entered: 01/16/2026)

#14

Mar 27, 2026

Letter from Petitioner requesting status conference. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Stay Order, Navarro v. Lyons)(MORAVEC, JOSEPH) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.] (Entered: 03/27/2026)

#15

Apr 23, 2026

NOTICE by BABI KITELONGA of Exhibit and Renewed Request for Status Conference (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit ICE Decision to Continue Detention)(MORAVEC, JOSEPH) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.] (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#16

Jun 25, 2026

Order transferring case to District of Western District of Louisiana; The Clerk's Office shall CLOSE this matter. Signed by Judge Claire C. Cecchi on 6/25/2026. (jal, ) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.] (Entered: 06/25/2026)

#17

Jun 25, 2026

DISTRICT CASE transferred in from District of New Jersey; Case Number 2:25-cv-12000. Original file copy of transfer order and docket sheet received (Entered: 06/25/2026)

Jun 25, 2026

***Civil Case Terminated. (jal, ) [Transferred from New Jersey on 6/25/2026.]

Jun 25, 2026

CASE Assigned to Judge Terry A Doughty and Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. (crt,Kiper, C)

#18

Jun 28, 2026

PROPOSED TRANSFER ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Joseph H L Perez-Montes. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 6/28/2026. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 06/28/2026)

Jun 28, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#19

Jun 29, 2026

Notice of Deficiency

#20

Jun 30, 2026

Transfer Order

#21

Jul 02, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Jul 02, 2026

Electronic Payment of Habeas Filing Fee