Western District of Louisiana • 3:26-cv-02609

Kaabneh v. Richwood Correctional Center

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Case Information

Filed: July 17, 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: September 30, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 17, 2026
DEFICIENT PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt number 300001126, filing fee $5) filed by Hasan H Kaabneh. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet, # 2 Proposed order, # 3 Envelope)(crt,Miletello, A) Modified on 7/30/2026 not on approved form (Kiper, C). (Entered: 07/17/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Jul 17, 2026
CASE Assigned to Judge Robert R Summerhays and Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. (crt,Kiper, C)
#2
Jul 30, 2026
NOTICE of Standing Order 1.73 regarding the provisional appointment of the Federal Public Defender. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Standing Order 1.73
#3
Jul 30, 2026
NOTICE of Standing Order 1.74 regarding service and scheduling in immigration habeas cases. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Standing Order 1.74
#4
Jul 30, 2026
PROPOSED MEMORANDUM ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/30/2026. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
Jul 30, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#5
Jul 31, 2026
MEMORANDUM ORDER: Plaintiff failed to submit documents on approved forms. ( Pro Se Deadline to comply with deficiency set for 8/31/2026) Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 7/31/2026. (Attachments: # 1 2241 form)(crt,Leday, A) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Sec P - Deficiency Order
#6
Aug 26, 2026
MOTION for Extension of to Comply with 5 Memorandum Order and Notice of Compliance & Imminent Removal. by Hasan H Kaabneh. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/26/2026. (crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document: Extension (Other)
#7
Aug 26, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Hasan H Kaabneh. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibits Part 1, # 3 Exhibits Part 2, # 4 Exhibits Part 3, # 5 Exhibits Par 4, # 6 Exhibit - Declaration)(crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#8
Aug 26, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/26/2026.) by Hasan H Kaabneh. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief)(crt,Devillier, W) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/27/2026: # 2 Proposed order) (Devillier, W). (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document: Preliminary Injunction AND Temporary Restraining Order
#9
Aug 26, 2026
MOTION for Osaid Ibrahim Saad to Appear Pro Hac Vice, MOTION to Waive Local Counsel Requirement (Motion Ripe Deadline set for 8/26/2026.) by Hasan H Kaabneh. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Certificate of good standing, # 4 Certificate of Service, # 5 Proposed order)(crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Miscellaneous Relief
#10
Aug 27, 2026
MINUTE ENTRY: A video conference is SET on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (CST), to address Petitioner's Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 8 . Call-in instructions for the conference will be provided by separate email prior to the conference. Signed by Judge Robert R Summerhays on 8/27/2026. (crt,Craig, C) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document: Minute Entry/Order Setting Motion
#11
Aug 27, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Aaron Beyt on behalf of Field Office Director, Secretary U S Dept of Homeland Security, Director U S Immigration & Customs Enforcement (Attorney Aaron Beyt added to party Field Office Director(pty:dft), Attorney Aaron Beyt added to party Secretary U S Dept of Homeland Security(pty:dft), Attorney Aaron Beyt added to party Director U S Immigration & Customs Enforcement(pty:dft)) (aty,Beyt, Aaron) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#12
Aug 27, 2026
ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 6 Motion for Extension. To the extent that Petitioner seeks an extension to supplement or amend his Petition in compliance with the Court's previous order 5 the motion is GRANTED, and he has until September 21, 2026, to supplement or amend his Petition. This Order has no effect on the pending Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order set for hearing before Judge Summerhays on Friday, August 28, 2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 8/27/2026. (jud,McClusky, Kayla) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Aug 27, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension (Other)
#13
Aug 28, 2026
DECLARATION per August 28, 2026 TRO Hearing by Field Office Director, Secretary U S Dept of Homeland Security, Director U S Immigration & Customs Enforcement . (aty,Beyt, Aaron) Modified docket text on 8/28/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document: Response/Reply (NOT Motions)
#14
Aug 28, 2026
MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Robert R Summerhays: The Court held a status conference regarding the allegations contained in Petitioner's Motion for TRO 8 . By close of business today, Defendants shall file the declaration discussed in the conference. No later than close of business on Monday, August 31, 2026, Petitioner may respond to the declaration. Within 7 days, Defendants shall file a status report regarding Petitioners medical conditions and treatment he is receiving (Court Reporter: Beth Delatte) (crt,Craig, C) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document: Motion Hearing
Aug 28, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 9/21/2026. (crt,Leday, A)
Aug 28, 2026
Set/Reset Deadlines
#15
Aug 31, 2026
Medical STATUS REPORT by Field Office Director, Secretary U S Dept of Homeland Security, Director U S Immigration & Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(aty,Beyt, Aaron) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document: Status Report
#19
Sep 01, 2026
MEMORANDUM ORDER directing clerk to serve a copy of the petition and this Order on the federal respondents by email at the email address designated by the United States Attorney. The Clerk of Court is further directed to serve the warden of the facility where Petitioner is detained by first-class mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 9/1/2026. (crt,Taylor, L) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document: Sec P - Service Order
#16
Sep 02, 2026
SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM in Support re 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Hasan H Kaabneh. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Osaid I Saad, # 2 Envelope)(crt,Crawford, A) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Main Document: Supplemental Memorandum in Support of Motion
#17
Sep 03, 2026
MINUTE ENTRY: On August 28, 2026, the Court held a Zoom conference in reference to the Petitioner's Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. At that time, the Court ordered the Government to file certain documents. Those documents were filed and Petitioner responded. Petitioners response raises some questions which the Court needs addressed. No later than noon on September 4, 2026, the Government shall file a response addressing the following: (1) the route of the planned departure flight (limited to the issue of how Petitioner will be transported to the West Bank since there are no airports in that location); and (2) whether Petitioner has had the requisite statutory opportunity to raise a credible fear or whether the Government has obtained diplomatic assurances that the petitioner would not be tortured/harmed on arrival. Signed by Judge Robert R Summerhays on 9/3/2026. (crt,Craig, C) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Main Document: Minute Entry
#18
Sep 04, 2026
September 4, 2026 STATUS REPORT Regarding Travel of Petitioner by Field Office Director, Secretary U S Dept of Homeland Security, Director U S Immigration & Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(aty,Beyt, Aaron) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document: Status Report
#20
Sep 04, 2026
ORDER denying 8 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order; denying 8 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Robert R Summerhays on 9/4/2026. (crt,Craig, C)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion for TRO
Sep 04, 2026
Service of Petition on USA (Immigration Habeas)
Sep 04, 2026
SERVICE of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus on the federal respondents through the United States Attorney's Office by the Court's electronic case management system pursuant to Standing Order 1.74. Service on the warden where the petitioner is detained sent by first-class mail. Federal respondents served on 9/4/2026, answer due 10/2/2026. (crt,Taylor, L)
#21
Sep 29, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition
#22
Sep 30, 2026
Report and Recommendations
Main Document: Report and Recommendations

Parties

Kaabneh
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Richwood Correctional Center
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