Western District of Louisiana • 1:26-cv-02692

#1

Jul 24, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Diego Jesus Zavala Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet, # 2 Cover Letter, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Envelope)(crt,Muncey, E) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#2

Jul 24, 2026

MOTION for Michael Geoffino to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Diego Jesus Zavala Lopez. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/24/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order)(crt,Muncey, E) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#3

Jul 24, 2026

MOTION to Waive the Requirements of Local Counsel Pursuant to Local Rule 83.2.7 for the United States District Court Western District of Louisiana by Diego Jesus Zavala Lopez. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/24/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of good standing, # 2 Proposed order)(crt,Muncey, E) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

Jul 24, 2026

CASE Assigned to Judge James D Cain, Jr and Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. (crt,Thomas, T)

Jul 27, 2026

Receipt of Funds

Jul 27, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Jul 27, 2026

FILING FEE RECEIVED: on behalf of Diego Jesus Zavala Lopez in the amount of $5.00, receipt number 100001471. (crt,Bunting, M)

Jul 27, 2026

RECEIVED Pro Hac Vice fee on behalf of Michael Geoffino from Defender Association of Philadelphia in the amount of $105.00, receipt number 100001470. (crt,Bunting, M)

#4

Jul 29, 2026

NOTICE of Standing Order 1.74 regarding service and scheduling in immigration habeas cases. (crt,Thomas, T) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

Jul 29, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#5

Aug 05, 2026

ORDER granting 3 Motion to Waive the Requirements of Local Counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 8/5/2026. (crt,Leday, A) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#6

Aug 05, 2026

ORDER granting 2 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for appearance of Michael Geoffino for Diego Jesus Zavala Lopez Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 8/5/2026. (crt,Leday, A) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#7

Aug 07, 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 8/6/2026. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

Aug 07, 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 8/7/2026, answer due 9/4/2026. (crt,Kiper, C)

Aug 07, 2026

Service of Petition on USA (Immigration Habeas)

#8

Aug 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Heather E Cooley on behalf of Bryan Acuna, Markwayne Mullin (Attorney Heather E Cooley added to party Bryan Acuna(pty:dft), Attorney Heather E Cooley added to party Markwayne Mullin(pty:dft)) (aty,Cooley, Heather) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#9

Sep 04, 2026

Opposition RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Bryan Acuna, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1. NTA; 2. I-261; 3. IJO; 4. Notice of Internet-Based Hearing)(aty,Cooley, Heather) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

#10

Sep 08, 2026

REPLY IN SUPPORT of Petitioner's Habeas Corpus Petition re 9 Response to Habeas Petition, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Diego Jesus Zavala Lopez . (aty,Geoffino, Michael) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#11

Sep 08, 2026

MOTION for Bond, styled as Motion for Release Pending Adjudication by Diego Jesus Zavala Lopez. Motions referred to Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 9/8/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order, # 2 Memorandum / Brief)(aty,Geoffino, Michael) Modified text on 9/9/2026 (Thomas, T). (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#12

Sep 08, 2026

MOTION to Expedite Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Diego Jesus Zavala Lopez. Motions referred to Kayla D McClusky. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 9/8/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed order, # 2 Memorandum / Brief)(aty,Geoffino, Michael) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#13

Sep 09, 2026

ELECTRONIC ORDER re 11 MOTION for Bond filed by Diego Jesus Zavala Lopez, Set Deadlines/Hearing as to 11 MOTION for Bond :( Responses due by 9/23/2026). Signed by Judge James D Cain, Jr on 9/9/2026. (crt,Petrofes, T) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

Sep 09, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Sep 09, 2026

Motions Transferred regarding 11 MOTION for Bond . Motions referred to Judge James D Cain, Jr. (crt,Thomas, T)

Sep 09, 2026

Motions Transferred

#14

Sep 15, 2026

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS: IT IS RECOMMENDED that Petitioner's request for Habeas Corpus be GRANTED. Respondents, and the Warden of Winn Correctional Center, shall (A) immediately release Petitioner from custody without any bond requirements or new conditions, and (B) notify Petitioner's counsel of the exact location and time of his release no less than two hours before his release. IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Respondents shall, within 24 hours after Petitioner's release, file a status report confirming his release. IT IS FURTHER RECOMMENDED that Petitioner's 11 MOTION for Bond and 12 Motion to Expedite be DENIED AS MOOT. Objections to R&R due by 9/29/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky on 9/14/2026. (crt,Leday, A) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#15

Sep 16, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER/JUDGMENT by Diego Jesus Zavala Lopez re 12 Motion to Expedite,. (aty,Geoffino, Michael) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

#16

Sep 29, 2026

Objection to Report and Recommendations

#17

Sep 30, 2026

Response to Objection to Report and Recommendations