Western District of Louisiana • 3:26-cv-02718
Zapatero Cruz v. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
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Case Information
Filed: July 21, 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:
August 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Maria Guillermina Zapatero Cruz. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet, # 2 Memorandum / Brief, # 3 Proposed order)(crt,Miletello, A) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Jul 21, 2026
DEFICIENT MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Maria Guillermina Zapatero Cruz. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/21/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Miletello, A) Modified on 7/31/2026 not on approved form (Kiper, C). (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document:
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#3
Jul 21, 2026
MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Maria Guillermina Zapatero Cruz. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/21/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Miletello, A) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document:
Appoint Counsel
Jul 21, 2026
CASE Assigned to Judge David C Joseph and Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. (crt,Kiper, C)
#4
Jul 31, 2026
NOTICE of Standing Order 1.73 regarding the provisional appointment of the Federal Public Defender. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Standing Order 1.73
#5
Jul 31, 2026
NOTICE of Standing Order 1.74 regarding service and scheduling in immigration habeas cases. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Standing Order 1.74
#6
Jul 31, 2026
PROPOSED MEMORANDUM ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 7/31/2026. (crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document:
Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
Jul 31, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#7
Aug 03, 2026
MEMORANDUM ORDER: Plaintiff failed to submit filing fee or a completed IFP application. (Pro Se Deadline to comply with deficiency set for 9/2/2026). Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 8/3/2026. (Attachments: # 1 In Forma Pauperis form)(crt,Kiper, C) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document:
Sec P - Deficiency Order
#8
Aug 19, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
#9
Aug 24, 2026
Mail Returned
Main Document:
Mail Returned
Parties
Immigration & Customs Enforcement
Party
Zapatero Cruz
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