Western District of Louisiana • 1:26-cv-02724
Morales Viana v. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
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Case Information
Filed: July 21, 2026
Assigned to:
David C. Joseph
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:
August 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 21, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Receipt number 500005891, filing fee $5.00) filed by Jose Jaime Morales Viana. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet, # 2 Exhibits, # 3 Envelope)(crt,Hunter, M) (Entered: 07/27/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Jul 21, 2026
CASE Assigned to Judge David C Joseph and Magistrate Judge Kayla D McClusky. (crt,Kiper, C)
#2
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
#3
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
Jul 31, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#4
Aug 06, 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: 08/06/2026)
Main Document:
Sec P - Service Order
Aug 06, 2026
Service of Petition on USA (Immigration Habeas)
Aug 06, 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 8/6/2026, answer due 9/3/2026. (crt,Kiper, C)
#5
Aug 10, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
Parties
Immigration & Customs Enforcement
Party
Morales Viana
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