Middle District of Louisiana • 3:25-cv-01106

Rodriguez Romero v. Ladwig

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Case Information

Filed: December 11, 2025
Assigned to: John Wheadon deGravelles
Referred to: Erin Wilder-Doomes
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal)
Completed: February 06, 2026
Last Activity: April 06, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Dec 11, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ALAMDC-3004752.), filed by Luis Gaston Sanchez, Ricardo Blanco Chomat, Ibrahim Mohammed, Francisco Rodriguez Romero. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A: Authenticated Emails)(Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Dec 11, 2025
Certificate of Interested Persons by Ricardo Blanco Chomat, Luis Gaston Sanchez, Ibrahim Mohammed, Francisco Rodriguez Romero. (Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
Main Document: Certificate
#3
Dec 11, 2025
Summons Submitted as to Scott Ladwig; Todd Lyons; Kristi Noem; Pamela Bondi; Kevin Jordan (Attachments: # 1 Summons for Resp. Ladwig, # 2 Summons for Resp. Lyons, # 3 Summons for Resp. Noem, # 4 Summons for Resp. Bondi, # 5 Summons for Resp. Jordan)(Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
Main Document: Summons
#4
Dec 11, 2025
by Ricardo Blanco Chomat, Luis Gaston Sanchez, Ibrahim Mohammed, Francisco Rodriguez Romero (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of S. Alvarez-Jones, # 2 Proposed Order)(Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
#5
Dec 11, 2025
by Ricardo Blanco Chomat, Luis Gaston Sanchez, Ibrahim Mohammed, Francisco Rodriguez Romero (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of L. Novak, # 2 Proposed Order)(Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
#6
Dec 11, 2025
by Ricardo Blanco Chomat, Luis Gaston Sanchez, Ibrahim Mohammed, Francisco Rodriguez Romero (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of A. Montes, # 2 Proposed Order)(Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
Main Document: Appear Pro Hac Vice
#7
Dec 11, 2025
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Ricardo Blanco Chomat, Luis Gaston Sanchez, Ibrahim Mohammed, Francisco Rodriguez Romero (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in support of Motion, # 2 Proposed Order)(Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 12/11/2025)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#8
Dec 12, 2025
Summons Issued as to Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.) (CIS) (Main Document 8 replaced on 12/12/2025) (CIS). Modified on 12/12/2025 to edit date issued (CIS).
Main Document: Summons Issued as to USA
#9
Dec 12, 2025
Summons Issued as to Kevin Jordan. (NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.) (CIS)
Main Document: Summons Issued
#10
Dec 12, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Jack, Justin)
Main Document: Notice of (other)
#11
Dec 12, 2025
Certificate of Interested Persons by Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem identifying Corporate Parent U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Corporate Parent Rights Behind Bars, Corporate Parent National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild, Corporate Parent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Corporate Parent United States of America, Affiliate/Interested Person Kristi Noem, Affiliate/Interested Person Scott Ladwig, Affiliate/Interested Person Todd Lyons, Affiliate/Interested Person Bridget Pranzatelli, Affiliate/Interested Person Ricardo Blanco Chomat, Affiliate/Interested Person Luis Gaston Sanchez, Affiliate/Interested Person Pamela Bondi, Affiliate/Interested Person Ibrahim Mohammed, Affiliate/Interested Person Francisco Rodriguez Romero, Affiliate/Interested Person Lydia Wright for Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons.. (Jack, Justin)
Main Document: Certificate of Interested Persons
#12
Dec 12, 2025
ORDER: A response to the Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order/Preliminary Injunction [7] shall be filed by 4:00 p.m, on Monday, December 15, 2025, not to exceed 25 pages excluding attachments. The mover may file a reply brief by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, limited to a total of 10 pages. No motion for leave will be required. By Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., the parties shall jointly file a brief. A status conference by Zoom is set for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 12/12/2025. (CIS)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Set Hearings AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Dec 12, 2025
***Set ICE Flag (CIS)
Dec 12, 2025
MOTION(S) REFERRED: 4 MOTION for Stephanie M. Alvarez-Jones to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Receipt Number ALAMDC-3004866 (Filing fee $100.00), 6 MOTION for Amaris Montes to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Receipt Number ALAMDC-3004877 (Filing fee $100.00), 5 MOTION for Lillian Novak to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Receipt Number ALAMDC-3004874 (Filing fee $100.00). These motions are now pending before the USMJ. (CIS)
#13
Dec 15, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition to [7] MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Jack, Justin)
Main Document: Response in Opposition to Motion
#14
Dec 16, 2025
REPLY in Support of [7] MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Pranzatelli, Bridget)
Main Document: Reply in Support of Motion
#15
Dec 16, 2025
ORDER granting [4], [5], and [6] Motions for Stephanie M. Alvarez-Jones, Lillian Novak, and Amaris Montes to Appear Pro Hac Vice.
#16
Dec 16, 2025
NOTICE of Joint Response to the Court's Order [12] Order,,, Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings,,, Set Hearings,, by Ricardo Blanco Chomat, Luis Gaston Sanchez, Ibrahim Mohammed, Francisco Rodriguez Romero (Pranzatelli, Bridget)
Main Document: Notice of (other)
Dec 16, 2025
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#17
Dec 17, 2025
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles: Status Conference held on 12/17/2025. The respondents are given until December 31, 2025, to file a response. Replies due by 1/5/2026. Motion Hearing before the District Judge set for 1/7/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 1 before Judge John W. deGravelles. (Court Reporter Natalie Breaux) (CIS)
Main Document: Status Conference
#18
Dec 31, 2025
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to [1] Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit 1 Agency Declaration (Sanchez), (2) Exhibit 2 Supplemental Agency Declaration (Sanchez), (3) Exhibit 3 Agency Declaration (Rodriguez-Romero), (4) Exhibit 4 Agency Declaration (Chomat), (5) Exhibit 5 Agency Declaration (Mohammed), (6) Exhibit 6 Notice of Revocation of Release (Chomat), (7) Exhibit 7 Notice of Removal (Chomat), (8) Exhibit 8 Notice of Revocation of Release (Romero), (9) Exhibit 9 Notice of Removal (Mohammed), (10) Exhibit 10 Delegation of Signature Authority)(Jack, Justin)
Main Document: MEMORANDUM in Opposition
#19
Jan 05, 2026
Notice to Counsel: COURTROOM CHANGE ONLY - Motion Hearing before the District Judge set for 1/7/2026 at 10:00 AM WILL BE HELD IN COURTROOM 2 before Judge John W. deGravelles.
#20
Jan 05, 2026
MEMORANDUM in Support of [1] Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit List of Cases, (2) Exhibit Declaration of F. Rodriguez Romero, (3) Exhibit Declaration of R. Blanco Chomat, (4) Exhibit Declaration of L. Gaston Sanchez, (5) Exhibit Declaration of I. Mohammed, (6) Exhibit Check-in confirmation of R. Blanco Chomat, (7) Exhibit Email for R. Blanco Chomat, (8) Exhibit Email for R. Blanco Chomat, (9) Exhibit Email for R. Blanco Chomat, (10) Exhibit Check-in confirmation of L. Gaston Sanchez, (11) Exhibit Check-in confirmation of I. Mohammed)(Pranzatelli, Bridget)
Main Document: MEMORANDUM in Support
#21
Jan 06, 2026
Notice to Counsel: Please be advised that oral argument on the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order/Preliminary Injunction (Doc. 7) and the merits of the Habeas Petition (Doc. 1) is scheduled for January 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM, in person, will be held in COURTROOM 2. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(KDC)
#22
Jan 07, 2026
NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to 20 MEMORANDUM in Support. Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. Each exhibit MUST include a description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). (CIS) (Entered: 01/07/2026)
#23
Jan 07, 2026
Exhibit(s) to 20 MEMORANDUM in Support,, by Ricardo Blanco Chomat, Luis Gaston Sanchez, Ibrahim Mohammed, Francisco Rodriguez Romero. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 - List of Cases, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2 - Declaration of F. Rodriguez Romero, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 3 - Declaration of R. Blanco Chomat, # 4 Exhibit Ex. 4 - Declaration of L. Gaston Sanchez, # 5 Exhibit Ex. 5 - Declaration of I. Mohammed, # 6 Exhibit Ex. 6 - Check-in confirmation of R. Blanco Chomat, # 7 Exhibit Ex. 7 - Email for R. Blanco Chomat (January 2021), # 8 Exhibit Ex. 8 - Email for R. Blanco Chomat (July 2021), # 9 Exhibit Ex. 9 - Email for R. Blanco Chomat (April 2022), # 10 Exhibit Ex. 10 - Check-in confirmation of L. Gaston Sanchez, # 11 Exhibit Ex. 11 - Check-in confirmation of I. Mohammed)(Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 01/07/2026)
Main Document: Exhibit(s)
Attachment 1: Exhibit Ex. 1 - List of Cases
Attachment 2: Exhibit Ex. 2 - Declaration of F. Rodriguez Romero
Attachment 3: Exhibit Ex. 3 - Declaration of R. Blanco Chomat
Attachment 4: Exhibit Ex. 4 - Declaration of L. Gaston Sanchez
Attachment 5: Exhibit Ex. 5 - Declaration of I. Mohammed
Attachment 6: Exhibit Ex. 6 - Check-in confirmation of R. Blanco Chomat
Attachment 7: Exhibit Ex. 7 - Email for R. Blanco Chomat (January 2021)
Attachment 8: Exhibit Ex. 8 - Email for R. Blanco Chomat (July 2021)
Attachment 9: Exhibit Ex. 9 - Email for R. Blanco Chomat (April 2022)
Attachment 10: Exhibit Ex. 10 - Check-in confirmation of L. Gaston Sanchez
Attachment 11: Exhibit Ex. 11 - Check-in confirmation of I. Mohammed
#24
Jan 07, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Ricardo Blanco Chomat, Luis Gaston Sanchez, Ibrahim Mohammed, Francisco Rodriguez Romero for proceedings held on January 7, 2026 before Judge John W. deGravelles.. (Alvarez-Jones, Stephanie)
Main Document: Transcript Request
#25
Jan 07, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles. Motion Hearing held on 1/7/2026 re [7] MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Ibrahim Mohammed, Ricardo Blanco Chomat, Francisco Rodriguez Romero, Luis Gaston Sanchez. (Court Reporter Natalie Breaux.) (ELW)
Main Document: Motion Hearing
#26
Jan 14, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings: Motion hearing before Judge John W. deGravelles held on January 7, 2026. Court Reporter: Natalie W. Breaux. Phone Number: 225-389-3565.
Main Document: Transcript
#27
Jan 20, 2026
AFFIDAVIT of Service by Ricardo Blanco Chomat, Luis Gaston Sanchez, Ibrahim Mohammed, Francisco Rodriguez Romero. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit 1: USPS Green Receipt Cards, Dec. 2025, (2) Exhibit 2: Decl of Personal Service, Jan. 2026, (3) Exhibit 3: USPS Green Receipt Card, Jan. 2026)(Pranzatelli, Bridget)
Main Document: Affidavit
#28
Feb 06, 2026
RULING AND ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Petitioners' Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED. Respondents shall release Petitioners from their custody within 3 hours of this order, under the conditions of the previously revoked OSUPs. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that as soon as practicable, but no less than 2 hours prior to Petitioners' release, Respondents shall inform Petitioners' counsel of the time and location of Petitioners' release. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall not re-detain Petitioners without due process of law, in accordance with this Order. Finally, IT IS ORDERED that the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. 7) is TERMINATED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 02/06/2026. (KDC)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
#29
Feb 06, 2026
JUDGMENT: Petitioners' Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED, and this case is closed. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 2/6/2026. (EDC)
Main Document: Judgment
#30
Feb 06, 2026
GENERAL ORDER: All pleadings and other papers filed under seal in civil and criminal actions shall be maintained under seal for thirty days following final disposition of the action. After that time, all sealed pleadings and other papers shall be placed in the case record unless a District Judge or Magistrate Judge, upon motion and for good cause shown, orders that the pleading or other paper be maintained under seal.
Main Document: Notice to Counsel - General Order 2019-04
#31
Mar 10, 2026
Emergency MOTION to Enforce Judgment by Ibrahim Mohammed (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion, # 2 Proposed Order)(Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Main Document: Enforce Judgment
Attachment 1: Memorandum in Support of Motion
Attachment 2: Proposed Order
#32
Mar 10, 2026
MOTION to Supplement 31 Emergency Motion to Enforce Judgment by Ibrahim Mohammed (Attachments: # 1 A: ICE Detainee Locator as of 3/9/2026, # 2 B: ICE Detainee Locator as of 3/10/2026, # 3 Proposed Order)(Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 03/10/2026)
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief (First)
#33
Mar 10, 2026
ORDER: Before the Court is an Emergency Motion to Enforce Judgment filed on March 10, 2026, by one of the Petitioners, Ibrahim Mohammed. (Doc. 31). According to the Motion, around 10:40 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026, Mr. Mohammed's counsel learned that ICE has re-detained Mr. Mohammed "again, in apparent violation of this Court's February 6, 2026 Order." (Doc. 31-1 at 1) (alleging re-detention with 'no due process and no indication of changed circumstances'). Counsel has also filed a Motion to Supplement (Doc. 32) the Emergency Motion with two Exhibits (Exhibit A (Doc. 32-1) and Exhibit B (Doc. 32-2)) indicating that while Mr. Mohammed is in ICE custody, his exact location is unknown. Given these representations and filings, IT IS ORDERED that the government has until 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2026, to file its response to the Emergency Motion to Enforce Judgment (Doc. 31). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner Mohammed's Motion to Supplement (Doc. 32) is GRANTED, and the Clerk of Court is direct to SUPPLEMENT the Emergency Motion to Enforce Judgment (Doc. 31) with the following exhibits: Exhibit A -- ICE Detainee Locator as of 3/9/2026 (Doc. 32-1) Exhibit B -- ICE Detainee Locator as of 3/10/2026. (Doc. 32-2)IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a Status Conference by Zoom is set for 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2026. An email with Zoom information will be sent ahead of the Conference. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 03/10/2026. (KDC)
Main Document: Order
#34
Mar 10, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Ibrahim Mohammed (Attachments: (1) Memorandum in Support of Motion, (2) A: Declaration of S. Alvarez-Jones, (3) Proposed Order)(Pranzatelli, Bridget)
Main Document: Temporary Restraining Order
#35
Mar 10, 2026
MOTION Clarification by Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Green, Katherine)
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief (First)
#36
Mar 10, 2026
RULING AND ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the Emergency Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. 34) is GRANTED. The government shall not remove Mr. Mohammed from the United States for a period for five (5) days. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, by Marc h 12, 2026, the parties shall enter simultaneous briefs addressing the due process afforded Mr. Mohammed on his re-detention. Briefs shall address the process due at revocation of his order of supervised release, including whether an informal intervi ew took place, where, when, with whom, and whether Mr. Mohammed was allowed access to his counsel. Briefs shall also address the process due to a noncitizen prior to removal to a third country, and if and how that standard is different for a noncitiz en with CAT protection. Finally, briefs should address the current status and whereabouts of Mr. Mohammed. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the government shall arrange for Mr. Mohammed to be able to contact his counsel for a legal call, and to be given th e time and privacy to do so meaningfully. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Government's Wednesday, March 11, 2026, response deadline is VACATED; the status conference for later that day is CANCELED; and Governments Motion for Clarification (Doc. 35) is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 03/10/2026. (KDC)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
#37
Mar 12, 2026
RESPONSE to [36] Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order,,,,,, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,,,, [31] Emergency MOTION to Enforce Judgment filed by Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit A Declaration of AFOD Liggins, (2) Exhibit B Notice of Revocation of Release, (3) Exhibit C Notice of Removal, (4) Exhibit D Informal Interview, (5) Exhibit E DHS March 2025 Guidance)(Green, Katherine)
Main Document: Response
Attachment 1: Exhibit A Declaration of AFOD Liggins
Attachment 2: Exhibit B Notice of Revocation of Release
Attachment 3: Exhibit C Notice of Removal
Attachment 4: Exhibit D Informal Interview
Attachment 5: Exhibit E DHS March 2025 Guidance
#38
Mar 12, 2026
RESPONSE to [36] Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order,,,,,, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,,,, filed by Ibrahim Mohammed. (Attachments: (1) Exhibit A: Declaration of I. Mohammed, (2) Exhibit B: X Post re Flight to Eswatini)(Pranzatelli, Bridget)
Main Document: Response
#39
Mar 13, 2026
Notice to Counsel: Status Conference before the District Judge set for 3/13/2026 at 02:30 PM by video before Judge John W. deGravelles.
#40
Mar 13, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles: Status Conference held on 3/13/2026. IT IS ORDERED that, for the reasons given in that order and the reasons provided at today's hearing and this minute entry, the Temporary Restraining Order granted on March 10, 2026 (Doc. 36), is hereby EXTENDED by 15 days, through March 31, 2026. Evidentiary hearing on the Petitioners' Emergency Motion to Enforce Order Granting Habeas Corpus Petition and Compel Release is hereby set for March 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent should produce the above-listed documents within seven (7) days of this order. If it is unable to do so, it should file a motion for an extension, which may necessitate a continuance of the March 25, 2026, hearing. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties secure the attendance of the above-listed witnesses at the March 25, 2026, hearing.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, by Monday, March 23, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., the parties shall file exhibit lists, witness lists, and any motion requesting that certain witnesses appear by zoom (other than Mr. Mohammed). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondent shall (a) produce Mr. Mohammed at the March 25, 2026, hearing, and (b) serve a copy of this order at the facility in which Mr. Mohammed is located. If Respondent has any issues with producing Mr. Mohammed by the hearing, he should file a motion with the Court explaining same by Friday, March 20, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Signed by District Judge John W. deGravelles (kdc) (KDC)
Main Document: Status Conference AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
#41
Mar 16, 2026
MOTION for Gracie Willis to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-3043064) by Ibrahim Mohammed (Attachments: (1) A: Declaration of G. Willis, (2) B: Certificate of Good Standing, (3) Proposed Order)(Pranzatelli, Bridget)
Main Document: MOTION
#42
Mar 17, 2026
MOTION to Appoint an Interpreter by Ibrahim Mohammed (Attachments: (1) Memorandum in Support, (2) Proposed Order)(Wright, Lydia)
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief (First)
#43
Mar 18, 2026
ORDER : The [42] Motion Appoint an Interpreter is GRANTED. The Court will provide an Amharic interpreter, at Court expense, for the evidentiary hearing set for Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 03/18/2026. (ELW)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#44
Mar 19, 2026
NOTICE of Request for Emergency Status Conference by Ibrahim Mohammed (Attachments: (1) Exhibit A: Emails)(Pranzatelli, Bridget)
Main Document: Notice of (other)
#45
Mar 20, 2026
MOTION to Expedite , MOTION that the Court Allow the Submission of the United States-Eswatini Third Country National Arrangement In Lieu of Live Testimony by Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: (1) Memorandum in Support, (2) Exhibit Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Eswatini Concerning the Removal of Third Country Nationals)(Jack, Justin)
Main Document: Expedite AND Miscellaneous Relief (First)
Attachment 1: Memorandum in Support
Attachment 2: Exhibit Memorandum of Understanding Between the Government of the United States
#46
Mar 20, 2026
Joint SEALED MOTION for Leave to File A-File Under Seal by Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: (1) Exhibit A-File Left Side 1, (2) Exhibit A-File Left Side 2, (3) Exhibit A-File Left Side 3, (4) Exhibit A-File Right Side 1, (5) Exhibit A-File Right Side 1 of 2, (6) Exhibit A-File Right Side 2 of 2, (7) Exhibit A-File Right Side 3, (8) Exhibit T-File Left Side, (9) Exhibit T-File Right Side, (10) Exhibit Stacks Envelope, (11) Exhibit Stacks Approval Notice, (12) Exhibit Stacks Supplemental, (13) Exhibit Stacks I-765)(Green, Katherine)
Main Document: Leave to File Document Under Seal
#47
Mar 20, 2026
NOTICE of Filing of Documents in Compliance with March 13, 2026 Order [40] Status Conference,,,,,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,,,, by Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: (1) Exhibit Notice of Removal, (2) Exhibit Notice of Revocation of Release, (3) Exhibit Alien Informal Interview Upon Revocation of Order of Supervision)(Jack, Justin)
Main Document: Notice of (other)
#48
Mar 22, 2026
SEALED ORDER granting Joint Motion to File Mr. Mohammed's A-File under seal. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 03/22/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(KDC)
#49
Mar 22, 2026
RESPONSE in Opposition to [45] MOTION to Expedite MOTION that the Court Allow the Submission of the United States-Eswatini Third Country National Arrangement In Lieu of Live Testimony filed by Ibrahim Mohammed. (Wright, Lydia)
Main Document: Response in Opposition to Motion
#50
Mar 22, 2026
NOTICE of Unavailability of Department of State Witness [40] Status Conference,,,,,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,,,, by Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Green, Katherine)
Main Document: Notice of (other)
#51
Mar 22, 2026
MOTION for Leave to Allow Witnesses to Appear by Zoom at the March 25, 2026, Evidentiary Hearing by Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Jack, Justin)
Main Document: Motion for Leave
#52
Mar 22, 2026
Exhibit List and Witness List by Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem.. (Jack, Justin)
Main Document: Exhibit List
#61
Mar 22, 2026
SEALED File A (Attachments: Main Document Exhibit A-File Left Side 1 (1) Exhibit A-File Left Side 2, (2) Exhibit A-File Left Side 3, (3) Exhibit A-File Right Side 1, (4) Exhibit A-File Right Side 1 of 2, (5) Exhibit A-File Right Side 2 of 2, (6) Exhibit A-File Right Side 3, (7) Exhibit T-File Left Side, (8) Exhibit T-File Right Side, (9) Exhibit Stacks Envelope, (10) Exhibit Stacks Approval Notice, (11) Exhibit Stacks Supplemental, (12) Exhibit Stacks I-765) (NLT)
Main Document: SEALED Document
Mar 22, 2026
SEALED ORDER
#53
Mar 23, 2026
Exhibit List and Witness List by Ibrahim Mohammed.. (Pranzatelli, Bridget)
Main Document: Exhibit List
#54
Mar 23, 2026
Notice to Counsel: Status Conference before the District Judge set for 3/23/2026 at 02:00 PM by video before Judge John W. deGravelles. Please use same zoom link as previously provided for earlier zoom conference.
#55
Mar 23, 2026
MOTION for Reconsideration of [40] Status Conference,,,,,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,,,, by Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Attachments: (1) Memorandum in Support)(Green, Katherine)
Main Document: Reconsideration
Attachment 1: Memorandum in Support
#56
Mar 23, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles: Status Conference by zoom held on 3/19/2026. The Court held this status conference in response to Petitioner's [44] Notice of Request for Emergency Status Conference, in which Petitioner's counsel detail their attempt to meet with Petitioner in person at the River Correctional facility for a scheduled legal meeting. Considering these representations, no further action was taken, but the Court expressed its concern over this near-transfer and the effect on Petitioner's access to his counsel and impressed upon the parties that further instances of such tactics may be met with a contempt hearing. Finally, considering the foregoing, Petitioner's [44] Notice of Request for Emergency Status Conference is GRANTED. (EDC)
Main Document: Status Conference AND ~Util - Terminate Motions
#57
Mar 23, 2026
ORDER granting [41] Motion for Gracie Willis to Appear Pro Hac Vice.
Mar 23, 2026
MOTION(S) REFERRED: 41 MOTION for Gracie Willis to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-3043064). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (JEG)
Mar 23, 2026
Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
#58
Mar 24, 2026
NOTICE of Witness Availability for Evidentiary Hearing on Wednesday March 25, 2026 by Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Green, Katherine)
Main Document: Notice of (other)
#59
Mar 24, 2026
Notice to Counsel: TIME CHANGE ONLY Evidentiary Hearing before the District Judge RESET for 3/25/2026 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 1 before Judge John W. deGravelles.
#60
Mar 24, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles: Status Conference held on 3/23/2026. The Parties discussed the status of the case with the Court, including logistics for the Hearing scheduled for 3/25/2026. The Parties presented arguments regarding the Motion that the Court Allow the Submission of the United States-Eswatini Third Country National Arrangement In Lieu of Live Testimony. It is ORDERED that Petitioner's Motion for Expedited Consideration is GRANTED. (JEG)
Main Document: Status Conference
#62
Mar 25, 2026
SEALED File A (Attachments: Main Document Exhibit A-File Left Side 1 (1) Exhibit A-File Left Side 2, (2) Exhibit A-File Left Side 3, (3) Exhibit A-File Right Side 1, (4) Exhibit A-File Right Side 1 of 2, (5) Exhibit A-File Right Side 2 of 2, (6) Exhibit A-File Right Side 3, (7) Exhibit T-File Left Side, (8) Exhibit T-File Right Side, (9) Exhibit Stacks Envelope, (10) Exhibit Stacks Approval Notice, (11) Exhibit Stacks Supplemental, (12) Exhibit Stacks I-765) (NLT)
Main Document: SEALED Document
#63
Mar 26, 2026
ORDER for Sequestration of Witnesses. Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 3/25/2026. (JEG)
Main Document: Order
#64
Mar 26, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Ibrahim Mohammed for proceedings held on March 25, 2026 before Judge John W. deGravelles.. (Alvarez-Jones, Stephanie)
Main Document: Transcript Request
#65
Mar 27, 2026
ELECTRONIC EXHIBIT List for hearing dated 3/25/2026. (ELW)
Main Document: Electronic Exhibits
#66
Mar 27, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John W. deGravelles.Evidentiary Hearing held on 3/25/2026. Mr. Getachew, certified Court Interpreter sworn Counsel for the Petitioner made an Oral Motion for Sequestration of Witnesses. The Court GRANTED the Oral Motion. The Court takes the Motion to Enforce Judgment (Rec. Doc. 31) under advisement.ORDERED that the Temporary Restraining Order granted on March 10, 2026 (Doc. 36) and extended on March 13, 2026 (Doc. 40), is hereby EXTENDED by 7 days, through April 7, 2026. (Court Reporter Gina Dellate-Richard.) Pursuant to Local Rules, offering parties shall retain custody of exhibits.(ELW)
Main Document: Evidentiary Hearing
#67
Mar 31, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of the Evidentiary Hearing before Judge John W. deGravelles held on March 25, 2026. Court Reporter: Gina Delatte-Richard. Phone Number: 225-389-3564.
Main Document: Transcript
#68
Apr 01, 2026
ORDER granting [51]MOTION for Leave to Allow Witnesses to Appear by Zoom at the March 25, 2026, Evidentiary Hearing (granted during status conference held on 3/23/2026). Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 04/01/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (KDC)
Apr 01, 2026
Order on Motion for Leave
#69
Apr 02, 2026
NOTICE OF FILING OF AMENDED OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of the Evidentiary Hearing before Judge John W. deGravelles held on March 25, 2026. Court Reporter: Gina Delatte-Richard. Phone Number: 225-389-3564.
Main Document: Transcript
#70
Apr 02, 2026
TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem for proceedings held on 3/25/2026 before Judge deGravelles.. (Green, Katherine)
Main Document: Transcript Request
#71
Apr 06, 2026
ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the Temporary Restraining Order (Doc. 36) is extended for an additional fourteen (14) days, until April 21, 2026. The Court will issue a ruling before the expiration of this period resolving the Motion to Enforce Judgment (Doc. 31). Signed by Judge John W. deGravelles on 04/06/2026. (KDC)
Main Document: Order
#72
Apr 06, 2026
NOTICE OF APPEAL to the USCA for the 5th Circuit of [28] Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order,,,, Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,, [29] Judgment by Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. The transcript request form for appeal cases is located at www.lamd.uscourts.gov/local-forms/all-local-forms. (Green, Katherine)
Main Document: Notice of Appeal to the USCA for the 5th Circuit