Western District of Louisiana • 1:26-cv-03814
Zerai v. Attorney General
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Case Information
Filed: September 28, 2026
Assigned to:
Jerry Edwards Jr.
Referred to:
Mark L. Hornsby
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
October 02, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 28, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $5, receipt number ALAWDC-7054561) filed by AWET ESEYAS ZERAI. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A - Sept. 28, 2026 Email from Jeffrey J. Colton, Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer, # 3 Exhibit B - Sept. 30, 2026 CLIPC Legal-Visit Confirmation, # 4 Exhibit C - Dec. 30, 2019 BIA Decision and Remand Order, # 5 Exhibit D - Sept. 27, 2026 ICE Form G-28, # 6 Exhibit E - Nov. 1, 2017 ICE Credible-Fear Parole Advisal and Scheduling Notification, # 7 Exhibit F - 2017-2018 Immigration Court Hearing Transcripts, # 8 Exhibit G - Feb. 20, 2018 Immigration Judge Decision and Order, # 9 Exhibit H - Sept. 22, 2017 DHS Initial Detention, Custody, and Detainee-Assessment Records)(Attorney Matthew Gerard Steel added to party AWET ESEYAS ZERAI(pty:pet))(aty,Steel, Matthew) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Sep 28, 2026
CASE Assigned to Judge Jerry Edwards, Jr and Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Devillier, W)
#2
Sep 29, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Expedited Review, MOTION for Order to Show Cause by AWET ESEYAS ZERAI. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 9/29/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum / Brief, # 2 Proposed order)(aty,Steel, Matthew) Modified docket text on 9/29/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document:
Expedite AND Show Cause AND Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Sep 29, 2026
NOTICE of Related Administrative Proceeding Pursuant to Local Rule 3.1 by AWET ESEYAS ZERAI (aty,Steel, Matthew) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
#4
Sep 29, 2026
NOTICE of Standing Order 1.74 regarding service and scheduling in immigration habeas cases. (crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document:
Notice of Standing Order 1.74
#5
Sep 29, 2026
Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Expedite AND Order on Motion to Show Cause
Main Document:
Order on Motion for TRO AND Order on Motion to Expedite AND Order on Motion to Show Cause
Sep 29, 2026
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Sep 29, 2026
Service of Petition on USA (Immigration Habeas)
Sep 29, 2026
Motions Transferred regarding 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining OrderMOTION for Expedited ReviewMOTION for Order to Show Cause. Motions referred to Judge Jerry Edwards, Jr. (crt,Muncey, E)
Sep 29, 2026
Motions Transferred
#6
Oct 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance
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Notice of Appearance
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Attorney General
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Zerai
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