Western District of Louisiana • 1:26-cv-03902

#1

Sep 22, 2026

First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus v. Jason Benzel, et al. ( Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANJDC-17975670.), filed by JOSE EDENILSON CALDERON SANCHEZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet CIVIL COVER SHEET)(DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) [Transferred from New Jersey on 10/2/2026.] (Entered: 09/22/2026)

#2

Sep 22, 2026

First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order v. Jason Benzel, et al. by JOSE EDENILSON CALDERON SANCHEZ. (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) [Transferred from New Jersey on 10/2/2026.] Modified to reflect proposed order included iwthin PDF of main document on 10/2/2026 (Devillier, W). (Entered: 09/22/2026)

#3

Sep 23, 2026

TEXT ORDER. Respondents are hereby enjoined from transferring Petitioner from New Jersey pending further Order of the Court. So Ordered by Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 9/23/2026. (ijf) [Transferred from New Jersey on 10/2/2026.] (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#4

Sep 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by CAROLYN KAY DEPOIAN BESTER on behalf of JASON BENZEL, TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, JOHN TSOUKARIS, DAVID VENTURELLA (DEPOIAN BESTER, CAROLYN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 10/2/2026.] (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#5

Sep 23, 2026

Letter from Carolyn K. Depoian Bester re Petitioner's Transfer. (DEPOIAN BESTER, CAROLYN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 10/2/2026.] (Entered: 09/23/2026)

Sep 23, 2026

Judge Susan D. Wigenton added. (ijf) [Transferred from New Jersey on 10/2/2026.]

#6

Sep 24, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Respondents shall file an answer to the Petition within 5 days of this Order, and petitioner shall file any reply within 3 days of the answer. Respondents may redact any sensitive information belonging to petitioner or persons not before this Court but may not redact names or signatures of immigration officials or other public employees. So Ordered by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 9/24/2026. (cds) [Transferred from New Jersey on 10/2/2026.] (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#7

Sep 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by CHRISTOPHER JAMES STRATIGEAS on behalf of JASON BENZEL, TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, JOHN TSOUKARIS, DAVID VENTURELLA (STRATIGEAS, CHRISTOPHER) [Transferred from New Jersey on 10/2/2026.] (Entered: 09/29/2026)

#8

Sep 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by CHRISTOPHER JAMES STRATIGEAS on behalf of JASON BENZEL, TODD BLANCHE, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, JOHN TSOUKARIS, DAVID VENTURELLA (STRATIGEAS, CHRISTOPHER) [Transferred from New Jersey on 10/2/2026.] (Entered: 09/29/2026)

#9

Sep 29, 2026

Letter from Respondents re: Petitioner's Pre-Petitioner Transfer re 5 Letter. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Flight Document)(STRATIGEAS, CHRISTOPHER) [Transferred from New Jersey on 10/2/2026.] (Entered: 09/29/2026)

#10

Sep 30, 2026

Letter from Petitioner replying to Respondents' September 29, 2026 Letter re 9 Letter. (DUQUE-ISERN, STEPHANIE) [Transferred from New Jersey on 10/2/2026.] (Entered: 09/30/2026)

#11

Oct 02, 2026

ORDER that the Clerk shall transfer the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order to the USDC for the Western District of Louisiana; the Clerk shall CLOSE this case. Signed by Judge Susan D. Wigenton on 10/2/2026. (mlh) [Transferred from New Jersey on 10/2/2026.] (Entered: 10/02/2026)

#12

Oct 02, 2026

DISTRICT CASE transferred in from District of New Jersey; Case Number 2:26-cv-12537. Original file copy of transfer order and docket sheet received (Entered: 10/02/2026)

#13

Oct 02, 2026

PROPOSED TRANSFER ORDER Referred to Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 10/2/2026. (crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

#14

Oct 02, 2026

NOTICE of Standing Order 1.74 regarding service and scheduling in immigration habeas cases. (crt,Devillier, W) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

Oct 02, 2026

***Civil Case Terminated. (mlh) [Transferred from New Jersey on 10/2/2026.]

Oct 02, 2026

CASE Assigned to Judge S Maurice Hicks, Jr and Magistrate Judge Mark L Hornsby. (crt,Devillier, W)

Oct 02, 2026

Terminate Case (Private Entry)

Oct 02, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

#15

Oct 05, 2026

Transfer Order

#16

Oct 06, 2026

MEMORANDUM ORDER denying 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by Judge S Maurice Hicks, Jr on 10/6/2026. (crt,Enkey, R)