Western District of Louisiana • 6:25-cv-02108

Wanjiku v. Homeland Security

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Case Information

Filed: December 23, 2025
Assigned to: James David Cain Jr.
Referred to: Carol B. Whitehurst
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: May 11, 2026
Last Activity: July 30, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Dec 23, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Erick Wanjiku. (Attachments: # 1 Civil cover sheet, # 2 Envelope)(crt,Williams, K) (Entered: 12/23/2025)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Habeas RECAP PACER
#2
Dec 23, 2025
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Erick Wanjiku. Motion Ripe Deadline set for 12/23/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(crt,Williams, K) (Entered: 12/23/2025)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Habeas RECAP PACER
Dec 27, 2025
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Dec 27, 2025
Temporary Restraining Order
#3
Dec 29, 2025
Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
Main Document: Proposed Order (Court User Only/Public Entry No NEF)
Habeas RECAP PACER
#4
Jan 02, 2026
Sec P - Deficiency Order
Main Document: Sec P - Deficiency Order
Habeas RECAP PACER
#5
Jan 08, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Habeas RECAP PACER
#6
Jan 08, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Habeas RECAP PACER
#7
Feb 03, 2026
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Habeas RECAP PACER
#8
Feb 03, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Habeas RECAP PACER
Feb 17, 2026
Filing Fee Received
#9
Feb 23, 2026
Amend/Correct
Main Document: Amend/Correct
Habeas RECAP PACER
#10
Feb 23, 2026
Copy Work or Form Request (Public Entry No NEF)
Main Document: Copy Work or Form Request (Public Entry No NEF)
Habeas RECAP PACER
#11
Feb 27, 2026
Expedite
Main Document: Expedite
Habeas RECAP PACER
#12
Mar 19, 2026
MEMORANDUM ORDER IT IS ORDERED that the 1 Motion for TRO is DENIED. Signed by Judge James D Cain, Jr on 3/19/2026. (crt,Jones, P)
Main Document: Order on Motion for TRO
Habeas RECAP PACER
#13
Apr 01, 2026
Reconsideration
Main Document: Reconsideration
Habeas RECAP PACER
Apr 01, 2026
Motions Transferred AND Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Apr 20, 2026
Order on Motion to Expedite
Apr 20, 2026
Order on Motion to Amend/Correct
#16
Apr 21, 2026
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS re 5 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Erick Wanjiku. IT IS RECOMMENDED that the Petition be DENIED and DISMISSED, WITH PREJUDICE as to the jurisdictional issue, but WITHOUT PREJUDICE as to the merits of Wanjikus claims. Objections to R&R due by 5/5/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Carol B Whitehurst on 4/21/2026. (crt,Jordan, P)
Main Document: Report and Recommendations
Habeas RECAP PACER
#17
Apr 23, 2026
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Habeas RECAP PACER
#18
May 01, 2026
Notice of Standing Order 1.73
Main Document: Notice of Standing Order 1.73
Habeas RECAP PACER
#19
May 05, 2026
Order on Motion for Reconsideration
Main Document: Order on Motion for Reconsideration
Habeas RECAP PACER
#20
May 08, 2026
Objection to Report and Recommendations
Main Document: Objection to Report and Recommendations
Habeas RECAP PACER
#21
May 11, 2026
JUDGMENT re: 16 Report and Recommendations, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus 1 is DENIED and DISMISSED, WITH PREJUDICE as to the jurisdictional issue, but WITHOUT PREJUDICE as to the merits of Petitioners claim. Signed by Judge James D Cain, Jr on 5/11/2026. (crt,Jones, P)
Main Document: Judgment re Report and Recommendations AND Order on Report and Recommendations
Habeas RECAP PACER
#22
May 22, 2026
Notice of Appeal
Main Document: Notice of Appeal
Habeas RECAP PACER
#23
May 22, 2026
Fee Letter for Appeal Filing Fee
Main Document: Fee Letter for Appeal Filing Fee
Habeas RECAP PACER
#24
Jun 02, 2026
Amended Notice of Appeal
Main Document: Amended Notice of Appeal
Habeas RECAP PACER
#25
Jun 18, 2026
Proceed In Forma Pauperis on Appeal
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis on Appeal
Habeas RECAP PACER
#26
Jun 18, 2026
Notice of Deficiency
Main Document: Notice of Deficiency
Habeas RECAP PACER
#27
Jul 09, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
Habeas RECAP PACER
Jul 09, 2026
Motions Transferred
#28
Jul 10, 2026
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Habeas RECAP PACER
Jul 17, 2026
USCA Case Number
#29
Jul 30, 2026
Notice of Change of Address
Main Document: Notice of Change of Address
Habeas RECAP PACER

Parties

Homeland Security
Party
Wanjiku
Party
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