Immigration courts in Louisiana
Immigration Courts are part of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within Department of Justice. They handle:
- Removal proceedings (deportation cases)
- Defensive asylum (when in removal)
- Cancellation of removal
- Some USCIS decision appeals
- Bond hearings (for detained)
Immigration courts in Louisiana (real EOIR data)
The following are EOIR (Executive Office for Immigration Review) courts operating in Louisiana. Data verified from justice.gov as of 2026-05-25.
Baton Rouge Immigration Court
Address: 451 Florida Street, Suite 500
City: Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Phone: 225-412-5398
Official source: justice.gov/eoir
LaSalle Immigration Court
Address: 830 Pine Hill Road
City: Jena, LA 71342
Phone: 318-335-6880
Official source: justice.gov/eoir
New Orleans Immigration Court
Address: 365 Canal Street, Suite 500
City: New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504-589-3992
Official source: justice.gov/eoir
Oakdale Immigration Court
Address: 1900 E. Whatley Road
City: Oakdale, LA 71463
Phone: 318-335-0365
Official source: justice.gov/eoir
What to expect at first hearing (Master Calendar Hearing)
- Arrive early (security takes time)
- Bring full file and ID
- If no attorney: judge will ask how you’ll proceed. Can continue the case to give you time to find legal representation; EOIR publishes no standard length for that continuance.
- If you have attorney: attorney speaks for you in most proceedings.
- Don’t speak English without interpreter: you have right to free interpreter (court-provided) if English isn’t your native language.
If detained
- Visit detained person ASAP: detention center rules apply
- Pay bond if eligible: a delivery bond is at least $1,500 under 8 U.S.C. §1226(a)(2)(A); that is a floor and the statute sets no maximum — see immigration bonds
- Find representation immediately: detained cases have shorter deadlines
How to find pro bono or low-cost attorney in Louisiana
Related information
Official source: EOIR Immigration Court Listings
Last verified: 2026-08-11.
General procedural information for educational purposes. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Laws and fees change — verify with the issuing agency before taking action. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney or other appropriate professional.
Internet-based hearings + telephonic access (EOIR-verified, 2026-05-26)
The following EOIR judges in Louisiana publish Webex links for internet-based hearings + telephonic dial-in access codes. Telephonic hearings: dial 1-415-527-5035, then enter the access code for your judge.
Verify before each hearing — links and codes change. Source: justice.gov/eoir/find-immigration-court-and-access-internet-based-hearings.
Baton Rouge
| Judge Name | Internet-Based Hearing Link | Access Code (Telephonic)* |
|---|---|---|
| ACIJ Sherron Ashworth (SAH) | Join hearing | 199 893 5376 |
| Jaclyn C. Chapman | Join hearing | 2827 905 6354 |
| Carey Holliday (CRH) | Join hearing | 2831 761 8743 |
| Scott Laragy (WSL) | Join hearing | 199 365 1185 |
| Patrick E. Moore (PEM) | Join hearing | 2822 660 8191 |
| Cassie Thogersen (CAT) | Join hearing | 199 354 5965 |
| Romaine White (REW) | Join hearing | 199 858 8843 |
LaSalle Immigration Court
| Judge Name | Internet-Based Hearing Link | Access Code (Telephonic)* |
|---|---|---|
| ACIJ Sherron Ashworth (SAH) | Join hearing | 199 893 5376 |
| Larry Downend (LWD) | Join hearing | 2828 361 0920 |
| Nadeem R. Kasam (NMK) | Join hearing | 2818 838 1247 |
| Melynda Leigh LaBrosse (MLA) | Join hearing | 2826 937 5752 |
| Courtenay Patterson (CYP) | Join hearing | 2830 303 9307 |
| Kandra Robbins (KKR) | Join hearing | 2761 016 2407 |
| Lauren Watson | Join hearing | 2831 152 8429 |
New Orleans Immigration Court
| Judge Name | Internet-Based Hearing Link | Access Code (Telephonic)* |
|---|---|---|
| ACIJ Sherron Ashworth (SAH) | Join hearing | 199 893 5376 |
| Gary L. Bergosh (GYB) | Join hearing | 2819 228 2926 |
| Jon P. Calandruccio (JPC) | Join hearing | 2823 749 2115 |
| Mark Carter (MRC) | Join hearing | 2820 904 8409 |
| Joseph LaRocca (JBL) | Join hearing | 199 580 2616 |
| Charlotte Marquez (CM1) | Join hearing | 199 389 466 |
| Eric Marsteller (EM2) | Join hearing | 199 704 5782 |
| Catherine G. Phillips (CGP) | see EOIR’s list | 2818 626 4646 |
Oakdale Immigration Court
| Judge Name | Internet-Based Hearing Link | Access Code (Telephonic)* |
|---|---|---|
| ACIJ Sherron Ashworth (SAH) | Join hearing | 199 893 5376 |
| Ylani A. Hayes (YAH) | Join hearing | 2827 456 9887 |
| Shannon R. Holderfield (SRH) | Join hearing | 2830 953 5313 |
| Russell Wardlow | see EOIR’s list | 2821 074 1766 |
Important: If you don’t have a representative of record, your default hearing medium is in-person regardless of any link above. Photographing or recording an internet-based hearing without permission is prohibited.
Related procedural information
- Find legal aid (pro bono attorneys) by state — pro bono lists per court
- Find an immigration attorney — AILA, BIA-recognized providers
- USCIS Form I-589 — Asylum Application — defensive asylum in immigration court
- Know Your Rights — ICE encounters — what to do if arrested
- Consulate of your country in the US — consular protection during proceedings
EOIR case context (2025-2026)
Key lines stay here: hearing dates via the EOIR automated line 1-800-898-7180 (24/7, English/Spanish); H.R.1 / OBBBA has applied fees to some EOIR filings since 2026-05-29 — verify at justice.gov/eoir before filing. The national EOIR context — the pending-caseload figure from EOIR’s own statistics, the H.R.1 / OBBBA court fees, the 1996 laws and key Supreme Court rulings, and the hearing hotline and free-representation contacts — is maintained once, on the immigration courts by state hub.