Western District of Kentucky • 4:26-cv-00002

#1

Jan 05, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Ericka Zeas-Lopez. (Filing fee $5 - pd. ck. #1975. (KDY) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

#2

Jan 05, 2026

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Judge Benjamin Beaton. (KDY) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

#3

Jan 05, 2026

MOTION for David G. Pugh to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Petitioner Ericka Zeas-Lopez. (Filing fee $150 - pd. ck. #1974) (KDY) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

#4

Jan 05, 2026

NOTICE of Deficiency re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 3 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice.Reason for Deficiency: Missing Proposed Order and Civil Cover Sheet. Failure to comply will be brought to the attention of the Court. Response due by 1/12/2026. (KDY) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

#5

Jan 08, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Under 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A), the Court refers this matter to Magistrate Judge Brennenstuhl for hearing and determining all pretrial matters, including non-dispositive motions. Judge Brennenstuhl may conduct a settlement conference in this matter at any time. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc: Counsel, HBB-CM (HMC) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

#6

Jan 08, 2026

TEXT ORDER: In response to the petition for a writ of habeas corpus (DN 1 ), the Court directs the Respondents to show cause, no later than 1/13/2026, why the writ should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. On first review, the petition doesn't seem to implicate any factual disputes necessitating an in- person hearing. The Court also directs the parties to file, no later than 1/14/2026, a joint status report or separate letters advising the Court whether they agree or instead if one or both parties seek a hearing. Absent an affirmative request, the Court will set a briefing schedule and decide the petition on the papers. The Clerk of Court shall forward by certified mail, return receipt requested, one copy of the petition and this order on each Respondent. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc: Counsel, Respondents (via certified mail) (HMC) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

Jan 08, 2026

Filing fee: $ 5.00 receipt number 300014772 by Ericka Zeas-Lopez. (SLK)

Jan 08, 2026

PHV Filing fee: $ 150.00 receipt number 300014771 (SLK)

Jan 08, 2026

Order - TEXT ONLY

Jan 08, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Jan 08, 2026

Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

#7

Jan 09, 2026

Notice (Other)

#8

Jan 12, 2026

Notice (Other)

#9

Jan 13, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

#10

Jan 13, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

#11

Jan 14, 2026

Letter

#12

Jan 14, 2026

Notice (Other)

#13

Jan 22, 2026

Notice (Other)

#14

Feb 05, 2026

Reply to Response to Motion

#15

Feb 13, 2026

Notice (Other)