Western District of Kentucky • 4:26-cv-00019

#1

Jan 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Vijaykumar B. Patel. (Filing fee $5; receipt number AKYWDC-4406636). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Entry Documents, # 2 Cover Sheet) (KDY) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#2

Jan 13, 2026

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Judge Benjamin Beaton. (KDY) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#3

Jan 13, 2026

MOTION for Christopher M. Casazza to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Petitioner Vijaykumar B. Patel. (Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AKYWDC-4406662.) (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (KDY) (Entered: 01/13/2026)

#4

Jan 22, 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 1/27/2026, why the writ should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The Court also directs the parties to file, no later than 1/28/26, a joint status report or separate letters advising the Court whether they seek a hearing or instead prefer that the Court 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 who has not been designated by the United States Attorney's Office, as agreed to by the Attorney's Office and the Clerk in the 1/20/26 Memorandum of Understanding, to receive electronic notice and service. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc: Counsel, Respondents (via electronic service and certified mail as directed) (HMC) (Entered: 01/22/2026)

#5

Jan 22, 2026

Notice (Other)

#6

Jan 22, 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: 01/22/2026)

Jan 22, 2026

Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

Jan 22, 2026

Order - TEXT ONLY

#7

Jan 23, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

#8

Jan 27, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

#9

Jan 27, 2026

Status Report

#10

Jan 28, 2026

TEXT ORDER: In response to the parties' status report (DN 9 ), the Court acknowledges their preference to waive a hearing in this case and adopts their proposed briefing schedule. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc: Counsel (HMC) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

Jan 28, 2026

Order - TEXT ONLY

#11

Feb 11, 2026

Notice (Other)