Western District of Kentucky • 4:26-cv-00035

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Jan 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Luis Cecilio Dezdha. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C) (SMJ) Modified on 1/26/2026 - fee paid (#300014955) (SMJ). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/26/2026: # 4 Cover Sheet) (SMJ). (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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Jan 23, 2026

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Judge Benjamin Beaton. (SMJ) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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Jan 26, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Jan 26, 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: 01/26/2026)

Jan 26, 2026

REMARK: Electronic notification of the petition and any subsequent order constitutes valid service on all federal respondents named therein as of the date of this remark pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding and Rule 4 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts, which the Court is applying to these cases. (SMJ)

Jan 26, 2026

Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

Jan 26, 2026

Remark (Public)

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Jan 28, 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 2/3/2026, why the writ should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The Government should address the Petitioner's contention that the Court "must grant" his habeas petition based on the out-of-district decision, Bautista v. Santacruz, --- F. Supp. 3d --- No. 5:25-cv-1873, 2025 WL 3713987 (C.D. Cal. Dec. 18, 2025). 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 2/4/2026, 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 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 certified mail as directed) (HMC) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

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Jan 28, 2026

Notice (Other)

Jan 28, 2026

Order - TEXT ONLY

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Feb 02, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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Feb 03, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

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Feb 04, 2026

Status Report

Feb 04, 2026

Dismiss

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Feb 11, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Feb 16, 2026

Response to Motion