Western District of Kentucky • 4:26-cv-00057

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Feb 02, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Serigne Mbaye. (Filing fee $5; receipt number AKYWDC-4423970) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice to Appear EOIR, # 2 Exhibit DHS/ICE Policy, # 3 Exhibit EOIR Policy, # 4 Exhibit Denial EOIR, # 5 Cover Sheet) (KDY) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#2

Feb 02, 2026

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Chief Judge David J. Hale. (KDY) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb 02, 2026

Remark (Public)

Feb 02, 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. (KDY)

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Feb 03, 2026

ORDER by Chief Judge David J. Hale on 2/3/2026: The Clerk of Court shall serve the United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky electronically at the following email address: ben.schecter@usdoj.gov. The Clerk of Court shall forward by certified mail, return receipt requested one copy of the petition (Docket No. 1) and this Order on Respondent Mike Lewis. Show Cause Response due by 2/6/2026. Show Cause Reply due by 2/9/2026. If either party requests an evidentiary hearing, they shall so advise the Court by written motion on or before 2/6/2026. cc: Counsel, Respondent (as directed), USA (as directed) (DLW) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

#4

Feb 04, 2026

Notice (Other)

#5

Feb 05, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

#6

Feb 08, 2026

Reply

#7

Feb 19, 2026

Notice (Other)