Western District of Kentucky • 4:26-cv-00069

#1

Feb 06, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Thida Ma. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Summons) (DJT) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#2

Feb 06, 2026

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Judge Benjamin Beaton. (DJT) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#3

Feb 06, 2026

MOTION for Amber Nicole Hallett to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, Receipt #300015115. by Petitioner Thida Ma (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (DJT) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#4

Feb 06, 2026

NOTICE of Deficiency re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.Reason for Deficiency: Filing Fee not paid nor IFP Motion Filed. Failure to comply will be brought to the attention of the Court. Response due by 2/20/2026. (DJT) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

#5

Feb 12, 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 2/17/2026, why the writ should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The Government should address the Petitioner's argument that her continued detention beyond six months, following her final order of removal, violates 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a), see Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678 (2001), and whether the Court has jurisdiction to grant the Petitioner's request for "an injunction requiring ICE to give her at least 14 days' notice after identifying a third country for removal." DN 1 at 2. The Court also directs the parties to file, no later than 2/18/2026, 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. On first review, the petition doesn't seem to implicate any factual disputes necessitating an in-person hearing. 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 (as directed) (HMC) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#6

Feb 12, 2026

Notice (Other)

#7

Feb 12, 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: 02/12/2026)

Feb 12, 2026

Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

Feb 12, 2026

Order - TEXT ONLY

#8

Feb 13, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

#9

Feb 17, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

#10

Feb 17, 2026

Status Report

#11

Feb 23, 2026

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