Active
Case Information
Filed: February 16, 2026
Assigned to:
John Watson Lungstrum
Referred to:
—
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Active
Last Activity:
March 20, 2026
Parties:
View All Parties →
Docket Entries
#1
Feb 16, 2026
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS filed by Petitioner Rafael Bernal Vences. (smnd) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Feb 16, 2026
CIVIL COVER SHEET re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Rafael Bernal Vences. (smnd) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Main Document:
Civil Cover Sheet
Feb 17, 2026
HABEAS FILING FEE PAID: in the amount of $5, receipt number 27VKTJVS (pay.gov). (jk)
Feb 17, 2026
Filing Fee Paid
#3
Feb 18, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ENTERED: Respondents are required to show cause on or before March 11, 2026, why the writ should not be granted; and petitioner is granted until April 1, 2026, to file a traverse thereto, admitting or denying under oath all factual allegations contained in the response. Copies of this Order shall be transmitted to the parties and the United States Attorney for the District of Kansas. Signed by District Judge John W. Lungstrum on 02/18/26. Electronic notification to the United States Attorney for the District of Kansas. (smnd) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Main Document:
Show Cause AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
#4
Mar 11, 2026
Entry of Appearance
Main Document:
Entry of Appearance
#5
Mar 11, 2026
Response to Order to Show Cause
Main Document:
Response to Order to Show Cause
#6
Mar 20, 2026
Withdrawal of Claim
Main Document:
Withdrawal of Claim
Mar 20, 2026
Order
Mar 20, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
Parties
Bernal Vences
Party
Welsh
Party