Western District of Kentucky • 4:26-cv-00097

#1

Feb 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Elhadji Gueye. (Filing fee $5 receipt number AKYWDC-4442823) (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet) (KDY) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#2

Feb 20, 2026

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Chief Judge David J. Hale. (KDY) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#3

Feb 20, 2026

MOTION for David G. Pugh to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AKYWDC-4443253. by Petitioner Elhadji Gueye (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Pugh, David) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Feb 20, 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)

Feb 20, 2026

Remark (Public)

#4

Feb 23, 2026

ORDER by Chief Judge David J. Hale on 2/23/2026: 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 2/26/2026. Show Cause Reply due by 2/27/2026. If either party requests an evidentiary hearing, they shall so advise the Court by written motion on or before 2/26/2026. cc: Counsel, Respondent (as directed), USA (as directed) (DLW) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

#5

Feb 24, 2026

Notice (Other)