Western District of Kentucky • 4:26-cv-00184

#1

Mar 22, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by J.D.I.S.. (Filing fee $5, receipt number AINSDC-9180295) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1 ICE locator, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 2 caselaw in favor of petitioner, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 3 ICE memo, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit 4 Reuters article, # 6 Proposed Summons)(Weinstock, Karen) [Transferred from insd on 3/25/2026.] (Entered: 03/22/2026)

#2

Mar 23, 2026

Summons Issued as to PAMELA J. BONDI, TODD LYONS, KRISTI L. NOEM, SAMUEL OLSON, BRISON SWEARINGEN. (AAS) [Transferred from insd on 3/25/2026.] (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#3

Mar 23, 2026

MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (AAS) [Transferred from insd on 3/25/2026.] (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#4

Mar 23, 2026

PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES before District Judge Justin R. Olson. (BRR) [Transferred from insd on 3/25/2026.] (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#5

Mar 23, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - The Respondents are notified of the filing of the Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus ("Petition") pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2441. Dkt. 1. This material has been scanned into the Court's electronic docket. Copies of the Petition, its exhibits, and this Order to Show Cause shall be distributed electronically to the United States Attorney. The clerk is directed to issue process by mail to the Clay County Respondent. Process will consist of the Petition, dkt. 1, its exhibits, dkts. 1-1 to 1-6, and this Order. The Respondents will have through March 30, 2026, to answer the allegations of the Petition and show cause why the relief sought by the Petitioner should not be granted. The Petitioner will have four days after service of the answer to reply. Show Cause Response due by 3/30/2026. *** SEE ORDER ***. Signed by District Judge Justin R. Olson on 3/23/2026. Copies provided per distribution list. (CKM) [Transferred from insd on 3/25/2026.] (Entered: 03/23/2026)

#6

Mar 24, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Shelese M. Woods on behalf of Respondents PAMELA J. BONDI, TODD LYONS, KRISTI L. NOEM, SAMUEL OLSON. (Woods, Shelese) [Transferred from insd on 3/25/2026.] (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#7

Mar 24, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Transfer Case, filed by Respondents PAMELA J. BONDI, TODD LYONS, KRISTI L. NOEM, SAMUEL OLSON. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Detention History)(Woods, Shelese) [Transferred from insd on 3/25/2026.] (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#8

Mar 24, 2026

Unopposed MOTION TO PROCEED UNDER A PSEUDONYM, filed by Petitioner J.D.I.S.. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Memorandum in Support of Motion for leave to proceed under a pseudonym, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Weinstock, Karen) [Transferred from insd on 3/25/2026.] (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#9

Mar 25, 2026

CLOSED TRANSFER to Western District of Kentucky. Respondent's unopposed motion to transfer venue, dkt. 7, is GRANTED. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1631, the Court directs the Clerk to transfer the petition for writ of habeas corpus forthwith to the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. Signed by District Judge Justin R. Olson on 3/25/2026.(KAA) [Transferred from insd on 3/25/2026.] (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#10

Mar 25, 2026

Transfer Letter to Clerk of the Western District of Kentucky. Case transferred electronically to Western District of Kentucky, on March 25, 2026. (KAA) [Transferred from insd on 3/25/2026.] (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#11

Mar 25, 2026

Case transferred in from District of Indiana Southern; Case Number 2:26-cv-00198. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. (KJA) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#12

Mar 25, 2026

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to District Judge Benjamin Beaton. (KJA) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#13

Mar 25, 2026

ATTORNEY NOTICE of Deficiency to Karen Weinstock re 11 Case Transferred In - District Transfer.Reason for Deficiency: motion to appear pro hac vice. Failure to comply will be brought to the attention of the Court. Response due by 4/13/2026. (KJA) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

#14

Mar 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Calesia Henson on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Samuel Olson (Henson, Calesia) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

Mar 25, 2026

Remark (Public)

Mar 25, 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. (KJA)

#15

Mar 30, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

#16

Mar 31, 2026

Notice (Other)

#17

Apr 02, 2026

Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

#19

Apr 02, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Apr 02, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

#20

Apr 06, 2026

Response