Western District of Kentucky • 4:26-cv-00241

#1

Apr 08, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Pavel Caraballo Vidal. (No Fee or IFP) (Attachments: # 1 Letter to ICE) (HMC) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#2

Apr 08, 2026

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Judge Benjamin Beaton. (HMC) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#3

Apr 08, 2026

NOTICE to Pro se Litigant - The following information is provided to pro se litigants to inform them about rules and procedures governing how they communicate with the Court. (HMC) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#4

Apr 08, 2026

NOTICE of Deficiency re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Reason for Deficiency: No filing fee ($5.00) or Application to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees. Failure to comply will be brought to the attention of the Court. Response due by 5/8/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Application to Proceed without Prepayment of Fees and Affidavit) (HMC) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

Apr 08, 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. (HMC)

Apr 08, 2026

Remark (Public)

#5

Apr 09, 2026

Notice of Appearance

#6

Apr 13, 2026

Amended Document (NOT Motion)

#7

Apr 13, 2026

Release

Apr 17, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Apr 17, 2026

Filing fee: $ 5.00 receipt number 300015977 re 4 Notice of Deficiency, by Pavel Caraballo Vidal. (TNT)

#8

Apr 22, 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 (JM) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#9

Apr 22, 2026

TEXT ORDER: In response to the petition for a writ of habeas corpus (DN 1 ) and motion for release on bond (DN 7 ), the Court directs the Respondents to show cause, no later than 4/29/2026, why the pro se writ should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The Government should address the extent (if any) to which the Petitioner's next-friend status affects the Court's analysis or jurisdiction. Further, the Government should respond to the Petitioner's contention that her husband's release from custody is appropriate because he has "clearly expressed his desire to accept voluntary departure and return to his home country." Petition at 1. The Court also directs the parties to file, no later than 4/30/2026, 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. 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, Petitioner (pro se), Respondent Arthur Maglinger (via certified mail) w/ DN 1 Petition (JM) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#10

Apr 22, 2026

Notice (Other)

Apr 22, 2026

Order - TEXT ONLY

#11

Apr 29, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

#12

Apr 29, 2026

Letter

#13

Apr 29, 2026

Letter

#14

Apr 30, 2026

Notice (Other)

#15

May 14, 2026

Supplement