Western District of Kentucky • 4:26-cv-00399

#1

Jun 08, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ($5.00 Filing Fee Paid via MO #19-824150605), filed by Rigoberto Antonio Mejia-Perez. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G) (DJT) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#2

Jun 08, 2026

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Judge Benjamin Beaton. (DJT) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#3

Jun 08, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner Rigoberto Antonio Mejia-Perez (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (DJT) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#4

Jun 09, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jo E. Lawless on behalf of Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, Markwayne Mullin (Lawless, Jo) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

#5

Jun 11, 2026

TEXT ORDER: In response to the pro se petition for a writ of habeas corpus (DN 1 ), the Court directs the Respondents to show cause, no later than 6/15/2026, why the writ should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. On first review, the petition appears to be controlled by the Court of Appeals' decision in Lopez-Campos v. Raycraft, 2026 WL 1283891 (6th Cir. May 11, 2026). Unless the parties file notice that they seek a hearing, the Court will presume that the petition presents no material factual disputes and decide it on the papers. To the extent the Government contends that the Petitioner was granted humanitarian parole under § 1182(d)(5)(A) or that an IJ has already found that the Petitioner was a flight risk or a threat to the public, it must include those facts and arguments in its response to this order. 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 1/20/2026 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 via USPS), Respondents (as directed) (HMC) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

#6

Jun 11, 2026

Notice (Other)

Jun 11, 2026

Order

#7

Jun 14, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

#8

Jun 17, 2026

Notice (Other)

#9

Jun 18, 2026

TEXT ORDER: In response to the Court's show-cause order, the Government agreed that Lopez-Campos v. Raycraft, 175 F.4th 713 (6th Cir. 2026), controls the pending habeas petition. Although the return (DN 7 ) mentions the pro se Petitioner's alleged failure to exhaust administrative remedies by requesting a bond hearing, which the Government previously contended was unavailable, the filing doesnt cite any law in support of this point or otherwise provide any reasons why the Government cannot initiate the bond-hearing process. Given the Petitioner's evident request for such a hearing, and the Government's acknowledgment that the Lopez-Campos decision calls for one, the Court directs the Government to either release the Petitioner or provide a bond hearing within 5 days and promptly update this Court on the outcome of any hearing, the status of the Petitioner, and any new or additional facts relevant to these proceedings. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc: Counsel, Petitioner (pro se via USPS) (HMC) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

Jun 18, 2026

Order - TEXT ONLY

#10

Jun 23, 2026

Miscellaneous Relief

#11

Jun 24, 2026

TEXT ORDER: In response to the Government's motion (DN 10 ), the Court extends the deadline to provide a bond hearing or release the Petitioner to 6/26/2026. Absent compelling circumstances, the Court does not anticipate granting any additional extensions that are attributable to the Government's delay. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. cc: Counsel, Petitioner (pro se via USPS) (HMC) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

Jun 24, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#12

Jun 25, 2026

Status Report

Jul 16, 2026

Order - TEXT ONLY AND Order Dismissing Case