District of Kansas • 5:25-cv-03257

Benson v. ICE (DHS)

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Case Information

Filed: December 01, 2025
Assigned to: John Watson Lungstrum
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: January 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Dec 01, 2025
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS filed by Petitioner Adam Benson. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (smnd) (Entered: 12/01/2025)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Dec 01, 2025
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Adam Benson. NOTE - Access to document is restricted pursuant to the courts privacy policy. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope) (smnd) (Entered: 12/01/2025)
Main Document: Proceed In Forma Pauperis Prisoner Case
#3
Dec 01, 2025
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ENTERED: Respondent is required to show cause on or before December 31, 2025, why the writ should not be granted; and petitioner is granted until January 30, 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. Petitioner's motion to proceed without payment of the filing fee (Doc. # 2 ) is hereby denied without prejudice. On or before December 31, 2025, petitioner shall either pay the filing fee or submit a proper motion to proceed without payment of the fee; failure to do so may result in dismissal of this action without further notice. Signed by District Judge John W. Lungstrum on 12/01/25. Mailed to pro se party Adam Benson by regular mail; electronic notification to the United States Attorney for the District of Kansas. (smnd) (Entered: 12/01/2025)
Main Document: Order on Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (Prisoner Case)
Dec 01, 2025
HABEAS FILING FEE PAID: in the amount of $5.00, receipt number 500002721. (nac)
Dec 01, 2025
Filing Fee Paid
#4
Dec 29, 2025
Mail Returned
Main Document: Mail Returned
#5
Dec 31, 2025
Response
Main Document: Response
#6
Jan 05, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#7
Jan 09, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)

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