Western District of Kentucky • 4:26-cv-00461

#1

Jul 06, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (filing fee $5, receipt number AKYWDC-4582749) filed by Enyer Josue Ponce Garcia. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - ICE Detainee Locator, # 2 Exhibit B - Parole, # 3 Exhibit C - I589, # 4 Exhibit D - I589 Receipt Notice, # 5 Exhibit E - Work Permit, # 6 Cover Sheet) (MNM) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#2

Jul 07, 2026

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Judge Benjamin Beaton. (MNM) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#3

Jul 07, 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: 07/07/2026)

#4

Jul 07, 2026

TEXT ORDER: In response to the petition for a writ of habeas corpus (DN 1 ), the Court directs the Respondents to show cause, no later than 7/10/26, why the writ should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The Respondents should address the Petitioner's argument that his parole was improperly terminated under 8 U.S.C. § 1182(d)(5) and 8 C.F.R. § 212.5(e), as well as his argument that he is entitled to a bond hearing under the regulations implementing 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a). 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. 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, Respondent Mike Lewis (via certified mail) w/ DN 1 Petition (JM) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#5

Jul 07, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley Johnson on behalf of Todd Blanche, Mike Lewis, Markwayne Mullin, Michael Zervas (Johnson, Bradley) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#6

Jul 07, 2026

CERTIFIED MAILING FROM THE COURT addressed to Respondent Mike Lewis re DN4 (Text Order) and DN 1 (Petition). (JM) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

Jul 07, 2026

Order - TEXT ONLY

Jul 07, 2026

Remark (Public)

Jul 07, 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. (MNM)