Western District of Kentucky • 4:26-cv-00522

#1

Aug 03, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Willians Enrique Moreno Vargas. (Filing fee $5 receipt number Ck. #301.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Notice to Appear 10/21/2024, # 2 Exhibit B - Encounter Details, # 3 Exhibit C - Order on Motion to Dismiss, # 4 Exhibit D - Notice to Appear 7/19/2025, # 5 Exhibit E - Order of Immigration Judge, # 6 Exhibit F - Decision and Order of Immigration Judge, # 7 Exhibit G - Notice of Appeal) (KDY) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/4/2026: # 8 Cover Sheet) (KDY). (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#2

Aug 03, 2026

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Judge Benjamin Beaton. (KDY) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#3

Aug 03, 2026

MOTION for Andrea M. Duron to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Petitioner Willians Enrique Moreno Vargas. Filing fee $ 150, ck#300. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment, # 2 Proposed Order) (KDY) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

Aug 03, 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. (KDY)

Aug 03, 2026

Remark (Public)

#4

Aug 04, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Calesia Henson on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Markwayne Mullin, Samuel Olson, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Henson, Calesia) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#5

Aug 04, 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: 08/04/2026)

#6

Aug 04, 2026

ORDER Signed by Magistrate Judge H. Brent Brennenstuhl on 8/4/2026 granting 3 Motion for attorney Andrea M. Duron to Appear Pro Hac Vice. cc: Counsel (JM) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

Aug 04, 2026

Order - TEXT ONLY

Aug 06, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Aug 06, 2026

Filing fee: $ 5.00 receipt number 300017403 by Willians Enrique Moreno Vargas. (SLK)

Aug 06, 2026

Pro Hac Vice Filing fee: $ 150.00 receipt number 300017402 by Willians Enrique Moreno Vargas. (SLK)

#7

Aug 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 8/11/26, why the writ should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The Government should address the Petitioner's contention that his continued detention, as he appeals his removal order to the BIA, violates the Due Process Clause. See Petition at 2 (citing Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678, 701 (2001)); but see Martinez v. Larose, 968 F.3d 555, 565 (6th Cir. 2020) ("If [the petitioner] does not prevail in his pending actions before this court and the BIA, nothing should impede the government from removing him."). And the Respondents should address whether 8 U.S.C. § 1226, or instead § 1231, provides the authority (if any) to detain an alien following a direct appeal of the IJ's removal order. 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 1/20/26 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, Respondent Mike Lewis (via certified mail) w/ DN 1 Petition (JM) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#8

Aug 07, 2026

Notice (Other)

Aug 07, 2026

Order - TEXT ONLY

#9

Aug 10, 2026

ATTORNEY NOTICE of Deficiency Andrea M. Duron re 6 Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice.Reason for Deficiency: failure to register to file electronically pursuant to General Order 2008-03. Failure to comply will be brought to the attention of the Court. Response due by 8/27/2026. (KJA) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

Aug 10, 2026

Deficiency

#10

Aug 11, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

#11

Aug 20, 2026

Notice (Other)

#12

Aug 21, 2026

Reply

#13

Aug 21, 2026

Deficiency

#14

Aug 22, 2026

Reply