Western District of Kentucky • 4:26-cv-00614

#1

Sep 15, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Abel Nacelus. (Filing fee $5 Paid - Ck #1014.) (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Index of Exhibits, # 3 Exhibit A - Notice of Action, # 4 Exhibit B - Notice of Action, # 5 Exhibit C - Notice of Action, # 6 Exhibit D - Notice of Hearing, # 7 Exhibit E - Case Information, # 8 Exhibit F - Petitioner Locator information, # 9 Cover Sheet) (DeW) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#2

Sep 15, 2026

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Judge Benjamin Beaton. (DeW) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#3

Sep 15, 2026

MOTION for Muhammed Gulen to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $150.00 paid - Ck#1013.) by Petitioner Abel Nacelus. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment-Court Admissions, # 2 Proposed Order) (DeW) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#4

Sep 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley Johnson on behalf of Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella (Johnson, Bradley) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

Sep 15, 2026

Remark: Electronic notification of the petition and any subsequent orderconstitutes 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. (DeW)

Sep 15, 2026

Remark (Public)

#5

Sep 17, 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 9/22/2026, why the writ should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The Government should address whether Lopez-Campos v. Raycraft, 175 F.4th 713 (6th Cir. 2026), controls the habeas petition. 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 - Jailer at Hopkins County Jail (via certified mail) w/ DN 1 (Petition) (JM) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#6

Sep 17, 2026

CERTIFIED MAILING FROM THE COURT addressed to Respondent Mike Lewis re DN5 (Text Order), and DN 1 (Petition) (JM) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

Sep 17, 2026

Order - TEXT ONLY

#7

Sep 21, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by Todd Blanche, Field Office Director, Markwayne Mullin, David Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit I-213, # 2 Exhibit I-862, # 3 Exhibit I-200, # 4 Exhibit hearing notice, # 5 Exhibit court order) (Johnson, Bradley) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#8

Sep 23, 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, HBB-CM (HMC) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

Sep 23, 2026

Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

#9

Sep 24, 2026

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge H. Brent Brennenstuhl on 09/24/2026 granting 3 Motion for Muhammed Gulen to Appear Pro Hac Vice. cc: Counsel (HMC) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

Sep 25, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Sep 25, 2026

Filing fee: $ 5.00 receipt number 300018012 Habeas filing fee paid by Abel Nacelus. (TNT) Modified on 9/29/2026 (SLK).

Sep 25, 2026

Filing fee: $ 150.00 receipt number 300018013 re 3 MOTION for Muhammed Gulen to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150. filed by Abel Nacelus by Abel Nacelus. (TNT)

#10

Sep 30, 2026

REPLY re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 7 Response to Order to Show Cause, filed by Abel Nacelus. (Gulen, Muhammed) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

#11

Sep 30, 2026

POSTAL RETURN RECEIPT reflecting service of certified mail to Respondent Mike Lewis re DN5 (Text Order), and DN 1 (Petition). (JM) (Entered: 09/30/2026)