Western District of Kentucky • 5:26-cv-00275

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Sep 29, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, filed by Jesus Romualdo Gonzalez. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Sheet, # 2 Addendum, # 3 Attachments) (DLW) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Sep 29, 2026

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Judge Greg N. Stivers. (DLW) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Sep 29, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Jesus Romualdo Gonzalez. (DLW) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Sep 29, 2026

Prisoner Trust Fund Account Statement re 3 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Jesus Romualdo Gonzalez. (DLW) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Sep 29, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Petitioner Jesus Romualdo Gonzalez. (DLW) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Sep 30, 2026

NOTICE to Pro se Litigant - The following information is provided to pro se litigants to inform them about rules and procedures governing how they communicate with the Court. (DLW) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Sep 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jason P. Snyder on behalf of Attorney General, Director (Snyder, Jason) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Sep 30, 2026

SHOW CAUSE ORDER by Judge Greg N. Stivers on 9/30/2026. On or before October 14, 2026, Petitioner must amend his Petition to comply with 28 U.S.C. § 2242 and provide the name of of the person who has custody over him. The Clerk of Court shall serve the United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky electronically at the following email address: ben.schecter@usdoj.gov. The Clerk of Court shall forward by certified mail, return receipt requested one copy of the Petition DN 1 and this Show Cause Order on Respondent Mike Lewis, Hopkins County Jailer. On or before October 6, 2026, Respondents shall SHOW CAUSE why the writ of habeas corpus should not be granted. Petitioner may reply, if necessary, to Respondents on or before October 16, 2026. If either party requests an evidentiary hearing, they shall so advise the Court by written motion on or before October 16, 2026. cc: Petitioner (pro-se), Respondents (as directed), U.S. Attorney-WDKY (as directed) (DeW) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Sep 30, 2026

NOTICE OF CERTIFIED MAIL re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 8 Order to Show Cause sent to Adam Smith. (DeW) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

Sep 30, 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. (DLW)

Sep 30, 2026

Remark (Public)

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Oct 02, 2026

Amended Complaint

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Oct 02, 2026

Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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Oct 02, 2026

Prisoner Trust Fund Account Statement

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Oct 02, 2026

Appoint Counsel

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Oct 06, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

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Oct 07, 2026

Order to Show Cause

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Oct 08, 2026

Notice (Other)

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Oct 09, 2026

Leave to Seal Document

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Oct 09, 2026

Sealed Document