Western District of Kentucky • 4:25-cv-00196

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Dec 28, 2025

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus and COMPLAINT for Emergency Injunctive Relief filed by Jose Hijinio Cortez Simarron. (Filing fee $5; receipt number AKYWDC-4394082) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Supporting Case Cititations, # 2 Cover Sheet) (KDY) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

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Dec 29, 2025

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Judge Benjamin Beaton. (KDY) (Entered: 12/29/2025)

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Dec 30, 2025

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 1/5/2026, why the writ should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. On first review, the petition doesn't seem to implicate any factual disputes necessitating an in-person hearing. The Court also directs the parties to file, no later than 1/6/2026, a joint status report or separate letters advising the Court whether they agree or instead if one or both parties seek a hearing. Absent an affirmative request, the Court will set a briefing schedule and decide the petition 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. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc: Counsel, Respondents (via certified mail) (HMC) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

Dec 30, 2025

Order - TEXT ONLY

#4

Dec 31, 2025

Deficiency

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Jan 05, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

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Jan 05, 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 (SMJ) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

#7

Jan 05, 2026

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Jan 05, 2026

Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

#8

Jan 06, 2026

Status Report

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Jan 06, 2026

Notice (Other)

#10

Jan 07, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

#11

Jan 09, 2026

TEXT ORDER: In response to the parties' status report (DN 8 ), the Court acknowledges their preference to waive a hearing in this case and adopts their proposed briefing schedule. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc: Counsel (HMC) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

Jan 09, 2026

Order - TEXT ONLY

#12

Jan 12, 2026

Notice (Other)

#13

Jan 12, 2026

Mail Returned

#14

Jan 12, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause