Western District of Kentucky • 4:26-cv-00433

#1

Jun 22, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5. Paid in OW Office MO #19-828524680), filed by Rommel Ivan Garcia-Bustillo. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Certificate of Service) (DJT) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#2

Jun 22, 2026

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Judge Benjamin Beaton. (DJT) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#3

Jun 22, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Petitioner Rommel Ivan Garcia-Bustillo (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (DJT) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

Jun 22, 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. (DJT)

Jun 22, 2026

Remark (Public)

#4

Jun 23, 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 6/26/26, why the writ should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. §2243. The Respondents should address the Petitioner's contentions that he was granted voluntary departure and has a pending BIA appeal and state whether, in light of these and the other allegations in the petition, the petition is controlled by Lopez-Campos v. Raycraft, 175 F.4th 713 (6th Cir. 2026).The Respondents should also respond to the Petitioners motion for a temporary restraining 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 1/20/2026 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, Respondents (as directed) (HMC) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#5

Jun 23, 2026

Notice (Other)

#6

Jun 23, 2026

Notice to Pro Se Litigants

Jun 23, 2026

Order - TEXT ONLY

#7

Jun 24, 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: 06/24/2026)

Jun 24, 2026

Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

#8

Jun 26, 2026

Response to Order to Show Cause

Jun 26, 2026

Filing Fee Received

Jun 26, 2026

Filing fee: $ 5.00 receipt number 300016870 re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Rommel Ivan Garcia-Bustillo by Rommel Ivan Garcia-Bustillo. (TNT)

#9

Jun 29, 2026

Supplement

#10

Jul 02, 2026

Notice (Other)