Western District of Kentucky • 5:26-cv-00258

Ibanez-Flores v. Smith

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Case Information

Filed: September 09, 2026
Assigned to: Benjamin Beaton
Referred to: —
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: October 20, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 09, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus, filed by Luis Enrique Ibanez-Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Index of Exhibits, # 4 Exhibit A - Order of Immigration Judge, # 5 Exhibit B - Order of Immigration Judge, # 6 Exhibit D - Order of This Court, # 7 Exhibit E - Form I-94, # 8 Exhibit F - Form I-766, # 9 Exhibit H - Sponsor Letter, # 10 Exhibit I - Sponsor Letter, # 11 Exhibit J - Medical Records, # 12 Exhibit K - Certified Chronological Case Summary, # 13 Exhibit L - Motion to Dismiss, # 14 Exhibit M - Notice of Dismissal, # 15 Exhibit N - Odyssey E-Notice, # 16 Exhibit O - Order of This Court, # 17 Cover Sheet) (MNM) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Sep 09, 2026
MOTION for Expedited Consideration by Petitioner Luis Enrique Ibanez-Flores (MNM) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Expedite
#3
Sep 09, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Petitioner Luis Enrique Ibanez-Flores (MNM) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Appoint Counsel
#4
Sep 10, 2026
Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Judge Benjamin Beaton. (MNM) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Case Assignment
#5
Sep 10, 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. (MNM) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Notice to Pro Se Litigants
#6
Sep 10, 2026
NOTICE of Deficiency re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Reason for Deficiency: Filing Fee or Application to Proceed Without Prepayment of Fees and Prison Trust Account Statement. Failure to comply will be brought to the attention of the Court. Response due by 10/13/2026. (MNM) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Deficiency
Sep 10, 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. (MNM)
Sep 10, 2026
Remark (Public)
#7
Sep 11, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley Johnson on behalf of Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Tammy Marich, Markwayne Mullin (Johnson, Bradley) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#8
Sep 16, 2026
TEXT ORDER: In response to the pro se petition for a writ of habeas corpus (DN 1 ), the Court directs the Respondents to show cause, no later than 9/21/26, why the writ should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The Respondents should address the Petitioner's contention that his "bond hearing... did not satisfy due process." DN 1 at 11. 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, Petitioner (pro se via USPS) Respondents (as directed) (HMC) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
#9
Sep 16, 2026
CERTIFIED MAIL to Respondent Adam Smith re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and 8 Text Order. (HMC) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
Sep 16, 2026
Order - TEXT ONLY
#10
Sep 19, 2026
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Respondents Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Tammy Marich, Markwayne Mullin (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Johnson, Bradley) (Entered: 09/19/2026)
Main Document: Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
#11
Sep 21, 2026
Response to 6 Notice of Deficiency filed by Luis Enrique Ibanez-Flores. (HMC) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Response to Notice of Deficiency
#12
Sep 22, 2026
TEXT ORDER: The Court grants the Government's motion for an extension (DN 10 ) until 9/25/26. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached. cc: Counsel, Plaintiff (pro se via USPS) (HMC) Modified cc line to reflect service on pro se party on 9/22/2026. (HMC) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Sep 22, 2026
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
#13
Sep 23, 2026
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Tammy Marich, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit I-862, # 2 Exhibit I-94, # 3 Exhibit BIA receipt, # 4 Exhibit court order) (Johnson, Bradley) (Entered: 09/23/2026)
Main Document: Response to Order to Show Cause
#14
Sep 28, 2026
RETURN RECEIPT signed on behalf of Respondent Adam Smith re 9 CERTIFIED MAIL. (HMC) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#15
Oct 06, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#16
Oct 06, 2026
Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Miscellaneous Relief
#17
Oct 08, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply
#18
Oct 08, 2026
Notice of Appearance
Main Document: Notice of Appearance
#19
Oct 13, 2026
Response to Habeas Petition
Main Document: Response to Habeas Petition
#20
Oct 14, 2026
Notice (Other)
Main Document: Notice (Other)
#21
Oct 14, 2026
Supplement
Main Document: Supplement
#22
Oct 20, 2026
Response to Motion
Main Document: Response to Motion

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Ibanez-Flores
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Smith
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