Western District of Kentucky • 4:26-cv-00634

#1

Sep 28, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Olamide Mayowa Ogunfile. (Filing fee $5 PAID MO# 19-764393787.) (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit Immigration documents, # 3 Cover Sheet) (DeW) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#2

Sep 28, 2026

Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings. (DeW) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#3

Sep 28, 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. (DeW) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

Sep 28, 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. (DeW)

Sep 28, 2026

Remark (Public)

#4

Sep 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael D. Ekman on behalf of Lauren Biz, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Samuel Olson (Ekman, Michael) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

#5

Sep 29, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE signed by Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings on 9/29/2026 re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. 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 (Docket No. 1 ) and this Order on Respondent Mike Lewis, Hopkins County Jailer. Show Cause Response due by 10/5/2026. Respondents shall identify whether the case presents a standard "1225/1226" issue covered by Lopez-Campos v. Raycraft, 2026 WL 1283891 (6th Cir. May 11, 2026). And if so, Respondents shall release the petitioner within 5 days. Show Cause Reply due by 10/12/2026. Show Cause Hearing set for 10/13/2026 at 1:00 PM in Louisville Courtroom before Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings. Petitioner must notify the Court on or before 12:00 PM 10/12/2026, if an interpreter is necessary for the Show Cause Hearing. In conjunction with each of their separate briefs, the Parties shall provide the following documents to the Court as applicable (*see order). As part of their briefs, the Parties shall address the following issues, as applicable (*see order). cc: Counsel, Petitioner-pro se, Respondents (as directed), US Atty-KYWD (as directed) (SMJ) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

#6

Sep 29, 2026

NOTICE of Certified Mailing re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 5 Order. (SMJ) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

Sep 29, 2026

Filing fee: $ 5.00 receipt number 300018099 by Olamide Mayowa Ogunfile. (SLK)

Oct 01, 2026

Filing Fee Received

#7

Oct 05, 2026

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE filed by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Frank Padula. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit "1" - Form I-213 dated April 8, 2026, # 2 Exhibit "2" - NTA, # 3 Exhibit "3" - Form I-94 (visa info), # 4 Exhibit "4" - Warrant of Arrest, # 5 Exhibit "5" - Immigration Court Denial of Release Order, # 6 Exhibit "6" - Notice of Hearing) (Ekman, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

#8

Oct 07, 2026

MOTION to Remand /Cancel Scheduled Hearing by Respondents Lauren Biz, Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Defendant Frank Padula (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Ekman, Michael) (Entered: 10/07/2026)

#9

Oct 08, 2026

POSTAL RETURN RECEIPT reflecting service of certified mail addressed to Respondent Mike Lewis (Jailer) re DN 5 (Order), and DN 1 (Petition). (JM) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#10

Oct 09, 2026

TEXT ORDER by Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings on 10/9/2026; re 8 MOTION to Remand /Cancel Scheduled Hearing filed by Markwayne Mullin, Lauren Biz, Todd Blanche, Frank Padula -- The parties alerted the Court that they are not aware of any relevant factual disputes and request to cancel the upcoming evidentiary hearing. Thus, upon the motion of the parties to forgo the hearing and, and the Court being sufficiently advised, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED [DE 8], AND the 10/13/2026 hearing is REMANDED. This matter will be SUBMITTED to the Court for resolution on the papers. This Notice of Electronic Filing is the Official ORDER for this entry. No document is attached.cc:counsel (ARM) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

Oct 09, 2026

Order - TEXT ONLY

#11

Oct 23, 2026

REPLY re 7 Response to Order to Show Cause, filed by Olamide Mayowa Ogunfile. (Attachments: # 1 Support Letters, # 2 Exhibits) (SMJ) (Entered: 10/23/2026)