Western District of Oklahoma • 5:26-cv-02808

#1

Oct 07, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Gurmeet Singh. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1 - Appendix of Exhibits, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(bts) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#2

Oct 08, 2026

NO PREVIOUS Cases (bts) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#3

Oct 08, 2026

ENTER ORDER REFERRING CASE to US Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens. Signed by Deputy Clerk on 10/8/2026. (bts) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

#4

Oct 09, 2026

Receipt for Money Received from Gurmeet Singh in the amount of $5.00, receipt number 500020772 regarding 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Receipt emailed to payor. (llr) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

#5

Oct 13, 2026

ORDER for Response re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Not later than October 27, 2026, Respondents shall file an answer or other response consistent with Rule 5 of the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts. Signed by US Magistrate Judge Chris M Stephens on 10/13/2026. (ac) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

#6

Oct 14, 2026

(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Counsel for Plaintiff/Petitioner is not admitted to practice before this court and must file an application to be admitted pro hac vice in accordance with Local Civil Rule 83.2(g). Counsel shall do so not later than October 16,2026.(ac) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

#7

Oct 14, 2026

(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Counsel for Plaintiff/Petitioner has not either (1) associated with local counsel as required by Local Civil Rule 83.3(a) or (2) sought waiver of the requirement pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.3(c). Counsel shall do so not later than October 16, 2026.(ac) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

#8

Oct 14, 2026

FIRST MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice and for Relief from the Local-Counsel Requirement under LCvR83.3(c) by Gurmeet Singh. Motions referred to Chris M Stephens. (Shidaev, Jacob) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

Oct 14, 2026

Order

#9

Oct 15, 2026

SECOND MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice and for Relief from the Local-Counsel Requirement under LCvR83.3(c) Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AOKWDC-5237760 by Gurmeet Singh. Motions referred to Chris M Stephens. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Request for Admission Pro Hac Vice Form)(Shidaev, Jacob) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

#10

Oct 16, 2026

(TEXT ONLY) ORDER by Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens. Before the Court is Petitioner's motion, Doc. 9, seeking a waiver of the requirement under Local Civil Rule 83.3 that non-resident counsel associate with local counsel. The Court has discretion to waive this requirement if non-resident counsel establishes "financial hardship, special qualifications of non-resident counsel, or other good cause," and "certifies familiarity with the local civil court rules." LCvR83.3(c). Counsel presents good cause and represents having special qualifications for handling this matter and familiarity with the Court's local civil rules. For good cause shown, the motion is GRANTED. Petitioner's counsel, Jacob Shidaev, has also moved for admission pro hac vice. Docs. 8, 9 ; see LCvR83.2(g). For good cause shown, the motion is GRANTED. Mr. Shidaev is admitted to practice before this Court for the limited purpose of participating in this case and must file an entry of appearance consistent with Local Civil Rule 83.4 not later than October 20, 2026. (ac) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

#11

Oct 16, 2026

ENTRY of Appearance by Jacob Shidaev on behalf of Gurmeet Singh (Shidaev, Jacob) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

Oct 16, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

#12

Oct 27, 2026

Entry of Appearance

#13

Oct 27, 2026

Response to Habeas Petition

#14

Nov 03, 2026

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