District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00156

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Jan 23, 2026

RECEIPT of Initiating Documents by Court on behalf of Petitioner. No Application to Proceed IFP or Filing Fee received. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241) (RJDG) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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Jan 23, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against John Mattos, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00156-JAD-MDC. (RJDG) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

Jan 23, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Jan 23, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (RJDG)

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Feb 03, 2026

ORDER. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Andrade must either (1) pay the $5 filing fee or (2) file an IFP application that includes: See order for details. If he fails to do so by March 4, 2026, this case will be dismissed without prejudice and wit hout further prior notice. The Clerk of Court is instructed to send petitioner a blank copy of the IFP application for inmates along with two copies of this order. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 2/3/2026. (Attachments: # 1 IFP Inmate Application, # 2 Order) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ALZ)

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Feb 23, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Luis Enrique Andrade. (RJDG) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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Feb 26, 2026

Order Appointing Counsel, Directing Service of 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition, and Setting a Briefing Schedule IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the motion for leave to proceed IFP [ECF No. 4 ] is GRANTED. Petitioner is granted leave of court to proceed without paying the filing fee for this action. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the request for appointment of counsel [ECF No. 1 -1] is GRANTED. The Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada (FPD) is appointed to represent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent the petitioner) within 7 days of the date of this order. If the FPD is unable to represent the petitioner because of a conflict of interest or for any other reason, alternate counsel will be appointed. Appointed counsel will represent the petitioner in all federal proceedings related to this matter, including any appeals or certiorari proceedings, unless allowed to withdraw. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the FPD files a notice of appearance in this matter, it will then have 14 days to file an amended petition (or to indicate that an amended petition is unnecessary). The FPD must effectuate service of the amended petition on the respondents. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is directed to: See Order for additional information.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada must file a notice of appearance within 7 days of the date of this order and file and serve their answer to the amended petition within 7 days of service of the petitioner's counseled amended petition. The respondents must file any documents referenced or relied upon in their responsive pleading with that pleading. Petitioner will then have 7 days to file a reply. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties must meet and confer regarding any requests for an extension of deadlines and stipulate to the extension if possible. Any motion for extension must certify efforts taken to meet and confer and indicate the opposing party's position regarding the extension. Any motion or stipulation must comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(b) and Local Rules IA 6-1, 6-2. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents must not transfer the petitioner out of this district, with the exception of effectuating the petitioner's lawful deportation. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 2/26/2026. Attorney designation deadline: 3/5/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF. CC: CJA. A copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order distributed as instructed.- RJDG) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

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Feb 26, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Luis Enrique Andrade. (Filed per 5 Order. RJDG) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

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Mar 05, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Sean A McClelland on behalf of Petitioner Luis Enrique Andrade. and Substitution of Counsel (McClelland, Sean) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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Mar 05, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Ryan Norwood on behalf of Petitioner Luis Enrique Andrade. as co-counsel (Norwood, Ryan) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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Mar 19, 2026

AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Luis Enrique Andrade. No changes to parties. (McClelland, Sean) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

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Mar 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Virginia Tomova on behalf of Respondents Kristi Noem, Michael Bernacke, Todd Lyons, Pamela Jo Bondi. (Tomova, Virginia) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

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Mar 24, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Martin Mayer on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

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Mar 26, 2026

MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File a Response to Amended Petition (ECF No. 7) re 5 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,, Order Appointing Counsel,,,,,,,,,, by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. Responses are due by 4/9/2026. (Mayer, Martin) (presiding) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

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Mar 26, 2026

RESPONSE to 9 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondent John Mattos. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

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Mar 27, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 3/27/2026. The respondents move for an extension of time to respond to petitioner's amended petition due to recent developments in the law related to the petition. 12 With good cause appearing, the motion is GRANTED. The response is now due on April 2, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

Mar 27, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

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Apr 02, 2026

RESPONSE to 9 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Jo Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

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Apr 03, 2026

TRANSFER ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to transfer Case No. 2:26-cv-00156-JAD-MDC to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is instructed to administratively RELATE this matter to Case No. 2:25-cv-02136-RFB-MDC. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-00156-RFB-MDC. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 4/3/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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Apr 09, 2026

Reply

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Apr 09, 2026

ORDER Granting 9 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents must provide Petitioner with a constitutionally adequate bond hearing pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) by April 16, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if bond is granted, Respondents are ORDERED to IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner from detention. The Court has received notice of the hardship other petitioners have incurred in their efforts to satisfy bond through ICE payment portal s, and, therefore, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner be afforded until May 16, 2026 to satisfy any monetary bond conditions. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if a constitutionally adequate bond hearing is not conducted by April 16, 2026, Respo ndents must IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner from custody on his own recognizance. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Parties shall file a joint status report by April 17, 2026. Markwayne Mullin added. Kristi Noem terminated. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 4/9/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAM)

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Apr 09, 2026

Judgment

Apr 09, 2026

Minute Order

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Apr 17, 2026

Status Report

Apr 21, 2026

Minute Order

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Apr 22, 2026

Status Report

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Apr 22, 2026

Status Report

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Apr 23, 2026

Notice Other

Apr 23, 2026

Minute Order