District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00182

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Jan 26, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Juan Carlos Lemus Vasquez.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus)(ALZ) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Jan 26, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (AMMi)

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Jan 27, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Juan Carlos Lemus Vasquez, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00182-GMN-DJA. (ALZ) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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Jan 27, 2026

ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to transfer Case No. 2:26-cv-00182-GMN-DJA 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-00182-RFB-DJA. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Judge Richard F. Boulware on 1/27/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ALZ) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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Jan 27, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Petitioner Juan Carlos Lemus Vasquez, immigration detainee, has filed a pro se Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 1 -1) and Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis ("IFP" (ECF No. 1 )), challenging the lawfulness of his detention at Nevada Southern Detention Center in the custody of Federal Respondents. The Court has reviewed the Petition and Application and preliminarily finds Petitioner likely can demonstrate that his circumstances warrant the same relief as this Court ordered for Petitioners Mena-Vargas and Reyes-Lopez in Escobar Salgado v. Mattos, No. 2:25-CV-01872-RFB-EJY, 2025 WL 3205356 (D. Nev. Nov. 17, 2025). The Court first finds that good cause exists to grant the IFP application. The Court also finds that the appointment of counsel is in the interests of justice, given, among other things, the complexities of this case. Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the IFP application (ECF No. 1 ) is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that appointment of counsel is GRANTED. The Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada is appointed to represent Petitioner Juan Carlos Lemus Vasquez and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent Lemus Vasquez) within 7 days of the date of this Order (by February 3, 2026). If the Federal Public Defender is unable to represent Lemus Vasquez, because of a conflict of interest or for any other reason, alternate counsel will be appointed. Appointed counsel will represent Lemus Vasquez in all federal proceedings related to this matter, including any appeals or certiorari proceedings, unless allowed to withdraw. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court will send a copy of this order to the Federal Public Defender and the CJA coordinator for this division. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why the Petition should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents shall file, in writing, within three days, a (i) notice of appearance and (ii) "a return certifying the true cause of detention" on or before January 30, 2026. Id. Petitioner may file a Traverse on or before February 3, 2026. See Order to Show Cause for Additional Information. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 1/27/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF. CC: CJA, USM. A copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1-1), Motion (ECF No. 1), attachments (ECF No. 1-3), and this Order distributed as instructed. - RJDG) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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Jan 27, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tamer Botros Botros on behalf of Respondent Pamela Bondi. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Jan 27, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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Jan 29, 2026

USM Return

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Jan 30, 2026

Motion Extend/Shorten Time

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Jan 30, 2026

Motion Seal

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Jan 30, 2026

Response

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Feb 02, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Feb 02, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Feb 02, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/2/2026. The Court, finding good cause, HEREBY GRANTS 7 Motion to Extend Time. Respondents must file their Return to the Petition on or before February 13, 2026. Petitioner may file a Traverse on or before February 19, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CMB) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb 02, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

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Feb 06, 2026

Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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Feb 06, 2026

Motion Appointment of Counsel

Feb 06, 2026

Attorney update in case: Attorney Rene Valladares withdrawn from the case. (Irvin, Sylvia)

Feb 06, 2026

Withdraw Counsel

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Feb 13, 2026

Response

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Feb 19, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/19/2026. Because the Court has already granted Petitioner's IFP application and appointed counsel (See ECF No. 4 ), the Court finds the following duplicative motions moot: 14 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis and 15 Motion for Appointment of Counsel. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CMB) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

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Feb 19, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/19/2026. In their 16 Return to the Petition, Respondents assert the following: "On July 24, 2025, Petitioner was denied custody redetermination due the Immigration Judge (IJ) ruling that the IJ lacked jurisdiction to redetermine custody per Matter of Q. Li, 29 I&N Dec. 66 (BIA 2025). See Order of the Immigration Judge attached hereto as Exhibit C." ECF No. 16 at 2. However, said ruling is not attached as Exhibit C. Exhibit C is an immigration court order from September 30, 2025, which exclusively concerns Petitioner's removability and withholding, not his bond eligibility. See ECF No. 16-4. As ordered in the Court's 4 Order to Show Cause, "Respondents must file with their Return any documents referenced or relied upon in their responsive pleading. If Respondents' asserted basis for detaining Petitioner is reflected in any documents in their possession, including, but not limited to, an arrest warrant, Notice to Appear, Form-286, and/or Form I-213 relevant to Petitioner's arrest, detention, and/or removal proceedings, Respondents must so indicate and file said documents with their pleading." ECF No. 4 at 3.Respondents are THEREBY ORDERED to provide this Court with the relevant custody redetermination hearing order from July 24, 2025 by tomorrow, February 20, 2026 at 12:00pm. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CMB) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

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Feb 19, 2026

Motion Extend/Shorten Time

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Feb 19, 2026

Supplement

Feb 19, 2026

Minute Order

Feb 19, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Appointment of Counsel AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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Feb 24, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/24/2026. Before the Court is Petitioner's 19 Motion to Extend Time to file his Traverse. The Court finds that there is good cause based on the novel issues presented and that any prejudice resulting from a delay in these proceedings will be borne by the movant, Petitioner. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED 19 Motion to Extend Time is GRANTED. Mr. Lemus Vasquez may file his Traverse up to and including March 5, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CMB) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

Feb 24, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

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Mar 05, 2026

Traverse

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Mar 05, 2026

Motion Seal

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Mar 11, 2026

Order AND Order on Motion to Seal AND Order on Motion to Seal AND ~Util - Terminate Case

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Mar 11, 2026

Judgment

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Mar 17, 2026

Status Report

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Mar 17, 2026

Status Report

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Apr 08, 2026

Motion Enforce

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Apr 08, 2026

Exhibit

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Apr 08, 2026

Notice Manual Filing

Apr 09, 2026

Minute Order