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Filed: February 02, 2026
Assigned to:
Richard Franklin Boulware II
Referred to:
Brenda Weksler
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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February 25, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 02, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Giovanni Henriquez-Osorio. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus)(MAM) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
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Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#2
Feb 02, 2026
MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Petitioner Giovanni Henriquez-Osorio. (MAM) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
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Motion Appointment of Counsel
#3
Feb 02, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against United States of America, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00234-JAD-BNW. (MAM) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
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Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#4
Feb 02, 2026
ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to transfer Case No. 2:26-cv-00234-JAD-BNW 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. Case directly reassigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-00234-RFB-BNW. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/2/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
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Order Reassign Judge
#5
Feb 02, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the IFP application (ECF No. 1) is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the motion for appointment of counsel (ECF No. 2 ) is GRANTED. The Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada is appointed to represent Petitioner Henriquez-Osorio and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent Henriquez-Osorio) within 3 days of the date of this Order (by February 5, 2026). If the Federal Public Defender is unable to represent Henriquez-Osorio, because of a conflict of interest or for any other reason, alternate counsel will be appointed. Appointed counsel will represent Henriquez-Osorio in all federal proceedings related to this matter, including any appeals or certiorari proceedings, unless allowed to withdraw. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner, with the assistance of appointed counsel, file an Amended Petition by February 9, 2026. 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. (E-service to AFPD Irvin; Emailed to CJA Coordinator on 2/2/26.)Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why the Petition should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents shall file, in writing, a (i) notice of appearance on or beforeFebruary 5, 2026, and (ii) "a return certifying the true cause of detention within three days of the Amended Petition being filed. Id. Petitioner may then file a Traverse on or before February 16, 2026. IT IS FURTHER KINDLY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court: 1. DELIVER a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1), Motions (ECF Nos. 1, 2 ), and this Order to the U.S. Marshal for service. (Emailed 2/2/26.)2. ADD the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. 3. SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1), Motions (ECF Nos. 1, 2 ), and this Order to: i. The United States Attorney for the District of Nevada at Sigal.Chattah@usdoj.gov, Veronica.criste@usdoj.gov, summer.johnson@usdoj.gov, and caseview.ecf@usdoj.gov, in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5(b)(2)(E). (E-service of Order; NEFs for 1, 2 Regenerated on 2/2/26.) ii. Counsel for Facility Warden John Mattos (NSDC) at ahesman@strucklove.com. (Ad hoc to Mattos.)4. MAIL a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1-1), Motions (ECF Nos. 1, 2 ) and this Order pursuant to Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to: 1) Kristi Noem, Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, DC 20528;2) Pamela Bondi, Attorney General of the United States, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20530; 3) Kerri Ann Quihuis, Las Vegas ICE Field Office Director, 501 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Ste. 536, Las Vegas, NV 8910; 4) Michael Bernacke, Salt Lake City ICE Field Office Director, 2975 Decker Lake Drive Suite 100, West Valley City, UT 84119-6096;5) Todd Lyons, Acting Director and Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 500 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20536;6) John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave. Pahrump, NV 89060.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the U.S. Marshal SERVE a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1), Motions (ECF Nos. 1, 2 ) and this Order on the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada or on an Assistant United States Attorney or clerical employee designated by the United States Attorney pursuant to Rule 4(i)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/2/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS) (Entered: 02/02/2026)
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Order Show Cause AND Order on Motion for Appointment of Counsel AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines & Hearings (non motion deadlines)
Feb 02, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (AMMi)
Feb 02, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#6
Feb 03, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#7
Feb 05, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#8
Feb 05, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#9
Feb 09, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
#10
Feb 09, 2026
USM Return
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USM Return
Feb 11, 2026
Minute Order Setting Hearing on Motion
#12
Feb 12, 2026
Response
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Response
#13
Feb 17, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#14
Feb 17, 2026
Response
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Response
#15
Feb 17, 2026
Reply
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Reply
Feb 18, 2026
Motion Hearing
#17
Feb 25, 2026
Supplement
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Supplement
Parties
Henriquez-Osorio
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United States of America
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