District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00262

Mendez Vazquez v. Chief Counsel for the District of Nevada

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Case Information

Filed: February 04, 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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Last Activity: February 23, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 04, 2026
RECEIPT of Initiating Documents by Court on behalf of Petitioner. No Application to Proceed IFP or Filing Fee received. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus) (AMMi) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document: Receipt Initiating Documents
#2
Feb 04, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Chief Counsel for the District of Nevada, DHS ICE, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00262-GMN-BNW. (AMMi) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document: Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
Feb 04, 2026
ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE. IT IS ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to transfer Case No. 2:26-cv-00262-GMN-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. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/4/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document: Order Reassign Judge
#4
Feb 04, 2026
ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that the initial screening of the 1 -1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is DEFERRED to until such time as he has fully complied with this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is instructed to send Petitioner a blank IFP application for incarcerated litigants along with instructions, and a copy of this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that within 45 days of the date of this order, Petitioner must file an IFP application that includes a: (a) financial certificate signed by Petitioner and an authorized prison official; (b) financial declaration and acknowledgement signed by Petitioner; and (c) copy of Petitioner's inmate account statement for the six- month period prior to filing. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner's failure to comply with this order within 45 days by either submitting a complete IFP application or paying the filing fee will result in the dismissal of this action without prejudice and without further notice. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/4/2026. (Attachments: # 1 IFP Inmate Instructions Form Packet) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Petitioner) (Entered: 02/04/2026)
Main Document: Order
Feb 04, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (MAM)
Feb 04, 2026
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#5
Feb 10, 2026
Order Appointing Counsel
Main Document: Order Appointing Counsel
#6
Feb 13, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#8
Feb 20, 2026
Status Report
Main Document: Status Report
Feb 20, 2026
Minute Order
#9
Feb 23, 2026
Receipt Payment
Main Document: Receipt Payment

Parties

Chief Counsel for the District of Nevada
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Mendez Vazquez
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