District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00274

#1

Feb 05, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Juan Gabriel Hermosillo-Barajas. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus)(MAM) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#2

Feb 05, 2026

MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Petitioner Juan Gabriel Hermosillo-Barajas. (MAM) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#3

Feb 05, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Pamela Bondi, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00274-JAD-DJA. (MAM) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

Feb 05, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (AMMi)

Feb 05, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

#4

Feb 06, 2026

ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that the petitioner's 1 application to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the petitioner's 2 motion for appointment of counsel 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 their inability to represent the petitioner) within 7 days of the date of this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the FPD files a notice of appearance in this matter, it will then have 14 days from the date of entry of this order to file an amended petition for writ of habeas corpus. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to: 1. SEPA RATELY FILE the 1 -1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. 2. ELECTRONICALLY SERVE upon the FPD a copy of this order and a copy of the 1 -1 petition for writ of habeas corpus. 3. DELIVER a copy of the 1 -1 petition for w rit of habeas corpus and this order to the U.S. Marshal for service. 4. ADD the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada to the docket as an interested party. 5. SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the 1 -1 Petition and this order to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada at sigal.Chattah@usdoj.gov, summer.johnson@usdoj.gov, veronica.criste@usdoj.gov, and caseview.ecf@usdoj.gov, in accordance with FRCP 5(b)(2)(E). 6. MAIL a copy of the 1 -1 Petition and this order under Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) to: 1) Pamela J. Bondi, Attorney General of the United States, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20530 2) Kristi Noem, Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, DC 20528 3) Michael Bernacke, ICE Field Office Director, Salt Lake City Field Office, 2975 Decker Lake Drive Suite 100, West Valley City, UT 8 4119-6096 4) Todd Lyons, Acting Director, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 500 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20536 5) John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave. Pahrump, NV 89060 IT IS FURTHER ORDERE D that the the U.S. Marshal is directed to SERVE a copy of the 1 -1 Petition 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 Attor ney in accordance with FRCP 4(i)(1)(A)(i). 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 2/6/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: USM // mail: respondents)

#5

Feb 09, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus

#6

Feb 11, 2026

Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#7

Feb 13, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

#8

Feb 13, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

#9

Feb 15, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

#10

Feb 19, 2026

USM Return

#11

Feb 19, 2026

Stipulation

#12

Feb 20, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended

#13

Feb 20, 2026

ORDER Granting 11 Joint Stipulation for Extension of Time for Federal Respondents to File a Response to the Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Michael Bernacke answer due 3/6/2026; Pamela Bondi answer due 3/6/2026; Todd Lyons answer due 3/6/2026; Kristi Noem answer due 3/6/2026. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 2/20/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG)

#14

Mar 05, 2026

Response

#15

Mar 12, 2026

Reply

#16

Mar 12, 2026

Exhibit

Mar 25, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - Terminate Deadlines/Hearings

#18

Apr 14, 2026

Memorandum

#19

May 18, 2026

Order Granting Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Directing Petitioner's Release IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that petitioner Juan Gabriel Hermosillo-Barajas's amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus [ECF No. 12 ] is GRANTED. Petiti oner Juan Gabriel Hermosillo-Barajas must be released from detention within three days of this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondents must file and serve on defense counsel: (1) notice of the date, time, and location of Hermosillo-Baraja s's release at least 24 hours before the release is set to occur, and (2) within four days of this order, notice that Hermosillo-Barajas's release was effectuated. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel for respondents is directed to imme diately provide notice of this order to the restrained parties they represent. The Clerk of Court is directed to SEND a copy of this order to the Warden of the Nevada Southern Detention Center in Pahrump, Nevada and CLOSE THIS CASE. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 5/18/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF. A copy of this order mailed to Warden of the Nevada Southern Detention Center in Pahrump, Nevada. - RJDG)

#20

May 19, 2026

Notice Other

#21

Jun 15, 2026

Motion Compel

#22

Jun 16, 2026

Order Denying Motion For Return to the United States and to Compel Compliance with the Court's Order Granting Habeas Corpus IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Juan Gabriel Hermosillo-Barajas's motion for return to the United States and to com pel compliance with the court's order granting habeas relief [ECF No. 21 ] is DENIED. The Clerk of Court is directed to SEND a courtesy copy of this order to Petitioner Hermosillo-Barajas at the address provided on his most recent pro se motion: c/o Beyker Eduardo Zabaleta Ballera 667 W. 177th St., Apt. 67 New York, NY 10033 Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 6/16/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG)