District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00279

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Feb 05, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Beyker Eduardo Zabaketa Ballera.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus)(ALZ) (Attachment 1 replaced on 2/5/2026) (AMMi). (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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Feb 05, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Beyker Eduardo Zabaketa Ballera, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00279-GMN-MDC. (ALZ) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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Feb 05, 2026

EX PARTE MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Petitioner Beyker Eduardo Zabaketa Ballera.. (ALZ) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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Feb 05, 2026

ORDER TRANSFERRING CASE. IT IS ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to transfer Case No. 2:26-cv-00279-GMN-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. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/5/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

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Feb 05, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. IT IS ORDERED that the 3 IFP application is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 3 motion for appointment of counsel is GRANTED. The Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada is appointed to represent Petitioner Beyker Eduardo Zabaketa Ballera and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent Zabaketa Ballera) within 4 days of the date of this Order (by February 9, 2026). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner, with the assistance of appointed counsel, file an Amended Petition by February 13, 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. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why the Petition should not be granted. Respondents shall file, in writing, a (i) notice of appearance on or before February 9, 2026, and (ii) a return certifying the true cause of detention within three days of the Amended Petition being filed. Petitioner may file a Traverse on or before February 20, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court: 1. DELIVER a copy of the 1 -1 Petition and this Order to the U.S. Marshal for service. 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 1 -1 Petition 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). ii. Counsel for Facility Warden John Mattos (NSDC) at ahesman@strucklove.com. 4. MAIL a copy of the 1 -1 Petition and this Order pursuant to Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to: 1) Pamela Bondi, Attorney General of the United States, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20530 2) 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 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 Attorney pursuant to Rule 4(i)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. See order for further details. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/5/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: USM // ad hoc: CJA Coordinator // mail: respondents) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

Feb 05, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Feb 05, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (ALZ)

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Feb 09, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Feb 09, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Feb 09, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

#9

Feb 13, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended

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Feb 13, 2026

Motion Seal

#12

Feb 17, 2026

Motion Extend/Shorten Time

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Feb 17, 2026

Response

Feb 18, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

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Feb 19, 2026

USM Return

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Feb 19, 2026

Response

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Feb 20, 2026

Reply

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Feb 25, 2026

Order AND Order on Motion to Seal