District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00388

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Feb 13, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Joel Jeronimo Martin. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Motion for Appointment of Counsel) (AMMi) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against the United States of America et al has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00388-CDS-NJK. (AMMi) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb 13, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Feb 13, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Cristina D. Silva and Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (ALZ)

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Feb 19, 2026

SERVICE AND APPOINTMENT ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that the 1 IFP application is granted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 1 -2 motion for appointment of counsel is granted. The Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada is appointed to rep resent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent the petitioner) by February 27, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the Federal Public Defender files a notice of appearance in this ma tter, it will then have 14 days to file an amended petition (or to indicate that an amended petition is unnecessary). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court: 1. FILE the 1 -1 petition. 2. ADD the United States Atto rneys' Office for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. Pursuant to District of Nevada's General Order 2026-03 (Feb. 13, 2026), this constitutes service on all federal respondents under Federal Rule of Civil Procedu re 4 and 28 U.S.C. § 2243. 3. SEND a copy of the 1 -1 petition and this order to the Federal Public Defender, the petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. 4. MAIL a copy of the 1 -1 petition and this orde r pursuant to Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave. Pahrump, NV 89060. 5. SEND a courtesy copy of the 1 -1 petition and this order to Ashley Hesman at ahesman@strucklove.com. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada file a notice of appearance by February 27, 2026, and file and serve their answer to the amended petition withi n 14 days of service of the counseled amended petition, unless additional time is allowed for good cause shown. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents must not transfer the petitioner out of this District, with the exception of effectuating t he petitioner's lawful deportation. See order for further details. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 2/19/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Petitioner and Mattos via USPS // ad hoc: CJA Coordinator)

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Feb 19, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Feb 20, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Mar 03, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

Mar 03, 2026

Withdraw Counsel

#7

Mar 11, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended

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Mar 11, 2026

Motion Seal

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Mar 12, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Mar 25, 2026

Response

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Mar 25, 2026

Response

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Mar 31, 2026

Reply

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Apr 06, 2026

ORDER DENYING THE PETITIONER'S AMENDED WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS PETITION AND MOTION TO SEAL. IT IS ORDERED that Martin's 7 first amended petition for writ of habeas corpus is DENIED without prejudice. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Martin& #039;s 8 motion to seal is DENIED without prejudice. The exhibits will remain conditionally sealed. The petitioner must file a renewed motion seeking leave to file redacted versions of the exhibits and must also file publicly accessible redacted versions of the exhibits previously submitted under seal by April 14, 2026. The Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to replace Kristi Noem with Markwayne Mullin and to replace Pamela J. Bondi with Todd Blanche. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 4/6/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi)

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Apr 13, 2026

Motion Reconsider

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Apr 28, 2026

Stipulation

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Apr 28, 2026

ORDER Granting 16 Stipulation for Extension of Time. Responses are due by 4/30/2026. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 4/28/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi)

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Apr 30, 2026

Response

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May 05, 2026

Reply

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May 08, 2026

ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the petitioner's motion for reconsideration [ECF No. 15 ] is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the petitioner's amended petition for writ of habeas corpus [ECF No. 7 ] is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part as set forth in this order. The petitioner must have a bond hearing that takes into account his complete and correct history by May 15, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties must file a joint status report, by May 22, 202 6, advising whether this order was complied with, the results of the renewed bond hearing, and whether this action should remain open or be closed. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 5/8/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG)

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May 21, 2026

Status Report