District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00410

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Feb 17, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Yancarlos Benitez Cartaya. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Ex Parte Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(JG) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

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Feb 17, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Pamela Bondi, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00410-ART-BNW. (JG) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

Feb 17, 2026

Case randomly assigned to District Judge Anne R. Traum and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (ALZ)

Feb 17, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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Feb 19, 2026

Order AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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Feb 19, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Feb 22, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Feb 26, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Mar 11, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended

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Mar 11, 2026

Motion Expedite

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Mar 12, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Mar 13, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 3/13/2026. Petitioner has moved for an expedited briefing schedule on his amended petition for writ of habeas corpus. (ECF No. 8.) Good cause appearing, the Court GRANTS Petitioner's motion. Respondents shall have until March 19, 2026, to file their answer. Petitioner shall have until March 24, 2026, to file his reply. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AGM) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

Mar 13, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Expedite

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Mar 19, 2026

Response

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Mar 19, 2026

Response

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Mar 24, 2026

Reply

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Mar 30, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 3/30/2026. By Deputy Clerk: Katie Lynn Sutherland. Oral argument on the 7 First Amended Petition is hereby scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. before U.S. District Judge Anne R. Traum in a Las Vegas courtroom to be determined. Counsel have leave of the Court to appear remotely and are directed to contact the deputy clerk, Katie Lynn Sutherland (katie_sutherland@nvd.uscourts.gov) to request the zoom link. Counsel appearing in person will receive notification via CM/ECF of the courtroom location once one is assigned. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KLS) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

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Mar 30, 2026

NOTICE OF LAS VEGAS COURTROOM ASSIGNMENT RE: Oral argument (ECF No. 14).Oral argument on the 7 First Amended Petition scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. before U.S. District Judge Anne R. Traum will be held in Las Vegas Courtroom 7C. (no image attached) (KLS) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

Mar 30, 2026

Minute Order Setting Hearing

Mar 30, 2026

Notice Setting Hearing

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Mar 31, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Apr 03, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Apr 03, 2026

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS before District Judge Anne R. Traum. Crtrm Administrator: Darci Reich-Smith (Las Vegas) and Katie Lynn Sutherland (Reno); Petitioner Counsel: Allie Wilson, AFPD (appearing by video); Respondent Counsel: Tamer Botros, AUSA (obo Federal Respondents appearing in-person) and Jacob Lee, Esq. (obo Warden Joh Mattos appearing by video); Remote Court Reporter: Gayle Wear; Proceeding start and end times: 11:07 a.m. - 11:38 a.m.; Las Vegas Courtroom: 7C. The Court hears argument from Ms. Wilson and Mr. Botros on the merits of the First Amended Petition (ECF No. 7 ). Mr. Lee confirms Warden Mattos takes no position on the habeas or bond relief sought. After hearing from counsel and considering the briefing, the Court renders its decision on the record. A written order to follow. It is ordered that the Petitioner's First Amended Petition (ECF No. 7 ) is granted. It is further ordered that Mr. Cartaya is to be immediately released. After the Court and counsel confer about the logistics of Mr. Cartaya's release, Counsel shall work together to effectuate the immediate release of the Petitioner. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KLS) Modified on 4/3/2026 to correct grammatical oversight. (KLS) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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Apr 03, 2026

Order

Apr 03, 2026

Miscellaneous Hearing

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Apr 06, 2026

Status Report

May 07, 2026

Minute Order

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May 08, 2026

Judgment