District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00410

#1

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)

#2

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

#3

Feb 19, 2026

SERVICE ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that the 1 motion to proceed IFP 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 represent Peti tioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent Petitioner) within 7 days of the date of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the Federal Public Defender files a notice of appearance in this matte r, 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 is kindly instructed to: 1. FILE the 1 -1 petition. 2. SEND a copy of the 1 -1 petition and this Order to the Federal Public Defender, Petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. 3. ADD the United States Attorneys' Office for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Pa rty. 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 Procedure 4 and 28 U.S.C. § 2243. 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 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 Orde r to Ashley Hesman (Mattos's attorney) 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 within 7 days of the date of this Order and file and serve their answer to the amended petition within 14 days of service of the counseled amended petition. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District, with the exception of effectuating his lawful deportation. See order for further details. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 2/19/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Petitioner and Mattos via USPS // ad hoc: CJA Coordinator)

#4

Feb 19, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Yancarlos Benitez Cartaya. (AMMi - cc: Petitioner and Mattos via USPS // ad hoc: CJA Coordinator) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#5

Feb 22, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Virginia Tomova on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Tomova, Virginia) (Entered: 02/22/2026)

#6

Feb 26, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Allie Wilson on behalf of Petitioner Yancarlos Benitez Cartaya. and Substitution of Counsel (Wilson, Allie) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#7

Mar 11, 2026

AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Yancarlos Benitez Cartaya. No changes to parties. (Wilson, Allie) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

#8

Mar 11, 2026

MOTION to Expedite Briefing Schedule re 7 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Yancarlos Benitez Cartaya. Responses are due by 3/25/2026. (Wilson, Allie) (nondispositive) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

#9

Mar 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Martin Mayer on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

#10

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

#11

Mar 19, 2026

RESPONSE to 7 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#12

Mar 19, 2026

RESPONSE to 7 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondent John Mattos. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

#13

Mar 24, 2026

REPLY to 7 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 11 Response, 12 Response by Petitioner Yancarlos Benitez Cartaya. (Wilson, Allie) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#14

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)

#15

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

Notice Setting Hearing

Mar 30, 2026

Minute Order Setting Hearing

#16

Mar 31, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Jacob Brady Lee on behalf of Respondent John Mattos. (Lee, Jacob) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

#17

Apr 03, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tamer Botros Botros on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#18

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)

#19

Apr 03, 2026

ORDER ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner's 7 writ of habeas corpus is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall IMMEDIATELY RELEASE Petitioner from detention ON HIS OWN RECOGNIZANCE, and in a ny event no later than 5:00 p.m. TODAY April 3, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents will provide a status report as to Petitioner's release within three days of this Order. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 4/3/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi)

Apr 03, 2026

Miscellaneous Hearing

#20

Apr 06, 2026

STATUS REPORT by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

May 07, 2026

Minute Order

#22

May 08, 2026

Judgment