District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00414

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Feb 17, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Loai Joker. (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-00414-JAD-MDC. (JG) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

Feb 17, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Feb 17, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (MAM)

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Feb 18, 2026

ORDER Granting 1 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the motion for appointment of counsel (ECF No. 1 -2)is GRANTED. The Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada is appointed to repr esent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its 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 to file an amended petition (or to indicate that an amended petition is unnecessary). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is directed to: 1. FILE the petition (ECF No. 1 -1). 2.SEND a copy of the petit ion (ECF No. 1-1) and this order to the FPD, the 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 Party. Pursuant to District of Nevad as 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 petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order pursuant to Rule 4(i) ( 2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave. Pahrump, NV 89060. 5.SEND a courtesy copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to Ashley Hesman (Mattoss attorney) at ahes man@strucklove.com. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada must file a notice of appearance within 7 days of the date of this order and file and serve their answer to the amended petit ion within 7 days of service of the petitioner's counseled amended petition. 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 2/18/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - cc: CJA - ALZ)

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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 25, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Mar 11, 2026

Motion Extend/Shorten Time

Mar 20, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

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Mar 25, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended

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Mar 30, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Apr 08, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Apr 08, 2026

Stipulation

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Apr 08, 2026

ORDER Granting 12 Stipulation Regarding Briefing Schedule for Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The response to the petition is now due on April 13, 2026, and the reply is due April 20, 2026. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 4/8/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG)

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Apr 08, 2026

Response

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Apr 13, 2026

Response

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Apr 20, 2026

Stipulation

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Apr 21, 2026

ORDER Granting 17 Stipulation to Extend Time to File Reply in support of 9 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Replies are due by 4/24/2026. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 4/21/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAM)

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Apr 24, 2026

Reply

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Apr 28, 2026

ORDER Granting 9 Habeas Petition and Directing Petitioner's Immediate Release from Custody. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondents must file and serve on defense counsel (1) notice of the date, time, and location of Joker's re lease at least 24 hours before the release is set to occur, and (2) notice that Joker's release was effectuated within three days of this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the federal respondents are enjoined from re-detaining Loai Jo ker absent proof of changed circumstances making his removal reasonably foreseeable. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel for respondents must immediately provide notice of this order to the restrained parties they represent. Case terminated. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 4/28/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF; CC: Warden of Nevada Southern Detention Center in Pahrump, Nevada - MAM)