District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00421

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Feb 17, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Dennis Rizo.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition)(ALZ) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

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Feb 17, 2026

EX PARTE MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Petitioner Dennis Rizo.. (ALZ) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

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Feb 17, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Dennis Rizo, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00421-MMD-EJY. (ALZ) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

Feb 17, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Miranda M. Du and Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (MAM)

Feb 17, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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Feb 18, 2026

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

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Feb 18, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Feb 20, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Feb 20, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Feb 23, 2026

Motion Miscellaneous Relief

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Feb 24, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Miranda M. Du on 2/24/2026. The Court has reviewed and now grants Petitioner's motion for a status check. (ECF No. 8.) The Court directs Respondents to respond indicating Petitioner's whereabouts by Wednesday, February 25. The Court will issue a separate minute order setting a virtual status conference for Thursday, February 26.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RIC) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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Feb 24, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Miranda M. Du on 2/24/2026. By Deputy Clerk: Karen Walker.A virtual Status Conference is set for Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. in Reno Courtroom 5 before Judge Miranda M. Du. The hearing will be conducted by Zoom Video Conference. The parties are directed to contact the courtroom administrator, Karen Walker, at (775) 686-5918 or Karen_Walker@nvd.uscourts.gov, by Wednesday, February 25, 2026, to provide the e-mail address of all counsel who will be attending the hearing. The following Zoom Video Conference Instructions shall be adhered to as follows:Instructions and zoom invite to the scheduled hearing will be sent via e-mail at least ONE (1) day prior to the hearing to the participants e-mail provided to the Court.1. Log on to the Zoom five (5) minutes prior to the hearing time. 2. Mute your sound prior to entering the hearing.3. Do not talk over one another. 4. State your name prior to speaking for the record. 5. Do not have others in the video screen or moving in the background. 6. No recording of the hearing. 7. No forwarding of any video conference invitations. 8. Unauthorized users on the video conference will be removed. Members of the public may access and listen to the hearing by calling 1-855-244-8681, enter the access code 23050683701 and when prompted for member id. press #, at least 5 minutes before the scheduled hearing time. Telephonic participants must mute their telephone after identifying themselves to the courtroom administrator. Telephonic participants must not place their telephone on hold during the hearing.Reminder: Please take notice that any person, entity, or organizationincluding but not limited to counsel, counsel's agents or staff, the parties, law enforcement agents/officers, and members of the publicwho participates in or listens to this proceeding may not record it in any manner. Any violation of this provision will be subject to sanctions by this Court.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KW) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

Feb 24, 2026

Minute Order Terminate Motion AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Feb 24, 2026

Minute Order Setting Hearing

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Feb 26, 2026

Status Report

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Feb 26, 2026

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Virtual Status Conference held on 2/26/2026 before Judge Miranda M. Du. Crtrm Administrator: Karen Walker; Pla Counsel: Celeste Bacchi and Laura Barrera; Def Counsel: Christian Ruiz and Ashlee Hesman; Court Reporter: Kathy French; Time of Hearing: 11:30 a.m.; Recording start and end times: 11:06 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.; Courtroom: 5. The Court addresses counsel regarding today's status conference and notes that the government did not comply with the Court's Minute Order (ECF No. 9) and did not timely file the status report. The Court questions Respondents' counsel regarding the non-compliance and was advised by Ms. Hesman, counsel for Respondent Mattos, that the government's counsel is not in attendance on the Zoom. The Courtroom Deputy reaches out to government's counsel by e-mail regarding the non-appearance at the status conference and provides the Zoom link information. Ms. Bacchi, counsel for Petitioner, advises the Court she received notification from government counsel, Mr. Ruiz, who indicated that he went to the Las Vegas Courthouse for the hearing. The Courtroom Deputy called Mr. Ruiz from the courtroom so he could appear at today's status conference. The Court notes for the record, that counsel for Petitioner, Ms. Hesman, and the Court waited 25 minutes for the government counsel to appear at today's proceedings.The Court asks Mr. Ruiz regarding his failure to comply with court orders with respect to timely filing the status report and following instructions/procedures regarding the virtual status conference. In addition, the Court noted that Mr. Ruiz failed to file a notice of appearance. Mr. Ruiz apologizes to the Court and provides an explanation. The Court admonishes Mr. Ruiz that failure to follow two court orders is unacceptable.Mr. Ruiz orally provides new information regarding Petitioner's status, alleging Petitioner was transferred to Louisiana before the Petition was filed in this case and therefore moves to dismiss and/or transfer the petition due to venue/jurisdiction. The Court hears from Ms. Bacchi. After hearing from counsel, the Court orders the following:1. Mr. Ruiz is directed to arrange for Petitioner's counsel to speak with Mr. Rizo, either by video or phone, by Friday, February 27, 2026;2. Counsel is directed to file a status report by Monday morning, March 2, 2026, confirming Petitioner spoke with his counsel;3. Mr. Ruiz is directed to have a conference with his clients regarding this order. If the government contends that the case is not in the proper venue, a motion with supporting evidence must be filed by Thursday, March 5, 2026;4. The Court further enjoins Respondents from deporting Petitioner until a motion regarding venue is resolved and/or a stipulation is filed; 5. Petitioner's oral request for a 14-day extension to amend the petition is granted. All corresponding deadlines are extended accordingly; and6. Mr. Ruiz is directed to assist Petitioner's request for recordings and documents from Petitioner's immigration proceedings. Petitioner's counsel will e-mail Mr. Ruiz regarding the specific information requested.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KW) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Feb 26, 2026

Status Conference

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Mar 02, 2026

Status Report

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Mar 03, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Miranda M. Du on 3/3/2026. By Deputy Clerk: Karen Walker.The Court has reviewed the status report filed by Petitioner. (ECF No. 13 .) The Court directs Respondents to file a notice by Thursday, March 5, 2026 confirming Petitioner has been transferred back to Southern Nevada Detention Center. The Court further directs Respondents to arrange for Petitioner's counsel to speak with Mr. Rizo, either in person, by video, or by phone, by Monday, March 9, 2026.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KW) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

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Mar 03, 2026

Mail Returned

Mar 03, 2026

Minute Order

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Mar 04, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Mar 05, 2026

Mail Returned

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Mar 05, 2026

Stipulation

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Mar 05, 2026

Status Report

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Mar 06, 2026

Order AND Order on Stipulation

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Mar 12, 2026

Stipulation

Mar 16, 2026

Minute Order Terminate Motion AND Order on Stipulation

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Mar 30, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended

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Mar 30, 2026

Motion Seal

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Apr 09, 2026

Response