District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00424

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Feb 17, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Kevin Mixael Estrada Ortiz. (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-00424-GMN-MDC. (JG) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

Feb 17, 2026

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

Feb 17, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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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 re present Petitioner 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 ofappearance i n this matter, it will then have 14 days to file an amended petition (or to indicatethat an amended petition is unnecessary). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to: 1. FILE the petition (ECF No. 1 -1). 2. ADD t he United States Attorneys 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 FederalRule of Civil Procedure 4 and 28 U.S.C. § 2243. 3. SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this Order to the Federal Public Defender, Petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. 4. MAIL a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1) a nd 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. The Clerk of Court is kindly directed to send, through CM/ECF, a copy of the petition and order to his attorney 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 within 7 days of the date of this Or der and file and serve their answer to the amended petition within 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 shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District, with the exception of effectuating Petitioner's lawful deportation. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/18/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - cc: CJA - ALZ)

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Feb 18, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Kevin Mixael Estrada Ortiz. (ALZ) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

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Feb 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Keisha K. Matthews on behalf of Petitioner Kevin Mixael Estrada Ortiz. (Matthews, Keisha) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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Feb 26, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Virginia Tomova on behalf of Respondent Pamela Bondi. (Tomova, Virginia) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

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Mar 11, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Kevin Mixael Estrada Ortiz. No changes to parties. (Matthews, Keisha) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

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Mar 16, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney James Sweetin on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Sweetin, James) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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Mar 20, 2026

Pro Se Correspondence Minute Order

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Mar 24, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Seal Document by Petitioner Kevin Mixael Estrada Ortiz. Responses are due by 4/7/2026. (Matthews, Keisha) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

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Mar 24, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File a Response to First Amended Petition (ECF No. 7) re 7 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. Responses are due by 4/7/2026. (Sweetin, James) (answer) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

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Mar 24, 2026

ORDER Granting 11 Motion to Extend Time (First Request) re 7 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Michael Bernacke answer due 3/27/2026; Pamela Bondi answer due 3/27/2026; Todd Lyons answer due 3/27/2026; Markwayne Mullin answer due 3/27/2026. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 3/24/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ALZ)

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Mar 25, 2026

RESPONSE to 7 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Index, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E)(Sweetin, James) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

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Mar 25, 2026

RESPONSE to 7 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondent John Mattos. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

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Mar 31, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 3/31/2026. Pending before the Court is the 10 Motion to Seal ECF No. 9, filed by Petitioner. "A party seeking to seal a judicial record... bears the burden of overcoming [the] strong presumption [in favor of access] by meeting the 'compelling reasons' standard." Ctr. for Auto Safety v. Chrysler Grp., LLC, 809 F.3d 1092, 1096 (9th Cir. 2016); see also Kamakana v. City & Cnty. of Honolulu, 447 F.3d 1172, 1178 (9th Cir. 2006). Petitioner moves the Court to seal ECF No. 9 because it contains sensitive medical information. For compelling reasons, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 10 Motion to Seal is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is kindly directed to SEAL ECF No. 9. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MBP) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

Mar 31, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Seal

#16

Apr 03, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File Reply to Respondents' Response to the First Amended Petition re 13 Response, 7 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Kevin Mixael Estrada Ortiz. Responses are due by 4/17/2026. (Matthews, Keisha) (nondispositive) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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Apr 06, 2026

ORDER Granting 16 Motion to Extend Time. Replies are due by 4/13/2026. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 4/6/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi)

Apr 08, 2026

Minute Order

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Apr 14, 2026

Reply

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Apr 15, 2026

Supplement

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Apr 22, 2026

Response

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Apr 22, 2026

Response

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Apr 27, 2026

Motion Leave to File Document/Excess Pages

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Apr 27, 2026

Reply

Jul 01, 2026

Minute Order

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Jul 02, 2026

Exhibit

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Jul 02, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Jul 02, 2026

Motion Appointment of Counsel

Jul 07, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages