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Filed: February 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Anne R. Traum
Referred to:
Nancy J. Koppe
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
July 30, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Feb 17, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Marcos Alejandro Romero Estrada. (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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Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#2
Feb 17, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Pamela Bondi, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00425-ART-NJK. (JG) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
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Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
Feb 17, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
Feb 17, 2026
Case randomly assigned to District Judge Anne R. Traum and Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (ALZ)
#3
Feb 19, 2026
ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that the 1 IFP application 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 Petitioner and i s 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 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 Court: 1. FILE the 1 -1 petition. 2. ADD the United States Attorneys' Off ice 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 Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4 and 28 U.S.C . § 2243. 3. SEND a copy of the 1 -1 petition and this Order to the Federal Public Defender, Petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. 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. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada file a n otice 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, unless additional time is allowed for good cause shown. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District, with the exception of effectuating Petitioner's 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 // ad hoc: CJA Coordinator)
#4
Feb 19, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
#5
Feb 22, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#6
Feb 26, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#7
Mar 05, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#8
Mar 12, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
#9
Mar 26, 2026
Response
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Response
#10
Mar 26, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#11
Mar 26, 2026
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
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Motion Extend/Shorten Time
Mar 27, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
#13
Apr 01, 2026
Motion Temporary Restraining Order
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Motion Temporary Restraining Order
Apr 02, 2026
Minute Order
#15
Apr 03, 2026
Notice Other
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Notice Other
#16
Apr 03, 2026
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
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Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#18
Apr 06, 2026
Response
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Response
Apr 06, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
#19
Apr 08, 2026
Response
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Response
#20
Apr 10, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#21
Apr 10, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#22
Apr 10, 2026
Reply
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Reply
Apr 10, 2026
Motion Hearing
#24
Apr 13, 2026
ORDER - IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Petitioner's writ of habeas corpus (ECF No. 8 ) is GRANTED with respect to his request for a bond hearing. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall provide Petitioner with anindividualized bond hea ring before an immigration judge pursuant to 8 U.S.C. §1226(a) by April 20, 2026. (See Order for details). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents must file a Notice of Compliance within ten (10) days of providing Petitioner with a bond deter mination hearing. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order (ECF No. 13 ) is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 4/13/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA)
#25
Apr 27, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
#27
Jul 30, 2026
Judgment AND ~Util - Terminate Case
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Judgment AND ~Util - Terminate Case
Jul 30, 2026
Minute Order
Parties
Bondi
Party
Romero Estrada
Party