District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00456

Munguia v. Blanche

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Case Information

Filed: February 19, 2026
Assigned to: Gloria Maria Navarro
Referred to: Maximiliano D. Couvillier III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: May 29, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Feb 19, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Cesar Orlando Munguia. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Ex Parte Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(RJDG) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#2
Feb 19, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Pamela Bondi, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00456-GMN-MDC. (RJDG) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Main Document: Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
Feb 19, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (MAM)
Feb 19, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#3
Feb 20, 2026
ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL and SERVICE ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the IFP application (ECF No. 1 ) is GRANTED. 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 represent 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 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). The Federal Public Defender shall effectuate service of the amended petition on the respondents. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to: 1. FILE the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1). 2. ADD the United States Attorneys Office for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. Pursuant to District of Nevadas 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 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) and this Order pursuant to Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to: John Mattos. The Clerk of Court is kindly directed to send, through CM/ECF, a copy of the petition and order to his attorney Ashley Hesman. 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, unless additional time is allowed for good cause shown. The respondents must file any documents referenced or relied upon in their responsive pleading with that pleading. Petitioner will then have 7 days to file a reply. 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 2/19/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF; CC: AUSA, FPD, CJA Coordinator, John Mattos/A. Hesman - MAM) Modified on 2/20/2026 to correct typo (MAM). (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Main Document: Order Appointing Counsel AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#4
Feb 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee IFP Approved) by Cesar Orlando Munguia. (CC: FPD, CJA Coordinator, John Mattos/A. Hesman; Filed per 3 Order - MAM) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
#5
Feb 26, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#6
Feb 27, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#7
Mar 12, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#8
Mar 13, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
#9
Mar 26, 2026
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
Main Document: Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#10
Mar 26, 2026
Notice Corrected Image/Document
Main Document: Notice Corrected Image/Document
#11
Mar 27, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#12
Mar 27, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 3/27/2026. Pending before the Court is the 9 Unopposed Motion to Extend Time filed by Federal Respondents. Federal Respondents request a 5-day extension to file their Response to the 8 Amended Petition. For good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 9 Unopposed Motion to Extend Time is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Response is due April 1, 2026; the Reply is due April 8, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MBP) (Entered: 03/27/2026)
Mar 27, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
#13
Apr 01, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#14
Apr 01, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#15
Apr 07, 2026
Traverse
Main Document: Traverse
#16
Apr 28, 2026
Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties
#17
May 04, 2026
Exhibit
Main Document: Exhibit
#18
May 05, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
#19
May 18, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#20
May 18, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#21
May 26, 2026
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
Main Document: Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#22
May 26, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 5/26/2026. Pending before the Court is the 21 Motion to Extend Time filed by Petitioner. Petitioner requests a 7-day extension to file his Reply. For good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 21 Motion to Extend Time is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Reply is due June 1, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MBP) (Entered: 05/26/2026)
May 26, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
#23
May 29, 2026
Traverse
Main Document: Traverse