District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00457

#1

Feb 19, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Jorge Garcia Archer.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus)(ALZ) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#2

Feb 19, 2026

EX PARTE MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Petitioner Jorge Garcia Archer.. (ALZ) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#3

Feb 19, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Jorge Garcia Archer, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00457-GMN-NJK. (ALZ) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

Feb 19, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (MAM)

Feb 19, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

#4

Feb 20, 2026

ORDER Granting 1 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 2 Motion for Appointment of Counsel 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). 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; 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; and 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: Reggie Radar, Police Chief, Henderson Detention Center, 18 E. Basic Road, Henderson, NV 89015. The Clerk of Court is kindly directed to send, through CM/ECF, a copy of the petition and order to Assistant City Attorney Christian Orme at christian.orme@cityofhenderson.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 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 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 2/20/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - cc: CJA - ALZ) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#5

Feb 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Jorge Garcia Archer. (ALZ) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

#6

Feb 24, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Christian Michael Orme on behalf of Respondent Reggie Rader. (Orme, Christian) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

#7

Feb 26, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Virginia Tomova on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Tomova, Virginia) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

#8

Feb 27, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Megan Hopper-Rebegea on behalf of Petitioner Jorge Garcia Archer. (Hopper-Rebegea, Megan) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

#9

Mar 02, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 3/2/2026. There are two actions pending in this district that appear to be duplicates. See 2:26-cv-00457-GMN-NJK; 2:26-cv-00516-GMN-DJA. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner shall have until March 9, 2026, to notify the Court whether Case No. 2:26-cv-00516-GMN-DJA can be dismissed without prejudice as a duplicate action. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MBP) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

Mar 02, 2026

Minute Order

#10

Mar 05, 2026

NOTICE of Duplicate Action by Jorge Garcia Archer re 9 Minute Order,. (Hopper-Rebegea, Megan) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

#11

Mar 12, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Jorge Garcia Archer. Adds new parties. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2) (Hopper-Rebegea, Megan) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

#12

Mar 12, 2026

MOTION to Seal Document, 11 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Petitioner Jorge Garcia Archer. Responses are due by 3/26/2026. (Hopper-Rebegea, Megan) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

#14

Mar 24, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Martin Mayer on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#15

Mar 26, 2026

MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File a Response to Amended Petition (ECF No. 11) re 11 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 4 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,, Order on Ex Parte Motion,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Attorneys,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Parties,,,,,,,, by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. Responses are due by 4/9/2026. (Mayer, Martin) (presiding) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

#16

Mar 27, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 3/27/2026. Pending before the Court is Respondents' 15 Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response to Amended Petition. For good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 15 Motion to Extend Time is GRANTED. The deadline for Respondents to file a response to the Amended Petition is April 2, 2026. The Court is not inclined to look favorably on another request for extension.(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ANH) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

Mar 27, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

#17

Apr 02, 2026

MOTION to Extend Time (Second Request) for Extension of Time to File a Response to Amended Petition (ECF No. 11) re 16 Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time,,, Minute Order,, by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. Responses are due by 4/16/2026. (Mayer, Martin) (presiding) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

#18

Apr 03, 2026

MOTION for order prohibiting Respondents from removing Petitioner from the District of Nevada by Petitioner Jorge Garcia Archer. Responses are due by 4/17/2026. (Hopper-Rebegea, Megan) (misc) (presiding) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

#19

Apr 03, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 4/3/2026. Pending before the Court is Respondents' 17 Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response to Amended Petition. The Court agrees that the change in circumstances, including the recent Board of Immigration Appeals decision regarding Petitioner, constitutes good cause for an extension of time. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 17 Motion to Extend Time is GRANTED. The deadline for Respondents to file a response to the Amended Petition is April 8, 2026. The Court is not inclined to look favorably on another request for extension.Also pending before the Court is Petitioner's 18 Motion for Order Prohibiting Respondents from Removing Petitioner for the District of Nevada. The Court finds that the Motion warrants emergency treatment. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Federal Respondents must file a Response to the 18 Motion no later than April 6, 2026, at 2:00pm. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ANH) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

Apr 03, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

#20

Apr 06, 2026

RESPONSE to 18 Motion by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. Replies are due by 4/13/2026. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

#21

Apr 08, 2026

ORDER Granting 18 Motion for Order Prohibiting Respondents from Removing Petitioner from the District of Nevada. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 4/8/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ALZ) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#22

Apr 08, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss 11 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kristi Noem. Responses are due by 4/22/2026. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

#23

Apr 14, 2026

RESPONSE to 22 Motion to Dismiss by Petitioner Jorge Garcia Archer. Replies are due by 4/21/2026. (Hopper-Rebegea, Megan) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#24

Apr 21, 2026

REPLY to Response to 22 Motion to Dismiss by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#25

Apr 22, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File Document re 24 Reply by Petitioner Jorge Garcia Archer. Responses are due by 5/6/2026. (Hopper-Rebegea, Megan) (nondispositive) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#26

May 07, 2026

NOTICE of Respondents Non-Opposition by Jorge Garcia Archer re 25 Motion for Leave to File Document/Excess Pages. (Hopper-Rebegea, Megan) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#27

Jun 29, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File Document by Petitioner Jorge Garcia Archer. Responses are due by 7/13/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Second Amended Petition, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2)(Hopper-Rebegea, Megan) (pleading) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#28

Jun 30, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 6/30/2026. Due to the sensitive information contained in the Petition, (ECF No. 1 -1, 5 ), the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to SEAL the filing. The Clerk of Court is further directed to FILE a redacted version of the Petition on the docket. Under LR IC 6-1 parties must refrain from including, or must partially redact, certain personal-data identifiers from all documents filed with the Court, unless the Court orders otherwise. See LR IC 6-1; see also Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2(a). Upon review of the filings in his case, the Court finds that the following filing contains personal-data identifiers and sensitive information that must be redacted: ECF Nos. 11 -1. Accordingly, the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to SEAL ECF Nos. 11 -1. Moreover, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties must file a redacted version of this filing on the docket by July 16, 2026, redacting any sensitive information or personal-data identifiers.(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ANH) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

#29

Jun 30, 2026

ORDER Granting 27 Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Petition. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents must file and serve their answer to the Second Amended Petition within 7 days of service of the Second Amended Petition, unless additional time is allowed for good cause show. Petitioner will then have 7 days to file a reply. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 6/30/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAM)

#30

Jun 30, 2026

Second AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Jorge Garcia Archer. Adds and removes parties. (Filed per 29 Order - MAM) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

Jun 30, 2026

Minute Order

#31

Jul 02, 2026

REDACTED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Jorge Garcia Archer. (Filed per Minute Order ECF No. 28 - MAM) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#32

Jul 07, 2026

MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File a Response to Petitioners Second Amended Petition, ECF No. 30 re 29 Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages,,, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. Responses are due by 7/21/2026. (Mayer, Martin) (presiding) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

#33

Jul 08, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 7/8/2026. Pending before the Court is Federal Respondents' 32 Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response to Petitioner's Second Amended Petition. For good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 32 Motion to Extend Time is GRANTED. The deadline for Respondents to file a response to the Second Amended Petition is July 17, 2026. The Court is not inclined to look favorably on another request for extension. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ANH) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

Jul 08, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

#34

Jul 16, 2026

EXHIBIT 1 to 28 Minute Order,,,, 11 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Jorge Garcia Archer. (Hopper-Rebegea, Megan) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

#35

Jul 17, 2026

RESPONSE to 30 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#36

Jul 20, 2026

REPLY to 30 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 35 Response by Petitioner Jorge Garcia Archer. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 3)(Hopper-Rebegea, Megan) (Entered: 07/20/2026)