District of Nevada • 2:25-cv-01941

Kazemzadeh v. United States

Active

Case Information

Filed: October 09, 2025
Assigned to: Jennifer Anna Dorsey
Referred to: Nancy J. Koppe
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Active
Last Activity: April 02, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

Oct 09, 2025
Assign Judges in Civil Case
Oct 09, 2025
Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe. (RJDG)
#1
Oct 10, 2025
Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Main Document: Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#2
Oct 10, 2025
Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
Main Document: Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
Oct 14, 2025
Order Granting IFP Application, Denying Motion for Appointment of Counsel, and Directing Service of the Petition [ECF Nos. 1 , 1 -1, 1 -2] IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the motion to proceed IFP (ECF No. 1 ) is granted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the motion for appointment of counsel (ECF No. 1 -2) is denied. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is directed to: See Order for additional information.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the U.S. Marshal must SERVE a copy o f the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order on the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada or on an Assistant United States Attorney or clerical employee designated by the United State Attorney pursuant to Rule 4(i)(1)(A)(i) of the Federa l Rules of Civil Procedure. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel for the respondents must file a notice of appearance within 7 days of the date of this order and file a response to the petition within 14 days of the date of this order. IT IS FURT HER ORDERED that Kazemzadeh has 7 days following the filing of the response to file a reply, if desired. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 10/14/2025. Attorney designation deadline: 10/21/2025. Responses due by 10/28/2025 (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF. CC: USM. Distribution of this Order and 1 -1 Petition completed as instructed. - RJDG)
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#4
Oct 27, 2025
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#5
Oct 28, 2025
Certificate of Service
Main Document: Certificate of Service
#6
Oct 28, 2025
Response
Main Document: Response
#7
Nov 18, 2025
Reply
Main Document: Reply
#8
Dec 01, 2025
Motion Temporary Restraining Order
Main Document: Motion Temporary Restraining Order
#9
Dec 08, 2025
Memorandum
Main Document: Memorandum
Dec 11, 2025
Minute Order
#11
Dec 17, 2025
Motion Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Motion Miscellaneous Relief
#12
Dec 17, 2025
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document: Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#13
Dec 17, 2025
Response
Main Document: Response
#14
Dec 29, 2025
Reply
Main Document: Reply
#15
Dec 30, 2025
Order Appointing Counsel AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines & Hearings (non motion deadlines)
Main Document: Order Appointing Counsel AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines & Hearings (non motion deadlines)
#16
Dec 30, 2025
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
Dec 30, 2025
Withdraw Counsel
#17
Jan 07, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#18
Jan 07, 2026
Supplement
Main Document: Supplement
#19
Jan 09, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
Jan 09, 2026
Motion Hearing
#21
Jan 13, 2026
Order Granting Preliminary Injunction and Directing Release of Detainee IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that petitioner Shahab Kazemzadeh's motion for a temporary restraining order [ECF No. 8 ] is converted to a motion for a preliminary injunction and is GRANTED. Petitioner Shahab Kazemzadeh must be released from detention immediately under reasonable terms of supervision set forth in 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(3). Determining reasonable terms of supervision must not impede the immediate releas e of the petitioner. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondents must file and serve on defense counsel: (1) notice of the date, time, and location of Kazemzadeh's release at least 24 hours before the release is set to occur so that arrangem ents for his travel can be made. (2) notice that Kazemzadeh's release was effectuated within three days of this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this injunction will remain in effect, absent a successful motion to modify or dissolve it , until this court issues a final decision on the petitioner's habeas petition. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel for respondents are directed to immediately provide notice of this order to the restrained parties they represent. The Cl erk of Court is directed to SEND a copy of this order to the Warden of Nevada Southern Detention Center in Pahrump, Nevada. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel for Kazemzadeh may file a supplemental reply in support of his habeas petition by January 20, 2026. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 1/13/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF. Copy of Order mailed to Warden of Nevada Southern Detention Center in Pahrump, Nevada. - RJDG)
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
#22
Jan 14, 2026
Notice Other
Main Document: Notice Other
#23
Jan 20, 2026
Notice Other
Main Document: Notice Other
#24
Jan 20, 2026
Reply
Main Document: Reply
#25
Apr 01, 2026
Order Granting Habeas Petition and Closing this Case IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that petitioner Shahab Kazemzadeh's petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 [ECF No. 1 -1] is GRANTED. The federal respondents are enjoine d from re-detaining Shahab Kazemzadeh absent proof of changed circumstances making his removal to Iran reasonably foreseeable. The Clerk of Court is directed to ENTER JUDGMENT accordingly and CLOSE THIS CASE. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 4/1/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG)
Main Document: Order
#26
Apr 02, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment

Parties

Kazemzadeh
Party
The United States of America
Party