District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00772

#1

Mar 16, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Hector Ledesma.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Ex Parte Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(JQC) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#2

Mar 17, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Pamela Bondi, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00772-RFB-BNW. (JQC) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

#3

Mar 17, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. ORDER Granting 1 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Petitioner's motion for appointment of counsel (ECF No. 1 -2) is GRANTED. The Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada (FPD) is HEREBY APPOINTED to represent Petitioner Hector Ledesma and is directed to file a notice of appearance by March 19, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Petitioner, with the assistance of counsel, must file an amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus by March 24, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court will send a copy of this Order to the FPD and the CJA coordinator for this division. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why the writ should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents shall file a notice of appearance by March 24, 2026. Furthermore, Respondents must file "a return certifying the true cause of detention" on or before March 27, 2026. See id. Petitioner may file a traverse on or before March 31, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to: 1. ADD the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. Pursuant to the 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. 2. SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this Order to Counsel for Respondent John Mattos at ahesman@strucklove.com. 3. 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 Respondent John Mattos at Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave., Pahrump, NV 89060. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 3/17/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - cc: CJA/P/J.M. - ALZ) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

Mar 17, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (JQC)

Mar 17, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

#4

Mar 19, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

#5

Mar 23, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

#6

Mar 24, 2026

Stipulation

#7

Mar 25, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 3/25/2026. Finding good cause exists to do so, and that the party primarily seeking extension, Petitioner, is the party that will suffer any prejudice resulting from such a delay given the liberty interest implicated by this case, the Court HEREBY GRANTS 6 Stipulation. Petitioner shall file an amended petition on or before April 7, 2026. Respondents' Return is due April 10, 2026. Petitioner may file a Traverse on or before April 14, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CMB) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

Mar 25, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation

#8

Apr 07, 2026

Motion Extend/Shorten Time

#9

Apr 08, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 4/8/2026. Finding good cause exists to do so, and that the party seeking extension, Petitioner, is the party that will suffer any prejudice resulting from such a delay given the liberty interest implicated by this case, the Court HEREBY GRANTS 8 Unopposed Motion to Extend Time. Petitioner shall file an amended petition on or before April 14, 2026. Respondents' Return is due April 17, 2026. Petitioner may file a Traverse on or before April 21, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CMB) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

Apr 08, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

#10

Apr 14, 2026

Notice Voluntary Dismissal

#11

Apr 15, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 4/15/2026. The Court is in receipt of Petitioner Hector Ledesma's Notice 10 of Voluntary Dismissal. This action is accordingly DISMISSED without prejudice pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i). The Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to close this case. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CMB) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

Apr 15, 2026

Minute Order

Apr 16, 2026

Terminate Civil Case

Apr 16, 2026

Civil Case Terminated. (HAM)