District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00779

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Mar 16, 2026

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

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Mar 17, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Pamela Bondi, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00779-JAD-DJA. (JQC) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

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Mar 17, 2026

ORDER Appointing Counsel and Deferring Consideration of 28 USC 2241 Petition : ORDERED that the motion for leave to proceed IFP (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 (FPD) is appointed to represent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent the petitioner) within 7 days of the date of th is order (3/24/2026). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court: 1.FILE the petition (ECF No. 1 -1). 2.SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to the FPD at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, the petitioner, and the CJA C oordinator for this division. (Ad hoc email NEF 3/18/2026) 3.ADD the United States Attorneys Office for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. 4.MAIL a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order under 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. (Mailed 3/18/2026) 5. SEND a courtesy copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to Ash ley Hesman (Mattoss attorney) at ahesman@strucklove.com. (Email (NEF) 3/38/2026)IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents must not transfer the petitioner out of this district, with the exception of effectuating his lawful deportation. I n the event of lawful deportation, the respondents counsel must file a notice with the court within 5 days from deportation. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 3/17/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM) Modified on 3/18/2026 (DRM).

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Mar 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Edmon Mkhitarian. (Filed per 3 Order.) (DRM) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

Mar 17, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (JQC)

Mar 17, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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Mar 24, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Megan Hopper-Rebegea on behalf of Petitioner Edmon Mkhitarian. (Hopper-Rebegea, Megan) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

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Apr 16, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Edmon Mkhitarian. Adds new parties. (Hopper-Rebegea, Megan) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

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Apr 17, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 4/17/2026. On March 16, 2026, Petitioner Edmon Mkhitarian filed a threadbare petition for a writ of habeas corpus seeking his release from immigration custody. 1 I appointed the FPD as counsel for petitioner and directed counsel to file an amended petition, if one was warranted, and stayed the respondents' obligation to respond until further order. 3 Petitioner has now filed a counseled amended petition, and I find that it states a prima facie case for relief. 6 So I direct the respondents to file a response to the amended petition by April 24, 2026. The petitioner's reply is due May 1, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

Apr 17, 2026

Minute Order

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Apr 21, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Martin Mayer on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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Apr 24, 2026

RESPONSE to 6 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A I-213 & Notice to Appear)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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May 01, 2026

REPLY to 6 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 9 Response by Petitioner Edmon Mkhitarian. (Hopper-Rebegea, Megan) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

Jul 17, 2026

Minute Order

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Jul 20, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Jul 23, 2026

Supplement

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Jul 30, 2026

Response

Aug 14, 2026

Minute Order