District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00782

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Mar 16, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Ricardo D. McLean.. (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-00782-GMN-BNW. (JQC) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

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Mar 17, 2026

ORDER Granting 1 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. 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 3 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 7 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. Pursuant to 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. 3. SEND a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this Order to the Federal Public Defender at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, 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, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave. Pahrump, NV 89060. The Clerk of Court is kindly directed to send, through CM/ECF, a copy of the Petition and Order to his attorney Ashley Hesman at ahesman@strucklove.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 7 days of service. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in order to maintain jurisdiction and provide a prompt resolution, the Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District unless the Court grants a motion or stipulation to modify this order. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 3/17/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - cc: CJA/P/J.M. - ALZ) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

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Mar 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Ricardo D. McLean. (ALZ) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

Mar 17, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (JQC)

Mar 17, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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Mar 20, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Mar 23, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Mar 24, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Mar 26, 2026

Motion Extend/Shorten Time

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Mar 27, 2026

Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

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Mar 31, 2026

Stipulation

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Apr 03, 2026

Order AND Order on Stipulation

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Apr 06, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended

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Apr 06, 2026

Motion Temporary Restraining Order

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Apr 07, 2026

Response

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Apr 09, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 4/9/2026. Pending before the Court is the 13 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Petitioner Ricardo D. McLean. In light of the allegations of unconstitutional detention, the Court agrees that the 13 Motion should be handled on an emergency basis. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Defendants shall have until April 13, 2026, to respond. Petitioner may file a Reply by April 20, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JHM) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

Apr 09, 2026

Minute Order

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Apr 13, 2026

Stipulation

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Apr 13, 2026

Response

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Apr 15, 2026

Response

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Apr 15, 2026

Motion Dismiss

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Apr 15, 2026

Order AND Order on Stipulation AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines & Hearings (non motion deadlines)

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Apr 16, 2026

Stipulation

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Apr 17, 2026

Order AND Order on Stipulation

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Apr 27, 2026

Stipulation

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Apr 28, 2026

Order AND Order on Stipulation AND ~Util - Terminate Case