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Filed: March 19, 2026
Assigned to:
Richard Franklin Boulware II
Referred to:
Daniel J. Albregts
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Det
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April 06, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 19, 2026
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANVDC-8419979) by Bryan Eli Ortiz Portillo. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit Index of Exhibits, # 3 Summons Summons) (Graf, Angela) (Entered: 03/19/2026)
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Mar 19, 2026
SUMMONS ISSUED as to Pamela Bondi, Jason Knight, John Mattos, Kristi Noem re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (HAM) (Entered: 03/19/2026)
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Summons Issued
#3
Mar 19, 2026
TRANSFER ORDER - Case reassigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-00811-RFB-DJA. Signed by Judges Robert F. Boulware, II, and Cristina D. Silva on 3/19/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM) (Entered: 03/19/2026)
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Order Reassign Judge
#4
Mar 19, 2026
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why the 1 Writ should not be granted. Respondents shall file, in writing, a (i) notice of appearance and (ii) "a return certifying the true cause of detention" on or before March 24, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District. 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. ADD counsel for Respondent John Mattos at ahesman@strucklove.com to the docket. Then, SEND them a copy of the 1 Petition, attachments (ECF Nos. 1 -1, 1 -2, 1 -3), and this Order through CM/ECF. 3. MAIL copy of the 1 Petition, attachments (ECF Nos. 1 -1, 1 -2, 1 -3), 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. See order for further details. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 3/19/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Mattos) (Entered: 03/19/2026)
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Order Show Cause
Mar 19, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Cristina D. Silva and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (HAM)
Mar 19, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#5
Mar 24, 2026
Response
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Response
#6
Mar 24, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#7
Mar 24, 2026
Response
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Response
#9
Apr 01, 2026
Judgment
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Judgment
#10
Apr 06, 2026
Status Report
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Status Report
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