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Filed: March 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Cristina D. Silva
Referred to:
Maximiliano D. Couvillier III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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June 05, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 24, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Rios Vargas Jordin.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition WHC, # 2 Motion appoint Counsel)(WJ) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
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Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#2
Mar 24, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Bondi, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00849-CDS-MDC. (WJ) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
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Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
Mar 24, 2026
SERVICE AND APPOINTMENT ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that the 1 IFP application is granted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 1 -2 motion for appointment of counsel is granted. The Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada is appointed to rep resent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent the petitioner) by April 1, 2026. If the Federal Public Defender files a notice of appearance in this matter, it will then have 14 days to file either (1) an amended petition or (2) a motion to dismiss the petition. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Clerk: 1. FILE the 1 -1 petition. The 1 -1 petition is deferred. 2. ADD the United States Attorneys 9; 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. The United States Attorneys' Office is not required to file a response to the petition at this time. 3. SEND a copy of the 1 -1 petition and this order to the Federal Public Defender at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, the petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. 4. MAIL a copy of the 1 -1 petition and this order pursuant to Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2 190 E. Mesquite Ave. Pahrump, NV 89060. 5. SEND a courtesy copy of the 1 -1 petition and this order to Ashley Hesman (Mattos's attorney) at ahesman@strucklove.com. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents must not transfe r the petitioner out of this District, with the exception of effectuating the petitioner's lawful deportation. See order for further details. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 3/24/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Mattos, CJA Coordinator)
#4
Mar 24, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
Mar 24, 2026
Case randomly assigned to District Judge Cristina D. Silva and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (WJ)
Mar 24, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#5
Apr 01, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#6
Apr 15, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
May 18, 2026
Minute Order
#8
Jun 01, 2026
Response
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Response
#9
Jun 01, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#10
Jun 01, 2026
Response
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Response
#11
Jun 05, 2026
Reply
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Reply
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Jordin
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