District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01056

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Apr 06, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Carlos Cortez Diaz.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Ex Parte Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(JQC) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

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Apr 07, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Pamela Bondi, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01056-JAD-NJK. (JQC) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

Apr 07, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Apr 07, 2026

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

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Apr 08, 2026

Order Appointing Counsel AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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Apr 08, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Apr 15, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Apr 21, 2026

Notice Other

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Apr 21, 2026

Mail Returned

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Apr 21, 2026

Mail Returned

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Apr 27, 2026

Notice Other

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Apr 29, 2026

Order Directing Petitioner's Return to This District IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the federal respondents are in violation of the court's April 8, 2026, order directing that petitioner Carlos Cortez Diaz must not be transferred out of t his district, with the exception of effectuating his lawful deportation. Carlos Cortez Diaz must be physically transferred to ICE custody at the Nevada Southern Detention Center in Pahrump, Nevada, no later than May 1, 2026. The respondents must file a notice of compliance by May 4, 2026. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 4/29/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG)

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May 04, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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May 04, 2026

Notice Other

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May 08, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended

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May 08, 2026

Motion Temporary Restraining Order

May 08, 2026

Minute Order

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May 13, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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May 13, 2026

Motion Extend/Shorten Time

May 14, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

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May 22, 2026

Motion Extend/Shorten Time

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May 22, 2026

Response

May 27, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

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May 29, 2026

Motion Extend/Shorten Time

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Jun 01, 2026

Response

Jun 02, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

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Jun 05, 2026

Response

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Jun 12, 2026

Reply

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Jun 17, 2026

ORDER GRANTING HABEAS PETITION, DENYING AS MOOT MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER, AND CLOSING CASE. IT IS ORDERED that petitioner Carlos Cortez Diaz's 13 petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is GRANTED. Pet itioner Carlos Cortez Diaz must be released from detention within three days, subject to reasonable supervision conditions. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondents must file and serve on defense counsel: (1) notice of the date, time, and locatio n of Cortez Diaz's release at least 24 hours before the release is set to occur, and (2) within four days of this order, notice that Cortez Diaz's release was effectuated. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Cortez Diaz's 14 motion for a temporary restraining order is DENIED as moot. The Clerk of Court is directed to send a copy of this order to the Warden of Nevada Southern Detention Center in Pahrump, Nevada, and close this case. See order for further details. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 6/17/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Mattos)

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Jun 20, 2026

Notice Other