District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01058
Adam Zakaria A. Ahmed v. Todd Blanche
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Case Information
Filed: April 06, 2026
Assigned to:
Cristina D. Silva
Referred to:
Brenda Weksler
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
August 13, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 06, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Adam Zakaria A. Ahmed.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition WHC, # 2 Motion appoint Counsel)(WJ) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
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Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#2
Apr 07, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Bondi, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01058-CDS-BNW. (WJ) (Entered: 04/07/2026)
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Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
Apr 07, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
Apr 07, 2026
Case randomly assigned to District Judge Cristina D. Silva and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (WJ)
#3
Apr 08, 2026
SCREENING, 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 (FPD) i s appointed to represent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent the petitioner) by April 16, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to: 1. FIL E the 1 -1 petition. The 1 -1 petition is deferred. 2. ADD the USAO 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 respond ents under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4 and 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The USAO 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 FPD at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, th e 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, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave. Pahrump, NV 89060. 5. SEND a courtesy copy of the 1 -1 petition and this order to Ashley Hesman (Mattoss attorney) at ahesman@strucklove.com. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents must not transfer the peti tioner out of this District, with the exception of effectuating the petitioner's lawful deportation. The Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to replace Pamela Bondi with Todd Blanche. See order for further details. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 4/8/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Mattos, CJA Coordinator)
#4
Apr 09, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
#5
Apr 16, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#6
Apr 27, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#7
Apr 30, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
#9
May 18, 2026
Response
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Response
May 18, 2026
Minute Order
#10
Jun 01, 2026
Response
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Response
#11
Jun 05, 2026
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
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Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#12
Jun 08, 2026
ORDER Granting 11 Motion to Extend Time. Replies are due by 6/11/2026. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 6/8/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG)
#13
Jun 11, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#14
Aug 13, 2026
Motion Temporary Restraining Order
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Motion Temporary Restraining Order
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Ahmed
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Bondi
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