District of Nevada • 3:26-cv-00288

#1

Apr 20, 2026

RECEIPT of Initiating Documents by Court on behalf of Petitioner. No Application to Proceed IFP or Filing Fee received. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for WHC (2241)) (DRM) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#2

Apr 21, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Jason Knight, et al., has been received and assigned case number 3:26-cv-00288-MMD-CLB. (DRM) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

Apr 21, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Miranda M. Du and Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (DRM)

Apr 21, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

#3

Apr 22, 2026

SCREENING AND SERVICE ORDER - Ordered that the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada (FPD) is appointed to represent Petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent Petitioner) within seven days of the date of this Order (4/29/2026). It is further ordered that the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1) is deferred. Clerk of Court is directed to : 1.File the Petition (ECF No. 1-1). 2.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. (Email (NEF) 4/22/2026) 3.ADD the USAO to the docket as an Interested Party. Pursuant to District of Nevadas 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. 4.Add Darin Balaam, Sheriff, Washoe County Detention Center to the docket as an Interested Party. 5. MAIL a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 ), Motion (ECF No. 2 ), and this Order pursuant to Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to Darin Balaam, Sheriff, Washoe County Detention Center, 911 E. Parr Blvd., Reno, NV 89512. (Mailed 4/22/2026) 6. SEND a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 ), and this Order via a courtesy email, through CM/ECF, to Assistant District Attorney Cobi Burnett of the Washoe County District Attorneys Office at CBurnett@da.washoecounty.gov. (Email (NEF) 4/22/2026)It is further ordered that Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District until further Court order. Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 4/22/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM) Modified on 4/22/2026 (DRM). (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#4

Apr 22, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241), by Rosendo Padilla Cadena. (Filed per 3 Order.) (DRM) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

#5

Apr 27, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin on 4/27/2026. With good cause appearing, the Honorable Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin recuses herself in this action. IT IS ORDERED that this action is referred to the Clerk for random reassignment of this case for all further proceedings. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMC) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

#6

Apr 27, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney for all further proceedings consistent with his jurisdiction. All further documents must bear the correct case number 3:26-cv-0228-MMD-CSD. (no image attached) (WJ) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

Apr 27, 2026

Minute Order Recusal

Apr 27, 2026

Clerks Notice Reassign Judge

#7

Apr 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Sylvia A. Irvin on behalf of Petitioner Rosendo Padilla Cadena. (Irvin, Sylvia) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

#8

May 06, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Wendi L Overmyer on behalf of Petitioner Rosendo Padilla Cadena. (Overmyer, Wendi) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

#9

May 21, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus re 3 Order,,,,,,, by Petitioner Rosendo Padilla Cadena. Responses are due by 6/4/2026. (Overmyer, Wendi) (amend) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

#10

May 22, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Miranda M. Du on 5/22/2026. Petitioner filed a first request for an extension of time to file an amended petition for writ of habeas corpus. (ECF No. 9 ("Motion to Extend").) Petitioner complied with the Court's order (ECF No. 3 ) and consulted with Respondents who do not oppose the Motion to Extend. (ECF No. 9 at 2.) Finding good cause exists, the Court grants the Motion to Extend. Petitioner will now file an amended petition by Friday, May 29, 2026. Respondents will have fourteen days to file a response. Petitioner will then have seven days to file a reply. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KW) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

May 22, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

#11

May 29, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Rosendo Padilla Cadena.. (Overmyer, Wendi) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#12

May 29, 2026

AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Rosendo Padilla Cadena. Adds new parties. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (Overmyer, Wendi) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#13

Jun 04, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Martin Mayer on behalf of Respondents Todd Blanche, Jason Knight, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullins, Sirce Owen, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

#14

Jun 12, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss 12 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullins. Responses are due by 6/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

#15

Jun 17, 2026

REPLY to 12 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 14 Motion to Dismiss by Petitioner Rosendo Padilla Cadena. (Overmyer, Wendi) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

#16

Jun 29, 2026

TRANSFER ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to transfer Case No. 3:26-cv-00288-MMD-CSD to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II. All further documents must bear the correct case number 3:26-cv-00288-RFB-CSD. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Clerk of Court is instructed to administratively RELATE this matter to Case No. 2:25-cv-02136-RFB-MDC. Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du and Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 6/29/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAM) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#17

Jul 01, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 7/1/2026. A Hearing is set for 7/9/2026 at 10:30 AM in LV Courtroom 7C before Judge Richard F. Boulware II. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRS) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#18

Jul 01, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Andrew Cobi Burnett on behalf of Interested Party Darin Balaam. (Burnett, Andrew) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#19

Jul 01, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Remotely, Attorney Cobi Burnett, by Interested Party Darin Balaam. Responses are due by 7/15/2026. (Burnett, Andrew) (presiding) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

Jul 01, 2026

Minute Order Setting Hearing

#21

Jul 09, 2026

Judgment

Jul 09, 2026

Miscellaneous Hearing AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear AND Order on Motion to Dismiss AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#22

Jul 13, 2026

Status Report