District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01220

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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 WHC) (WJ) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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Apr 22, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Jason Knight, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01220-CDS-DJA. (WJ) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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Apr 22, 2026

ORDER. It is therefore ordered that the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada (FPD) is appointed to represent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent the petitioner) by A pril 29, 2026. If the FPD is unable to represent the petitioner, alternate counsel will be appointed. Appointed counsel will represent the petitioner in all federal proceedings related to this matter, including any appeals or certiorari proceedings, unless allowed to withdraw. If the FPD files a notice of appearance in this matter, it (1) will then have 14 days to file either an amended petition or a motion to dismiss the petition, (2) must effectuate service of the amended petition, if one is f iled, on the respondents, and (3) must file a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis on the petitioners behalf. It is further kindly ordered that the Clerk of Court: 1. FILE the petition (ECF No. 1 -1). The petition (ECF No. 1 -1) 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 respondents 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 petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to the Federal Public Defender at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, the petitioner, and the CJA Coordinato r for this division. 4. MAIL a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order pursuant to Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to Jason Knight, 2975 Decker Lake Drive Suite 100, West Valley City, UT 841196096; Markwayne Mulli n, 245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, DC 20528; Todd Blanche, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20530; Todd Lyons, 500 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20536; Sirce Owen, 5107 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041. It is further ordered tha t the respondents must not transfer the petitioner out of this District, with the exception of effectuating the petitioner's lawful deportation,4 until further order of the Court. In the event of lawful deportation, the respondents' counsel must file a notice with the Court within 5 days of removal. The Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to substitute Markwayne Mullin for Kristi Noem and to substitute Todd Blanche for Pamela Bondi. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 4/22/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG)

Apr 22, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Distric Judge Cristina D. Silva and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (WJ)

Apr 22, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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Apr 23, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Apr 29, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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May 13, 2026

Motion Extend/Shorten Time

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May 14, 2026

Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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May 18, 2026

ORDER Granting nunc pro tunc 6 Motion to Extend Time to File an Amended Petition. Amended Petition is due by 5/20/2026. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 5/18/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAM)

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May 20, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended

May 21, 2026

Minute Order

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Jun 03, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Jun 03, 2026

Motion Extend/Shorten Time

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Jun 05, 2026

Motion Dismiss

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Jun 09, 2026

ORDER Granting Petitioner's IFP Application and Respondents' Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to File a Response. Therefore, IT IS ORDERED that the petitioner's application to proceed in forma pauperis [ECF No. 7 ] is GRANTED, a nd the petitioner is not required to pay the filing fee for this action. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the respondents' unopposed motion to extend time [ECF No. 12 ] is GRANTED nunc pro tunc. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 6/9/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG)

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Jun 26, 2026

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the respondents' unopposed motion to dismiss [ECF No. 13 ] is GRANTED, so Colas's first amended petition [ECF No. 9 ] is dismissed. The Clerk of Court is kindly directed to enter judgment accordingly and to close this case. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 6/26/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS)

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Jun 29, 2026

Judgment