District of Nevada • 3:26-cv-00292

Vazquez v. Knight

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Case Information

Filed: April 23, 2026
Assigned to: Miranda Mai Du
Referred to: Carla Baldwin
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: May 22, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Apr 23, 2026
RECEIPT of Initiating Documents by Court on behalf of Petitioner. No Application to Proceed IFP or Filing Fee received. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for a Writ) (GA) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document: Receipt Initiating Documents
#2
Apr 23, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Knight et al., has been received and assigned case number 3:26-cv-00292-MMD-CLB. (GA) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
Main Document: Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
Apr 23, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
Apr 23, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Miranda M. Du and Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (GA)
#3
Apr 24, 2026
ORDERED 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) within 7 days of the date of this order (5/1/2026). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1) is deferred. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court: 1.FILE the petition (ECF No. 1 -1). 2.SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to the FPD at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, the petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. (Email (NEF) 4/24/2026; ad hoc email NEF 4/24/2026) 3. Add the USAO to the docket as an Interested Party. 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 -1) and this order under 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 4/24/2026). 6.Send, through CM/ECF, a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 ) and this Order to Assistant Washoe County District Attorney Cobi Burnett at CBurnett@da.washoecounty.gov. (Email (NEF) 4/24/2026.) 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 4/24/2026. . (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
Main Document: Order
#4
Apr 24, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Efrain Esteban Vazquez. (Filed per 3 Order.) (DRM) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
Apr 27, 2026
Minute Order Recusal
Apr 27, 2026
Clerks Notice Reassign Judge
#7
May 01, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#8
May 22, 2026
Motion Dismiss
Main Document: Motion Dismiss

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Knight
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Vazquez
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