District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01284

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Apr 24, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Jorge Luis Acevedo Bernal.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Ex Parte Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(JQC) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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Apr 24, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Jason Knight, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01284-APG-DJA. (JQC) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

Apr 24, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (JQC)

Apr 24, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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Apr 27, 2026

TRANSFER ORDER For the foregoing reasons, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to transfer Case No. 2:26-cv-01284-APG-DJA to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II. 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 Richard F. Boulware, II and Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 4/27/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

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Apr 27, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is directly reassigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-01284-RFB-DJA. (no image attached) (RJDG) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

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Apr 27, 2026

ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL AND REQUIRING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE Initially, the Court finds Petitioner satisfies the requirements to proceed in forma pauperis. Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the (ECF No. 1 ) IFP Application is GRANTED. Further, the Court finds that the appointment of counsel is in the interest of justice, as this case necessarily implicates a complex web of detention authority developed specifically for noncitizens. See Torres v. Barr, 976 F.3d 918, 924 (9th Cir. 2020) (describing the Immigration and Nationality Act as: a "morass;" a "Gordian knot;" and "King Minos's labyrinth in ancient Crete") (citations omitted). Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner's (ECF No. 1 -2) Motion for Appointment of Counsel is GRANTED. the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada ("FPD") is APPOINTED to represent Petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance by April 29, 2026. Alternatively, the FPD may notify the Court that it is unable to represent Petitioner. If the FPD is unable to represent Petitioner based on a conflict of interest, or for any other reason, alternate counsel will be appointed. Appointed counsel will represent Petitioner in all federal proceedings related to this matter, including any appeals or certiorari proceedings, unless appointed counsel is allowed to withdraw. Based on the foregoing, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court will send a copy of this Order to the FPD and the CJA coordinator for this division. Further, Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why Petitioner is NOT a Class Member AND why the Writ should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents shall file, in writing, a (i) notice of appearance and (ii) "a return certifying the true cause of detention" on or before April 30, 2026. See id. Petitioner shall file a traverse on or before May 4, 2026. See Order for additional information. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 4/27/2026. Markwayne Mullin, Daren K. Margolin, Ruben Leyva and Todd Blanche added. Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen, Pamela J Bondi and Jason Knight terminated. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF. A copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this Order distributed as instructed. - RJDG) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

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Apr 27, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Jorge Luis Acevedo Bernal. (Filed per 5 Order. RJDG) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

Apr 27, 2026

Clerks Notice Reassign Judge

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Apr 29, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Apr 30, 2026

Response

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Apr 30, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Apr 30, 2026

Response

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May 04, 2026

Motion Dismiss

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May 06, 2026

Mail Returned

May 07, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Dismiss

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May 21, 2026

Mail Returned