District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01301

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Apr 27, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Ricardo Rafael Santiago.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(HAM) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

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Apr 28, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01301-JAD-MDC. (HAM) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

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Apr 28, 2026

TRANSFER ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to transfer Case No. 2:26-cv-01301-JAD-MDC to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-01301-RFB-MDC. 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 Jennifer A. Dorsey and Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 4/28/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAM) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

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Apr 28, 2026

ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL AND REQUIRING RESPONDENTS TO SHOW CAUSE - ORDER GRANTING 1 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED 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 30, 2026. Attorney designation deadline: 4/30/2026 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. (Ad Hoc 4/28/2026). ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why Petitioner is NOT a Class Member AND why the Writ should not be granted. Show Cause Response is due by 5/1/2026. Replies are due by 5/6/2026. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Respondents must file any of the following documents relevant to the lawfulness of Petitioners detention that are in their possession, custody, or control, alongside their Return. (See Order for details). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from this judicial district, absent leave of this Court. (See Order for details). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Parties must meet and confer regarding any requests for an extension of deadlines and stipulate to the extension if possible. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to: 1. ADD the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. 2. SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this Order to Counsel for Respondent John Mattos at ahesman@strucklove.com. (Ad Hoc 4/28/2026) 3. 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 John Mattos at Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave., Pahrump, NV 89060. (Mail 4/28/2026). 4. FILE the (ECF No. 1 -1) Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus to the docket. 5. UPDATE the docket to reflect the Respondents named in the (ECF No. 1 -1) Petition and SUBSTITUTE the following Respondents: (1) Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin is substituted for Kristi Noem; (2) Daren K. Margolin, Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, is substituted for Sirce Owen; (3) Ruben Leyva, Acting Field Office Director of the Salt Lake City Field Office of ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, is substituted for Jason Knight; and (4) Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is substituted for Pamela J. Bondi. See FED. R. CIV. P. 25(d). Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 4/28/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLL) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

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Apr 28, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Ricardo Rafael Santiago. (DLL) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

Apr 28, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (HAM)

Apr 28, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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Apr 30, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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May 01, 2026

Notice Voluntary Dismissal

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May 04, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 5/4/2026. The Court recognizes Petitioner's 7 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal and hereby instructs the Clerk of Court to dismiss and close this case accordingly. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CMB) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

May 04, 2026

Minute Order

May 06, 2026

Civil Case Terminated per 8 Minute Order. (HAM)

May 06, 2026

Terminate Civil Case

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May 12, 2026

Mail Returned

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May 12, 2026

Mail Returned