District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01327

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Apr 30, 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: 05/01/2026)

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May 01, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Michael Bernacke, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01327-GMN-MDC. (WJ) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

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May 01, 2026

SERVICE ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada is appointed to represent Petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent Petitioner) within 3 days of the date of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Federal Respondents must PRODUCE the following documents to Petitioner's Counsel within 7 days of the date of this Order: See order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner's Counsel must (1) file a motion to proceed IFP or pay the $5 filing fee on behalf of the Petitioner and (2) file an Amended Petition (or indicate that an amended petition is unnecessary) within 14 days of the date of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to: 1. FILE the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1) under seal due to the personal-data identifiers and/or sensitive information contained therein. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 5.2(a); see also LR IC 6-1(b). 2. ADD the United States Attorneys' Office for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. 3. 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. 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 John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave. Pahrump, NV 89060. The Clerk of Court is kindly directed to send, through CM/ECF, a copy of the Petition and Order to his attorney Ashley Hesman at ahesman@strucklove.com. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in order to maintain jurisdiction and provide a prompt resolution, the Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District unless the Court grants a motion or stipulation to modify this order. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 5/1/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - cc: CJA/P/JM - ALZ) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

May 01, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (WJ)

May 01, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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May 04, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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May 05, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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May 08, 2026

Notice Other

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May 08, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 5/8/2026. Before the Court is the 7 Notice of Petitioner's Legal Transfer filed by Federal Respondents. The Notice states that Prior to the issuance of this Courts order preventing transfer on May 1, 2026, Petitioner was transferred to Arizona on April 28 for the purposes of effectuating his removal order. Federal Respondents attach Petitioner's removal order. They further explain that Petitioner was scheduled for removal on May 5 but due to an unanticipated flight cancellation, his deportation has been rescheduled for May 12.As an initial matter, the Court reminds Federal Respondents that its order preventing any transfer, including deportation, remains in full force and effect at this time. Absent a Court order permitting his removal, Federal Respondents are currently enjoined from deporting Petitioner per this Court's 3 Order. Any deportation prior to a Court order or dismissal of this case would be a violation of this Court's Order.Further, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Federal Respondents must file documentary evidence substantiating their claim that Petitioner was transferred out of the district before the Court's 3 Order was entered. Moreover, a check of the EOIR Automated Case Information System indicates that an appeal is pending in Petitioner's removal case. Accordingly, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Federal Respondents must file documents evidencing that Petitioner's order of removal is final and no appeal has been filed with the BIA. Federal Respondents must file these documents no later than 12:00pm on Monday, May 11, 2026.(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ANH) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

May 08, 2026

Minute Order

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May 11, 2026

Response

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May 11, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 5/11/2026. On May 8, 2026, the Court entered the 8 Minute Order requiring Federal Respondents to file evidence substantiating their claims in the 7 Notice no later than May 11 at 12:00 P.M. Federal Respondents filed a response to the Court's 8 Order at 1:30 PM, explaining that they "made concerted efforts to obtain this information prior to the deadline established by this Court, but was [sic] unable to obtain them." They further indicate that they "will submit those when procured." Federal Respondents provide no further explanation of their efforts to obtain the documentation, why they have been unable to obtain them, or when they might be able to do so. In its 8 Order, the Court also reiterated that Petitioner is not to be further transferred, including for removal purposes, pending further order of this Court. Federal Respondents did not indicate that Petitioner's May 12 removal has been stayed for the resolution of the Petition filed in this case. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall appear before the Court on May 15, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. in LV Courtroom 7D before Judge Gloria M. Navarro. Petitioner must be present at this hearing. If the parties file a joint status report certifying that Petitioner has been transferred back to this district by May 14, 2026, at 12:00 P.M., the hearing will be automatically vacated, and the Court will set a new deadline for the filing of the documentation described in the 8 Minute Order. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ANH) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

May 11, 2026

Minute Order

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May 13, 2026

Status Report

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May 14, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 5/14/2026. Before the Court is the parties' 11 Joint Status Report, informing the Court that Petitioner has been transferred back to the District of Nevada. Federal Respondents also submit evidence that Petitioner was transferred prior to the entry of this Court's 3 Order. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the hearing set from May 15, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. is VACATED. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ANH) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

May 14, 2026

Minute Order

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May 15, 2026

Mail Returned

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May 15, 2026

Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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May 15, 2026

Motion Extend/Shorten Time

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May 18, 2026

Mail Returned

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May 18, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 5/18/2026. Pending before the Court is Petitioner's 15 Motion to Extend Time to file an Amended Petition. For good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 15 Motion to Extend Time is GRANTED. The deadline for Petitioner to file an Amended Petition is May 22, 2026. Also pending before the Court is Petitioner's Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, (ECF No. 14 ). For good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 14 Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED.(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ANH) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

May 18, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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May 22, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended