District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01410
Wiu Gonzalez-Castro v. Chief Counsel for the District of Nevada DHS ICE
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Case Information
Filed: May 07, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer Anna Dorsey
Referred to:
Maximiliano D. Couvillier III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
July 10, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 07, 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: 05/08/2026)
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Receipt Initiating Documents
#2
May 08, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against chief counsel for the District of Nevada DHS ICE, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01410-JAD-MDC. (WJ) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
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Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
May 08, 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) within 7 days of the date of this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is directed to: 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. 3. ADD the USAO to the docket as an Interested Party. Pursuant to District of Nevadas 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. 4. ADD John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern 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 John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave. Pahrump, NV 89060. 6. SEND a courtesy copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to Ashley Hesman (Mattos's attorney) at ahesman@strucklove.com. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents must not transfer the petitioner out of this district, with the exception of effectuating his lawful deportation. In the event of lawful deportation, the respondents' counsel must file a notice with the court within 5 days from deportation. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 5/8/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
#4
May 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Wiu Gonzalez-Castro. (JG) (Entered: 05/08/2026)
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
May 08, 2026
Case randomly assigned to District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (WJ)
May 08, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#5
May 14, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#6
May 15, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#7
May 28, 2026
Stipulation
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Stipulation
#8
May 28, 2026
Order AND Order on Stipulation
#9
Jun 08, 2026
Stipulation
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Stipulation
#10
Jun 08, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 6/8/2026. The parties stipulate to a two-week extension of time for the petitioner to file his amended petition and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. 9 With good cause appearing, that stipulation is GRANTED. The amended petition and IFP motion are now due on June 22, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Jun 08, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation
#11
Jun 22, 2026
Motion Seal
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Motion Seal
#13
Jun 22, 2026
Exhibit
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Exhibit
#15
Jun 22, 2026
Motion Miscellaneous Relief
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Motion Miscellaneous Relief
#16
Jun 29, 2026
Stipulation
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Stipulation
#17
Jun 29, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#18
Jun 29, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 6/29/2026. The parties stipulate to a seven-day extension for the government to file a response to the petitioner's amended habeas petition. 16 With good cause appearing, that motion is GRANTED. The response to the amended petition is now due on July 6, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Jun 29, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation
#19
Jul 01, 2026
Stipulation
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Stipulation
#20
Jul 02, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 7/2/2026. Respondent John Mattos and petitioner stipulate to a 4-day extension of time to file a response to the amended habeas petition. 19 With good cause appearing, that stipulation is GRANTED. Mattos's response is now due on July 10, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
Jul 02, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation
#21
Jul 06, 2026
Response
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Response
#22
Jul 09, 2026
Receipt Payment
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Receipt Payment
#23
Jul 10, 2026
Stipulation
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Stipulation
Parties
Chief Counsel for the District of Nevada DHS ICE
Party
Gonzalez-Castro
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