District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01487

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May 14, 2026

RECEIPT of Initiating Documents by Court on behalf of Petitioner. No Application to Proceed IFP or Filing Fee received. (Attachments: # 1 Petition WHC, # 2 class notice) (WJ) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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May 15, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01487-MMD-EJY. (WJ) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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May 15, 2026

ORDER. It is therefore ordered that the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada ("FPD") is appointed to represent Petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent Petitioner) within seven days of the date of this Order. If the FPD is unable to represent Petitioner, 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 allowed to withdraw. If the FPD files a notice of appearance in this matter, it (1) will have 30 days from the date of this Order to file either an amended petition or a motion to dismiss the petition, (2) shall effectuate service of the amended petition, if one is filed, on Respondents, and (3) shall file a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis on Petitioner's behalf. It is further ordered that the Petition (ECF No. 1-1) is deferred. It is further kindly ordered that the Clerk of Court: See Order for additional information. It is further ordered that the USAO file a notice of appearance within seven days of the date of this Order and file and serve their answer to the amended petition, if one is filed, within fourteen days of service of the filing of that amended petition, unless additional time is allowed for good cause shown. Respondents must file any documents referenced or relied upon in their responsive pleading with that pleading. Petitioner will then have seven days to file a reply. It is further ordered that the USAO produce the following documents to the FPD (or certify that such documents are not in their custody or control) within ten days from the date of this Order: See Order for additional information. It is further ordered that the parties must meet and confer regarding any requests for an extension of deadlines and stipulate to the extension if possible. Any motion for extension must certify efforts taken to meet and confer and indicate the opposing party's position regarding the extension. Any motion or stipulation must comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(b) and Local Rules IA 6-1, 6-2. 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 5/15/2026. Attorney designation deadline: 5/22/2026. Notice of Compliance is due by 5/26/2026. (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: 05/15/2026)

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May 15, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Bernardo Mendoza Cardenas. (Filed per 3 Order. RJDG) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

May 15, 2026

Case randomly assigned to District Judge Miranda M. Du and Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (WJ)

May 15, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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May 22, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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May 26, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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May 26, 2026

Notice Other