District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01516

Suarez v. Blanche

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Case Information

Filed: May 18, 2026
Assigned to: Richard Franklin Boulware II
Referred to: Daniel J. Albregts
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: July 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
May 18, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Eduardo Nuno Suarez.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Ex Parte Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(JQC) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#2
May 19, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01516-CDS-DJA. (JQC) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
May 19, 2026
TRANSFER ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to transfer Case No. 2:26-cv-01516-CDS-DJA to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is instructed to administratively RELATE this matter to Case No. 2:25-cv-02136-RFB-MDC. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-01516-RFB-DJA. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva and Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 5/19/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Order Reassign Judge
#4
May 19, 2026
ORDER I. FILING FEE The Court finds Petitioner satisfies the requirements to proceed without paying the filing fee in this matter. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the IFP Application is GRANTED. II. APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the (ECF No. 1 -2) Motion for Appointment of Counsel is GRANTED. The Federal Public Defender for the United States District of Nevada ("FPD") is APPOINTED to represent Petitioner. The Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to ADD the FPD to the docket as an "Attorney to be Noticed" using the following email address: ecf_nvchu@fd.org. The Clerk is further instructed to SEND a copy of this Order to the FPD and CJA Coordinator for this division. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the FPD must FILE a notice of appearance, or ADVISE the Court that it cannot represent Petitioner, by May 21, 2026. 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. III. DOCUMENT PRODUCTION Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Federal Respondents must PRODUCE the following records, which are relevant to the lawfulness of Petitioner's detention: (1) I-200 Warrant for Arrest of Alien; (2) Form I-286 Initial Custody Determination; (3) Form I-862 Notice to Appear; (4) Form I-213 Record of Deportable or Inadmissible Alien; (5) all immigration court orders in Petitioner's removal proceedings or custody redetermination proceedings; (6) documents reflecting any appeal of any immigration court orders by the Department of Homeland Security or Petitioner; (7) transcripts and/or audio recordings of any custody redetermination proceedings. Specifically, Federal Respondents must PRODUCE these materials to Petitioner's Counsel by May 22, 2026. Alternatively, by that same date, Respondents must CERTIFY that, after a diligent search, they have determined that the record(s) are not in their possession, custody, or control. IV. BRIEFING IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the following parameters will govern in this case. See Rule 4, Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts ("[T]he judge must order the respondent to file an answer, motion, or other response within a fixed time, or to take other action the judge may order."): See Order for additional information. V. PRESERVATION OF JURISDICTION To preserve the Court's jurisdiction pending a ruling on the Petition, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States District of Nevada, absent leave of Court. VI. SERVICE The Clerk of Court is kindly INSTRUCTED to: See Order for additional information. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 5/19/2026. Attorney designation deadline: 5/21/2026. Notice of Compliance is due by 5/22/2026. A Status Report is due by 5/25/2026. Amended Petition is due by 5/29/2026. (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: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Order Appointing Counsel AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
May 19, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
May 19, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Cristina D. Silva and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (JQC)
#5
May 22, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#6
May 25, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#7
May 25, 2026
Notice Other
Main Document: Notice Other
#8
May 25, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#9
May 26, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#10
May 29, 2026
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
Main Document: Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#11
Jun 01, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 6/1/2026.Good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioner's 10 Motion to Extend Time is GRANTED. The Amended Petition is due by 6/5/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - IML) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
Jun 01, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
#12
Jun 05, 2026
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
Main Document: Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#13
Jun 08, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 6/8/2026.Good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioner's 12 Motion to Extend Time is GRANTED, nunc pro tunc. The Amended Petition is due by 6/10/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - IML) (Entered: 06/08/2026)
Jun 08, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
#14
Jun 10, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
#15
Jun 11, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 6/11/2026.Before the Court is Petitioner's 14 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Based on its preliminary review of the Amended Petition, the Court finds Petitioner can likely establish his entitlement to immediate release from unlawful confinement pursuant to (i) Jacobo Ramirez v. Mullin, No. 2:25-cv-02136-RFB-MDC, 2026 WL 879799 (D. Nev. Mar. 30, 2026), and (ii) the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. Therefore, Respondents are HEREBY ORDERED to SHOW CAUSE why the 14 Amended Petition should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Specifically, Respondents must file a "return certifying the true cause of [Petitioner Suarez's] detention" by 6/15/2026. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Petitioner shall file a traverse by 6/18/2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Court's prior Orders regarding briefing, filing, scheduling, document production, and removal remain in full effect. See ECF No. 4 . Show Cause Response ("Return") is due by 6/15/2026. Traverse is due by 6/18/2026. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - IML) (Entered: 06/11/2026)
Jun 11, 2026
Minute Order
#16
Jun 15, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#17
Jun 15, 2026
Notice Other
Main Document: Notice Other
#18
Jun 15, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#19
Jun 18, 2026
Traverse
Main Document: Traverse
#20
Jul 01, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 7/1/2026. A Hearing is set for 7/9/2026 at 11:00 AM in LV Courtroom 7C before Judge Richard F. Boulware II. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRS) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
Jul 01, 2026
Minute Order Setting Hearing
#21
Jul 07, 2026
Notice Other
Main Document: Notice Other
#23
Jul 09, 2026
Order
Main Document: Order
#24
Jul 09, 2026
Judgment
Main Document: Judgment
Jul 09, 2026
Miscellaneous Hearing

Parties

Blanche
Party
Suarez
Party