District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01526

Herrera v. DHS

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Case Information

Filed: May 18, 2026
Assigned to: Richard Franklin Boulware II
Referred to: Elayna J. Youchah
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: May 25, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
May 18, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Percy Pimentel Herrera.. (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 DHS, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01526-APG-EJY. (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-01526-APG-EJY 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-01526-RFB-EJY. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon 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 Granting 1 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the (ECF No. 1 -2) Motion for Appointment of Counsel is GRANTED. 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. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Federal Respondents must PRODUCE the following records, which are relevant to the lawfulness of Petitioner's detention: See order. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States District of Nevada, absent leave of Court. 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. 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. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 5/19/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - cc: JM/CJA- ALZ) (Entered: 05/19/2026)
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties
May 19, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon and Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (JQC)
May 19, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#5
May 21, 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
Response
Main Document: Response

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DHS
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Herrera
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