District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01815

#1

Jun 15, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Adrian Enriquez-Varela.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Ex Parte Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(JQC) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#2

Jun 16, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01815-RFB-BNW. (JQC) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

Jun 16, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Jun 16, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (JQC)

#3

Jun 18, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 6/18/2026. With good cause appearing, the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II recuses himself in this action. IT IS ORDERED that this action is referred to the Clerk for random reassignment of this case for all further proceedings. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - IML) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#4

Jun 18, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is randomly reassigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-01815-GMN-BNW. (no image attached) (JQC) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#5

Jun 18, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 6/18/2026. With good cause appearing, the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro recuses herself in this action. IT IS ORDERED that this action is referred to the Clerk for random reassignment of this case for all further proceedings. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - NEV) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#6

Jun 18, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is randomly reassigned to Judge Cristina D. Silva for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-01815-CDS-BNW. (no image attached) (JQC) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

Jun 18, 2026

Minute Order Recusal

Jun 18, 2026

Clerks Notice Reassign Judge

#7

Jun 23, 2026

ORDER Screening, Service, and Appointment Order. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the 1 IFP application is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 1 -2 Motion for Appointment of Counsel is GRANTED. 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) by June 30, 2026. If the FPD is unable to represent the petitioner, alternate counsel will be appointed. Appointed counsel will represent the 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 will then have 14 days to file either (1) an amended petition or (2) a motion to dismiss the petition. The FPD must effectuate service of the amended petition, if one is filed, on the respondents. IT IS FUERTHER KINDLY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court: 1. FILE the petition (ECF No. 1 -1). The petition (ECF No. 1 -1) is DEFERRED. 2. ADD the USAO to the docket as an Interested Party. Pursuant to District of Nevada's 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. The USAO is not required to file a response to the petition at this time. 3. 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. 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. 5. 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 the petitioner's lawful deportation, until further order of the Court. In the event of lawful deportation, the respondents' counsel must file a notice with the Court within five days of removal. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 6/23/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

#8

Jun 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Adrian Enriquez-Varela. (JG) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

#9

Jun 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Ubong Akpan on behalf of Petitioner Adrian Enriquez-Varela. (Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

#10

Jul 14, 2026

MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) re 8 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Adrian Enriquez-Varela. Responses are due by 7/28/2026. (Akpan, Ubong) (amend) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

#11

Jul 21, 2026

ORDER Granting 10 Petitioner's Motion for Limited Discovery and Extension of Time. Notice of Compliance is due by 7/23/2026. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 7/21/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#12

Jul 30, 2026

MOTION to Extend Time (Second Request) re 8 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Adrian Enriquez-Varela. Responses are due by 8/13/2026. (Akpan, Ubong) (amend) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#13

Aug 04, 2026

ORDER Granting 12 Motion to Extend Time. Amended Petition is due by 8/10/2026. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 8/3/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLL) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#14

Aug 06, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Martin Mayer on behalf of Respondents Todd Blanche, DHS/ICE. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#15

Aug 10, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (Third Request) re 13 Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time, by Petitioner Adrian Enriquez-Varela. Responses are due by 8/24/2026. (Akpan, Ubong) (amend) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#16

Aug 11, 2026

ORDER Granting 15 Petitioner's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Amended Petition (Third Request). Amended Petition is due by 8/17/2026. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 8/11/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG) (Entered: 08/12/2026)

#17

Aug 17, 2026

NOTICE of Class Membership by Adrian Enriquez-Varela re 7 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#18

Aug 17, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Adrian Enriquez-Varela. Adds new parties. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3) (Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 08/17/2026)

#19

Aug 31, 2026

MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) re 18 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Todd Blanche, DHS/ICE, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. Responses are due by 9/14/2026. (Mayer, Martin) (answer) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#20

Sep 08, 2026

Joint STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (Second Request) for Federal Respondents to File a Response to the Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 18) by Respondents Todd Blanche, DHS/ICE, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, Interested Party United States Immigration Customs Enforcement.. (Mayer, Martin) (extend) (presiding) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

#21

Sep 09, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Transfer Petitioner Out of the District of Nevada by Respondents Todd Blanche, DHS/ICE, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, Interested Party United States Immigration Customs Enforcement. Responses are due by 9/23/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mayer, Martin) (misc) (presiding) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#22

Sep 09, 2026

REPLY to Response to 21 Motion, by Petitioner Adrian Enriquez-Varela. (Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

#23

Sep 10, 2026

ORDER Approving Joint Stipulation for Extension of Time for Federal Respondents to File a Response to the Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 18 ). The parties' 20 Stipulation is APPROVED nunc pro tunc. As a result the respondents' 19 Motion to extend time is MOOT. Response due by 9/15/2026. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 9/10/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

#24

Sep 14, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Cristina D. Silva on 9/14/2026. In light of the stipulation filed on September 10, 2026 (ECF No. 23 ), the federal respondents' motion for leave to transfer the petitioner out of the District of Nevada (ECF No. 21 ) is denied without prejudice. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JLB) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

Sep 14, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#25

Sep 15, 2026

RESPONSE to 18 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

#26

Sep 18, 2026

MOTION to Enforce re 7 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Adrian Enriquez-Varela. Responses are due by 10/2/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Akpan, Ubong) (MJorder) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#27

Sep 18, 2026

ORDER Denying 26 Motion to Enforce. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 9/18/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#28

Sep 21, 2026

REPLY to 25 Response by Petitioner Adrian Enriquez-Varela. (Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#29

Sep 23, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler on 9/23/2026. With good cause appearing, the Honorable Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler recuses herself in this action. IT IS ORDERED that this action is referred to the Clerk for random reassignment of this case for all further proceedings. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KNH) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

Sep 23, 2026

Minute Order Recusal

#30

Sep 25, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-01815-CDS-MDC. (no image attached) (JQC) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

Sep 25, 2026

Clerks Notice Reassign Judge