District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01999

Luis Francisco Portillo Quinteros v. Todd Blanche

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Case Information

Filed: July 01, 2026
Assigned to: Anne R. Traum
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: August 24, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 01, 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: 07/02/2026)
Main Document: Receipt Initiating Documents
#2
Jul 02, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01999-ART-MDC. (WJ) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
Main Document: Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
Jul 02, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
Jul 02, 2026
Case randomly assigned to District Judge Anne R. Traum and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (WJ)
#3
Jul 07, 2026
ORDER - It is therefore ordered the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada (FPD) is appointed to represent Petitioner. Attorney designation deadline: 7/14/2026. (See Order for details). It is further kindly ordered that the Clerk of Court: 1. FILE the petition (ECF No. 1 -1).2. ADD the USAO to the docket as an Interested Party. 3. SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1-1) and this Order to the FPD at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, Petitioner, and the CJA Coordina tor for this division. (Ad hoc on 7/7/2026). 4. ADD John Mattos to the docket as an Interested Party. 5. 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. (Mailed on 7/7/2026). 6. SEND a courtesy copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this Order to Ashley Hesman (Mattos's counsel) at ahesman& #064;strucklove.com. (Ad hoc on 7/7/2026). It is further ordered that the USAO file a notice of appearance within 7 days of the date of this order (due by 7/14/2026) and file and serve their answer to the amended petition, if one is filed , within 7 days of service of the filing of that amended petition, unless additional time is allowed for good cause shown. (See Order for details). It is further ordered that the USAO produce the following documents to the FPD (or certi fy that such documents are not in their custody or control) within 7 days of the date of this order (due by 7/14/2026). (See Order for details). It is further ordered that in order to maintain jurisdiction and provide a prompt resoluti on, Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District unless the Court grants a motion or stipulation to modify this order. Notice of Compliance is due by 7/14/2026. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 7/7/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA)
Main Document: Order
#4
Jul 07, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
#5
Jul 14, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#6
Jul 15, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#7
Jul 16, 2026
Mail Returned
Main Document: Mail Returned
#8
Jul 28, 2026
Mail Returned
Main Document: Mail Returned
Aug 17, 2026
Minute Order
#10
Aug 20, 2026
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Petitioner Luis Francisco Portillo Quinteros. (McClelland, Sean) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
Main Document: Notice Voluntary Dismissal
#11
Aug 24, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 8/24/2026. By Deputy Clerk: Katie Lynn Sutherland. The Court is in receipt of the 10 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i). Accordingly, the Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KLS) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Aug 24, 2026
Minute Order AND ~Util - Terminate Case

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Luis Francisco Portillo Quinteros
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Todd Blanche
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