District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02035

Velasco v. DHS

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Case Information

Filed: July 06, 2026
Assigned to: Andrew Patrick Gordon
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: August 20, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 07, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Yosman Cool Velasco.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(HAM) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Main Document: MOTION/APPLICATION
#2
Jul 07, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against DHS, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02035-APG-DJA. (HAM) (Entered: 07/07/2026)
Main Document: NOTICE
Jul 07, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (HAM)
Jul 07, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#3
Jul 08, 2026
ORDER Granting 1 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the motion for appointment of counsel (ECF No. 1 -2) is GRANTED. The Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada (FPD) is appointe d to represent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent the petitioner) within 7 days of the date of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court will: 1. FILE the peti tion (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, the petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. 4. UPDAT E respondent John Mattos on the docket to John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center. 5. UPDATE the petitioner's second name on the docket from Cool to Coa.6. MAIL a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1-1) and this order under 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. 7. SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to Ashley Hesman (Mattoss counsel) a t ahesman@strucklove.com. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the USAO must file a notice of appearance within 7 days of the date of this order and file and serve their answer to the amended petition, if one is filed, within 7 days of service of tha t filing. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the USAO must produce the following documents to the FPD (or certify that such documents are not in their custody or control) within 7 days of the date of this order: See order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents must not transfer the petitioner out of this District, with the exception of effectuating his lawful deportation, until further order of the court. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 7/8/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - cc: JM/P/CJA - ALZ)
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
#4
Jul 09, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
#5
Jul 15, 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 28, 2026
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
Main Document: Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#8
Aug 12, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
#9
Aug 12, 2026
Motion Seal
Main Document: Motion Seal
#11
Aug 19, 2026
Response
Main Document: Response
#12
Aug 20, 2026
Order Dismissing Case AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time AND Order on Motion to Seal
Main Document: Order Dismissing Case AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time AND Order on Motion to Seal

Parties

DHS
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Velasco
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