District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02141

#1

Jul 14, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) by Pedro Vazquez Chona. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Cover Letter) (HAM) (Additional attachment(s) added on 7/15/2026: # 4 Emergency Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus) (HAM). (Entered: 07/15/2026)

#2

Jul 14, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner Pedro Vazquez Chona. Responses are due by 7/28/2026. (HAM) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

Jul 14, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (AMMi)

#3

Jul 15, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Mattos, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02141-APG-MDC. (HAM) (Entered: 07/15/2026)

Jul 15, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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Jul 16, 2026

ORDER - IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that 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 July 21, 2026. Attorney designation deadline: 7/21/2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court will: 1. ADD the USAO to the docket as an Interested Party. 2. SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 ), the emergency motion for TRO (ECF No. 2 ), and this order to the FPD at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, the petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. (Ad hoc and mailed on 7/16/2026). 3. MAIL a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 ), the emergency motion for TRO (ECF No. 2 ), 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. (Mailed on 7/16/2026) 4. SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 ), the emergency motion for TRO (ECF No. 2 ), and this order to Ashley Hesman (Mattos's counsel) at ahesman@strucklove.com. (Ad hoc on 7/16/2026) IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the USAO to produce the following documents to the FPD (or certify that such documents are not in their custody or control) by July 21, 2026. (See Order for details). 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. (See Order for details). Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 7/16/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Copy of ECF 2 TRO, # 2 Copy of ECF 1-4 Petition) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

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Jul 21, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Jul 21, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel