District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02145
Chona v. The Nevada Southern Detention Center
Completed
Case Information
Filed: July 15, 2026
Assigned to:
Andrew Patrick Gordon
Referred to:
Brenda Weksler
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: July 16, 2026
Last Activity:
July 16, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 15, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Pedro Vazquez Chona.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Cover letter, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Emergency TRO)(JQC) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document:
Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#2
Jul 15, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against The Nevada Southern Detention Center, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02145-APG-BNW. (JQC) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
Main Document:
Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
Jul 15, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (JQC)
Jul 15, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#3
Jul 16, 2026
Order Dismissing and Closing Duplicative Proceeding ORDERED that Pedro Vazquez Chona's duplicate habeas proceeding is DISMISSED without prejudice to his ability to pursue relief in his earlier filed habeas proceeding styled Chona v. Mattos, Case No. 2:26-cv-02141-APG-MDC, and his petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and emergency motion for a temporary restraining order (ECF No. 1 -4) are DENIED. The Clerk of Court is directed to detach the Exhibits at ECF No. 1 -1 at 19-22 in this case, file them under seal in Case No. 2:26-cv-02141-APG-MDC, and maintain the public seal of those documents until further court order. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 7/16/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document:
Order Dismissing Case AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Parties
Chona
Party
The Nevada Southern Detention Center
Party