District of Nevada • 3:26-cv-00548

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Jul 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANVDC-8612444) by Floridalma Chinchilla. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Declaration) (Monrreal-Salazar, Karen) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#2

Jul 17, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner Floridalma Chinchilla. Responses are due by 7/31/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Monrreal-Salazar, Karen) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#3

Jul 20, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 7/20/2026. Petitioner has filed a habeas petition (ECF No. 1 ) and a motion for a Temporary Restraining Order (ECF No. 2 ). She alleges that she is subject to a final removal order and at risk of imminent removal before the Petition can be resolved. She seeks an injunction staying removal until the resolution of this case, among other relief. The Court has jurisdiction to grant a stay of removal under the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651. Courts have long recognized that 8 U.S.C. § 1252(g) does not insulate the Government from judicial review when a petitioner alleges that immigration officials have acted outside of their lawful discretion, beyond the limits imposed by statute, regulation, or the Constitution. See Ibarra-Perez v. United States, 154 F.4th 989, 996 (9th Cir. 2025) (holding that Section 1252(g) only strips courts of jurisdiction to interfere with the Attorney General's lawful exercises of discretionary authority). It is ordered that in order to maintain jurisdiction and provide a prompt resolution, Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District or remove her unless the Court grants a motion or stipulation to modify this order. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JYD) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

Jul 20, 2026

Case randomly assigned to District Judge Anne R. Traum and Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney. ***Emergency motion previously filed in case.*** Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (WJ)

Jul 20, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Jul 20, 2026

Minute Order

#4

Jul 23, 2026

ORDER Granting in part 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (See Order for details). It is therefore ordered that the Clerk of the Court will: 1. ADD the USAO to the docket as an Interested Party. 2. MAIL a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 ) and this Order under Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to Darin Balaam, Washoe County Detention Center, 911 E. Parr Blvd., Reno, NV 89512. (Mailed on 7/24/2026). It is further ordered that the USAO must file a notice of appearance by July 30, 2026, and file and serve their answer to the Petition and motion for TRO on or before July 31, 2026, unless additional time is allowed for good cause shown. It is further ordered that the USAO must produce the following documents to Petitioner's counsel (or certify that the documents are not in their custody or control) by July 30, 2026 (See Order for details). It is further ordered that the parties must meet and confer regarding any requests for an extension of deadlines and stipulate to the extension, if possible. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 7/23/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

#5

Jul 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tamer Botros Botros on behalf of Defendants Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

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Jul 31, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Andrew Cobi Burnett on behalf of Defendant Darin Balaam. (Burnett, Andrew) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

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Aug 03, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Nathan Morgan Claus on behalf of Defendants Todd Blanche, Jason Knight, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Claus, Nathan) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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Aug 03, 2026

MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File a Response to Petitioners Petition re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Defendants Todd Blanche, Jason Knight, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. Responses are due by 8/17/2026. (Claus, Nathan) (answer) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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Aug 06, 2026

Joint STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (Second Request) to Extend Federal Respondents Deadline to Produce Documents Pursuant to Court Order re 4 Order on Motion for TRO,,,,,,,,, by Defendants Todd Blanche, Jason Knight, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella.. (Claus, Nathan) (extend) (discovery) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

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Aug 07, 2026

ORDER granting 8 Motion to Extend Time. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 8/7/2026.(no image attached)(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KLS) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

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Aug 07, 2026

ORDER granting 9 Joint Stipulation to Extend Federal Respondents' Deadline to Produce Documents Pursuant to Court Order ECF No. 4 . Second Request. The deadline for Federal Respondents to produce documents to Petitioner's counsel is extended from July 30, 2026, to August 11, 2026. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 8/7/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KLS) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

Aug 07, 2026

Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

#12

Aug 11, 2026

RESPONSE to 2 Motion for TRO, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Defendants Todd Blanche, Jason Knight, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Index, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B)(Claus, Nathan) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

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Aug 14, 2026

REPLY to Response to by Petitioner Floridalma Chinchilla. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Monrreal-Salazar, Karen) Modified on 8/17/2026 (WJ). 1 2 (Entered: 08/14/2026)

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Aug 28, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 8/28/2026. By Deputy Clerk: Katie Lynn Sutherland.Oral argument on the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief and the 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., before U.S. District Judge Anne R. Traum in Reno Courtroom 6.Counsel for respondents is granted leave from the Court to appear virtually for this proceeding. The deputy clerk is directed to send Mr. Claus the zoom invite prior to the hearing. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KLS) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

Aug 28, 2026

Minute Order Setting Hearing

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Sep 22, 2026

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS before District Judge Anne R. Traum. Crtrm Administrator: Katie Lynn Sutherland; Petitioner Counsel: Karen Monrreal-Salazar (present); Respondent(s) Counsel: Nathan Claus (via video obo Federal Respondents) and Cobi Burnett (present obo Respondent Darin Balaam); Court Reporter: Gayle Wear; Time of Hearing: 2:07 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Reno Courtroom: 6. The Court hears argument regarding the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief and the 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. After hearing from counsel, this matter is taken under advisement and a written order to issue. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KLS) Modified on 9/22/2026 to correct grammatical error. (KLS) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

Sep 22, 2026

Miscellaneous Hearing

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Sep 23, 2026

ORDER ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (ECF No. 1 ) It is therefore ordered that Petitioner's petition (ECF No. 1 ) is GRANTED. It is further ordered that Respondents must RELEASE Petitioner from detention on personal recognizance on September 24, 2026, between the hours of 10am and 2pm. (see order for full details) It is further ordered that the parties must FILE a Joint Status Report no later than September 30, 2026, confirming Respondents' compliance with the Court's order. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 9/23/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - BLE) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#17

Sep 25, 2026

Joint STATUS REPORT by Defendants Todd Blanche, Jason Knight, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Claus, Nathan) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

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Oct 08, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 10/8/2026. Parties have filed a joint status report representing that Petitioner has been released from custody in compliance with the Court's order granting habeas relief. (ECF No. 17 .) With the petition granted, there are no remaining issues pending in this action. The Clerk of Court is kindly directed to ENTER JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF PETITIONER and CLOSE this case accordingly.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - BEL) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

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Oct 08, 2026

JUDGMENT entered per ECF 18 . Signed by Clerk of Court Debra K. Kempi on 10/8/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - BLE) (Entered: 10/08/2026)

Oct 08, 2026

Minute Order