District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02171

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Jul 17, 2026

RECEIPT of Initiating Documents by Court on behalf of Petitioner. No Application to Proceed IFP or Filing Fee received. (Attachments: # 1 Petition WHC) (AMMi) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#2

Jul 17, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02171-MMD-MDC. (AMMi) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

Jul 17, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Miranda M. Du and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (ALZ)

Jul 17, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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Jul 20, 2026

ORDER. It is therefore ordered that the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada (FPD) is appointed to represent Petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent Petitioner) within seven days of the date of this Order. It is further ordered that if the FPD files a notice of appearance in this matter, it will then have 30 days from the date of this Order to file either (1) an amended petition, or (2) a motion to dismiss the Petition. The FPD must effectuate service of the amended petition on Respondents. The FPD will additionally file an IFP application on Petitioner's behalf within 30 days. It is further ordered that the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1) is deferred. It is further 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 Coordinator for this division. 4. Add John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center, 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. 6. Send courtesy copies of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this Order to Ashlee Hesman (Mattos's counsel) via CM/ECF at ahesman@strucklove.com. It is further ordered that the USAO must file a notice of appearance within seven days of the date of this Order. 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 seven days from the date of this Order: See order. It is further ordered that Respondents must not transfer Petitioner out of this District. Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 7/20/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CJA/P/JM - ALZ) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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Jul 20, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Kevyn Patricio Titusunta Jimenez. (ALZ) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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Jul 22, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Russell G. Webb on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, ICE ERO, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Webb, Russell) (Entered: 07/22/2026)

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Jul 27, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Kate Berry on behalf of Petitioner Kevyn Patricio Titusunta Jimenez. and Substitution of Counsel (Berry, Kate) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

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Aug 19, 2026

MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) re 4 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 3 Order,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Attorneys,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Parties,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Kevyn Patricio Titusunta Jimenez. Responses are due by 9/2/2026. (Berry, Kate) (amend) (Entered: 08/19/2026)

#8

Aug 20, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Miranda M. Du on 8/20/2026. Good cause appearing, Petitioner's Motion for Extension of Time to File Amended Petition (ECF No. 7 ) is granted. Amended Petition is due by 8/21/2026. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KW) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

Aug 20, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

#9

Aug 21, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Kevyn Patricio Titusunta Jimenez.. (Berry, Kate) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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Aug 21, 2026

AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Kevyn Patricio Titusunta Jimenez. No changes to parties. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, I-213, # 2 Exhibit B, I-200, # 3 Exhibit C, Bond Order, # 4 Exhibit D, Bond Memorandum) (Berry, Kate) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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Sep 04, 2026

RESPONSE to 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Webb, Russell) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File Reply re 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Kevyn Patricio Titusunta Jimenez. Responses are due by 9/25/2026. (Berry, Kate) (nondispositive) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Miranda M. Du on 9/11/2026. Good cause appearing, the Court grants Petitioner's Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to file a reply in support of the Amended Petition. Reply due by 9/14/2026. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KW) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

Sep 11, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

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Sep 14, 2026

Reply

#15

Sep 23, 2026

Order Reassign Judge

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Sep 23, 2026

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioner's Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis (ECF No. 9 ) is GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioner's First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 10 ) is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents must RELEASE Petitioner from detention on his personal recognizance on September 24, 2026, between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents must return Petitioner's personal property, including any personal identification and employment authorization documents, UPON HIS RELEASE. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents are PERMANENTLY ENJOINED from detaining Petitioner pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2)(A). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents may not re-detain Petitioner during the pendency of his current removal proceedings until after an immigration court hearing is held, with adequate notice, to determine whether detention is appropriate under t he INA and its implementing regulations. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Parties must file a JOINT STATUS REPORT by September 25, 2026. The Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to enter judgment accordingly and close this case. The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce its order and judgment. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/23/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) Text description - Modified on 9/23/2026 (GA).

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Sep 23, 2026

Judgment

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Sep 25, 2026

Status Report