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Case Information
Filed: July 31, 2026
Assigned to:
Richard Franklin Boulware II
Referred to:
Brenda Weksler
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
August 24, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jul 31, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Jose Hector Flores Alvarez. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Class membership Inquiry Form, # 3 Certificate of Service)(MAM) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#2
Jul 31, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02342-CDS-BNW. (MAM) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
Jul 31, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Cristina D. Silva and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (AF)
Jul 31, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#3
Aug 03, 2026
TRANSFER ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to transfer Case No. 2:26-cv-02342-CDS-BNW to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Clerk of Court is instructed to administratively RELATE this matter to Case No. 2:25-cv-02136-RFB-MDC. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-02342-RFB-BNW. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva and Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 8/3/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAM) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
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Order Reassign Judge
#4
Aug 03, 2026
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States District of Nevada, absent leave of Court. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioner's IFP Application (ECF No. 1 ) is GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY ORDERE D the Federal Public Defender for the United States District of Nevada ("FPD") is APPOINTED to represent Petitioner. Attorney designation deadline: 8/5/2026. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Federal Respondents must PRODUCE the following records , which are relevant to the lawfulness of Petitioner's detention (see Order for details). Federal Respondents must PRODUCE these materials to Petitioner's Counsel by August 6, 2026. On or before August 13, 2026, Petitioner must file an a mended petition for a writ of habeas corpus unless the FPD declines to represent Petitioner. The Clerk of Court is kindly INSTRUCTED to: 1. ATTACH a copy of the Court's standard IFP Application to this Order. (Sent on 8/3/2026). 2 . ADD the FPD to the docket as an "Attorney to be Noticed" using the following email address: ecfnvchu@fd.org. The Clerk is further instructed to SEND a copy of this Order to the FPD and CJA Coordinator for this division. (Ad hoc on 8/3/2026). 3. ADD the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. 4. SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1), and this Order, to Counsel for Respondent John Mattos at ahesm an@strucklove.com.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 at Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave., Pahrump, NV 89060. (Ma iled on 8/3/2026). 6. UPDATE the docket to reflect the following substitutions of Respondents: (1) Ruben Leyva, Acting Director of the Salt Lake City Field Office of ICEEnforcement and Removal Operations, is substituted for Michael Bernacke; (2) Acting Director of ICE David Venturella is substituted for Todd Lyons. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 25(d). Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 8/3/2026. (Attachments: # 1 IFP Form with Instructions) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA)
#5
Aug 06, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#6
Aug 06, 2026
Notice Other
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Notice Other
#7
Aug 06, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#8
Aug 14, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
#9
Aug 14, 2026
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
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Motion Extend/Shorten Time
Aug 14, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
#11
Aug 19, 2026
Notice Other
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Notice Other
#12
Aug 24, 2026
Reply
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Reply
Parties
Blanche
Party
Flores Alvarez
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