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Case Information
Filed: August 05, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer Anna Dorsey
Referred to:
Elayna J. Youchah
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: October 02, 2026
Last Activity:
October 07, 2026
Parties:
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 05, 2026
RECEIPT of Initiating Documents by Court on behalf of Petitioner. No Application to Proceed IFP or Filing Fee received. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus) (HAM) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
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Receipt Initiating Documents
#2
Aug 06, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02403-JAD-EJY. (HAM) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
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Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
Aug 06, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
Aug 06, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (HAM)
#3
Aug 13, 2026
Order Directing Service of Petition, Appointing Counsel, and Setting Briefing Schedule. USAO attorney designation is due by 8/18/2026. FPD attorney designation deadline: 8/20/2026. USAO notice is due by 8/20/2026. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 8/13/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG) Modified on 8/13/2026. A copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order distributed as instructed. (RJDG) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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Order Appointing Counsel
#4
Aug 13, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Edwin Frias Lopez. (Filed per 3 order. RJDG) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
#5
Aug 18, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tamer Botros Botros on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Ice Ero, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#6
Aug 20, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Jeremy Charles Baron on behalf of Petitioner Edwin Frias Lopez. (Baron, Jeremy) (Entered: 08/20/2026)
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#7
Aug 21, 2026
Joint STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) for Federal Respondents to file Notice Regarding Class Membership re 3 Order Appointing Counsel, by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Ice Ero, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis.. (Botros, Tamer) (extend) (presiding) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
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Stipulation
#8
Aug 21, 2026
NOTICE of Federal Respondents Notice Re Class Membership by Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Ice Ero, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis re 3 Order Appointing Counsel,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Documents pertaining to Petitioner)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
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Notice Other
#9
Aug 21, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 8/21/2026. The parties stipulate to a one-day extension of time for the federal respondents to file a notice of class membership. 7 With good cause appearing, that stipulation is GRANTED. The respondents' notice is due August 21, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Aug 21, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation
#11
Sep 02, 2026
RECEIPT of Payment: $ 5.00, receipt number 200021619. CLERK'S NOTE: The filing fee has been PAID IN FULL. Any pending IFPs have been terminated. (MAM) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
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Receipt Payment
#10
Sep 03, 2026
AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Edwin Frias Lopez. Adds new parties. (Baron, Jeremy) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
#12
Sep 10, 2026
Joint STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) for Federal Respondents to File a Response to Petitioner's re 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Ice Ero, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, David J. Venturella.. (Botros, Tamer) (extend) (answer) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
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Stipulation
#13
Sep 14, 2026
RESPONSE to 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Ice Ero, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, David J. Venturella. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/14/2026)
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Response
#14
Sep 16, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 9/16/2026. The parties stipulate to an extension of time to file a response to the petitioner's amended habeas petition. With good cause appearing, that stipulation is GRANTED. The federal respondents' response, filed on September 14, 2026, is deemed timely. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Sep 16, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation
#15
Sep 17, 2026
REPLY to 13 Response, 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Edwin Frias Lopez. (Baron, Jeremy) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
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Reply
#16
Oct 02, 2026
ORDER Granting Habeas Petition. IT IS ORDERED that Edwin Frias Lopez's 10 amended habeas petition is GRANTED. Petitioner Edwin Frias Lopez must be released from detention within four days of this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respond ents must file and serve on defense counsel: (1) notice of the date, time, and location of Lopez's release at least 24 hours before the release is set to occur; and (2) within five days of this order, notice that Lopez's release was effectuated. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel for respondents is directed to immediately provide notice of this order to the restrained parties they represent. The Clerk of Court is directed to SEND a copy of this order to the Warden of the Nevada Southern Detention Center in Pahrump, Nevada and CLOSE THIS CASE. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 10/2/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Mattos)
#17
Oct 07, 2026
Notice Other
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Notice Other
Parties
Blanche
Party
Lopez
Party