District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02481

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Aug 11, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Pedro Nunez Manrique. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(HAM) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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Aug 13, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02481-CDS-BNW. (HAM) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

Aug 13, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Aug 13, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Cristina D. Silva and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (HAM)

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Aug 18, 2026

ORDER. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the petitioner's IFP application [ECF No. 1 ] is granted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the motion for appointment of counsel [ECF No. 1 -2] is granted. The Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevad a (FPD) is appointed to represent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent the petitioner) by August 26, 2026. If the FPD is unable to represent the petitioner, alternate counsel will be ap pointed. Appointed counsel will represent the petitioner in all federal proceedings related to this matter, including any appeals or certiorari proceedings, unless allowed to withdraw. If the FPD files a notice of appearance in this matter, it will t hen have 14 days to file either (1) an amended petition or (2) a motion to dismiss the petition. The FPD must effectuate service of the amended petition, if one is filed, on the respondents. It is further kindly ordered that the Clerk of Court: 1. FILE the petition (ECF No. 1 -1). The petition (ECF No. 1 -1) is deferred. 2. ADD the USAO to the docket as an Interested Party. Pursuant to District of Nevada's General Order 2026-03 (Feb. 13, 2026), this constitutes service on all fed eral respondents under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4 and 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The USAO is not required to file a response to the petition at this time. 3. SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to the FPD at ecf_nvchu� 64;fd.org, the petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. 4. 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 Detentio n Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave., Pahrump, NV 89060. 5. SEND a courtesy copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to Ashley Hesman (Mattos's attorney) at ahesman@strucklove.com. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents must not transfer the petitioner out of this District, with the exception of effectuating the petitioner's lawful deportation, until further order of the Court. In the event of lawful deportation, the respondents' counsel must file a notice with the Court within five days of removal. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 8/18/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG)

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Aug 18, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Aug 26, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

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Sep 09, 2026

Notice Other

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Sep 09, 2026

Motion Extend/Shorten Time

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Sep 10, 2026

Order Granting Petitioner's Unopposed 7 Motion for Extension of Time to File Amended Petition. Amended Petition is due by 9/18/2026. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 9/10/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG)

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Sep 18, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended

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Sep 18, 2026

Notice Manual Filing

Sep 23, 2026

Minute Order Recusal

Sep 25, 2026

Clerks Notice Reassign Judge

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Oct 05, 2026

Motion Extend/Shorten Time

Oct 05, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only

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Oct 08, 2026

ORDER Granting 14 Respondents' Unopposed Motion to Extend Time. Responses are due by 10/8/2026. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 10/8/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JLB)

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Oct 08, 2026

Answer to Amended Habeas Petition