District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02558
Antonio Gamez Escarrega v. Todd Blanche
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Case Information
Filed: August 17, 2026
Assigned to:
Andrew Patrick Gordon
Referred to:
Elayna J. Youchah
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
August 18, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 17, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Antonio Gamez Escarrega.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition WHC, # 2 Motion appoint Counsel)(WJ) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#2
Aug 18, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02558-APG-EJY. (WJ) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
Aug 18, 2026
ORDER Granting 1 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. 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 Nevada (FPD) is appointed to represent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent the petitioner) within 7 days of the date of this Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court will: 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, the petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. 4. MAIL a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order under 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. 5. SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to Ashlee Hesman (Mattos's counsel) at ahesman@strucklove.com. IT 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 7 days of the date of this order: See order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents must not transfer the petitioner out of this District, with the exception of effectuating his lawful deportation, until further order of the court. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 8/18/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CJA/P/JM - ALZ) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Order AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties
#4
Aug 18, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Antonio Gamez Escarrega. (ALZ) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
Aug 18, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon and Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (WJ)
Aug 18, 2026
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Antonio Gamez Escarrega
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Todd Blanche
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