District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02696

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Aug 24, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Diego Maese Morales. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt #200021480) (JQC) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

Aug 24, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (ALZ)

Aug 25, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

#2

Aug 26, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02696-GMN-EJY. (JQC) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

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Aug 26, 2026

ORDER. The Court DEFERS consideration of Petitioner's filing fee, or application to proceed in forma pauperis (IFP Application), until Petitioner has an informed opportunity to properly satisfy these requirements with the assistance of counsel. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioner must either pay the filing fee or submit an IFP Application within 10 days. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is respectfully instructed to attach a copy of the Courts standard IFP Application to this Order. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Federal Public Defender for the United States District of Nevada (FPD) is APPOINTED to represent Petitioner. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is respectfully instructed to ADD the FPD to the docket as an "Attorney to be Noticed" using the following email address: ecf_nvchu@fd.org. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to SEND a copy of this Order to the FPD and CJA Resource Counsel. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the FPD must FILE a notice of appearance or ADVISE the Court and CJA Resource Counsel that it cannot represent Petitioner, within 2 days of this Order being docketed in this case. If the FPD has a conflict, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED CJA Resource Counsel shall assign the case to an attorney on the CJA Panel of the District if the FPD has a conflict. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, within 10 days of this order, Petitioner's counsel must file redacted versions of any initiating documents containing personal-data identifiers. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Respondents must PRODUCE the following records, which are relevant to the lawfulness of Petitioner's detention: See order. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the following briefing schedule will govern this case. See order. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of Court is respectfully instructed to ADD the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Petitioner, with the assistance of counsel, must serve the warden of the facility where they are detained with a copy of their petition and this Order. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 8/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 IFP Inmate Application) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - cc: CJA - ALZ) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

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Aug 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Ubong Akpan on behalf of Petitioner Diego Maese Morales. (Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

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Aug 31, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to file Class Membership Notice and Answers to Interrogatories re 3 Order,,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Attorneys,,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Parties,,,,,,,,, by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Kerri Ann Quihuis, Interested Parties USA, United States Attorney for the District of Nevada, United States Immigration Customs Enforcement. Responses are due by 9/14/2026. (Webb, Russell) (presiding) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

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Aug 31, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 8/31/2026. Pending before the Court is an 5 Unopposed Motion to Extend Federal Respondents' Deadline to File a Notice Regarding Class Membership and Answer Interrogatories. For good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 5 Motion is GRANTED. The deadline for Respondents to file the Notice is September 4, 2026. The Court is not inclined to look favorably on another request for extension. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ABF) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

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Aug 31, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Russell G. Webb, Assistant United States Attorney appearing for Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Kerri Ann Quihuis, Interested Parties USA, United States Attorney for the District of Nevada, United States Immigration Customs Enforcement. (no image attached) (Webb, Russell) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

Aug 31, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only

Aug 31, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

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Sep 04, 2026

NOTICE Regarding Jacobo-Ramirez Class Membership and Detention Authority by Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis re 3 Order,,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Attorneys,,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Parties,,,,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Index, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E)(Webb, Russell) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

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Sep 08, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) re 3 Order,,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Attorneys,,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Parties,,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Diego Maese Morales. Responses are due by 9/22/2026. (Akpan, Ubong) (amend) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

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Sep 08, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Diego Maese Morales.. (Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

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Sep 08, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 9/8/2026. Pending before the Court is Petitioner's 9 Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to File Amended Petition. For good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 9 Motion to Extend Time is GRANTED. The deadline for Petitioner to file the Amended Petition is September 15, 2026. Also pending before the Court is Petitioner's 10 Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Based on the representations in the 10 Application, the Court finds that Petitioner has shown he is unable to pay the fee to commence this case. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 10 Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ABF) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

Sep 08, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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Sep 15, 2026

NOTICE of Class Membership by Diego Maese Morales. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

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Sep 15, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Diego Maese Morales. Adds new parties. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3) (Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

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Sep 17, 2026

TRANSFER ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to transfer Case No. 2:26-cv-02696-GMN-EJY 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-02696-RFB-EJY. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/17/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAM) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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Sep 18, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/18/2026.The Court has reviewed the First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (the "Petition") (ECF No. 13 ), as well as Respondents' Notice Regarding Class Membership (ECF No. 8 ), and preliminarily finds that Petitioner may be entitled to habeas relief under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment, and Jacobo-Ramirez v. Mullin, 831 F. Supp. 3d 1073 (D. Nev. 2026).Therefore, Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE for Petitioner's detention. See 28 U.S.C.§ 2243. Specifically, Respondents must file a return certifying the true cause of detention on or before September 22, 2026. Amongst other things, Respondents' return must: (a.) indicate whether Petitioner is, or is not, a member of the Jacobo-Ramirez Class; (b.) identify a specific statutory authority that authorizes Petitioners detention; and (c.) attach any, and all, records that Respondents rely on to justify Petitioner's detention.As the Court's Order directing a response is clear, a failure by Respondents to properly respond to the Order and/or identify a specific authority that authorizes Petitioners detention will be deemed an intentional waiver of any argument as to a lawful basis for detention and may also be considered a violation of the Court's Order. Such a waiver or failure to respond to the Court's Order may result in appropriate remedial action by the Court including granting of the writ forthwith, the striking of filings, and/or sanctions imposed on the parties or counsel. See 28 U.S.C.§ 2243.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Petitioner has up to, and including, September 25, 2026, to reply.Finally, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Court's prior orders regarding briefing, document production, transfer, etc. remain in full effect. See generally Service Order, ECF No. 3 . (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JT) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

Sep 18, 2026

Minute Order

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Sep 22, 2026

RESPONSE to 15 Minute Order,,,,,,,, 13 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, David J. Venturella. (Webb, Russell) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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Sep 25, 2026

REPLY to 16 Response, 13 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Diego Maese Morales. (Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 09/25/2026)