District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02694

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Aug 24, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Abel Arellanes Rodriguez. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt #200021483) (JQC) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

Aug 24, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (ALZ)

Aug 25, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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Aug 26, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02694-RFB-DJA. (JQC) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

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Aug 26, 2026

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Federal Public Defender for the United States District of Nevada ("FPD") is APPOINTED to represent Petitioner. Attorney designation deadline: 8/28/2026. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED WARDEN JOHN MATTOS is JOINED to this case as a necessary party. 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 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 31, 2026. On or before August 31, 2026, Respondents must SHOW CAUSE for Petitioner's detention. Show Cause Response is due by 8/31/2026. The Clerk of Court is kindly INSTRUCTED to: 1. ADD the FPD to the docket as an "Attorney to be Noticed" using the following email address: ecf_nvchu@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 8/26/2026). 2. ADD the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. 3. SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1), and this Order, to Counsel for Respondent John Mattos at ahesman@strucklove.com. (Ad hoc on 8/26/2026). 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 at Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave., Pahrump, NV 89060. (Mailed on 8/26/206). 5. UPDATE the docket to reflect the following substitutions of Respondents: (1) Ruben Leyva, Acting Director of the Salt Lake City Field Office of ICE Enforcement 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 8/26/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

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Aug 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Ebise Bayisa on behalf of Petitioner Abel Arellanes Rodriguez. (Bayisa, Ebise) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

Aug 28, 2026

Attorney update in case: Attorney Sylvia A. Irvin withdrawn from the case. (Irvin, Sylvia)

Aug 28, 2026

Withdraw Counsel

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Aug 31, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 3 Order,,,,,,,, by Respondent John Mattos. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

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Aug 31, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tamer Botros Botros on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, David Venturella, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

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Aug 31, 2026

Joint STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) for Federal Respondents to File Their Notice Regarding Class Membership and Responses to Interrogatories Pursuant to Court Order (ECF No. 3) re 3 Order,,,,,,,, by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, David Venturella, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis.. (Botros, Tamer) (extend) (presiding) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#8

Aug 31, 2026

ERROR: Entered in error by Counsel NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tamer Botros Botros on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, David Venturella, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Botros, Tamer) Modified on 9/1/2026 (JQC). (Entered: 08/31/2026)

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Sep 01, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/1/2026. Good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Parties' 7 Joint Stipulation for Extension of time is GRANTED. Respondents' return is due by September 2, 2026. Petitioner will have up to, and including, September 8, 2026 to file a traverse. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JT) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

Sep 01, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation

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Sep 02, 2026

Joint STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (Second Request) for Federal Respondents to File Their Notice Regarding Class Membership and Responses to Interrogatories Pursuant to Court Order (ECF No. 3) re 3 Order,,,,,,,, by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, David Venturella, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis.. (Botros, Tamer) (extend) (presiding) (Entered: 09/02/2026)

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Sep 03, 2026

NOTICE Federal Respondents Notice Regarding Class Membership (ECF No. 1) by Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, David Venturella, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis re 3 Order,,,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Documents Pertaining to Petitioner, # 2 Exhibit B - Answers to Interrogatories)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

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Sep 08, 2026

NOTICE of Intent to File Amended Petition by Abel Arellanes Rodriguez. (Bayisa, Ebise) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

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Sep 08, 2026

STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) to File Amended Petition by Petitioner Abel Arellanes Rodriguez.. (Bayisa, Ebise) (extend) (amend) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

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Sep 09, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/9/2026. Good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Parties' 13 Joint Stipulation to Extend Time for Petitioner to File an Amended Petition is GRANTED. Petitioner will have up to, and including, September 16, 2026 to file an amended petition. Upon filing and service of the amended petition, Respondents must file their return within three days, i.e. by September 21, 2026. Petitioner will have three days to file a traverse, i.e. by September 24. 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Parties' 10 Joint Stipulation for Extension of Time for Respondents to File Their Notice Regarding Class Membership is GRANTED nunc pro tunc. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JT) (Entered: 09/09/2026)

Sep 09, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation AND Order on Stipulation

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Sep 16, 2026

AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Abel Arellanes Rodriguez. No changes to parties. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Bayisa, Ebise) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

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Sep 21, 2026

NOTICE Federal Respondents Return Certifying True Cause of Detention Pursuant to Court Order (ECF No. 14 by Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, David Venturella, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis re 14 Order on Stipulation,,,,,,,, Minute Order,,,. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

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Sep 21, 2026

RESPONSE to 15 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondent John Mattos. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

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Sep 22, 2026

REPLY to 16 Notice (Other), by Petitioner Abel Arellanes Rodriguez. (Bayisa, Ebise) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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Sep 23, 2026

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioner's Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 15 ) is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents must RELEASE Petitioner from detention on his personal recognizance on September 24, 2026, between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents must return Petitioner's personal property, including any personal identification and employment authorization documents, UPON HIS RELEASE. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents are PERMANENTLY ENJOINED from detaining Petitioner pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2)(A). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents may not re-detain Petitioner during the pendency of his current removal proceedings until after an immigration court hearing is held, with adequate notice, to determine whether detention is appropriate under the INA and its implementing regulations. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Parties must file a JOINT STATUS REPORT by September 25, 2026. The Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to enter judgment accordingly and close this case. The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce its order and judgment. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/23/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) Text description - Modified on 9/23/2026 (GA). (Entered: 09/23/2026)

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Sep 23, 2026

JUDGMENT entered per 19 Order. Signed by Clerk of Court Debra K. Kempi on 9/23/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

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Sep 25, 2026

Joint STATUS REPORT by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, David Venturella, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

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Sep 25, 2026

CLERK'S ERROR - PLEASE DISREGARD ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioners First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 12 ) is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents must RELEASE Petitioner from detention on his pe rsonal recognizance on September 26, 2026, between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents are PERMANENTLY ENJOINED from detaining Petitioner pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2)(A). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Parties must file a JOINT STATUS REPORT by September 28, 2026. The Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to enter judgment accordingly and close this case. The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce its order and judgment. Notice of Compliance is due by 9/26/2026. Joint Status Report is due by 9/28/2026. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/25/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) Wrong case - Modified on 9/25/2026 (GA).

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Sep 25, 2026

CLERK'S ERROR - PLEASE DISREGARD JUDGMENT entered per 22 Order. Signed by Clerk of Court Debra K. Kempi on 9/25/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) wrong case - Modified on 9/25/2026 (GA). (Entered: 09/25/2026)