District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02731

Zheng v. Blanche

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Case Information

Filed: August 27, 2026
Assigned to: Jennifer Anna Dorsey
Referred to: Nancy J. Koppe
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: October 02, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 27, 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: 08/27/2026)
Main Document: Receipt Initiating Documents
#2
Aug 27, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02731-RFB-NJK. (HAM) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document: Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
Aug 27, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 8/27/2026. With good cause appearing, the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II recuses himself in this action. IT IS ORDERED that this action is referred to the Clerk for random reassignment of this case for all further proceedings. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CMB) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
#4
Aug 27, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is randomly reassigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-02731-JAD-NJK. (no image attached) (HAM) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
#5
Aug 27, 2026
ORDER. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Federal Public Defender (FPD) for the District of Nevada is appointed to represent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance within 7 days of the date of this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the FPD files a notice of appearance in this matter, it will then have 14 days to file: See order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is directed to: 1.FILE the petition (ECF No. 1 -1).2. ADD the United States Attorneys' Office for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. 3. 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 Reggie Radar, Police Chief, Henderson Detention Center, 18 E. Basic Road, Henderson, NV 89015. 4. SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to counsel for Assistant City Attorney Christian Orme at christian.orme@cityofhenderson.com. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the USAO must file a notice of appearance within five days of the date of this order. IT IS 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 seven days of the date of this order: See order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the USAO must file a notice within seven days of this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the USAO must file and serve its answer to the amended petition within 7 days of service of the petitioner's counseled amended petition. 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. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 8/27/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CJA/R.R. - ALZ) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties
#6
Aug 27, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Wu Yan Zheng. (ALZ) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
Aug 27, 2026
Minute Order Recusal
Aug 27, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II and Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (HAM)
Aug 27, 2026
Clerks Notice Reassign Judge
Aug 27, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#7
Sep 01, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Tamer Botros Botros, Assistant United States Attorney appearing for Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (no image attached) (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Sep 01, 2026
Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only
#8
Sep 03, 2026
NOTICE Federal Respondents Notice Regarding Class Membership Pursuant to Order Directing Service of 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition and Appointing Counsel (ECF No. 5) by Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis re 5 Order,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Attorneys,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Parties,,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Documents Pertaining to Petitioner)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Main Document: Notice Other
#9
Sep 03, 2026
RESPONSE to 6 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Interested Party Reggie Radar. (Orme, Christian) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Main Document: Response
#10
Sep 08, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Ron Y. Sung on behalf of Petitioner Wu Yan Zheng. (Sung, Ron) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
Sep 09, 2026
Withdraw Counsel
Sep 09, 2026
Attorney update in case: Attorney Sylvia A. Irvin withdrawn from the case. (Irvin, Sylvia)
#11
Sep 11, 2026
First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Wu Yan Zheng. No changes to parties. (Sung, Ron) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
#12
Sep 11, 2026
EXHIBIT in support of First Amended § 2241 Petition to 11 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Wu Yan Zheng. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 02, # 2 Exhibit 03)(Sung, Ron) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Exhibit
#13
Sep 11, 2026
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner Wu Yan Zheng. Responses are due by 9/25/2026. (Sung, Ron) (Entered: 09/11/2026)
Main Document: Motion Temporary Restraining Order
#14
Sep 18, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Martin Mayer, Assistant United States Attorney appearing for Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (no image attached) (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
#15
Sep 18, 2026
RESPONSE to 11 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document: Response
#16
Sep 18, 2026
RESPONSE to 13 Motion for TRO by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. Replies are due by 9/25/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document: Response
Sep 18, 2026
Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only
#17
Sep 21, 2026
REPLY to 16 Response by Petitioner Wu Yan Zheng. (Sung, Ron) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Reply
#18
Sep 22, 2026
MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to Submit Filing Fee re 5 Order,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Attorneys,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Parties,,,,,,, by Petitioner Wu Yan Zheng. Responses are due by 10/6/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 4, # 2 Exhibit 5, # 3 Exhibit 6)(Sung, Ron) (presiding) (Entered: 09/22/2026)
Main Document: Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#19
Sep 25, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 9/25/2026. Petitioner moves for an extension of time to submit the filing fee in this case. 18 With good cause appearing, that motion is GRANTED. The filing fee is due on October 2, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 09/25/2026)
Sep 25, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
#20
Sep 29, 2026
RECEIPT of Payment: $ 5, receipt number 200022049. CLERK'S NOTE: The filing fee has been PAID IN FULL. Any pending IFPs have been terminated. (JG) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document: Receipt Payment
#21
Sep 30, 2026
RECEIPT of Payment: $ 5, receipt number 200022067. CLERK'S NOTE: The filing fee has been PAID IN FULL. Any pending IFPs have been terminated. (AMMi) (Entered: 10/02/2026)
Main Document: Receipt Payment

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Blanche
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Zheng
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