District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02783

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Aug 31, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) by Jose Montanez Gaytan. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt) (HAM) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

Aug 31, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (RJDG)

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Sep 01, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02783-JAD-MDC. (HAM) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

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Sep 01, 2026

ORDER Directing Service of Petition, Appointing Counsel, and Setting Briefing Schedule. IT IS 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 an amended petition or a motion to dismiss the petition. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is directed to: 1. ADD the United States Attorneys' Office for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. Under the District of Nevada's General Order 2026-03 (Feb. 13, 2026), this constitutes service on all federal respondents under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4 and 28 U.S.C. § 2243. 2. ADD John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center to the docket as an Interested Party. 3. MAIL a copy of the 1 -1 petition 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. 4. SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the 1 -1 petition and this order to counsel for John Mattos: Ashlee Hesman at ahesman@strucklove.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 respondents must not transfer the petitioner out of this District, with the exception of effectuating the petitioner's lawful deportation. See order for further details. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 9/1/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Mattos, CJA) (Entered: 09/01/2026)

Sep 01, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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Sep 03, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Tamer Botros Botros, Assistant United States Attorney appearing for Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (no image attached) (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

Sep 03, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only

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Sep 08, 2026

NOTICE Federal Respondents Notice Regarding Class Membership Pursuant to Order Directing Service of Petition, Appointing Counsel, and Setting Briefing Schedule (ECF No. 3) by Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis re 3 Order,,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Documents Pertaining to Petitioner)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/08/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Chapman Noam, Assistant Federal Public Defender appearing for Petitioner Jose Montanez Gaytan. Substituted counsel in place of Sylvia A. Irvin. (no image attached) (Noam, Chapman) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

Sep 11, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AFPD Immigration only

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Sep 22, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 3 Order,,,,,,, by Petitioner Jose Montanez Gaytan. Responses are due by 10/6/2026. (Noam, Chapman) (amend) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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Sep 24, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 9/24/2026. Petitioner moves for a two-week extension of time to file his amended habeas petition. 7 The federal respondents do not oppose. With good cause appearing, that motion is GRANTED. The amended petition is due on October 6, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

Sep 24, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

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Oct 06, 2026

Motion Extend/Shorten Time