District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00222

#1

Jan 30, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Luis Alberto Chalas-Rambalde.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus)(ALZ) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#2

Jan 30, 2026

EX PARTE MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Petitioner Luis Alberto Chalas-Rambalde. (ALZ) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#3

Jan 30, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Luis Chalas Rambalde, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00222-RFB-EJY. (ALZ) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#4

Jan 30, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Petitioner Luis Alberto Chalas-Rambalde, immigration detainee, has filed a pro se Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 1 -1), Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis ("IFP" (ECF No. 1 )), and Motion for Appointment of Counsel (ECF No. 2 ), challenging the lawfulness of his detention at Nevada Southern Detention Center in the custody of Federal Respondents. The Court has reviewed the Petition and Motion and preliminarily finds Petitioner likely can demonstrate that his circumstances warrant the same relief as this Court ordered for Petitioners in Escobar Salgado v. Mattos, No. 2:25-CV-01872-RFB-EJY, 2025 WL 3205356 (D. Nev. Nov. 17, 2025). The Court first finds that good cause exists to grant the IFP application. The Court also finds that the appointment of counsel is in the interests of justice, given, among other things, the complexities of this case. Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the IFP application (ECF No. 1 ) is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the motion for appointment of counsel (ECF No. 2 ) is GRANTED. The Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada is appointed to represent Petitioner Chalas-Rambalde and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent Chalas-Rambalde) within 7 days of the date of this Order (by February 6, 2026). If the Federal Public Defender is unable to represent Chalas-Rambalde, because of a conflict of interest or for any other reason, alternate counsel will be appointed. Appointed counsel will represent Chalas-Rambalde in all federal proceedings related to this matter, including any appeals or certiorari proceedings, unless allowed to withdraw. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court will send a copy of this order to the Federal Public Defender and the CJA coordinator for this division. Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why the Petition should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents shall file, in writing, within three days, a (i) notice of appearance and (ii) "a return certifying the true cause of detention" on or before February 5, 2026. Id. Petitioner may file a Traverse on or before February 9, 2026. See Order to Show Cause for additional information. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 1/30/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF. CC: USM, CJA. A copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1), Motions (ECF Nos. 1, 2 ) and this Order distributed as instructed. - RJDG) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

#5

Jan 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Virginia Tomova on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Tomova, Virginia) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

Jan 30, 2026

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

Jan 30, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

#9

Feb 03, 2026

USM Return Executed re 4 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis, Order on Ex Parte Motion, Order Appointing Counsel. (JG) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#6

Feb 04, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Kaitlin McCormick-Huhn on behalf of Petitioner Luis Alberto Chalas-Rambalde. (McCormick-Huhn, Kaitlin) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#7

Feb 04, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Ebise Bayisa on behalf of Petitioner Luis Alberto Chalas-Rambalde. (Bayisa, Ebise) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#8

Feb 04, 2026

RESPONSE to 4 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,, Order on Ex Parte Motion,,,,,,,,,,, Order Appointing Counsel,,,,,,,,,, by Respondent John Mattos. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#10

Feb 05, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tamer Botros Botros on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#11

Feb 05, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Index, # 2 Exhibit a, # 3 Exhibit b, # 4 Exhibit c, # 5 Exhibit d, # 6 Exhibit e, # 7 Exhibit f)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

Feb 06, 2026

Withdraw Counsel

Feb 06, 2026

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

#12

Feb 09, 2026

REPLY to 4 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,, Order on Ex Parte Motion,,,,,,,,,,, Order Appointing Counsel,,,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Luis Alberto Chalas-Rambalde. (McCormick-Huhn, Kaitlin) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

#13

Jul 13, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 7/13/2026. The Court has reviewed Petitioner's 1 -1 pro se Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus and subsequent briefing. Given the length of time that has passed since this matter became fully briefed, and the possibility of changed circumstances and/or detention authority in that time, the Court finds it appropriate to order a joint status report. Specifically, in that status report, the Court ORDERS that parties apprise the Court of any case developments, changed circumstances, and/or changes in asserted detention authority by the government. Federal Respondents are specifically instructed to indicate whether there exists a final order of removal at this point in time.IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED Parties shall file a joint status report that complies with this order's specifications, with supporting documentation attached, by July 17, 2026.In addition to the status report, Petitioner may seek leave to file an Amended Petition if there are indeed changed circumstances and/or a change in asserted detention authority by the government. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CMB) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

Jul 13, 2026

Minute Order

#14

Jul 17, 2026

Joint STATUS REPORT by Petitioner Luis Alberto Chalas-Rambalde. (Bayisa, Ebise) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

#15

Jul 20, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 7/20/2026. Petitioner is hereby GRANTED LEAVE to file a second amended petition under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 for writ of habeas corpus. Petitioner may therefore file a verified, second amended petition by July 30, 2026. Upon the filing of a Second Amended Petition, the Court shall issue a scheduling order for responsive pleadings. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CMB) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

Jul 20, 2026

Minute Order

#16

Jul 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Sylvia A. Irvin on behalf of Petitioner Luis Alberto Chalas-Rambalde. and Substituion of Counsel (Irvin, Sylvia) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#17

Jul 30, 2026

STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) to file Second Amended Petition re 15 Minute Order, by Petitioner Luis Alberto Chalas-Rambalde.. (Irvin, Sylvia) (extend) (amend) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#18

Jul 31, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 7/31/2026. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED 17 Stipulation is GRANTED. The deadline to file the second amended petition is accordingly extended to August 13, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CMB) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

Jul 31, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation

#19

Aug 13, 2026

STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (Second Request) to file Second Amended Petition by Petitioner Luis Alberto Chalas-Rambalde.. (Irvin, Sylvia) (extend) (amend) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

#20

Aug 14, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 8/14/2026. Good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED 19 Stipulation is GRANTED. The deadline to file the second amended petition is extended to August 27, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CMB) (Entered: 08/14/2026)

Aug 14, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation

#21

Aug 27, 2026

MOTION to Extend Time (Third Request) to file Amended Petition re 20 Order on Stipulation,, Minute Order, by Petitioner Luis Alberto Chalas-Rambalde. Responses are due by 9/10/2026. (Irvin, Sylvia) (amend) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#22

Aug 28, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 8/28/2026. The Court, upon a finding of good cause, hereby GRANTS Petitioner's 21 Motion to Extend Time. Petitioner's deadline to file the amended petition is accordingly extended to September 3, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CMB) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

Aug 28, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

#23

Sep 03, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Luis Alberto Chalas-Rambalde. Adds and removes parties. (Irvin, Sylvia) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#24

Sep 16, 2026

Motion Miscellaneous Relief