District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00240

#1

Feb 02, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Walter Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Petition, # 2 Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(RJDG) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

#2

Feb 02, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Pamela Bondi, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00240-GMN-NJK. (RJDG) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb 02, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Feb 02, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (AMMi)

#3

Feb 05, 2026

ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that Petitioner's 1 Motion to Proceed in Forma Pauperis is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to separately file the 1 -1 petition for a writ of habeas corpus and the 1 -2 motion for appointment of counsel. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner's 1 -2 motion for appointment of counsel is GRANTED. The Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada (FPD) is appointed to represent the petitioner. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to electronically serve upon the FPD a copy of this order and a copy of the 1 -1 petition. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the FPD will have 7 days from the date of this order to file a notice of appearance or to indicate to the Court its inability to represent the petitioner. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to: 1. DELIVER a copy of the 1 -1 petition and this order to the U.S. Marshal for service. 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 1 -1 petition and this order to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada at sigal.chattah@usdoj.gov, summer.johnson@usdoj.gov, veronica.criste@usdoj.gov, and caseview.ecf@usdoj.gov, in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5(b)(2)(E). 4. MAIL a copy of the 1 -1 petition and this order pursuant to Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to: 1)Pamela J. Bondi, Attorney General of the United States, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20530 2)Kristi Noem, Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, DC 20528 3) Michael Bernacke, ICE Field Office Director, Salt Lake City Field Office, 2975 Decker Lake Drive Suite 100, West Valley City, UT 84119-6096 4) Todd Lyons, Acting Director, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 500 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20536 5) John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave. Pahrump, NV 89060 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the U.S. Marshal SERVE a copy of the 1 -1 petition and this order on the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada or on an Assistant United States Attorney or clerical employee designated by the United State Attorney pursuant to Rule 4(i)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel for the respondents file a notice of appearance within 7 days of the date of this order and file and serve their response to the petition within 14 days of the date of this order if no Amended Petition is filed, or within 7 days from service of the Amended Petition, unless additional time is allowed for good cause shown. 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 Gloria M. Navarro on 2/5/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: USM // ad hoc: CJA Coordinator // mail: respondents) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#4

Feb 05, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Walter Flores. (AMMi - cc: USM // ad hoc: CJA Coordinator // mail: respondents) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#5

Feb 05, 2026

MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Petitioner Walter Flores. (AMMi) Modified on 2/5/2026 (AMMi). (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#6

Feb 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Virginia Tomova on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Tomova, Virginia) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#7

Feb 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Nisha Brooks-Whittington on behalf of Petitioner Walter Flores. (Brooks-Whittington, Nisha) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#8

Feb 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Martin H Novillo on behalf of Petitioner Walter Flores. (Novillo, Martin) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

#9

Feb 18, 2026

USM Return Executed re 3 Order. USA served on 2/13/2026, answer due 3/5/2026. (ALZ) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

#10

Feb 25, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Stay Case by Petitioner Walter Flores. Responses are due by 3/11/2026. (Brooks-Whittington, Nisha) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

#11

Feb 25, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 2/25/2026. Pending before the Court is Petitioner's 10 Unopposed Motion to Stay the Case for 60 days. Petitioner informs the Court that he has related appeals pending before the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that could eliminate or narrow issues, or otherwise moot his habeas petition pending before this Court. For good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 10 Motion is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this case is STAYED for 60 days. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner must file a Status Report on April 27, 2026, apprising the Court on the statuses of the appeals and whether the stay should continue. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MBP) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

Feb 25, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Stay Case

#12

Mar 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Martin Mayer on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

#13

Apr 27, 2026

STATUS REPORT Pursuant to Courts Minute Order (ECF No. 11) by Petitioner Walter Flores. (Brooks-Whittington, Nisha) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

#14

Apr 28, 2026

ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the stay in this case is LIFTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner's Counsel must file an Amended Petition within 7 days of the date of this Order. The Federal Public Defender shall effectuate service of the Amended Petition on the Respondents. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada file and serve their answer to the Amended Petition within 7 days of service of the counseled Amended Petition, unless additional time is allowed for good cause shown. Petitioner will then have 7 days to file a reply. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in order to maintain jurisdiction and provide a prompt resolution, the Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District unless the Court grants a motion or stipulation to modify this order. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 4/28/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

#15

May 05, 2026

STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) to File Amended Petition re 14 Order,,,, Case Stay Lifted,,, by Petitioner Walter Flores.. (Brooks-Whittington, Nisha) (extend) (amend) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#16

May 06, 2026

ORDER Granting 15 Stipulation to Extend time to File Amended Petition (first Request). Amended Petition is due by 5/15/2026. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 5/6/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

#17

May 08, 2026

AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Walter Flores. Adds and removes parties. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6) (Brooks-Whittington, Nisha) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#18

May 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tamer Botros Botros on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Pamela Bondi, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullins, Kristi Noem. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#19

May 15, 2026

RESPONSE to 17 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Pamela Bondi, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullins, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#20

May 18, 2026

RESPONSE to 17 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondent John Mattos. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#21

May 22, 2026

REPLY to 17 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Walter Flores. (Brooks-Whittington, Nisha) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

#22

Aug 06, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 8/6/2026. Due to the sensitive information contained in the Application to Proceed in forma pauperis, (ECF No. 1 ), Petition, (ECF No. 1 -1, 4 ), and the Motion for Appointment of Counsel, (ECF No. 1 -2), the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to SEAL those filings. The Clerk of Court is further directed to FILE redacted versions of the Application to Proceed in forma pauperis, Petition, and Motion for Appointment of Counsel on the docket. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MBP) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#23

Aug 06, 2026

REDACTED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Walter Flores. (MAM) (Main Document 23 replaced on 8/7/2026) (MAM). (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#24

Aug 06, 2026

REDACTED MOTION for Appointment of Counsel by Walter Flores. (MAM) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

#25

Aug 06, 2026

REDACTED MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Walter Flores. (MAM) (Entered: 08/07/2026)

Aug 06, 2026

Minute Order