District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00280

#1

Feb 05, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Felicien Sindayikengera. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Ex Parte Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(JG) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

#2

Feb 05, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Felicien Sindayikengera, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00280-CDS-NJK. (JG) (Entered: 02/05/2026)

Feb 05, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Feb 05, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Cristina D. Silva and Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (ALZ)

#3

Feb 06, 2026

Order Appointing Counsel and Directing Service (ECF Nos. 1 , 1 -2) - IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the petitioner's application to proceed in forma pauperis (ECF No. 1 ) is granted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly di rected to separately file the petition for writ of habeas corpus and motion for appointment of counsel (ECF Nos. 1 -1. 1 -2). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the petitioner's motion for appointment of counsel (ECF No. 1 -2) is GRANTED. The Fede ral Public Defender for the District of Nevada (FPD) is appointed to represent the petitioner. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to electronically serve upon the FPD a copy of this order and a copy of the petition (E CF No. 1 -1). The FPD has until February 13, 2026, to file a notice of appearance or to indicate to the Court their inability to represent the petitioner. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that that the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to: 1. DELIVER a c opy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to the U.S. Marshal for service. (Emailed 2/10/2026.)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 the United States Attorney 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 Feder al Rule of Civil Procedure 5(b)(2)(E); and send a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 ) and this order to Ashley Hesman at ahesman@strucklove.com. 4. MAIL a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order pursuant to Rule 4(i)(2) of the Fede ral Rules of Civil Procedure to: (a) Pamela J. Bondi, Attorney General of the United States,950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20530(b) Kristi Noem, Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane SW, Washi ngton, DC 20528(c) Michael Bernacke, ICE Field Office Director, Salt Lake City Field Office, 2975 Decker Lake Drive Suite 100, West Valley City, UT 84119-6096(d) Todd Lyons, Acting Director, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 500 12th Stree t, SW, Washington, DC 20536(e) 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 petition (ECF No. 1 -1) 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 co unsel for the respondents file a notice of appearance by February 13, 2026, and file and serve their response to the petition by February 20, 2026, unless additional time is allowed for good cause shown. The petitioner will have 7 days following the filing of the response to file a reply. 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 F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 38 4 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting the court may use its "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 2/6/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS)

#4

Feb 10, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus

#5

Feb 10, 2026

Motion Appointment of Counsel

#6

Feb 13, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

#7

Feb 15, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

#8

Feb 19, 2026

USM Return

#9

Feb 20, 2026

Response

#10

Feb 20, 2026

Notice Appearance of Counsel

#11

Feb 20, 2026

Response

#12

Feb 27, 2026

Stipulation

#13

Feb 27, 2026

ORDER Approving 12 Stipulation to Extend Reply Deadline. Replies are due by 3/6/2026. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 2/27/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG)

#14

Mar 06, 2026

Motion Miscellaneous Relief

Mar 06, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Mar 16, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#17

Mar 18, 2026

Stipulation

#18

Mar 19, 2026

ORDER Granting 17 Stipulation for Extension of Time. Amended Petition is due by 3/20/2026. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 3/19/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi)

#19

Mar 20, 2026

Motion Dismiss

#20

Apr 20, 2026

ORDER Granting the Petitioner's Voluntary Motion to Dismiss Action. IT IS ORDERED that the petitioner's motion to dismiss [ECF No. 19 ] is GRANTED. The Clerk of the Court is kindly directed to substitute Markwayne Mullin for Kristi Noem, substitute Todd Blanche for Pamela Bondi, and to close this case. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 4/20/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG)