District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00299

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Feb 06, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANVDC-8354517) by Placido Miranda Lemus. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Summons) (Fink, Gary) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

Feb 06, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Feb 06, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Cristina D. Silva and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (RJDG)

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Feb 09, 2026

TRANSFER ORDER For the foregoing reasons, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to transfer Case No. 2:26-cv-00299-CDS-BNW to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is instructed to administratively RELATE this matter to Case No. 2:25-cv-02136-RFB-MDC. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II and Judge Cristina D. Silva on 2/9/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG)

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Feb 09, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is directly reassigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-00299-RFB-BNW. (no image attached) (RJDG) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

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Feb 09, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Petitioner Placido Miranda Lemus, an immigration detainee, has filed a counseled Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 1 ). Through it, he challenges the lawfulness of his detention at Nevad a Southern Detention Center in the custody of Federal Respondents. The Court has reviewed the Petition and preliminarily finds Petitioner likely can demonstrate that his circumstances warrant the same relief as this Court ordered for Petitioner Esc obar-Salgado in Escobar Salgado v. Mattos, No. 2:25-cv-01872-RFB-EJY, 2025 WL 3205356 (D. Nev. Nov. 17, 2025). Therefore, Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE why the Writ should not be granted. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Respondents shall file , in writing, (i) a notice of appearance and (ii) "a return certifying the true cause of detention" on or before February 12, 2026. See id. Petitioner may file a traverse on or before February 17, 2026. See Order to Show Cause for additional information. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/9/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF. CC: USM. A copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 ), attachments (ECF Nos. 1 -1, 1 -2), and this Order distributed as instructed. - RJDG) Modified on 2/9/2026 to correct docket text. (RJDG)

Feb 09, 2026

Clerks Notice Reassign Judge

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Feb 10, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Virginia Tomova on behalf of Respondents Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Jason Knight, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Tomova, Virginia) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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Feb 11, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/11/2026. Before the Court for consideration is the 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus A Motion Hearing is set for 2/18/2026 at 01:30 PM in LV Courtroom 7C before Judge Richard F. Boulware II. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRS) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb 11, 2026

Minute Order Setting Hearing on Motion

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Feb 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Nathan Morgan Claus on behalf of Respondents Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Jason Knight, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Claus, Nathan) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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Feb 12, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Jason Knight, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Claus, Nathan) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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Feb 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Jacob Brady Lee on behalf of Respondent John Mattos. (Lee, Jacob) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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Feb 12, 2026

RESPONSE to 4 Order,,,,, by Respondent John Mattos. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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Feb 12, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Telephonically, Attorney Jacob B. Lee, re 6 Minute Order Setting Hearing on Motion, by Respondent John Mattos. Responses are due by 2/26/2026. (Lee, Jacob) (presiding) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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Feb 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tamer Botros Botros on behalf of Respondents Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Jason Knight, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/13/2026. ORDER Granting 11 Motion for Leave to Appear Remotely. Counsel will receive a zoomgov invite. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRS) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb 13, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

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Feb 16, 2026

REPLY to 8 Response by Plaintiff Placido Miranda Lemus. (Fink, Gary) (Entered: 02/16/2026)

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Feb 17, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Martin Mayer on behalf of Respondents Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Jason Knight, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

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Feb 18, 2026

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Motion Hearing held on 2/18/2026 before Judge Richard F. Boulware, II. Crtrm Administrator: D Smith; Pla Counsel: Gary Fink; Def Counsel: Martin Mayer, Tamer Botros for Federal Respondants, and Ashlee Hesman; Court Reporter: P. Eaker; Time of Hearing: 1:27 - 1:31; Courtroom: 7C The Court makes preliminary remarks and hears from parties as to 2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The Court enters findings on the record. The 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus is GRANTED and the 2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction is Denied as moot. A written order shall enter later today. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRS) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

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Feb 18, 2026

ORDER GRANTING WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 2/18/2026. The 1 Petition is GRANTED. A Bond hearing is to be set no later than 2/20/2026 and if granted, Respondents are ORDERED to immediately release Petiti oner from detention. The Petitioner shall be afforded until March 20, 2026 to satisfy any monetary bond conditions. If a bond hearing is not held, Respondents must immediately release Petitioner on his own recognizance. A Joint Status Report is due 2/23/2026 as to the Bond. The Clerk of Court is instructed to enter judgment accordingly and close this case. See Order for additional detail and instruction. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRS)

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Feb 18, 2026

USM Return Executed re 4 Order. United States Attorney for the District of Nevada served on 2/13/2026, answer due 3/5/2026. (ALZ) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

Feb 18, 2026

Motion Hearing

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Feb 23, 2026

Status Report

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Feb 25, 2026

Judgment

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Mar 13, 2026

Motion Attorney Fees

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Mar 16, 2026

Response