District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00430

Velasquez v. The United States of America

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Case Information

Filed: February 17, 2026
Assigned to: Andrew Patrick Gordon
Referred to: Daniel J. Albregts
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: May 11, 2026
Last Activity: September 16, 2026
Parties: View All Parties →

Docket Entries

#1
Feb 17, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Ader Ramirez Velasquez. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Ex Parte Motion for Appointment of Counsel, # 3 DHS/ICE's Appointment Confirmed)(JG) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Main Document: Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#2
Feb 17, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against The United States of America, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00430-GMN-DJA. (JG) (Entered: 02/17/2026)
Main Document: Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
Feb 17, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
Feb 17, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (ALZ)
#3
Feb 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 2/18/2026. With good cause appearing, the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro recuses herself in this action. IT IS ORDERED that this action is referred to the Clerk for random reassignment of this case for all further proceedings. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - NEV) (Entered: 02/18/2026)
Feb 18, 2026
Minute Order Recusal
#4
Feb 19, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is randomly reassigned to Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-00430-APG-DJA. (no image attached) (WJ) (Entered: 02/19/2026)
Feb 19, 2026
Clerks Notice Reassign Judge
#5
Feb 20, 2026
SERVICE AND APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL ORDER Granting 1 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. It is further ordered that the motion for appointment of counsel (ECF No. 1 -2) is granted. The Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada is appointed to represent Petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent Petitioner) within 7 days of the date of this Order. If the Federal Public Defender is unable to represent Petitioner, because of a conflict of interest or for any other reason, alternate counsel will be appointed. Appointed counsel will represent Petitioner in all federal proceedings related to this matter, including any appeals or certiorari proceedings, unless allowed to withdraw. It is further ordered that if the Federal Public Defender files a notice of appearance in this matter, it will then have 14 days to file an amended petition (or to indicate that an amended petition is unnecessary). The Federal Public Defender shall effectuate service of the amended petition on the respondents. It is further ordered that the Clerk of Court: 1. FILE the petition (ECF No. 1 -1). 2. ADD the United States Attorneys Office for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. Pursuant to District of Nevadas 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. 3. SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this Order to the Federal Public Defender at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, Petitioner, the CJA Coordinator for this division, and Ashley Hesman (Mattoss attorney) at ahesman@strucklove.com. 4. MAIL a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 ) and this Order pursuant to 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. See Order for details. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 2/20/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#6
Feb 20, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Ader Ramirez Velasquez. (cc: FPD, CJA, A. Hesman - JG) (Entered: 02/20/2026)
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
#7
Feb 25, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Virginia Tomova on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kerri Ann Quihuis, The United States of America. (Tomova, Virginia) (Entered: 02/25/2026)
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#8
Feb 27, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Cristen Thayer on behalf of Petitioner Ader Ramirez Velasquez. (Thayer, Cristen) (Entered: 02/27/2026)
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#9
Mar 12, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Nicole Leibow on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kerri Ann Quihuis, The United States of America. (Leibow, Nicole) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#10
Mar 12, 2026
First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Ader Ramirez Velasquez. No changes to parties. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Thayer, Cristen) (Entered: 03/12/2026)
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
#11
Mar 26, 2026
MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) re 5 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, The United States of America. Responses are due by 4/9/2026. (Leibow, Nicole) (answer) (Entered: 03/26/2026)
Main Document: Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#12
Apr 02, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tamer Botros Botros on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, The United States of America. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 04/02/2026)
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#13
Apr 02, 2026
RESPONSE to 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, The United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A I-213, # 2 Exhibit B Notice to Appear, # 3 Exhibit C 2021 Warrant, # 4 Exhibit D Notice of Custody Determination, # 5 Exhibit E 2026 Warrant, # 6 Exhibit F Jacobo-Ramirez response, # 7 Exhibit G Buenrostro-Mendez)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 04/02/2026)
Main Document: Response
#14
Apr 09, 2026
REPLY to 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 13 Response, by Petitioner Ader Ramirez Velasquez. (Thayer, Cristen) (Entered: 04/09/2026)
Main Document: Reply
#15
May 11, 2026
ORDER GRANTING IN PART PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AND GRANTING RESPONDENTS' MOTION TO EXTEND TIME. IT IS ORDERED that petitioner Ader Ramirez Velasquez's 10 petition for writ of habeas corpus is GRANTED in part. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents must provide Ader Ramirez Velasquez with a new individualized bond hearing by May 18, 2026. Ramirez Velasquez bears the burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence at this bond hearing. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents' 11 motion to extend time is GRANTED because the Court considered their untimely response. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to close this case. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 5/11/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi) (Entered: 05/11/2026)
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time AND ~Util - Terminate Case
#16
Jun 04, 2026
MOTION to Enforce Judgment re 15 Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time,,,,,,,, Terminate Case,,, by Petitioner Ader Ramirez Velasquez. Responses are due by 6/18/2026. (Thayer, Cristen) (DJorder) (Entered: 06/04/2026)
Main Document: Motion Enforce
#17
Jun 18, 2026
RESPONSE to 16 Motion to Enforce by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, The United States of America. Replies are due by 6/25/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Bond Order)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Main Document: Response
#18
Jun 25, 2026
Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to file Reply in Support of Motion to Enforce Judgment re 16 Motion to Enforce, 17 Response by Petitioner Ader Ramirez Velasquez. Responses are due by 7/9/2026. (Thayer, Cristen) (answer) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
Main Document: Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#19
Jun 25, 2026
NOTICE of Corrected Image/Document re 16 Motion to Enforce by Petitioner Ader Ramirez Velasquez. (Service of corrected image is attached.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Thayer, Cristen) (Entered: 06/25/2026)
Main Document: Notice Corrected Image/Document
#20
Jun 26, 2026
NOTICE of Manual Filing by Petitioner Ader Ramirez Velasquez re 19 Notice of Corrected Image/Document. Object: Flash Drive, Volume(s): 1, Description: Ex. B - Bond Hearing Audio, manually filed with the Clerk's Office. (Thayer, Cristen) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document: Notice Manual Filing
#21
Jun 29, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 6/29/2026. ORDER Granting (ECF No. 18 ) Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to file Reply in Support of (ECF No. 16 ) Motion to Enforce Judgment. Replies are due by 7/16/2026. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAJ) (Entered: 06/29/2026)
Jun 29, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
#22
Jul 16, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Sylvia A. Irvin on behalf of Petitioner Ader Ramirez Velasquez. (Irvin, Sylvia) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#23
Jul 16, 2026
MOTION to Extend Time (Second Request) to file Reply re 17 Response by Petitioner Ader Ramirez Velasquez. Responses are due by 7/30/2026. (Irvin, Sylvia) (answer) (Entered: 07/16/2026)
Main Document: Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#24
Aug 03, 2026
MOTION to Extend Time (Third Request) to file Reply re 23 Motion to Extend/Shorten Time, 21 Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time,, Minute Order, by Petitioner Ader Ramirez Velasquez. Responses are due by 8/17/2026. (Irvin, Sylvia) (answer) (Entered: 08/03/2026)
Main Document: Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#25
Aug 04, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 8/4/2026. ORDER Granting Petitioner's Motions (ECF Nos. 23 and 24 ) to Extend Time to Reply to the Motion to Enforce (ECF No. 16 ). Petitioner's replies shall be filed on or before August 14, 2026. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAJ) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Aug 04, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
#26
Aug 14, 2026
MOTION to Extend Time (Fourth Request) to file Reply re 25 Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time,,,, Minute Order, by Petitioner Ader Ramirez Velasquez. Responses are due by 8/28/2026. (Irvin, Sylvia) (answer) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document: Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#27
Aug 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 8/18/2026. ORDER Granting 26 Petitioner's Motion to Extend Time to file Reply to 16 Motion to Enforce. Replies are due by September 4, 2026. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAJ) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Aug 18, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
#28
Sep 04, 2026
REPLY to 17 Response, 16 Motion to Enforce, 19 Notice of Corrected Image/Document by Petitioner Ader Ramirez Velasquez. (Irvin, Sylvia) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document: Reply
Sep 16, 2026
Notice of Appearance - AFPD Immigration only

Parties

The United States of America
Party
Velasquez
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