District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-00737

#1

Mar 12, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Machado Morales Abel.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(HAM) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

#2

Mar 12, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Pamela Bondi, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00737-ART-BNW. (HAM) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

Mar 12, 2026

Case randomly assigned to District Judge Anne R. Traum and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (HAM)

Mar 12, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

#3

Mar 17, 2026

SERVICE AND APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that the 1 IFP application is granted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 1 -2 motion for appointment of counsel 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. 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). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court: 1. FILE the 1 -1 petition. 2. ADD the United States Attorneys' Office for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. Pursuant to District of Nevada's 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 1 -1 petition and this Order to the Federal Public Defender at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, Petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. 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 John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave. Pahrump, NV 89060. 5. SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the 1 -1 petition and this order to counsel for proper respondent John Mattos: Ashlee Hesman at ahesman@strucklove.com. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada file a notice of appearance within 7 days of the date of this Order and file and serve their answer to the amended petition within 14 days of service of the counseled amended petition, unless additional time is allowed for good cause shown. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in order to maintain jurisdiction and provide prompt resolution, Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District unless the Court grants a motion or stipulation to modify this order. See order for further details. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 3/17/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Mattos, CJA Coordinator) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#4

Mar 17, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Machado Morales Abel. (AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Mattos, CJA Coordinator) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

#5

Mar 24, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Wendi L Overmyer on behalf of Petitioner Machado Morales Abel. (Overmyer, Wendi) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#6

Mar 24, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Virginia Tomova on behalf of Respondent Pamela Bondi. (Tomova, Virginia) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

#7

Apr 07, 2026

First MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File First Amended Petition re 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Machado Morales Abel. Responses are due by 4/21/2026. (Overmyer, Wendi) (amend) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#8

Apr 14, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 4/14/2026. Petitioner has requested to extend the deadline to file his First Amended Petition by seven days. (ECF No. [7.]) Good cause appearing, the motion is GRANTED. Petitioner shall have up to and including April 14, 2026 to file.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JYD) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

#9

Apr 14, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Machado Morales Abel. Adds new parties. (Attachments: # 1 Index, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit L) (Overmyer, Wendi) (Entered: 04/14/2026)

Apr 14, 2026

Minute Order Terminate Motion AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

#10

Apr 21, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Martin Mayer on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullins, Karri Ann Quihuis. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#11

Apr 27, 2026

RESPONSE to 9 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, by Respondent John Mattos. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

#12

Apr 28, 2026

Joint STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) for Federal Respondents to File a Response to Petitioners First Amended Petition (ECF No. 9) by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullins, Karri Ann Quihuis.. (Mayer, Martin) (extend) (presiding) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

#13

Apr 30, 2026

RESPONSE to 9 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullins, Karri Ann Quihuis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#14

May 05, 2026

REPLY to 9 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 13 Response, 11 Response by Petitioner Machado Morales Abel. (Overmyer, Wendi) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

#15

May 08, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 5/8/2026. Oral argument on the First Amended Petition (ECF No. 9 ) is hereby scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. before U.S. District Judge Anne R. Traum in a Las Vegas courtroom to be determined. Parties have jointly stipulated to extend the time for Federal Respondents to respond to the First Amended Petition. (ECF No. 12 .) Good cause appearing, the stipulation is APPROVED. (Id.)(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JYD) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

May 08, 2026

Minute Order Setting Hearing AND Order on Stipulation

#16

May 28, 2026

NOTICE OF LAS VEGAS COURTROOM ASSIGNMENT RE: Oral Argument (ECF No. 15). Oral argument on the First Amended Petition (ECF No. 9 ) scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. before U.S. District Judge Anne R. Traum will be held in Las Vegas Courtroom 6A. (no image attached) (KLS) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

May 28, 2026

Notice Setting Hearing

#17

Jun 03, 2026

MOTION Respondent Mattos' Motion for Leave to Not Appear at June 4, 2026 Hearing re 16 Notice Setting Hearing, 15 Order on Stipulation,,, Minute Order Setting Hearing,, by Respondent John Mattos. Responses are due by 6/17/2026. (Hesman, Ashlee) (misc) (pleading) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

#18

Jun 03, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 6/3/2026. Good cause appearing, the Court GRANTS Warden John Mattos's motion for leave to not appear at the habeas hearing set for June 4, 2026. (ECF No. 17 .) Warden Mattos's Response to the Amended Petition (ECF No. 11 ) is sufficient to establish his position in this case. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JYD) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

Jun 03, 2026

Minute Order Terminate Motion AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#19

Jun 04, 2026

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS before District Judge Anne R. Traum. Crtrm Administrator: Katie Lynn Sutherland; Pla Counsel: Wendi Overmyer; Def Counsel: Martin Mayer; Remote Court Reporter: Shannon Zelt; Time of Hearing: 11:04 a.m. - 11:57 a.m.; Las Vegas Courtroom: 6A. The Court holds oral argument on the First Amended Petition (ECF No. 9 ). The Court hears from Ms. Overmyer and Mr. Mayer. After hearing from Counsel, the Court provides the parties an overview of its anticipated order. A written order to follow. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KLS) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#20

Jun 05, 2026

ORDER GRANTING HABEAS PETITION. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Petitioner Abel Machado Morales' petition for habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 (ECF No. 9 ) is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that within 7 days of the date of this order, Respondents shall provide Petitioner with an individualized bond hearing before an immigration judge, at which the Government will bear the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that he is not eligible for bond. If a bond hearing is not provided within 7 days of this order, Respondents will release Petitioner. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties will file a status report indicating whether Petitioner has received a bond hearing or been released within 10 days of this order. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 6/5/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

Jun 05, 2026

Miscellaneous Hearing

#21

Jun 15, 2026

Joint STATUS REPORT by Petitioner Machado Morales Abel. (Overmyer, Wendi) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#22

Jun 16, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 6/16/2026. The parties have submitted a joint status report in which they dispute whether or not Petitioner's bond hearing of June 12, 2026, complied with the due process requirements in the Court's order granting the habeas petition. (ECF No. 21 .) The Court sets a briefing schedule for the parties to address whether the bond hearing complied with the order at ECF No. 20, and if it did not, whether release is the appropriate remedy. Petitioner's brief is due on June 30, 2026. Federal Respondents' response is due on July 14, 2026. Petitioner's reply is due on July 21, 2026.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JYD) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

Jun 16, 2026

Minute Order

#23

Jun 30, 2026

BRIEF re 22 Minute Order,,, by Petitioner Machado Morales Abel. Regarding Bond Hearing Noncompliance with Order Granting Habeas Petition (ECF No. 20) (Attachments: # 1 Index, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Overmyer, Wendi) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

#24

Jun 30, 2026

NOTICE of Manual Filing by Petitioner Machado Morales Abel re 23 Brief,. Object: Flash drive,, Description: Exhibit B to Petitioners Brief regarding Bond Hearing Noncompliance with Order Granting Habeas Petition (ECF No. 20), manually filed with the Clerk's Office. (Overmyer, Wendi) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

#25

Jul 14, 2026

Response

#26

Jul 21, 2026

Reply

Aug 26, 2026

Minute Order

#28

Aug 27, 2026

Judgment AND ~Util - Terminate Case