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Filed: March 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Cristina D. Silva
Referred to:
Maximiliano D. Couvillier III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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June 05, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 24, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Rios Vargas Jordin.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition WHC, # 2 Motion appoint Counsel)(WJ) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
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Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#2
Mar 24, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Bondi, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-00849-CDS-MDC. (WJ) (Entered: 03/24/2026)
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Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
Mar 24, 2026
SERVICE AND APPOINTMENT 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 rep resent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent the petitioner) by April 1, 2026. If the Federal Public Defender files a notice of appearance in this matter, it will then have 14 days to file either (1) an amended petition or (2) a motion to dismiss the petition. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Clerk: 1. FILE the 1 -1 petition. The 1 -1 petition is deferred. 2. ADD the United States Attorneys 9; 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. The United States Attorneys' Office is not required to file a response to the petition at this time. 3. SEND a copy of the 1 -1 petition and this order to the Federal Public Defender at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, the 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, 2 190 E. Mesquite Ave. Pahrump, NV 89060. 5. SEND a courtesy copy of the 1 -1 petition and this order to Ashley Hesman (Mattos's attorney) at ahesman@strucklove.com. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents must not transfe r the petitioner out of this District, with the exception of effectuating the petitioner's lawful deportation. See order for further details. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 3/24/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Mattos, CJA Coordinator)
#4
Mar 24, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
Mar 24, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
Mar 24, 2026
Case randomly assigned to District Judge Cristina D. Silva and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (WJ)
#5
Apr 01, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#6
Apr 15, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
May 18, 2026
Minute Order
#8
Jun 01, 2026
Response
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Response
#9
Jun 01, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#10
Jun 01, 2026
Response
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Response
#11
Jun 05, 2026
Reply
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Reply
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Jordin
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