District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01054

#1

Apr 06, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Paez Castro Jorge Adalberto.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Ex Parte Motion for Appointment of Counsel, # 3 Motion for Bond Hearing)(JQC) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

#2

Apr 07, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against US Attorney General Pamela Bondi, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01054-ART-EJY. (JQC) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

Apr 07, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Apr 07, 2026

Case randomly assigned to District Judge Anne R. Traum and Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (JQC)

#3

Apr 10, 2026

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. It is further ordered that if the Federal Public Defender files a notice of appearance in this matter, it will then have 30 days to either (1) file an amended petition, or (2) a motion to dismiss the petition. It is further ordered that the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) is deferred. 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. 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, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. 4. MAIL a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -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 5. SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to counsel for proper respondent John Mattos: Ashlee Hesman at ahesman@strucklove.com. It is further ordered that in order to maintain jurisdiction and provide a prompt resolution, Petitioner shall not be transferred out of this District, unless the Court grants a motion or stipulation to modify this order. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 4/10/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - cc: CJA/P/JM - ALZ) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

#4

Apr 17, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Sylvia A. Irvin on behalf of Petitioner Paez Castro Jorge Adalberto. (Irvin, Sylvia) (Entered: 04/17/2026)

#5

Apr 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Heather Fraley on behalf of Petitioner Paez Castro Jorge Adalberto. (Fraley, Heather) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

#6

May 15, 2026

NOTICE of Class Membership by Paez Castro Jorge Adalberto. (Fraley, Heather) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#7

May 15, 2026

STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) re 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Attorneys,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Parties,,,,,,, by Petitioner Paez Castro Jorge Adalberto.. (Fraley, Heather) (extend) (amend) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#8

May 19, 2026

AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Paez Castro Jorge Adalberto. Adds new parties. (Fraley, Heather) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#9

May 19, 2026

EXHIBIT INDEX AND EXHIBITS to 8 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Paez Castro Jorge Adalberto. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit 21, # 22 Exhibit 22, # 23 Exhibit 23, # 24 Exhibit 24)(Fraley, Heather) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

#10

May 26, 2026

ORDER Granting 7 Stipulation for Extension of Time. The parties request to extend the deadline for Petitioner to file an amended petition to May 19, 2026, is granted nunc pro tunc. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 5/26/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi) Modified on 5/26/2026 (AMMi). (Entered: 05/26/2026)

#11

Jun 01, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner Paez Castro Jorge Adalberto. Responses are due by 6/15/2026. (Fraley, Heather) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

#12

Jun 01, 2026

MOTION to Set Consolidated Expedited Briefing Schedule by Petitioner Paez Castro Jorge Adalberto. Responses are due by 6/15/2026. (Fraley, Heather) (misc) (pleading) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

#13

Jun 03, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 6/3/2026. Petitioner has filed a motion to set a consolidated expedited briefing schedule for his amended petition and motion for a temporary restraining order. (ECF No. 12 .) Good cause appearing, the Court grants Petitioner's motion. Respondents are now ordered to serve their responses to the amended petition and Petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order by Monday, June 15, 2026. Petitioner will then have until Monday, June 22, 2026, to file his replies. Parties may file a single response/reply to both the amended petition and the TRO motion. It is further ordered that in order to maintain jurisdiction and provide a prompt resolution, Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District unless the Court grants a motion or stipulation to modify this order. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MRB) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

Jun 03, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#14

Jun 15, 2026

RESPONSE to 11 Motion for TRO, 8 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondent John Mattos. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#15

Jun 15, 2026

MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File a Response to Amended Petition, ECF No. 8 and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, ECF No. 12 re 13 Order on Motion,,,, Minute Order,,, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullins, Kerri Ann Quihuis. Responses are due by 6/29/2026. (Mayer, Martin) (presiding) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

#16

Jun 17, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 6/17/2026. Federal respondents have moved for an extension of time to file their response to Petitioner's amended petition and motion for temporary restraining order. (ECF No. 15 .) Good cause appearing, the Court GRANTS Federal respondents' motion. Federal respondents shall have until Monday, June 22, 2026, to file their response to Petitioner's amended petition and motion for temporary restraining order. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MRB) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

Jun 17, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

#17

Jun 22, 2026

RESPONSE to 8 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullins, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#18

Jun 22, 2026

RESPONSE to 11 Motion for TRO by Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullins, Kerri Ann Quihuis. Replies are due by 6/29/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#19

Jun 29, 2026

REPLY to 18 Response, 11 Motion for TRO, 14 Response, 8 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 17 Response by Petitioner Paez Castro Jorge Adalberto. (Fraley, Heather) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#20

Aug 31, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 8/31/2026. By Deputy Clerk: Katie Lynn Sutherland. Oral argument on the 8 First Amended Petition and the 11 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in a Las Vegas Courtroom to be determined before District Judge Anne R. Traum. The parties will be notified via CM/ECF of the courtroom location as soon as one is assigned. Counsel for Respondent John Mattos is granted leave from the Court to appear by video. The deputy clerk will send a zoom invite prior to the hearing. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KLS) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

Aug 31, 2026

Minute Order Setting Hearing on Motion

#21

Sep 11, 2026

ORDER - It is hereby ordered that the Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus(ECF No. 8 ) is GRANTED. Petitioner's motion for a temporary restraining order (ECF No. 11 ) is DENIED AS MOOT. It is further ordered that Petitioner must be RELEASED from Nevada Southern Detention Center on September 14, 2026, between 12:00 and 3:00p.m. It is further ordered that, prior to any re-detention, Petitioner is entitled to (1) notice of the reasons for revocation of his parole and (2) an opportunity to rebut those reasons in a hearing before an impartial adjudicator. It is further ordered that the parties must FILE a Joint Status Report no later than September 17, 2026. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 9/11/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

#22

Sep 11, 2026

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS before District Judge Anne R. Traum. Crtrm Administrator: Chantal Torres (Las Vegas) and Katie Lynn Sutherland (Reno); Pla Counsel: Heather Fraley; Def Counsel: Martin Mayer (present obo the Federal Respondents) and Ashlee Hesman (via video obo Respondent John Mattos); Remote Court Reporter: Gayle Wear; Time of Hearing: 10:07 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.; Las Vegas Courtroom: 6A. The Court hears argument on the 8 First Amended Petition and the 11 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. After hearing from counsel, this matter is taken under advisement and written order to issue. It is ordered that pending a ruling from this Court regarding the amended petition, the petitioner is not to be transferred out of this District. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KLS) Modified on 9/15/2026 to correct grammatical error. (KLS) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

Sep 15, 2026

Miscellaneous Hearing

#23

Sep 17, 2026

Joint STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) re 21 Order on Motion for TRO,,,,,,, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Todd M. Lyons, Markwayne Mullins, Kerri Ann Quihuis.. (Mayer, Martin) (extend) (presiding) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#24

Sep 18, 2026

ORDER Granting 23 Joint Stipulation for Extension of Time to File a Joint Status Report per Courts Order, ECF NO. 21 (First Request). Joint Status Report is due by 9/22/2026. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 9/18/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - BLE) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

#25

Sep 22, 2026

Status Report

#26

Oct 16, 2026

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