District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01202

#1

Apr 20, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Axel Roberto Oliva Cortez.. (Attachments: # 1 Additional IFP, # 2 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 3 Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(HAM) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#2

Apr 21, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Acting AG Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01202-GMN-MDC. (HAM) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#3

Apr 21, 2026

SERVICE AND APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL ORDER Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the IFP application (ECF No. 1 ) is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Motion for Appointment of Counsel (ECF No. 1 -3) 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 3 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 7 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 is kindly directed to: See Order for additional information. 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 7 days of service of the counseled Amended Petition, unless additional time is allowed for good cause shown. The Respondents must file any documents referenced or relied upon in their responsive pleading with that pleading. Petitioner will then have 7 days to file a reply. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties must meet and confer regarding any requests for an extension of deadlines and stipulate to the extension if possible. Any motion for extension must certify efforts taken to meet and confer and indicate the opposing party's position regarding the extension. Any motion or stipulation must comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(b) and Local Rules IA 6-1, 6-2. The Court is not inclined to look favorably on requests for extensions beyond the first request. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in order to maintain jurisdiction and provide a prompt resolution, the Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District unless the Court grants a motion or stipulation to modify this order. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 4/21/2026. FPD attorney designation deadline: 4/24/2026. USA attorney designation deadline: 4/28/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF. A copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -2) and this Order distributed as instructed. - RJDG) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

#4

Apr 21, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Axel Roberto Oliva Cortez. (Filed per 3 Order. RJDG) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

Apr 21, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Apr 21, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (HAM)

#5

Apr 24, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Sylvia A. Irvin on behalf of Petitioner Axel Roberto Oliva Cortez. (Irvin, Sylvia) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#6

Apr 24, 2026

NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel by Axel Roberto Oliva Cortez. (Dobbins, Brooke) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

#7

Apr 30, 2026

Joint STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) to File Amended Petition re 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,, Order Appointing Counsel,,,,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Axel Roberto Oliva Cortez.. (Dobbins, Brooke) (extend) (amend) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#8

Apr 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Virginia Tomova on behalf of Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin. (Tomova, Virginia) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

#9

May 01, 2026

ORDER Granting 7 Stipulation for Extension of Time to File Amended Petition. Amended Petition is due by 5/8/2026. Responses are due by 5/15/2026 Replies are due by 5/22/2026. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 5/1/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

#10

May 08, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Axel Roberto Oliva Cortez. Adds new parties. (Dobbins, Brooke) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#11

May 08, 2026

EXHIBIT Index of Exhibits in Support of First Amended Petition § 2241 to 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Axel Roberto Oliva Cortez. (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)(Dobbins, Brooke) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#12

May 08, 2026

NOTICE of Manual Filing by Petitioner Axel Roberto Oliva Cortez re 11 Exhibit, 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Object: USB, Volume(s): 1, Description: Audio USB of Bond Hearing, manually filed with the Clerk's Office. Notice of Manual Filing Exhibit 8 (Dobbins, Brooke) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#13

May 11, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Martin Mayer on behalf of Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

#14

May 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tamer Botros Botros on behalf of Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#15

May 15, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. Responses are due by 5/29/2026. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#16

May 18, 2026

RESPONSE to 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondent John Mattos. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

#17

May 29, 2026

REPLY to 16 Response by Petitioner Axel Roberto Oliva Cortez. (Dobbins, Brooke) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

#18

Jun 05, 2026

REPLY to Response to 15 Motion to Dismiss by Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

#19

Jul 02, 2026

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Axel Roberto Oliva Cortez. Responses are due by 7/16/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Dobbins, Brooke) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#20

Jul 16, 2026

MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File a Response to Motion for Preliminary Injunction, ECF No. 19 re 19 Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. Responses are due by 7/30/2026. (Mayer, Martin) (nondispositive) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

#21

Jul 16, 2026

First MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) re 19 Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Respondent John Mattos. Responses are due by 7/30/2026. (Hesman, Ashlee) (nondispositive) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

#22

Jul 16, 2026

RESPONSE to 21 Motion to Extend/Shorten Time, 19 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, 20 Motion to Extend/Shorten Time, by Petitioner Axel Roberto Oliva Cortez. Replies are due by 7/23/2026. (Dobbins, Brooke) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

#23

Jul 20, 2026

RESPONSE to 19 Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. Replies are due by 7/27/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#24

Jul 20, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 7/20/2026. Before the Court are the 20 and 21 Motions to Extend Time to File a Response to Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by the Federal Respondents and John Mattos, respectively. For good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 20 and 21 Motions to Extend Time are GRANTED. The deadline for Federal Respondents to file a Response to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction is July 20, 2026, and the deadline for John Mattos to file a Response to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction is July 23, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JHM) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

Jul 20, 2026

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

#25

Jul 23, 2026

RESPONSE to 19 Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Respondent John Mattos. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

#26

Jul 27, 2026

Reply

Oct 16, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only

#28

Oct 26, 2026

Motion Dismiss