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Filed: April 23, 2026
Assigned to:
Miranda Mai Du
Referred to:
Carla Baldwin
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
June 11, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 23, 2026
RECEIPT of Initiating Documents by Court on behalf of Petitioner. No Application to Proceed IFP or Filing Fee received. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for a Writ) (GA) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
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Receipt Initiating Documents
#2
Apr 23, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Knight et al., has been received and assigned case number 3:26-cv-00292-MMD-CLB. (GA) (Entered: 04/23/2026)
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Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
Apr 23, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Miranda M. Du and Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (GA)
Apr 23, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#3
Apr 24, 2026
ORDERED the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada (FPD) is appointed to represent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent the petitioner) within 7 days of the date of t his order (5/1/2026). 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.SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and th is order to the FPD at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, the petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. (Email (NEF) 4/24/2026; ad hoc email NEF 4/24/2026) 3. Add the USAO to the docket as an Interested Party. 4. Add Darin Balaam, She riff, Washoe County Detention Center to the docket as an Interested Party. 5.MAIL a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order under Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to Darin Balaam, Sheriff, Washoe County Detentio n Center, 911 E. Parr Blvd., Reno, NV 89512. (Mailed 4/24/2026). 6.Send, through CM/ECF, a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 ) and this Order to Assistant Washoe County District Attorney Cobi Burnett at CBurnett@da.washoecounty.gov. (Email (NEF) 4/24/2026.) IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this District until further Court order. Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 4/24/2026. . (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)
#4
Apr 24, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Efrain Esteban Vazquez. (Filed per 3 Order.) (DRM) (Entered: 04/24/2026)
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
#5
Apr 27, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin on 4/27/2026. With good cause appearing, the Honorable Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin 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 - AMC) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
#6
Apr 27, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney for all further proceedings consistent with his juridiction. All further documents must bear the correct case number 3:26-cv-00292-MMD-CSD. (no image attached) (WJ) (Entered: 04/27/2026)
Apr 27, 2026
Minute Order Recusal
Apr 27, 2026
Clerks Notice Reassign Judge
#7
May 01, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Randolph Fiedler on behalf of Petitioner Efrain Esteban Vazquez. (Fiedler, Randolph) (Entered: 05/01/2026)
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#8
May 22, 2026
MOTION to Dismiss by Petitioner Efrain Esteban Vazquez. Responses are due by 6/5/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Fiedler, Randolph) (Entered: 05/22/2026)
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Motion Dismiss
#9
May 27, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Miranda M. Du on 5/27/2026. By Deputy Clerk: Karen Walker.Petitioner filed a motion to dismiss his petition for habeas corpus. (ECF No. 8 ("Motion").) Petitioner received a bond hearing granting him release from immigration detention under bond. (ECF No. 8 -1.) Petitioner's counsel indicates that while Respondents represent that Petitioner has been released, they have not been able to contact Petitioner to independently verify. The Court now orders Respondents to provide Petitioner's counsel with all available and updated contact information for Petitioner. The Court also orders the parties to file a joint status report by noon on Friday, May 29, 2026 confirming the time and date of Petitioner's release as well as compliance with this order.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KW) (Entered: 05/27/2026)
May 27, 2026
Minute Order
#10
May 29, 2026
Joint STATUS REPORT by Petitioner Efrain Esteban Vazquez. (Fiedler, Randolph) (Entered: 05/29/2026)
Main Document:
Status Report
#11
Jun 03, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Miranda M. Du on 6/3/2026. In light of the parties' joint status report indicating Petitioner was released on bond (ECF No. 10 ), the Court grants Petitioner's motion to dismiss (ECF No. 8 ) his habeas petition (ECF No. 1 -1) without prejudice.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KW) (Entered: 06/03/2026)
Jun 03, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Dismiss AND ~Util - Terminate Case
#12
Jun 11, 2026
Mail Returned
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Mail Returned
Parties
Knight
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Vazquez
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