District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01385

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May 04, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Jorge Adalberto Lopez.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Ex Parte Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(JQC) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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May 06, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Pamela Bondi, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01385-JAD-NJK. (JQC) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

May 06, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (JQC)

May 06, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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May 08, 2026

Service of 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition and Appointment of Counsel Order [ECF Nos. 1, 1 -1, 1 -2]. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the IFP application [ECF No. 1] is GRANTED. 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 (FPD) is appointed to represent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance within 7 days of the date of this order. If the FPD is unable to represent the petitioner, because of a conflict of interest or for any other reason, alternate counsel will be appointed. Appointed counsel will represent the 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 FPD 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. The FPD must effectuate service of the amended petition on the respondents. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is directed to: 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. Under the 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. 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 John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave. Pahrump, NV 89060. (Mailed 5/8/2026).4. SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to counsel for John Mattos: Ashlee Hesman at ahesman@strucklove.com. (Ad hoc Order and Petition to Counsel on 5/8/2026.) IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada must 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 have 7 days to file a reply. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the federal respondents must PRODUCE the following documents to the petitioners counsel by May 15, 2026: (1) I-200 Warrant for Arrest of Alien; (2) Form I-286 Initial Custody Determination; (3) I-862 Notice to Appear; (4) Form I-213 Record of Deportable or Inadmissible Alien; (5) all immigration court orders in the petitioners removal proceedings; (6) documents certifying any appeal of any immigration court orders by Department of Homeland Security or the petitioner; (7) transcripts and/or audio recordings of any custody redetermination proceedings. Alternatively, the federal respondents must CERTIFY that any of the listed documents are not in their custody or control. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents shall not transfer the petitioner out of this District, with the exception of effectuating the petitioners lawful deportation. In the event of lawful deportation, the respondents' counsel must file a notice with the court within 5 days from deportation. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 5/8/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

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May 08, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Jorge Adalberto Lopez. (Filed; mailed to Warden Mattos; Ad hoc Order to Hesman pursuant to 3 Order.) (DLS) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

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May 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Joanne L. Diamond on behalf of Petitioner Jorge Adalberto Lopez. (Diamond, Joanne) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

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May 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Ubong Akpan on behalf of Petitioner Jorge Adalberto Lopez. (Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

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May 12, 2026

See 9 Notice of Corrected ImageMOTION to Enforce the Court's No Transfer Order re 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Attorneys,,,,,,,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Jorge Adalberto Lopez. Responses are due by 5/26/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Akpan, Ubong) (DJorder) Modified on 5/13/2026 (JQC). (Entered: 05/12/2026)

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May 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Russell G. Webb on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Krisiti Noem. (Webb, Russell) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

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May 13, 2026

NOTICE of Corrected Image/Document re 7 Motion to Enforce, by Petitioner Jorge Adalberto Lopez. (Service of corrected image is attached.) (Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

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May 13, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 5/13/2026. On May 12, 2026, petitioner Jorge Adalberto Rodriguez Lopez filed an emergency motion 7 9 to enforce the court's order 3 prohibiting the federal respondents from transferring Lopez out of this district, with the exception of effectuating his lawful deportation. Lopez's counsel represents that he was moved to Arizona two days after that order was entered, and that the federal respondents informed him that the move was "for removal." Lopez's counsel is concerned that the federal respondents are going to remove Lopez--a Cuban citizen--to Mexico and that removal might be unlawful.IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the federal respondents must respond to Lopez's motion by 5:00 p.m. on May 15, 2026. The response must address where they intend to remove Lopez and attach all relevant documents related to Lopez's transfer out of the district and his pending removal. If the respondents intend to remove Lopez to Mexico or any country that is not designated in his removal order, the respondents must provide evidence showing if, how, and when Lopez was notified of removal to that country. Lopez must file a reply by 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2026.Respondents must not remove or further transfer the petitioner until the court has ruled on his motion. See F.T.C. v. Dean Foods Co., 384 U.S. 597, 604 (1966) (noting that the court may use its "express authority under the All Writs Act to issue such temporary injunctions as may be necessary to protect its own jurisdiction"). (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

May 13, 2026

Minute Order

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May 15, 2026

RESPONSE to 7 Motion to Enforce, by Respondents Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Krisiti Noem. Replies are due by 5/22/2026. (Webb, Russell) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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May 18, 2026

REPLY to Response to 7 Motion to Enforce, by Petitioner Jorge Adalberto Lopez. (Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

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May 18, 2026

MOTION for Order Directing Respondents to Transfer Petitioner to Nevada by Petitioner Jorge Adalberto Lopez. Responses are due by 6/1/2026. (Akpan, Ubong) (misc) (injunctive) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

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May 18, 2026

Mail Returned as Undeliverable (Insufficient Address) re 2 Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM addressed to Jorge Adalberto Lopez. (DLL) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

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May 21, 2026

STRICKEN per 17 ORDER Denying Motions and Closing Case. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Lopez's motions to enforce the court's order and to direct respondents to transfer him back to Nevada [ECF Nos. 7, 13 ] are DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Lopez's petition [ECF No. 4 ] is DISMISSED as moot. The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE THIS CASE. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 5/21/2026 (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG) Modified on 5/26/2026 (WJ). (Entered: 05/22/2026)

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May 22, 2026

Emergency MOTION to Reconsider re 15 Order on Motion to Enforce,,,,,, Terminate Case, by Petitioner Jorge Adalberto Lopez. Responses are due by 6/5/2026. (Diamond, Joanne) (DJorder) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

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May 22, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 5/22/2026 STRIKING dismissal order and REOPENING CASE. Petitioner Jorge Adalberto Lopez moves for reconsideration of this court's order 15 dismissing his case because the respondents represented that he had been deported. 16 Turns out, Lopez has not been deported and is still being held in an immigration detention center in Arizona. With good cause appearing, that motion is granted, and the Clerk of Court is directed to STRIKE the dismissal order 15 and REOPEN THIS CASE.Lopez also asks that this court order his return to this district while his habeas case is pending. The respondents are ordered to respond to that request by noon on May 27, 2026. Lopez's reply will be due on June 2, 2026. The respondents are prohibited from transferring or removing Lopez until this court issues an order on Lopez's request. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JAD) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

May 22, 2026

Minute Order

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May 26, 2026

RESPONSE to 17 Minute Order,,,, by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Krisiti Noem, Interested Parties USA, United States Immigration Customs Enforcement. (Webb, Russell) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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May 26, 2026

RESPONSE to 17 Minute Order,,,, 18 Response by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Krisiti Noem, Interested Parties USA, United States Immigration Customs Enforcement. (Webb, Russell) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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May 29, 2026

Mail Returned as Undeliverable (Not Deliverable as Addressed) re 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis, Add and Terminate Attorneys, addressed to Jorge Adalberto Lopez. (DLL) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

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Jun 02, 2026

REPLY to 19 Response by Petitioner Jorge Adalberto Lopez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

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Jun 11, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File Amended Petition re 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Attorneys,,,,,,,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Jorge Adalberto Lopez. Responses are due by 6/25/2026. (Akpan, Ubong) (amend) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

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Jun 12, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 6/12/2026. Petitioner moves for a 6-day extension of time to file an amended petition. 22 The respondents do not oppose. With good cause appearing, petitioner's motion is GRANTED. Petitioner must file an amended petition by June 17, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

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Jun 12, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 6/12/2026. Petitioner Jorge Adalberto Rodriquez Lopez, a Cuban national, moves to prevent his removal to Mexico and for his transfer back to this district while his habeas petition is pending. 16 21 The federal respondents previously misrepresented that Lopez was already deported to Mexico, when he was still detained at a staging center in Arizona. 11 And it appears that the federal respondents violated this court's order prohibiting Lopez's transfer out of this district by sending him to the Arizona detention facility in the first place. The record reflects that the federal respondents' attempts to remove Lopez to Mexico may also be an unlawful third-country removal. 21 I find good cause to order Lopez's return to the District of Nevada for the duration of his habeas proceedings. The federal respondents have violated the courts order prohibiting his transfer and have misrepresented key facts about his immigration status. I am also not convinced by the respondents' arguments concerning the legality of Lopez's third-country removal to Mexico. So I GRANT petitioner's motion for reconsideration of my previous order 16 and order the federal respondents to return Lopez to this district within four days of this order. He must remain detained in this district until his habeas petition is resolved. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

Jun 12, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

Jun 12, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Reconsider

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Jun 17, 2026

See 31 Notice of Corrected Image First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Jorge Adalberto Lopez. Adds new parties. (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) (Akpan, Ubong) Modified on 10/6/2026 (JQC). (Entered: 06/17/2026)

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Jun 24, 2026

RESPONSE to 25 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullins. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Judgment in a Criminal Case, # 2 Exhibit B EADM Document, # 3 Exhibit C I-220B)(Webb, Russell) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

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Jul 01, 2026

REPLY to 25 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Attorneys,,,,,,,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Jorge Adalberto Lopez. (Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

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Sep 25, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 9/25/2026. Petitioner Jorge Adalberto Rodriguez Lopez seeks release from immigration custody. 25 As of September 25, 2026, the U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement's Online Detainee Locator System suggests that the petitioner may no longer be detained.The petitioner is HEREBY ORDERED to file a notice by October 2, 2026, updating the court on his immigration and detention status, and how any changes to his status affect his pending habeas petition. The respondents have until October 7, 2026, to file a response. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

Sep 25, 2026

Minute Order

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Oct 02, 2026

RESPONSE to 28 Minute Order,, by Petitioner Jorge Adalberto Lopez. (Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

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Oct 05, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 10/5/2026. Petitioner seeks release from immigration custody. In his exhibits in support of his amended habeas petition he attaches his I-213 form, but several pages of that form are blank. ECF No. 25-3 (exhibit 3). Petitioner must file a corrected I-213 form by October 7, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

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Oct 05, 2026

NOTICE of Corrected Image/Document re 25 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 30 Minute Order, for attorney Ubong E. Akpan/Joanne Diamond, by Petitioner Jorge Adalberto Lopez. (Service of corrected image is attached.) (Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

Oct 05, 2026

Minute Order

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Oct 06, 2026

ORDER Granting Habeas Petition and Directing Petitioner's Immediate Release. IT IS ORDERED that petitioner Jorge Adalberto Rodriguez Lopez's 25 petition for a writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is GRANTED. Petitioner Jorge Adalberto Rodriguez Lopez must be released from detention under the terms of the order of supervision that was in place before his arrest within three days of this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondents must file and serve on defense counsel: (1) notice of the date, time, and location of Lopez's release at least 24 hours before the release is set to occur, and (2) within four days of this order, notice that Lopez's release was effectuated. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the federal respondents are enjoined from redetaining Jorge Adalberto Rodriguez Lopez absent proof that his removal to a specific third country is reasonably foreseeable. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the federal respondents are enjoined from removing Jorge Adalberto Rodriguez Lopez to a third country unless it first complies with the notice-and- hearing requirements detailed in this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel for respondents is directed to immediately provide notice of this order to the restrained parties they represent. The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE THIS CASE. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 10/6/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

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Oct 09, 2026

NOTICE of Compliance Pursuant to Order Granting Habeas Petition and Directing Petitioners Immediate Release by Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Pamela Bondi, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullins, Krisiti Noem, David J. Venturella re 32 Order,,,,,, Terminate Case,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Webb, Russell) (Entered: 10/09/2026)