District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01410

#1

May 07, 2026

RECEIPT of Initiating Documents by Court on behalf of Petitioner. No Application to Proceed IFP or Filing Fee received. (Attachments: # 1 Petition WHC) (WJ) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#2

May 08, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against chief counsel for the District of Nevada DHS ICE, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01410-JAD-MDC. (WJ) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#3

May 08, 2026

ORDER. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that 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 this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is directed to: 1. FILE the petition (ECF No. 1 -1). 2. SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to the FPD at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, the petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. 3. ADD the USAO to the docket as an Interested Party. Pursuant to District of Nevadas 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. 4. ADD John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern 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 John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave. Pahrump, NV 89060. 6. SEND a courtesy copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to Ashley Hesman (Mattos's attorney) at ahesman@strucklove.com. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents must not transfer the petitioner out of this district, with the exception of effectuating his 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 - JG) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

#4

May 08, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Wiu Gonzalez-Castro. (JG) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

May 08, 2026

Case randomly assigned to District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (WJ)

May 08, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

#5

May 14, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Russell G. Webb on behalf of Respondent Chief Counsel for the District of Nevada DHS ICE. (Webb, Russell) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

#6

May 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Bethany Balchunas on behalf of Petitioner Wiu Gonzalez-Castro. (Balchunas, Bethany) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

#7

May 28, 2026

STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) to File Amended Petition and Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis re 3 Order,,,,,, by Petitioner Wiu Gonzalez-Castro.. (Balchunas, Bethany) (extend) (amend) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

#8

May 28, 2026

ORDER Granting 7 Stipulation for Extension of Time. Petitioner must file an amended petition and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis by June 8, 2026. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 5/28/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

#9

Jun 08, 2026

STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (Second Request) to File Amended Petition and Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis re 3 Order,,,,,, by Petitioner Wiu Gonzalez-Castro.. (Balchunas, Bethany) (extend) (amend) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

#10

Jun 08, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 6/8/2026. The parties stipulate to a two-week extension of time for the petitioner to file his amended petition and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. 9 With good cause appearing, that stipulation is GRANTED. The amended petition and IFP motion are now due on June 22, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 06/08/2026)

Jun 08, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation

#11

Jun 22, 2026

MOTION to Seal Document by Petitioner Wiu Gonzalez-Castro. Responses are due by 7/6/2026. (Balchunas, Bethany) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#12

Jun 22, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Wiu Gonzalez-Castro. Adds new parties. (Balchunas, Bethany) Modified on 8/10/2026 to Unseal per 36 Order (DRM). (Main Document 12 replaced on 8/10/2026) (DRM). (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#13

Jun 22, 2026

EXHIBIT Index of Exhibits in Support of First Amended 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition to 11 Motion to Seal by Petitioner Wiu Gonzalez-Castro. (Balchunas, Bethany) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#14

Jun 22, 2026

EXHIBIT 1 to 13 Exhibit, 11 Motion to Seal by Petitioner Wiu Gonzalez-Castro. (Balchunas, Bethany) Modified on 8/10/2026 to Unseal per 36 Order (DRM). (Main Document 14 replaced on 8/10/2026) (DRM). (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#15

Jun 22, 2026

MOTION for Limited Discovery by Petitioner Wiu Gonzalez-Castro. Responses are due by 7/6/2026. (Balchunas, Bethany) (misc) (discovery) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#16

Jun 29, 2026

First STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) to Respond to Habeas Petition re 13 Exhibit, 11 Motion to Seal, 3 Order,,,,,, by Respondent Chief Counsel for the District of Nevada DHS ICE, Interested Parties USA, United States Immigration Customs Enforcement.. (Webb, Russell) (extend) (sumjgm) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#17

Jun 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Ashlee Hesman on behalf of Interested Party John Mattos. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#18

Jun 29, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 6/29/2026. The parties stipulate to a seven-day extension for the government to file a response to the petitioner's amended habeas petition. 16 With good cause appearing, that motion is GRANTED. The response to the amended petition is now due on July 6, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

Jun 29, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation

#19

Jul 01, 2026

STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) to file Response to Amended Petition re 11 Motion to Seal by Interested Party John Mattos.. (Hesman, Ashlee) (extend) (answer) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#20

Jul 02, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 7/2/2026. Respondent John Mattos and petitioner stipulate to a 4-day extension of time to file a response to the amended habeas petition. 19 With good cause appearing, that stipulation is GRANTED. Mattos's response is now due on July 10, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

Jul 02, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation

#21

Jul 06, 2026

RESPONSE to 18 Order on Stipulation,, Minute Order, by Respondent Chief Counsel for the District of Nevada DHS ICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A I-213, # 2 Exhibit B I-200, # 3 Exhibit C Notice to Appear, # 4 Exhibit D Bond Order)(Webb, Russell) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

#22

Jul 09, 2026

RECEIPT of Payment: $ 5, receipt number 0753. CLERK'S NOTE: The filing fee has been PAID IN FULL. Any pending IFPs have been terminated. (AMMi) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

#23

Jul 10, 2026

STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) of Briefing Deadlines by Petitioner Wiu Gonzalez-Castro.. (Balchunas, Bethany) (extend) (answer) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

#24

Jul 13, 2026

MOTION to Seal Document by Interested Party John Mattos. Responses are due by 7/27/2026. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#25

Jul 13, 2026

RESPONSE to 13 Exhibit by Interested Party John Mattos. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1. Declaration of UM Fletcher, # 2 Exhibit 2. Declaration of Officer Carnell)(Hesman, Ashlee) Modified on 7/14/2026 (WJ). 11 motion Modified on 8/10/2026 to Unseal per 36 Order (DRM). (Main Document 25 replaced on 8/10/2026) (DRM). (Main Document 25 replaced on 8/10/2026) (DRM). (Attachment 1 replaced on 8/10/2026) (DRM). (Attachment 2 replaced on 8/10/2026) (DRM). (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#26

Jul 14, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 7/14/2026. Petitioner and respondent John Mattos stipulate to an extension of time for Mattos to file a response to the amended petition. 23 With good cause appearing, that stipulation is GRANTED. Mattos's response 25, filed July 13, 2026, is timely. Petitioner's reply is due on July 20, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

Jul 14, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation

#27

Jul 20, 2026

NOTICE of Class Membership by Wiu Gonzalez-Castro. (Balchunas, Bethany) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#28

Jul 20, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File Document by Petitioner Wiu Gonzalez-Castro. Responses are due by 8/3/2026. (Balchunas, Bethany) (pleading) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#29

Jul 20, 2026

MOTION to Seal Document by Petitioner Wiu Gonzalez-Castro. Responses are due by 8/3/2026. (Balchunas, Bethany) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#30

Jul 20, 2026

Second AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Wiu Gonzalez-Castro. No changes to parties. (Balchunas, Bethany) Modified on 8/10/2026 to Unseal per 36 Order (DRM). (Main Document 30 replaced on 8/10/2026) (DRM). (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#31

Jul 20, 2026

EXHIBIT Index to 28 Motion for Leave to File Document/Excess Pages, 29 Motion to Seal by Petitioner Wiu Gonzalez-Castro. (Balchunas, Bethany) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#32

Jul 20, 2026

EXHIBIT 2 to 28 Motion for Leave to File Document/Excess Pages, 29 Motion to Seal, 31 Exhibit by Petitioner Wiu Gonzalez-Castro. (Balchunas, Bethany) Modified on 8/10/2026 to Unseal per 36 Order (DRM). (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#33

Aug 03, 2026

RESPONSE to 28 Motion for Leave to File Document/Excess Pages by Respondent Chief Counsel for the District of Nevada DHS ICE. Replies are due by 8/10/2026. (Webb, Russell) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

#34

Aug 04, 2026

RESPONSE to 28 Motion for Leave to File Document/Excess Pages by Interested Party John Mattos. Replies are due by 8/11/2026. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 08/04/2026)

#35

Aug 05, 2026

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Opposition by Chief Counsel for the District of Nevada DHS ICE, USA, United States Immigration Customs Enforcement re 28 Motion for Leave to File Document/Excess Pages, 33 Response. (Webb, Russell) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

#36

Aug 10, 2026

ORDERED that petitioner Will Gonzalez-Castro's motion for limited discovery (ECF No. 15 ) is GRANTED. Respondent John Mattos must provide the discovery requested in that motion by August 17, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Gonzalez-Castro's motion for leave to file his second amended petition (ECF No. 28 ) is GRANTED. The petition docketed at ECF No. 30 is now the operative petition. The respondents must file a response to the petition by August 27, 2026. The reply is due on September 3, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the motions to seal (ECF Nos. 11, 24, 29 ) are DENIED. The Clerk of Court is directed to REMOVE THE SEAL from ECF Nos. 12, 14, 25, 30, and 32 . Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 8/10/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM) (Entered: 08/10/2026)

#37

Aug 27, 2026

RESPONSE to 30 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondent Chief Counsel for the District of Nevada DHS ICE, Interested Party United States Immigration Customs Enforcement. (Webb, Russell) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#38

Aug 27, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File Response re 30 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Interested Party John Mattos. Responses are due by 9/10/2026. (Hesman, Ashlee) (answer) (Entered: 08/27/2026)

#39

Aug 28, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 8/28/2026. Respondent John Mattos seeks a one-week extension of time to file a response to the petitioner's amended petition. 38 The petitioner does not oppose. With good cause appearing, Mattos's motion is GRANTED. His response is now due on September 3, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

Aug 28, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

#40

Sep 03, 2026

Second UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Second Amended Petition re 30 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Interested Party John Mattos. Responses are due by 9/17/2026. (Hesman, Ashlee) (pleading) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

#41

Sep 04, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 9/4/2026. Respondent John Mattos moves for a short extension of time to file a response to the amended habeas petition. 40 With good cause appearing, that motion is GRANTED. Mattos's response is now due on September 10, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

Sep 04, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Unopposed Motion

#42

Sep 10, 2026

RESPONSE to 30 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Interested Party John Mattos. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Investigator McCulloch)(Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 09/10/2026)

#43

Sep 17, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File Reply re 30 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Wiu Gonzalez-Castro. Responses are due by 10/1/2026. (Balchunas, Bethany) (nondispositive) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

#44

Sep 18, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 9/18/2026. Petitioner moves for an extension of time to file his reply in support of his amended habeas petition. 43 The respondents do not oppose. With good cause appearing, that motion is GRANTED. The reply is due on September 24, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

Sep 18, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

#45

Sep 24, 2026

REPLY to 30 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Wiu Gonzalez-Castro. (Balchunas, Bethany) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

#46

Nov 02, 2026

Order Reassign Judge

#47

Nov 03, 2026

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioner's Second Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 30 ) is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents must RELEASE Petitioner from detention on his personal recognizance on November 4 , 2026, between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Parties must file a JOINT STATUS REPORT by November 5, 2026. (See Order for details). The Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to update Petitioner's name on the docket to "Will Gonzalez-Castro," enter judgment accordingly, and close this case. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 11/3/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA)

#48

Nov 03, 2026

Judgment

#49

Nov 05, 2026

Status Report