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Filed: May 29, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer Anna Dorsey
Referred to:
Nancy J. Koppe
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
July 06, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
May 29, 2026
RECEIPT of Initiating Documents by Court on behalf of Petitioner. No Application to Proceed IFP or Filing Fee received. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Certificate of Service) (JQC) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
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Receipt Initiating Documents
May 29, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
May 29, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (AMMi)
#2
Jun 01, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Jason Knight, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01634-JAD-NJK. (JQC) (Entered: 06/01/2026)
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Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
Jun 01, 2026
ORDER for Service of 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition and Appointment of Counsel. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Federal Public Defender (FPD) for the District of Nevada is appointed to represent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice o f appearance within 7 days of the date of this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the FPD files a notice of appearance in this matter, it will then have 14 days to file (1) a motion to proceed IFP or pay the $5 filing fee on behalf of th e petitioner and (2) an amended petition, or (3) 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 pe tition (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. ADD John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center to the docket as an Interested Party. 4. MAIL a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and t his 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. 5. SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this ord er to counsel for John Mattos: Ashlee Hesman 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 the petitioner's lawful deportation. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 6/1/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG)
#4
Jun 01, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
#5
Jun 08, 2026
Receipt Payment
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Receipt Payment
#6
Jun 08, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#7
Jun 22, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
#8
Jun 22, 2026
Exhibit
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Exhibit
#9
Jun 24, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#10
Jun 29, 2026
Response
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Response
#11
Jul 06, 2026
Reply
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Reply
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Knight
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Madruga Espinosa
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