District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01733

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Jun 08, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Gustavo Adolfo Garcia Cortez.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(HAM) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

#2

Jun 09, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Pamela Bondi, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01733-ART-DJA. (HAM) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

Jun 09, 2026

Case randomly assigned to District Judge Anne R. Traum and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (HAM)

Jun 09, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

#3

Jun 15, 2026

Order Appointing Counsel and Deferring Consideration of 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition It is therefore ordered that the motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (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 Petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent Petitioner) within 7 days of the date of this Order. If the FPD is unable to represent Petitioner, 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. If the FPD files a notice of appearance in this matter, it will then have 14 days to file either (1) an amended petition, or (2) a motion to dismiss the petition. If the FPD files an amended petition, it must effectuate service of the amended petition on Respondents. It is further kindly ordered that the Clerk of Court: See Order for additional information. It is further ordered that the USAO file a notice of appearance within 7 days of the date of this order and file and serve their answer to the amended petition, if one is filed, within 7 days of service of the filing of that amended petition, unless additional time is allowed for good cause shown. 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 USAO produce the following documents to the FPD (or certify that such documents are not in their custody or control) within 7 days of the date of this order: See Order for additional information. 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 District Judge Anne R. Traum on 6/15/2026. Attorney designation deadline: 6/22/2026. Notice of Compliance is due by 6/22/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF. A copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this Order distributed as instructed. - RJDG) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

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Jun 16, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Gustavo Adolfo Garcia Cortez. (Filed per 3 Order. RJDG) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

#5

Jun 22, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Nicholas Wolfram on behalf of Petitioner Gustavo Adolfo Garcia Cortez. (Wolfram, Nicholas) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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Jun 22, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Ednin Deyadiris Martinez on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Martinez, Ednin) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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Jul 02, 2026

First 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 Gustavo Adolfo Garcia Cortez.. (Wolfram, Nicholas) (extend) (amend) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

#8

Jul 08, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 7/8/2026. The Court is in receipt of and has reviewed the 7 Stipulation for Extension of Time. Good cause appearing, the Court GRANTS the Stipulation. The deadline to file the Amended Petition is extended to August 6, 2026. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS) Modified on 7/8/2026 to include that stipulation is granted (DLS). (Entered: 07/08/2026)

Jul 08, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation

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Aug 06, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Gustavo Adolfo Garcia Cortez. Adds new parties. (Attachments: # 1 Index, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2) (Wolfram, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/06/2026)

#10

Aug 13, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tamer Botros Botros on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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Aug 13, 2026

RESPONSE to 9 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Documents Pertaining to Petitioner)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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Aug 20, 2026

REPLY to 11 Response, 9 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Gustavo Adolfo Garcia Cortez. (Wolfram, Nicholas) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

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Aug 28, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 8/28/2026. By Deputy Clerk: Katie Lynn Sutherland. Oral argument on the 9 First Amended Petition Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in a Las Vegas Courtroom to be determined before U.S. District Judge Anne R. Traum. The parties will be notified of the courtroom location as soon as one is assigned. Counsel for Respondent John Mattos is granted leave from the Court to appear by video. The deputy clerk will provide counsel a zoom link prior to the hearing. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KLS) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

Aug 28, 2026

Minute Order Setting Hearing

#14

Sep 11, 2026

NOTICE OF LAS VEGAS COURTROOM ASSIGNMENT RE: Oral Argument (ECF No. 13).Oral argument on the 9 First Amended Petition Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. before U.S. District Judge Anne R. Traum will be held in Las Vegas Courtroom 6A. (no image attached) (KLS) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

Sep 11, 2026

Notice Setting Hearing

#15

Sep 16, 2026

MOTION for Leave to be Excused from September 18, 2026 Oral Argument re 13 Minute Order Setting Hearing,, by Respondent John Mattos. Responses are due by 9/30/2026. (Hesman, Ashlee) (misc) (nondispositive) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

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Sep 18, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 9/18/2026. ORDER granting Respondent Matto's Motion for Leave to be Excused from the September 18, 2026 Oral Argument (ECF No. 15 ). (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KLS) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

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Sep 18, 2026

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS before District Judge Anne R. Traum. Crtrm Administrator: Katie Lynn Sutherland; Petitioner Counsel: Nicholas Wolfram; Federal Respondents Counsel: Tamer Botros Botros; Court Reporter: Patty Eaker; Time of Hearing: 10:05 a.m. - 11:07 a.m.; Las Vegas Courtroom: 6A. The Court hears argument regarding Oral argument on the 9 First Amended Petition Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241. After hearing from counsel, this matter is taken under advisement and written order to issue. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KLS) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

Sep 18, 2026

Miscellaneous Hearing

Sep 18, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

#18

Sep 21, 2026

ORDER ON PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (ECF No. 9 )It is therefore ordered that Petitioners writ of habeas corpus (ECF No. 9 ) is GRANTED.It is further ordered that Respondents shall provide Petitioner with a constitutionally adequate bond hearing by October 2, 2026.If a bond hearing is not provided by October 2, 2026, Petitioner is to be immediately released from custody. (see order for details) Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 9/21/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - BLE) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

#19

Oct 09, 2026

Joint STATUS REPORT by Petitioner Gustavo Adolfo Garcia Cortez. (Wolfram, Nicholas) (Entered: 10/09/2026)