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Case Information
Filed: June 15, 2026
Assigned to:
Cristina D. Silva
Referred to:
Brenda Weksler
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
September 21, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Jun 15, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Adrian Enriquez-Varela.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Ex Parte Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(JQC) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
Main Document:
Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#2
Jun 16, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01815-RFB-BNW. (JQC) (Entered: 06/16/2026)
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Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
Jun 16, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (JQC)
Jun 16, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#3
Jun 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 6/18/2026. With good cause appearing, the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II recuses himself 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 - IML) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
#4
Jun 18, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is randomly reassigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-01815-GMN-BNW. (no image attached) (JQC) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
#5
Jun 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 6/18/2026. With good cause appearing, the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro 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 - NEV) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
#6
Jun 18, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is randomly reassigned to Judge Cristina D. Silva for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-01815-CDS-BNW. (no image attached) (JQC) (Entered: 06/18/2026)
Jun 18, 2026
Minute Order Recusal
Jun 18, 2026
Clerks Notice Reassign Judge
#7
Jun 23, 2026
ORDER Screening, Service, and Appointment Order. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the 1 IFP application is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 1 -2 Motion for Appointment of Counsel 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 (or indicate its inability to represent the petitioner) by June 30, 2026. If the FPD is unable to represent the petitioner, alternate counsel wi ll 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. If the FPD files a notice of appearance in this matter, i t will then have 14 days to file either (1) an amended petition or (2) a motion to dismiss the petition. The FPD must effectuate service of the amended petition, if one is filed, on the respondents. IT IS FUERTHER KINDLY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court: 1. FILE the petition (ECF No. 1 -1). The petition (ECF No. 1 -1) is DEFERRED. 2. ADD the USAO to the docket as an Interested Party. Pursuant to District of Nevada's General Order 2026-03 (Feb. 13, 2026), this constitutes s ervice on all federal respondents under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4 and 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The USAO is not required to file a response to the petition at this time. 3. SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to the FP D at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, the petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. 4. MAIL a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order pursuant to 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 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 tha t the respondents must not transfer the petitioner out of this District, with the exception of effectuating the petitioner's lawful deportation, until further order of the Court. In the event of lawful deportation, the respondents' counsel must file a notice with the Court within five days of removal. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 6/23/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG)
#8
Jun 23, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Adrian Enriquez-Varela. (JG) (Entered: 06/24/2026)
Main Document:
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
#9
Jun 30, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Ubong Akpan on behalf of Petitioner Adrian Enriquez-Varela. (Akpan, Ubong) (Entered: 06/30/2026)
Main Document:
Notice Appearance of Counsel
#10
Jul 14, 2026
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
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Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#11
Jul 21, 2026
ORDER Granting 10 Petitioner's Motion for Limited Discovery and Extension of Time. Notice of Compliance is due by 7/23/2026. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 7/21/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG)
#12
Jul 30, 2026
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
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Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#13
Aug 04, 2026
ORDER Granting 12 Motion to Extend Time. Amended Petition is due by 8/10/2026. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 8/3/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLL)
#14
Aug 06, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#15
Aug 10, 2026
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
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Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#16
Aug 11, 2026
ORDER Granting 15 Petitioner's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Amended Petition (Third Request). Amended Petition is due by 8/17/2026. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 8/11/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG)
#17
Aug 17, 2026
Notice Other
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Notice Other
#18
Aug 17, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
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Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
#19
Aug 31, 2026
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
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Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#20
Sep 08, 2026
Stipulation
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Stipulation
#21
Sep 09, 2026
Motion Miscellaneous Relief
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Motion Miscellaneous Relief
#22
Sep 09, 2026
Reply
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Reply
#23
Sep 10, 2026
ORDER Approving Joint Stipulation for Extension of Time for Federal Respondents to File a Response to the Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 18 ). The parties' 20 Stipulation is APPROVED nunc pro tunc. As a result the respondents' 19 Motion to extend time is MOOT. Response due by 9/15/2026. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 9/10/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG)
Sep 14, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#25
Sep 15, 2026
Response
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Response
#26
Sep 18, 2026
Motion Enforce
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Motion Enforce
#27
Sep 18, 2026
ORDER Denying 26 Motion to Enforce. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 9/18/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG)
#28
Sep 21, 2026
Reply
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Reply
Parties
Blanche
Party
Enriquez-Varela
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