District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01853

#1

Jun 18, 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) (HAM) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#2

Jun 18, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01853-GMN-BNW. (HAM) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#3

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)

#4

Jun 18, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is randomly reassigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-01853-RFB-BNW. (no image attached) (HAM) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

#5

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)

Jun 18, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Jun 18, 2026

Clerks Notice Reassign Judge

Jun 18, 2026

Minute Order Recusal

Jun 18, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (HAM)

#6

Jun 22, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is randomly reassigned to District Judge Anne R. Traum and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-01853-ART-BNW. (no image attached) (HAM) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

#7

Jun 22, 2026

Order Appointing Counsel and Deferring Consideration of 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition It is therefore ordered that 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 also pay the filing fee or file a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis on Petitioner's behalf and effectuate service of the amended petition on Respondents. It is further ordered that the Clerk of Court will: See Order for additional information. It is further ordered that the USAO 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, 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 must 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 Petitioner must not be transferred out of this District until further order of the Court. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 6/22/2026. Attorney designation deadline: 6/29/2026. Notice of Compliance is due by 6/29/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF. CC: CJA. A copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this Order distributed as instructed. - RJDG) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

Jun 22, 2026

Clerks Notice Reassign Judge

#8

Jun 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Renan Lima Alves. (Filed per 7 Order. RJDG) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

#9

Jun 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Amy B. Cleary on behalf of Petitioner Renan Lima Alves. (Cleary, Amy) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#10

Jun 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Russell G. Webb on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Ice Ero, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Webb, Russell) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

#11

Jul 01, 2026

MOTION to Enforce Appointment Order re 7 Order Appointing Counsel,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Renan Lima Alves. Responses are due by 7/15/2026. (Cleary, Amy) (DJorder) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

#12

Jul 13, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Renan Lima Alves.. (Cleary, Amy) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#13

Jul 13, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Renan Lima Alves. No changes to parties. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-L) (Cleary, Amy) (Entered: 07/13/2026)

#14

Jul 20, 2026

RESPONSE to 13 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Ice Ero, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Webb, Russell) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#15

Jul 20, 2026

RESPONSE to 13 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondent John Mattos. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

#16

Jul 27, 2026

REPLY to 15 Response, 14 Response, 13 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Renan Lima Alves. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit M, N)(Cleary, Amy) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

#17

Jul 31, 2026

NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Renan Lima Alves re 14 Response, 16 Reply, 15 Response, 13 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Cleary, Amy) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#18

Aug 31, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 8/31/2026. By Deputy Clerk: Katie Lynn Sutherland. Oral argument on the 13 First Amended Petition Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 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: 08/31/2026)

Aug 31, 2026

Minute Order Setting Hearing

#19

Sep 03, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 9/3/2026. By Deputy Clerk: Katie Lynn Sutherland. Oral argument on the 13 First Amended Petition Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241 scheduled for Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. before U.S. District Judge Anne R. Traum will now be held in Reno Courtroom 6 . Counsel are 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: 09/03/2026)

Sep 03, 2026

Minute Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines & Hearings (non motion deadlines)

#20

Sep 22, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 9/22/2026. Petitioner has filed an amended petition for writ of habeas corpus (ECF 13). This petition references an audio recording of Petitioner's bond hearing before an immigration judge. (ECF No. 13 at 22 n.27.) The Court orders Petitioner to submit the audio recording to the Court by September 23, 2026. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AGM) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

Sep 22, 2026

Minute Order

#21

Sep 23, 2026

NOTICE of Manual Filing by Petitioner Renan Lima Alves re 13 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 20 Minute Order,. Object: USB flash drive,, Description: Audio of Bond Hearing, manually filed with the Clerk's Office. (Cleary, Amy) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

#22

Sep 24, 2026

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Hearing re Oral argument on the First Amended Petition (ECF No. 13 ) held on 9/24/2026 before District Judge Anne R. Traum. Crtrm Administrator: D. Santiago; Pla Counsel: Amy B. Cleary, AFPD; Def Counsel: Russell G. Webb (OBO Federal Defendants) and Ashlee Hesman (OBO John Mattos); Court Reporter: Gayle Wear; Time of Hearing: 10:00 a.m.; Recording start and end times: 10:09 a.m. - 11:06 a.m.; Courtroom: 6. The Court hears argument regarding the First Amended Petition (ECF No. 13 ).After hearing from counsel, the Court takes the matter under submission and will issue a written order. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

Sep 24, 2026

Miscellaneous Hearing

#23

Sep 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Laura Angeline Barrera on behalf of Petitioner Renan Lima Alves. (Barrera, Laura) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

#24

Oct 23, 2026

ORDER GRANTING PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (ECF No. 13). It is therefore ordered that the Amended Petition (ECF No. 13 ) is GRANTED. It is further ordered that Petitioner's Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (ECF No. 12) is GRANTED. It is further ordered that Respondents must RELEASE Petitioner from detention ON PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE on October 26, 2026, between the hours of 12:00 and 3:00pm PST. Counsel for Petitioner (or their designee/agent) will be permitted to wait in the Federal Justice Tower lobby during the release window. It is further ORDERED that Respondents are PROHIBITED from redetaining or imposing release conditions, such as electronic ankle monitoring, upon Petitioner without having first est ablished the reasonableness of those restrictions by clear and convincing evidence at a pre-deprivation hearing. It is further ordered that the Parties must file a JOINT STATUS REPORT by November 2, 2026, confirming Respondents' compliance wi th this Order including (i) the date and time of Petitioners release; (ii) compliance with this Courts directives concerning release on personal recognizance; and (iii) the return of Petitioner's personal property. It is further ordered that Petitioner's Motion to Enforce Appointment Order (ECF No. 11 ) is GRANTED insofar as the Court draws an adverse inference against the government for failing to produce the Form I-286 Initial Custody Determination after being ordered to do so. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 10/23/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS)

#25

Nov 02, 2026

Status Report

#26

Nov 02, 2026

Status Report

#27

Nov 05, 2026

ORDER ADDRESSING POST RELEASE STATUS REPORTS (ECF Nos. 25 , 26 ) - It is therefore ORDERED that Respondents must IMMEDIATELY REMOVE all restraints imposed on Petitioner's liberty at the time of his October 26 release, with the exception t hat Petitioner is required to appear for any future hearings scheduled in his removal proceedings. It is further ORDERED that Respondents are PROHIBITED from imposing additional release conditions that substantially interfere with Petitioner&# 039;s liberty, such as those specified by the Form I-220A, without having established the reasonableness of those restrictions by clear and convincing evidence at a pre deprivation hearing. It is further ORDERED that Respondents must present a physical copy of this Court's order to the Las Vegas ICE Office. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint notice of compliance with this Order by November 12, 2026. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 11/5/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS)