District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-01928
Amador Rodriguez Magallan v. Todd Blanche
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Case Information
Filed: June 25, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer Anna Dorsey
Referred to:
Elayna J. Youchah
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 25, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Amador Rodriguez Magallan.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition WHC, # 2 Motion appoint Counsel)(WJ) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document:
Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#2
Jun 26, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-01928-JAD-EJY. (WJ) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document:
Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
Jun 26, 2026
ORDER Appointing Counsel, Directing Service of 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition, and Setting a Briefing Schedule. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the motion for leave to proceed IFP 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 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 if the FPD files a notice of appearance in this matter, it will then have 14 days to file an amended petition (or to indicate that an amended petition is unnecessary). The FPD must effectuate service of the amended petition on the respondents. 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 within 7 days of service of the petitioner's counseled amended petition. The respondents must file any documents referenced or relied upon in their responsive pleading with that pleading. Petitioner will then have 7 days to file a reply. 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. 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 6/26/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF; CC: A copy of the petition ECF No. 1 -1 and this order distributed as directed - MAM) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document:
Order Appointing Counsel AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#4
Jun 26, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Amador Rodriguez Magallan. (Filed per 3 Order - MAM) (Entered: 06/26/2026)
Main Document:
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
Jun 26, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
Jun 26, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (WJ)
#5
Jul 06, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Shelly Richter on behalf of Petitioner Amador Rodriguez Magallan. (Richter, Shelly) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Main Document:
Notice Appearance of Counsel
#6
Jul 06, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Russell G. Webb on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Webb, Russell) (Entered: 07/06/2026)
Main Document:
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Jul 06, 2026
Attorney update in case: Attorney Sylvia A. Irvin withdrawn from the case. (Irvin, Sylvia)
Jul 06, 2026
Withdraw Counsel
#7
Jul 20, 2026
Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to file amended petition re 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,, Order Appointing Counsel,,,,,,, by Petitioner Amador Rodriguez Magallan. Responses are due by 8/3/2026. (Richter, Shelly) (amend) (Entered: 07/20/2026)
Main Document:
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#8
Jul 21, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 7/21/2026. The petitioner seeks an extension of time to file his amended habeas petition. 7 The respondents do not oppose. With good cause appearing, the motion is GRANTED. Petitioner's amended petition is now due August 10, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
Jul 21, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
#9
Aug 10, 2026
Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (Second Request) to file amended petition re 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,, Order Appointing Counsel,,,,,,, by Petitioner Amador Rodriguez Magallan. Responses are due by 8/24/2026. (Richter, Shelly) (amend) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Main Document:
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#10
Aug 13, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 8/13/2026. Petitioner seeks an extension of time to file his amended habeas petition. 9 The respondents do not oppose this request. With good cause appearing, petitioner's motion is GRANTED. The amended petition is now due August 31, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Aug 13, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
#11
Aug 31, 2026
Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (Third Request) to file amended petition re 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,, Order Appointing Counsel,,,,,,, by Petitioner Amador Rodriguez Magallan. Responses are due by 9/14/2026. (Richter, Shelly) (amend) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Main Document:
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#12
Aug 31, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 8/31/2026. Petitioner moves for a 21-day extension of time to file his amended habeas petition. 11 With good cause appearing, that motion is GRANTED. The amended petition is due on September 21, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
Aug 31, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
#13
Sep 21, 2026
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
Main Document:
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
Parties
Amador Rodriguez Magallan
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Todd Blanche
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