District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02202

#1

Jul 20, 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: 07/21/2026)

#2

Jul 21, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02202-JAD-NJK. (HAM) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#3

Jul 21, 2026

ORDER DIRECTING SERVICE OF 28 U.S.C. § 2241 PETITION AND APPOINTING COUNSEL. IT IS 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 of 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 the petitioner and (2) an amended petition, or (3) a motion to dismiss the petition. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to: 1. FILE the 1 -1 petition. 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 1 -1 petition and this 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 1 -1 petition and this order to counsel for John Mattos: Ashlee Hesman at ahesman@strucklove.com. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada 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 within 7 days of service of the counseled amended petition. 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 7/21/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Mattos, CJA Coordinator) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

#4

Jul 21, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Carlos Jair Ayala Damas. Filed on 7/21/26 per 3 Service Order. (AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Mattos, CJA Coordinator) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

Jul 21, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Jul 21, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (HAM)

#5

Jul 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Martin Mayer on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#6

Jul 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Wendi L Overmyer on behalf of Petitioner Carlos Jair Ayala Damas. (Overmyer, Wendi) (Entered: 07/28/2026)

#7

Aug 11, 2026

MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) re 3 Order,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Carlos Jair Ayala Damas. Responses are due by 8/25/2026. (Overmyer, Wendi) (amend) (Entered: 08/11/2026)

#8

Aug 13, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 8/13/2026. Petitioner Carlos Jair Ayala Damas moves for a ten-day extension of time to file his amended petition. 7 With good cause appearing, that motion is GRANTED. Petitioner must file an amended habeas petition by August 21, 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

#9

Aug 21, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Carlos Jair Ayala Damas. Adds new parties. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4) (Overmyer, Wendi) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#10

Aug 21, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Carlos Jair Ayala Damas.. (Overmyer, Wendi) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#11

Aug 24, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 8/24/2026. Petitioner Carlos Jair Ayala Damas moves for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (IFP) in this habeas action. 10 With good cause appearing, that motion is GRANTED. This action may proceed without payment of the filing fee. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

Aug 24, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

#12

Aug 28, 2026

RESPONSE to 9 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A I-200 & I-862)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

#13

Sep 04, 2026

REPLY to 9 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Carlos Jair Ayala Damas. (Overmyer, Wendi) (Entered: 09/04/2026)