District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02228

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Jul 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANVDC-8622723) by FRANCISCO ALFARO-VILLEGAS. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit exhibit a, # 3 Exhibit exhibit b, # 4 Exhibit exhibit c, # 5 Exhibit exhibit d, # 6 Exhibit exhibit e) (Mondejar, Jeremy) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

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Jul 23, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 7/23/2026.With good cause appearing, the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II RECUSES himself from this action. Thus, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this action is referred to the Clerk of Court for random reassignment of this case for all further proceedings.(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLQ) (Entered: 07/23/2026)

Jul 23, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Jul 23, 2026

Minute Order Recusal

Jul 23, 2026

Case randomly assigned to District Judge Richard F. Boulware, II and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (WJ)

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Jul 24, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is randomly reassigned to District Judge Anne R. Traum for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-2228-ART-DJA. (no image attached) (WJ) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

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Jul 24, 2026

ORDER - Court finds that it states a prima facie case for relief, so the Court directs that it be served on the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada (USAO) and sets a briefing schedule. It is therefore ordered that the Clerk of the Court will: 1. ADD the USAO to the docket as an Interested Party. 2. MAIL a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 ) and this Order under Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to John Mattos, Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave. Pahrump, NV 89060. (Mailed on 7/27/2026). 3. SEND courtesy copies of the Petition (ECF No. 1 ) and this Order to Ashlee Hesman (Mattos's attorney) at ahesman@strucklove.com. (Ad hoc on 7/27/2026). It is further ordered that the USAO must file a notice of appearance within 5 days of the date of this Order (due by 7/29/2026), and file and serve their answer to the Petition within 7 days of this Order (due by 7/31/2026), 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 5 days to file a reply. It is further ordered that the USAO must produce the following documents to Petitioner's counsel (or certify that the documents are not in their custody or control) within 5 days of this Order (due by 7/29/2026). See Order for details. It is further ordered that the parties must meet and confer regarding any requests for an extension of deadlines and stipulate to the extension, if possible. It is further ordered that Respondents must 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 7/24/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 07/27/2026)

Jul 24, 2026

Clerks Notice Reassign Judge

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Jul 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tamer Botros Botros on behalf of Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, Bryan Wilcox. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

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Aug 05, 2026

First MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) Federal Defendants Motion for Retroactive Extension of Time to File a Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1) re 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 4 Order,,,,,,, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. Responses are due by 8/19/2026. (Botros, Tamer) (answer) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

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Aug 28, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 8/28/2026. On August 5, 2026, Respondents moved for an extension of time to file their response to the Petition, (ECF No. 6 ), which Petitioner has not opposed. Good cause appearing, the Court GRANTS Respondents' motion. Respondents shall have until September 4, 2026, to file their response. Petitioner will then have until September 11, 2026, to file a reply.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - BEL) (Entered: 08/28/2026)

Aug 28, 2026

Minute Order Terminate Motion AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

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Sep 04, 2026

Second MOTION to Extend Time (Second Request) Federal Respondents Motion for Extension of Time to File a Response to Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1) SECOND REQUEST re 7 Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time,,, Minute Order Terminate Motion,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. Responses are due by 9/18/2026. (Botros, Tamer) (answer) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

MOTION to Seal Document, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. Responses are due by 9/25/2026. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

RESPONSE to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Index)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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Oct 19, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 10/19/2026. By Deputy Clerk: Katie Lynn Sutherland. Oral argument on the Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. before U.S. District Judge Anne R. Traum in a Las Vegas courtroom to be determined. Counsel will be notified of the courtroom location once 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: 10/19/2026)

Oct 19, 2026

Minute Order Setting Hearing

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Oct 28, 2026

NOTICE OF LAS VEGAS COURTROOM ASSIGNMENT RE: Oral argument (ECF No. 12).Oral argument on the Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ) scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. before U.S. District Judge Anne R. Traum will be held in Las Vegas Courtroom 6A. (no image attached) (KLS) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

Oct 28, 2026

Notice Setting Hearing

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Nov 03, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 11/3/2026. The parties' briefing on the pending habeas petition (ECF Nos. 1, 10 ) references Petitioner's most recent bond hearing held on July 13, 2026, wherein Petitioner was denied bond. In anticipation of the upcoming November 5 hearing, the Court orders Respondents to submit a written transcript or manual filing containing the audio recording of the July 13 bond hearing by November 4, 2026. Alternatively, if Respondents are unable to procure either of these materials by the deadline, Respondents may file a status report by November 4, 2026, indicating when the transcript or audio file will be filed.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - BEL) (Entered: 11/03/2026)

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Nov 03, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Be Excused from November 5, 2026 Hearing re 12 Minute Order Setting Hearing,, by Respondent John Mattos. Responses are due by 11/17/2026. (Hesman, Ashlee) (misc) (pleading) (Entered: 11/03/2026)

Nov 03, 2026

Minute Order

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Nov 04, 2026

NOTICE of Manual Filing by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella, Bryan Wilcox re 14 Minute Order,,,. Object: CD, Volume(s): 1, Description: Audio of July 13, 2026, Bond Hearing, manually filed with the Clerk's Office. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 11/04/2026)

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Nov 04, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 11/4/2026. Respondent John Mattos has filed a motion for leave to be excused from the upcoming November 5 hearing on the pending habeas petition. (ECF No. 15 .) Just cause appearing, the motion is GRANTED and Respondent Mattos is excused from the hearing.(no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - BEL) (Entered: 11/04/2026)

Nov 04, 2026

Minute Order Terminate Motion AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

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Nov 05, 2026

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS before District Judge Anne R. Traum. Crtrm Administrator: Chantal Torres (Las Vegas) and Katie Lynn Sutherland (Reno); Pla Counsel: Jeremy Mondejar; Def Counsel: Tamer Botrol Botros; Remote Court Reporter: Gayle Wear; Time of Hearing: 1:10 p.m. - 1:44 p.m.; Las Vegas Courtroom: 6A. The Court hears argument regarding the Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 ). After hearing from counsel, the Court takes the matter under submission and will issue a written order. *Audio difficulties experienced during hearing. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KLS) Modified on 11/5/2026 to correct Fed. Respondent counsel last name. (KLS). (Entered: 11/05/2026)

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Nov 05, 2026

ORDER - It is therefore ordered that Petitioner's petition (ECF No. 1 ) is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Respondents must RELEASE Petitioner from detention ON PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE on November 6, 2026, between 1pm and 4pm. (See Order for details). It is further ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint notice of compliance with this order by November 11, 2026. It is further ORDERED that Respondents' unopposed motion to extend the deadline for filing their response to the petition (ECF No. 8 ) is GRANTED nunc pro tunc, as they met the proposed deadline. It is further ORDERED that Respondents' motion to seal the exhibits attached to their response (ECF No. 9 ) is GRANTED. The documents filed at ECF No. 11 shall remain under seal. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 11/5/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 11/05/2026)

Nov 05, 2026

Miscellaneous Hearing