District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02244

Madrigal v. Blanche

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Case Information

Filed: July 23, 2026
Assigned to: Jennifer Anna Dorsey
Referred to: Daniel J. Albregts
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: August 31, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 23, 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) (JQC) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
Main Document: Receipt Initiating Documents
#2
Jul 23, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02244-RFB-DJA. (JQC) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
Main Document: Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
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 in this action. IT IS ORDERED that this action is referred to the Clerk for random reassignment of this case for all further proceedings. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JT) (Entered: 07/23/2026)
Jul 23, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
Jul 23, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (JQC)
Jul 23, 2026
Minute Order Recusal
#4
Jul 24, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is randomly reassigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-02244-JAD-DJA. (no image attached) (JQC) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
#5
Jul 24, 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 Nevadas 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 Reggie Radar, Police Chief, Henderson 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 Reggie Radar, Police Chief, Henderson Detention Center, 18 E. Basic Road, Henderson, NV 89015. 5. SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the 1 -1 petition and this order to counsel for Assistant City Attorney Christian Orme at christian.orme@cityofhenderson.com. 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 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 7/24/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Radar, CJA Coordinator) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document: ORDER
#6
Jul 24, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Jose Antonio Madrigal. Filed on 7/24/26 per 3 Service Order. (AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Radar, CJA Coordinator) (Entered: 07/24/2026)
Main Document: PETITION
Jul 24, 2026
Clerks Notice Reassign Judge
#7
Jul 30, 2026
RESPONSE to 6 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Interested Party Reggie Radar. (Orme, Christian) (Entered: 07/30/2026)
Main Document: Response
#8
Jul 30, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable (Not at this Address) re 5 Order, 6 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus addressed to Jose Antonio Madrigal. (DLL) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Mail Returned
#9
Jul 31, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Sylvia A. Irvin on behalf of Petitioner Jose Antonio Madrigal. (Irvin, Sylvia) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#10
Aug 04, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney James Sweetin on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Sweetin, James) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#11
Aug 04, 2026
NOTICE of Petitioners Removal by Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Sweetin, James) (Entered: 08/04/2026)
Main Document: Notice Other
#12
Aug 07, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re 2 Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM addressed to Jose Antonio Madrigal. Note: Not at this address. (ALZ) (Entered: 08/10/2026)
Main Document: Mail Returned
#13
Aug 17, 2026
Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to file Amended Petition or Motion to Dismiss re 5 Order,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Jose Antonio Madrigal. Responses are due by 8/31/2026. (Irvin, Sylvia) (amend) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document: Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#14
Aug 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 8/18/2026. Petitioner moves for a 14-day extension of time to file his amended habeas petition or a motion to dismiss. 13 With good cause appearing, that motion is GRANTED. The petitioner must file an amended petition or a motion to dismiss by August 28, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Aug 18, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
#15
Aug 28, 2026
MOTION to Extend Time (Second Request) to file Amended Petition or Motion to Dismiss re 14 Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time,, Minute Order, by Petitioner Jose Antonio Madrigal. Responses are due by 9/11/2026. (Irvin, Sylvia) (amend) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document: Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#16
Aug 31, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 8/31/2026. Petitioner's counsel moves for a one-week extension of time to file an amended petition or voluntary notice of dismissal, explaining that counsel for the respondents has represented that the petitioner has been removed, but does not yet have verified documentation confirming that removal. 15 The extension of time will allow the respondents to "provide and file a completed and verified I-205 and travel documents confirming" the details of the petitioners removal. The respondents do not oppose the extension request. With good cause appearing, petitioner's motion is GRANTED. Petitioner must file an amended petition or notice of voluntary dismissal by September 4, 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

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Blanche
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Madrigal
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