District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02293

Castro v. DHS

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Case Information

Filed: July 28, 2026
Assigned to: Richard Franklin Boulware II
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: July 31, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Jul 27, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Isaias Bautista Castro. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(HAM) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document: Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#2
Jul 28, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against DHS, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02293-APG-DJA. (HAM) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document: Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
Jul 28, 2026
TRANSFER ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to transfer Case No. 2:26-cv-02293-APG-DJA to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Clerk of Court is instructed to administratively RELATE this matter to Case No. 2:25-cv-02136-RFB-MDC. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-02293-RFB-DJA. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon and Judge Richard F. Boulware on 7/28/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ALZ) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document: Order Reassign Judge
#4
Jul 28, 2026
ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States District of Nevada, absent leave of Court. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioner's IFP Application (ECF No. 1 ) is GRANTED. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioner's Motion for Appointment of Counsel (ECF No. 1 -2) is GRANTED, and the Federal Public Defender for the United States District of Nevada ("FPD") is APPOINTED to represent Petitioner. Attorney designation deadline: 7/30/2026. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Federal Respondents must PRODUCE the following records, which are relevant to the lawfulness of Petitioner's detention (see Order for details). Federal Respondents must PRODUCE these materials to Petitioner's Counsel by July 31, 2026. On or before August 7, 2026, Petitioner must file an amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus unless the FPD declines to represent Petitioner. The Clerk of Court is kindly INSTRUCTED to: 1. ATTACH a copy of the Court's standard IFP Application to this Order. (Sent on 7/28/2026). 2. ADD the FPD to the docket as an "Attorney to be Noticed" using the following email address: ecf_nvchu@fd.org. The Clerk is further instructed to SEND a copy of this Order to the FPD and CJA Coordinator for this division. (Ad hoc 7/28/2026). 3. ADD the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. 4. SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1), and this Order, to Counsel for Respondent John Mattos at ahesman@strucklove.com. (Ad hoc 7/28/2026). 5. MAIL a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1), and this Order, pursuant to Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to John Mattos at Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave., Pahrump, NV 89060. (Mailed on 7/28/2026). Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 7/28/2026. (Attachments: # 1 IFP Form with Instructions) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 07/28/2026)
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Jul 28, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (HAM)
Jul 28, 2026
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#5
Jul 31, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#6
Jul 31, 2026
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#7
Jul 31, 2026
Notice Other
Main Document: Notice Other

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Castro
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DHS
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