District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02326

#1

Jul 30, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Christian Farias Zepeda. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt #200021074, # 2 Cover letter, # 3 Motion to Expedite, # 4 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction) (JQC) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

#2

Jul 30, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Warden/Facility Administrator, Nevada Southern Detention Center, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02326-JAD-BNW. (JQC) (Entered: 07/30/2026)

Jul 30, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Jul 30, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (MAM)

#3

Jul 31, 2026

Order Appointing Counsel, Directing Service of 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition, and Setting a Briefing Schedule IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that 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. If the FPD is unable to represent the petitioner, alternate counsel will be appointed. Appointed counsel will represent the petitioner in all federal proceedings related to this matter, including any appeals or certiorari proceedings, unless allowed to withdraw. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to: See order for additional information. 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 its appearance. The respondents must file any documents referenced or relied upon in their responsive pleading with that pleading. The respondents must also incorporate any arguments for dismissing the petition into their responsefiling a separate motion to dismiss is not permitted. Petitioner will then have 7 days to file a reply. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the USAO must produce the following documents to the FPD (or certify that such documents are not in their custody or control) within 7 days of the date of this order: See order for additional information. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties must meet and confer regarding any requests for an extension of deadlines. Any motion for extension must certify efforts taken to meet and confer and indicate the opposing party's position regarding the extension and must comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(b) and Local Rules IA 6-1, 6-2. 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 7/31/2026. Attorney designation deadline: 8/7/2026. Notice of Compliance is due by 8/7/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF. A copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order distributed as instructed. - RJDG) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#4

Jul 31, 2026

MOTION to Expedite by Petitioner Christian Farias Zepeda. Responses are due by 8/14/2026. (RJDG) (dispositive) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#5

Jul 31, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner Christian Farias Zepeda. Responses are due by 8/14/2026. (RJDG) (Entered: 07/31/2026)

#6

Jul 31, 2026

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Petitioner Christian Farias Zepeda. Responses are due by 8/14/2026. (RJDG) (Entered: 07/31/2026)