District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02405

Ramirez v. Knight

Completed

Case Information

Filed: August 05, 2026
Assigned to: Andrew Patrick Gordon
Referred to: Brenda Weksler
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: September 11, 2026
Last Activity: September 11, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 05, 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: 08/06/2026)
Main Document: Receipt Initiating Documents
#2
Aug 06, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Jason Knight, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02405-APG-BNW. (JQC) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Main Document: Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
Aug 06, 2026
Order Appointing Counsel and Deferring Consideration of 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition. IT IS THEREFORE 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 files a notice of appearance in this matter, it will (1) then have 14 days to file either an amended petition or a motion to dismiss the petition; (2) effectuate service of the amended petition, if one is filed, on the respondents; and (3) file a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis on the petitioner's behalf. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court will: 1. FILE the petition (ECF No. 1 -1). 2. ADD the USAO to the docket as an Interested Party. 3. SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this Order to the FPD at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, the petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. 4. ADD John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center, to the docket as an interested party. 5. SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this Order to Ashlee Hesman (Mattos's counsel) at ahesman@strucklove.com. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the USAO file a notice of appearance within 7 days of the date of this order and will file and serve the respondents' answer to the amended petition, if one is filed, within 14 days of service of the filing of that amended petition, unless additional time is allowed for good cause shown. The respondents must file any documents referenced or relied upon in their responsive pleading with that pleading. The petitioner will have 7 days to file a reply. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents will not transfer the petitioner out of this District, with the exception of effectuating his lawful deportation, until further order of the court. In the event of lawful deportation, the respondents' counsel must file a notice with the Court within 7 days from deportation. See order for further details. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 8/6/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF; CC: FPD, P, CJA, JM - MAM) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Main Document: Order Appointing Counsel
#4
Aug 06, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Guillermo Ali Ramirez. (Filed per 3 Order - MAM) (Entered: 08/06/2026)
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
Aug 06, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (JQC)
Aug 06, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#5
Aug 13, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Emma Lauren Smith on behalf of Petitioner Guillermo Ali Ramirez. (Smith, Emma) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#6
Aug 13, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tamer Botros Botros on behalf of Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Jason Knight, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 08/13/2026)
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#7
Aug 27, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Guillermo Ali Ramirez.. (Smith, Emma) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document: Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#8
Aug 27, 2026
First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Guillermo Ali Ramirez. Adds new parties. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2) (Smith, Emma) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
#9
Sep 02, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Martin Mayer, Assistant United States Attorney appearing for Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Jason Knight, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen. Substituted counsel in place of Tamer Botros Botros. (no image attached) (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Sep 02, 2026
Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only
#10
Sep 10, 2026
RESPONSE to 8 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Pamela J. Bondi, Jason Knight, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Response
#11
Sep 11, 2026
ORDER Granting (1) Petition for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis and (2) Habeas Corpus Petition as Unopposed. IT IS ORDERED that petitioner Guillermo Ali Ramirez's 7 motion for application to proceed IFP is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDER ED that petitioner Guillermo Ali Ramirez's 8 amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondent John Mattos release petitioner Guillermo Ali Ramirez from the custody of the Nevada Southern Detenti on Center on Monday, September 14, 2026 no later than 1:00 p.m. The respondents must transport Ramirez to 501 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, Nevada that same day. The respondents must advise Ramirez's counsel of the estimated time of release for coordination purposes. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the clerk of court close this case. See order for further details. Signed by Chief Judge Andrew P. Gordon on 9/11/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi)
Main Document: Order AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis AND ~Util - Terminate Case

Parties

Knight
Party
Ramirez
Party