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Case Information
Filed: August 11, 2026
Assigned to:
Miranda Mai Du
Referred to:
Craig S. Denney
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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September 08, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 11, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANVDC-8654268) by Daniela Zazueta-Lucero. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Affidavit, # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2) (Monrreal-Salazar, Karen) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
#2
Aug 11, 2026
Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Petitioner Daniela Zazueta-Lucero. Responses are due by 8/25/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2)(Monrreal-Salazar, Karen) (Entered: 08/11/2026)
Main Document:
Motion Temporary Restraining Order
Aug 13, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Miranda M. Du and Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin. ***Emergency motion previously filed in case.*** Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (HAM)
Aug 13, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#3
Aug 14, 2026
ORDER. It is therefore ordered that the Clerk of Court will: 1. Add the USAO to the docket as an Interested Party. Pursuant to District of Nevada's 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. 2. Mail a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 ), the Motion (ECF No. 2 ), and this Order pursuant to Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to Darin Balaam, Sheriff, Washoe County Detention Center, 911 E. Parr Blvd., Reno, NV 89512. 3. Send courtesy copies of the Petition (ECF No. 1 ), the Motion (ECF No. 2 ), and this Order to Cobi Burnett (Balaam's counsel) via CM/ECF at CBurnett@da.washoecounty.gov. It is further ordered that the USAO must file a notice of appearance within seven days of the date of this Order and file and serve their answer to the Petition and Motion within 14 days of the date of this Order, 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 seven days to file a reply. 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. Any motion for extension must certify efforts taken to meet and confer and indicate the opposing party's position regarding the extension. Any motion or stipulation must comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(b) and Local Rules IA 6-1, 6-2. It is further ordered that Respondents must not transfer Petitioner out of this District. Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 8/14/2026. Designation of attorney is due by 8/21/2026. Darin Balaam answer due 8/28/2026; Todd Blanche answer due 8/28/2026; Jason Knight answer due 8/28/2026; Markwayne Mullin answer due 8/28/2026; David J. Venturella answer due 8/28/2026. Responses are due by 8/28/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG) Modified on 8/14/2026. A copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 ), the Motion (ECF No. 2 ), and this Order distributed as instructed. (RJDG) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
#4
Aug 17, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin on 8/17/2026. With good cause appearing, the Honorable Magistrate Judge Carla Baldwin recuses herself in this action. IT IS ORDERED that this action is referred to the Clerk for random reassignment of this case for all further proceedings. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMC) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
#5
Aug 17, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is randomly reassigned to Judge Miranda M. Du and Magistrate Judge Craig S. Denney for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 3:26-cv-00621-MMD-CSD. (no image attached) (HAM) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
#6
Aug 17, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Andrew Cobi Burnett on behalf of Respondent Darin Balaam. (Burnett, Andrew) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document:
Notice Appearance of Counsel
Aug 17, 2026
Clerks Notice Reassign Judge
Aug 17, 2026
Minute Order Recusal
#7
Aug 28, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney James Sweetin on behalf of Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin. (Sweetin, James) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document:
Notice Appearance of Counsel
#8
Aug 28, 2026
First STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) re 3 Order,,,,,,,,, Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings,,,,,,,, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin.. (Sweetin, James) (extend) (answer) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document:
Stipulation
#9
Aug 28, 2026
ORDER granting Joint Stipulation to Extend Time for Federal Defendants to file an Answer to the Petition and Motion according to the Court's Order ECF No. 3 (ECF No. 8 ). Federal Respondents Answer to the Petition andMotion is due by September 4, 2028. Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 8/28/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KW) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
#10
Sep 04, 2026
ANSWER to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Todd Blanche, Markwayne Mullin, United States Immigration Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Notice to Appear, # 2 Exhibit B - Criminal Information, # 3 Exhibit C - Warrant of Arrest)(Sweetin, James) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document:
Answer to Habeas Petition
#11
Sep 08, 2026
Reply
Main Document:
Reply
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Mullin
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Zazueta-Lucero
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