District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02480

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Aug 11, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Alfredo Coca Escobar.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition WHC, # 2 Motion appoint Counsel)(WJ) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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Aug 13, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02480-JAD-DJA. (WJ) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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Aug 13, 2026

ORDER Granting 1 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the motion for appointment of counsel (ECF No. 1 -2) is GRANTED. 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 five 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 an amended petition (or to indicate that an amended petition is unnecessary). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to: 1. FILE the petition (ECF No. 1 -1). 2. 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. 3. ADD the United States Attorneys' Office for the District of Nevada (USAO) to the docket as an Interested Party. 4. MAIL a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order under Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave. Pahrump, NV 89060. 5. SEND a courtesy copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to Ashley Hesman (Mattoss attorney) at ahesman@strucklove.com. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the USAO must file a notice of appearance within five days of the date of this order. 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 seven days of the date of this order: See order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the USAO must file a notice within seven days of this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the USAO must file and serve its answer to the amended petition within 7 days of service of the petitioner's 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. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 8/13/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ALZ) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

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Aug 13, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Alfredo Coca Escobar. (ALZ) (Entered: 08/13/2026)

Aug 13, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Aug 13, 2026

Case randomly assigned to District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (WJ)

#5

Aug 18, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Amelia Bizzaro on behalf of Petitioner Alfredo Coca Escobar. (Bizzaro, Amelia) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#6

Aug 21, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tamer Botros Botros on behalf of Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, David J. Venturella. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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Aug 21, 2026

Joint STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) for Federal Respondents to File Notice Re Class Membership re 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Attorneys,,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Parties,,,,,,,,, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, David J. Venturella.. (Botros, Tamer) (extend) (presiding) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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Aug 21, 2026

NOTICE Federal Respondents' Notice Regarding Class Membership by Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, David J. Venturella re 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Attorneys,,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Parties,,,,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Documents Pertaining to Petitioner)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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Aug 24, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 8/24/2026. The parties stipulate to a one-day extension of time for the federal respondents to file a notice of class membership. 7 With good cause appearing, that stipulation is GRANTED. The respondents' notice, filed on August 21, 2026, is deemed timely. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 08/24/2026)

Aug 24, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation

#10

Aug 25, 2026

TRANSFER ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of Court is instructed to transfer Case No. 2:26-cv-02480-JAD-DJA to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II. Case reassigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-02480-RFB-DJA. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Clerk of Court is instructed to administratively RELATE this matter to Case No. 2:25-cv-02136-RFB-MDC. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 8/25/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

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Aug 31, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Alfredo Coca Escobar. No changes to parties. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Bizzaro, Amelia) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

#12

Aug 31, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 8/31/2026. The Court has reviewed the First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (the "Petition") (ECF No. 11), as well as Respondents' Notice Regarding Class Membership (ECF No. 8), and preliminarily finds that Petitioner may be entitled to habeas relief under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment, and Jacobo-Ramirez v. Mullin, No. 2:25-cv-02136-RFB-BNW, 2026 WL 879799 (D. Nev. Mar. 30, 2026). Therefore, Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE for Petitioner's detention. See 28 U.S.C.§ 2243. Specifically, Respondents must file a "return certifying the true cause of detention" on or before September 3, 2026. Amongst other thing, Respondents' return must: (a.) indicate whether Petitioner is, or is not, a member of the Jacobo-Ramirez Class; (b.) identify a specific authority that authorizes Petitioners detention; and (c.) attach any, and all, records that Respondents rely on to justify Petitioner's detention. As the Court's Order directing a response is clear, a failure by Respondents to properly respond to the Order and/or identify a specific authority that authorizes Petitioners detention will be deemed an intentional waiver of any argument as to a lawful basis for detention and may also be considered a violation of the Court's Order. Such a waiver or failure to respond to the Court's Order may result in appropriate remedial action by the Court including granting of the writ forthwith, the striking of filings, and/or sanctions imposed on the parties or counsel. See 28 U.S.C.§ 2243. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Petitioner has up to, and including, September 8, 2026, to reply. Finally, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Court's prior orders regarding briefing, document production, transfer, etc. remain in full effect. See generally Order Appointing Counsel, ECF No. 3. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KRS) (Entered: 08/31/2026)

Aug 31, 2026

Minute Order

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Sep 03, 2026

NOTICE Federal Respondents Response to Order to Show Cause (ECF No. 12) by Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, David J. Venturella re 12 Minute Order,,,,,,,,. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/03/2026)

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Sep 04, 2026

RESPONSE to 13 Notice (Other) by Petitioner Alfredo Coca Escobar. (Bizzaro, Amelia) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioner's First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 11 ) is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents must RELEASE Petitioner from detention on his personal recognizance on September 12, 2026, between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents must return Petitioner's personal property, including any personal identification and employment authorization documents, UPON HIS RELEASE. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents are PERMANENTLY ENJOINED from detaining Petitioner pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2)(A). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents may not re-detain Petitioner during the pendency of his current removal proceedings until after an immigration court hearing is held, with adequate notice, to determine whether detention is appropriate under the INA and its implementing regulations. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Parties must file a JOINT STATUS REPORT by September 14, 2026. The Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to enter judgment accordingly and close this case. The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce its order and judgment Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/11/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

JUDGMENT entered per 15 Order. Signed by Clerk of Court Debra K. Kempi on 9/11/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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Sep 14, 2026

Joint STATUS REPORT by Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, David J. Venturella. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/14/2026)