District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02519

Alzate Elejaide v. Blanche

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Case Information

Filed: August 13, 2026
Assigned to: Jennifer Anna Dorsey
Referred to: Elayna J. Youchah
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: September 18, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Aug 13, 2026
RECEIPT of Initiating Documents by Court on behalf of Petitioner. No Application to Proceed IFP or Filing Fee received. (Attachments: # 1 Petition WHC, # 2 Class Membership) (WJ) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document: Receipt Initiating Documents
#2
Aug 14, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02519-JAD-EJY. (WJ) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document: Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
Aug 14, 2026
ORDER Directing Service of 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition and Appointing Counsel. IT IS ORDERED that the Federal Public Defender (FPD) for the District of Nevada is appointed to represent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance within 7 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 (1) a motion to proceed IFP or pay the $5 filing fee on behalf of the petitioner and (2) an amended petition, or (3) a motion to dismiss the petition. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is directed to: 1. FILE the 1 -1 petition. 2. ADD the United States Attorneys' Office for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. Under the 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. 3. MAIL a copy of the 1 -1 petition and this order under Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to Reggie Radar, Police Chief, Henderson Detention Center, 18 E. Basic Road, Henderson, NV 89015. 4. SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the 1 -1 petition and this order to counsel for Assistant City Attorney Christian Orme at christian.orme@cityofhenderson.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 file a notice within seven days of this order (1) indicating whether the federal respondents contend that petitioner is, or is not, a Jacobo-Ramirez class member and (2) identifying the statutory provision that they contend authorizes Petitioner's detention. 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. See order for further details. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 8/14/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Radar, CJA) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document: Order
#4
Aug 14, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Jairo Alzate Elejaide. Filed on 8/14/26 per 3 Service Order. (AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Radar, CJA) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
Aug 14, 2026
Case randomly assigned to District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (WJ)
Aug 14, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#5
Aug 17, 2026
RESPONSE to 4 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondent Reggie Rader. (Orme, Christian) (Entered: 08/17/2026)
Main Document: Response
#6
Aug 20, 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: 08/20/2026)
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#7
Aug 21, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Martin Mayer on behalf of Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, David J. Venturella. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#8
Aug 21, 2026
Joint STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) for Federal Respondents to file Notice Re Class Member re 3 Order,,,,,,,, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, David J. Venturella.. (Mayer, Martin) (extend) (presiding) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document: Stipulation
#9
Aug 21, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Megan Hopper-Rebegea on behalf of Petitioner Jairo Alzate Elejaide. (Hopper-Rebegea, Megan) (Entered: 08/21/2026)
Main Document: Notice Appearance of Counsel
#10
Aug 24, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 8/24/2026. The parties stipulate to a short extension of time for the federal respondents to file a notice of class membership. 8 With good cause appearing, that stipulation is GRANTED. The respondents' notice is due on August 25, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
Aug 24, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation
#11
Aug 25, 2026
NOTICE Regarding Class Membership by Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, David J. Venturella re 3 Order,,,,,,,, 10 Order on Stipulation,, Minute Order,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
Main Document: Notice Other
#12
Aug 27, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re 1 Receipt of Initiating Documents addressed to Jairo Alzate Elejaide. RTS, unable to forward. Not NSDC Detainee. (AMMi) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
Main Document: Mail Returned
#13
Sep 03, 2026
First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Jairo Alzate Elejaide. Adds new parties. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Hopper-Rebegea, Megan) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
#14
Sep 04, 2026
RECEIPT of Payment: $ 5, receipt number 1662. CLERK'S NOTE: The filing fee has been PAID IN FULL. Any pending IFPs have been terminated. (AMMi) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document: Receipt Payment
#15
Sep 10, 2026
RESPONSE to 13 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, David J. Venturella. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Response
#16
Sep 17, 2026
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
Main Document: Motion Extend/Shorten Time
Sep 18, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

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Jairo Alzate Elejaide
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Todd Blanche
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