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Filed: August 14, 2026
Assigned to:
Richard Franklin Boulware II
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 15, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 14, 2026
RECEIPT of Initiating Documents by Court on behalf of Petitioner. No Application to Proceed IFP or Filing Fee received. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for a Writ) (GA) (Additional attachment(s) added on 8/17/2026: # 2 class-membership documents 1 of 2, # 3 class-membership documents 2 of 2) (GA). (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document:
Receipt Initiating Documents
#2
Aug 14, 2026
CLERK ENTERED IN ERROR - PLEASE DISREGARD MOTION for Jacobo - Ramirez Class Membership by Petitioner Juan Vargas Ccuiro. Responses are due by 8/28/2026. (GA) (misc) (nondispositive) Modified on 8/17/2026 (GA). (Entered: 08/14/2026)
Main Document:
Motion Miscellaneous Relief
#3
Aug 14, 2026
CLERK ENTERED IN ERROR - PLEASE DISREGARD CLASS ACTION NOTICE by Juan Vargas Ccuiro. (GA) Modified on 8/17/2026 (GA). (Entered: 08/14/2026)
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Notice Other
#4
Aug 14, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Blanche et al, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02542-JAD-EJY. (GA) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
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Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
Aug 14, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (MAM)
Aug 14, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#5
Aug 18, 2026
ORDER Directing Service of Petition, Appointing Counsel, and Setting Briefing Schedule. 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. ADD John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center to the docket as an Interested Party. 4. MAIL copy of the 1 -1 petition 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, through CM/ECF, a copy of the 1 -1 petition and this order to counsel for John Mattos: Ashlee Hesman 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 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 8/18/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Mattos, CJA) (Entered: 08/18/2026)
#6
Aug 18, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Juan Vargas Ccuiro. Filed on 8/18/26 per 5 Service Order. (AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Mattos, CJA) Modified on 8/18/2026 to correct ECF no. (AMMi). (Entered: 08/18/2026)
Main Document:
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
#7
Aug 25, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Stacy M. Newman on behalf of Petitioner Juan Vargas Ccuiro. (Newman, Stacy) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#8
Aug 25, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Tamer Botros Botros on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, Interested Party United States Immigration Customs Enforcement. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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Notice Appearance of Counsel
#9
Aug 25, 2026
NOTICE of Class Membership by Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, United States Immigration Customs Enforcement re 5 Order,,,,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 08/25/2026)
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Notice Other
#10
Aug 26, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 8/26/2026. On August 25, 2026, the federal respondents filed an notice of class membership for petitioner Juan Vargas Ccurio, and attached immigration records that reflect Ccurio's immigration history through 2022, which indicate that Ccurio was released on his own recognizance on July 19, 2022. 9 The records do not provide any details about Ccurio's current detention or the authority under which he is detained. The respondents are thus directed to file a supplemental notice with any documents or information they have about Ccurio's 2026 detention, or certify that no such information exists along with an explanation of the steps taken to retrieve that information, by August 28, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 08/26/2026)
Aug 26, 2026
Minute Order
#11
Aug 27, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Martin Mayer on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 08/27/2026)
Main Document:
Notice Appearance of Counsel
#12
Aug 28, 2026
Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) re 10 Minute Order,,, by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. Responses are due by 9/11/2026. (Mayer, Martin) (presiding) (Entered: 08/28/2026)
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Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#13
Aug 31, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 8/31/2026. The federal respondents move for a short extension of time to comply with this court's order to produce documents related to the petitioner's current detention. 12 The petitioner does not oppose. With good cause appearing, the respondents' motion is GRANTED. The supplemental notice is due on August 31, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
#14
Aug 31, 2026
NOTICE Supplemental by Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis re 13 Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time,, Minute Order, 10 Minute Order,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A I-213, dated July 11, 2026)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
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Notice Other
#15
Aug 31, 2026
RECEIPT of Payment: $ 5, receipt number 1568. CLERK'S NOTE: The filing fee has been PAID IN FULL. Any pending IFPs have been terminated. (AMMi) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
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Receipt Payment
Aug 31, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
#16
Sep 02, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 9/2/2026. On August 31, 2026, the federal respondents filed a supplemental notice of class membership in response to this court's minute order finding that their previous notice did not contain information related to the petitioner's current detention. 14 10 But the respondents filed only petitioner's updated I-213 form; it did not file other documents commonly related to a petitioner's arrest. The respondents are thus ordered to file another supplemental notice by September 4, 2026, containing petitioner's I-200, I-286, and I-862 forms related to his 2026 arrest, or certify that no such documents exist. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH) (Entered: 09/02/2026)
Sep 02, 2026
Minute Order
#17
Sep 04, 2026
SUPPLEMENT to 16 Minute Order,,, by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2026 I-200, 2026 I-213, 2022 I-862, Bond Hearing Notice)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document:
Supplement
#18
Sep 08, 2026
STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) re 5 Order,,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Juan Vargas Ccuiro.. (Newman, Stacy) (extend) (amend) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document:
Stipulation
#19
Sep 08, 2026
TRANSFER ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to transfer Case No. 2:26-cv-02542-JAD-EJY to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is instructed to administratively RELATE this matter to Case No. 2:25-cv-02136-RFB-MDC. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-02542-RFB-EJY. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/8/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document:
Order Reassign Judge
#20
Sep 09, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/9/2026. Good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the 18 Parties' Joint Stipulation for Extension of Time for Petitioner to File an Amended Petition is GRANTED. Petitioner will have up to, and including, September 15, 2026 to file an amended petition. Pursuant to this Court's 5 Order, Respondents must file and serve a return to the amended petition within 7 days of service of the amended petition. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JT) (Entered: 09/09/2026)
Sep 09, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation
#21
Sep 15, 2026
Motion Dismiss
Main Document:
Motion Dismiss
Parties
Blanche
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Vargas Ccuiro
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