District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02567

#1

Aug 17, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Kevin Israel Gomez.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition WHC, # 2 Motion appoint Counsel)(WJ) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#2

Aug 18, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02567-MMD-BNW. (WJ) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#3

Aug 18, 2026

ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that the 1 motion to proceed IFP is granted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the 1 -2 motion for appointment of counsel is granted. The Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada ("FPD") is appointed to represent Petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent Petitioner) within seven 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 30 days from the date of this Order to file either (1) an amended petition, or (2) a motion to dismiss the Petition. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court: 1. File the 1 -1 Petition. 2. 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. 3. Send a copy of the 1 -1 Petition and this Order to the FPD at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, Petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. 4. Mail a copy of the 1 -1 Petition and this Order pursuant to 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 courtesy copies of the 1 -1 Petition and this Order to Ashlee Hesman (Mattos's counsel) via CM/ECF at ahesman@strucklove.com. 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 amended petition, if one is filed, within fourteen days of service of the filing of that amended petition, unless additional time is allowed for good cause shown. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Respondents must not transfer Petitioner out of this District. See order for further details. Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 8/18/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Mattos, CJA) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

#4

Aug 18, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Kevin Israel Gomez. Filed on 8/18/26 per 3 Service Order. (AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Mattos, CJA) (Entered: 08/18/2026)

Aug 18, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Miranda M. Du and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (WJ)

Aug 18, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

#5

Aug 21, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Martin Mayer on behalf of Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#6

Aug 21, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Sylvia A. Irvin on behalf of Petitioner Kevin Israel Cardenas Gomez. (Irvin, Sylvia) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

#7

Aug 25, 2026

Joint STIPULATION for Leave to Lawfully Remove the Petitioner from the United States re 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, by Respondents Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Mayer, Martin) (other) (presiding) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#8

Aug 25, 2026

NOTICE Regarding Class Membership by Todd Blanche, Ruben Leyva, Markwayne Mullin, David J. Venturella re 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 08/25/2026)

#9

Aug 26, 2026

ORDER granting Joint Stipulation for Leave to Lawfully Remove the Petitioner from the United States. Signed by Judge Miranda M. Du on 8/26/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KW) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#10

Aug 26, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Miranda M. Du on 8/26/2026. By Deputy Clerk: Karen Walker.In light of the order granting the joint stipulation for leave to lawfully remove Petitioner from the United States (ECF No. 9 ), the Court denies the petition as moot. The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this order and close this case. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KW) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

#11

Aug 26, 2026

JUDGMENT. Signed by Clerk of Court Debra K. Kempi on 8/26/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KW) (Entered: 08/26/2026)

Aug 26, 2026

Minute Order