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Case Information
Filed: August 31, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer Anna Dorsey
Referred to:
Maximiliano D. Couvillier III
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
September 11, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Aug 31, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5) by Jose Montanez Gaytan. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt) (HAM) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Main Document:
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
Aug 31, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (RJDG)
#2
Sep 01, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02783-JAD-MDC. (HAM) (Entered: 09/01/2026)
Main Document:
Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
Sep 01, 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 ap pearance 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 an amended petition or a motion to dismiss the petition. IT IS FURTHER ORDERE D that the Clerk of the Court is directed to: 1. 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. 2. ADD John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center to the docket as an Interested Party. 3. MAIL a c opy 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. 4. 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 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 9/1/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Mattos, CJA)
Sep 01, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
Sep 03, 2026
Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only
#5
Sep 08, 2026
Notice Other
Main Document:
Notice Other
Sep 11, 2026
Notice of Appearance - AFPD Immigration only
Parties
Blanche
Party
Montanez Gaytan
Party