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Case Information
Filed: September 02, 2026
Assigned to:
Jennifer Anna Dorsey
Referred to:
Brenda Weksler
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity:
September 17, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 02, 2026
RECEIPT of Initiating Documents by Court on behalf of Petitioner. No Application to Proceed IFP or Filing Fee received. (Attachments: # 1 Petition WHC) (WJ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/3/2026: # 2 class member, # 3 release of funds) (WJ). (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Main Document:
Receipt Initiating Documents
#2
Sep 03, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02788-JAD-BNW. (WJ) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
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Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
Sep 03, 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 (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 (1) a motion to proce ed 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. SEND a copy of the 1 -1 petition 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 to the do cket 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. 4. MAIL a 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 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 9/3/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Mattos, CJA)
#4
Sep 03, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Aaron Flores Herrera. Filed on 9/3/26 per 3 Service Order. (AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Mattos, CJA) (Entered: 09/03/2026)
Main Document:
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
Sep 03, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
Sep 03, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (WJ)
Sep 04, 2026
Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only
Sep 09, 2026
Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only
#7
Sep 10, 2026
Notice Other
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Notice Other
Sep 11, 2026
Notice of Appearance - AFPD Immigration only
#9
Sep 17, 2026
Order Reassign Judge
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Order Reassign Judge
Parties
Blanche
Party
Flores Herrera
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