District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02811

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Sep 04, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Helver Lopez Pena. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus)(HAM) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

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Sep 04, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02811-CDS-EJY. (HAM) (Entered: 09/04/2026)

Sep 04, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Cristina D. Silva and Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (HAM)

Sep 04, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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Sep 11, 2026

ORDER Service and Appointment. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada (FPD) is appointed to represent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent the petitioner) by September 18, 2026. If the FPD is unable to represent the petitioner, alternate counsel will be appointed. Appointed counsel will represent the petitioner in all federal proceedings related to this matter, including any appeals or certiorari proceedings, unless allowed to withdraw. If the FPD files a notice of appearance in this matter, it (1) will then have 14 days to file either an amended petition or a motion to dismiss the petition, and (2) must effectuate service of the amended petition, if one is filed, on the respondents. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the petitioner's IFP application [ECF No. 1 ] is granted. IT IS FURTHER KINDLY ORDERED that the Clerk of Court: 1. FILE the petition (ECF No. 1 -1). The petition (ECF No. 1 -1) is deferred. 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 o f Civil Procedure 4 and 28 U.S.C. § 2243. The USAO is not required to file a response to the petition at this time. 3. SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to the Federal Public Defender at ecf_nvchu& #064;fd.org, the petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. 4. MAIL a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1-1) and this order pursuant to Rule 4(i)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detentio n Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave., Pahrump, NV 89060. 5. SEND a courtesy copy of the petition (ECF No. 1-1) and this order to Ashley Hesman (Mattos's attorney) at ahesman@strucklove.com. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties must meet and confer regarding any requests for an extension of deadlines and stipulate to the extension if possible. Any motion for extension must certify efforts taken to meet and confer and indicate the opposing party's position regarding the exte nsion. Any motion or stipulation must comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(b) and Local Rules IA 6-1, 6-2. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents must not transfer the petitioner out of this District, with the exception of effectuatin g the petitioner's lawful deportation, until further order of the court. In the event of lawful deportation, the respondents' counsel must file a notice with the court within five days of removal. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 9/11/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG)

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Sep 14, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Sep 16, 2026

Motion Dismiss

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Sep 16, 2026

Mail Returned

Sep 16, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only

Sep 18, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AFPD Immigration only