District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02815

Tec-Caal v. Blanche

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Case Information

Filed: September 04, 2026
Assigned to: Gloria Maria Navarro
Referred to: Brenda Weksler
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: October 09, 2026
Last Activity: October 09, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 04, 2026
RECEIPT of Initiating Documents by Court on behalf of Petitioner. No Application to Proceed IFP or Filing Fee received. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus) (JQC) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document: Receipt Initiating Documents
#2
Sep 04, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02815-ART-DJA. (JQC) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
Main Document: Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
Sep 04, 2026
Case randomly assigned to District Judge Anne R. Traum and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (JQC)
Sep 04, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#3
Sep 08, 2026
ORDER It is ordered that the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada (FPD) is appointed to represent. Attorney designation deadline: 9/15/2026. (See order for details). It is further ordered that the Petition (ECF No. 1 ) is deferred.It is further kindly ordered that the Clerk of Court: 1.FILE the Petition (ECF No. 1-1). 2.ADD the USAO to the docket as an Interested Party.3.SEND copies of the Petition (ECF No. 1 ) and this Order to the FPD at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, Petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. (Ad Hoc on 9/8/26)4. MAIL copies of the 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 courtesy copies of the Petition (ECF No. 1-1) and this Order to Ashlee Hesman (Mattoss counsel) at ahesman@strucklove.com. (Ad hoc on 9/8/26). It is further ordered that the USAO must file a notice of appearance within 7 days of the date of this order (due date 9/15/26). (See Order for details.) It is further ordered that the USAO must produce the following documentsto the FPD (or certify that such documents are not in their custody or control)within 7 days of the date of this order (due 9/15/26). (See Order for details.) It is further ordered that Respondents shall not transfer Petitioner out of this Districtuntil further order of the Court. Respondents must file a notice with the Court within 7 days from lawful deportation. Signed by District Judge Anne R. Traum on 9/8/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Petition) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - BLE) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document: Order
#4
Sep 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Mario Tec-Caal. Text Modified on 9/8/2026 (BLE). (Entered: 09/08/2026)
Main Document: Complaint
#5
Sep 15, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by James Sweetin, Assistant United States Attorney appearing for Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (no image attached) (Sweetin, James) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
Sep 15, 2026
Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only
#6
Sep 16, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Ashlyn Nicole Saenz-Ochoa, Assistant Federal Public Defender appearing for Petitioner Mario Tec-Caal. Substituted counsel in place of Sylvia A. Irvin. (no image attached) (Saenz-Ochoa, Ashlyn) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Sep 16, 2026
Notice of Appearance - AFPD Immigration only
#7
Sep 29, 2026
MOTION to Consolidate Cases by Petitioner Mario Tec-Caal. Responses are due by 10/13/2026. (Saenz-Ochoa, Ashlyn) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Main Document: Motion Consolidate Cases
#8
Oct 02, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable District Judge Anne R. Traum on 10/2/2026. ORDER Denying 7 Motion to Consolidate Cases; (no image attached) Before the Court is Plaintiff's motion to consolidate the current action and case 2:26-cv-00894 GMN-BNW. (ECF No. 7 ). Pursuant to Local Rule 42-1(b), a party seeking consolidation of cases must file a motion for consolidation in each respective action. The Court notes that this motion will be "decided by the judge to whom the earliest-filed action is assigned. If the actions are consolidated, they will be transferred to the judge to whom the earliest-filed action is assigned." LR 42-1(b).Plaintiff has failed to file their motion to consolidate in their previously-filed action, 2:26-cv-00894 GMN-BNW. Therefore, the Court DISMISSES Plaintiff's motion (ECF No. 7 ) without prejudice and with leave to refile according to the procedure provided in the local rules. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - NHA) (Entered: 10/02/2026)
#9
Oct 02, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Mario Tec-Caal. (BLE) (Entered: 10/05/2026)
Main Document: Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Oct 02, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Consolidate Cases
#10
Oct 08, 2026
MOTION to Consolidate Cases & Notice of Related Cases by Petitioner Mario Tec-Caal. Responses are due by 10/22/2026. (Saenz-Ochoa, Ashlyn) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
Main Document: Motion Consolidate Cases
#11
Oct 09, 2026
ORDER CONSOLIDATING RELATED CASESIT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner's Motion to Consolidate Cases, (ECF No. 25), is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that these actions are CONSOLIDATED for all purposes under Case No. 2:26-cv-00894-GMN-BNW, before District Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Magistrate Judge Brenda N. Weksler. The parties are directed to make all future filings only in Case No. 2:26-cv-00894-GMN-BNW. The Amended Petition, (ECF No. 10), will be the operative petition in the consolidated case. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro and District Judge Anne R. Traum on 10/9/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
Main Document: Order Consolidate Cases
#12
Oct 09, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is directly reassigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-02815-GMN-BNW. (no image attached) (RJDG) (Entered: 10/09/2026)
Oct 09, 2026
Terminate Civil Case
Oct 09, 2026
Per 11 Order Consolidating Related Cases, Civil Case Terminated. (RJDG)
Oct 09, 2026
Clerks Notice Reassign Judge

Parties

Blanche
Party
Tec-Caal
Party