District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02834

Nieto Galicia v. Blanche

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Case Information

Filed: September 08, 2026
Assigned to: Miranda Mai Du
Referred to: Elayna J. Youchah
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
Completed: September 21, 2026
Last Activity: September 24, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 08, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Miguel Nieto Galicia. (Attachments: # 1 Class Membership Inquiry Form, # 2 Receipt #200021692) (JQC) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
Sep 08, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Miranda M. Du and Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (MAM)
Sep 08, 2026
Assign Judges in Civil Case
#2
Sep 10, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02834-MMD-EJY. (JQC) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
Sep 10, 2026
ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that 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. 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. 2. Send a copy of the 1 Petition and this Order to the FPD at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, Petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. 3. Mail a copy of the 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. 4. Send courtesy copies of the 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 14 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 9/10/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi - cc: Petitioner, Mattos, CJA) (Entered: 09/10/2026)
Main Document: Order
#4
Sep 17, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Martin Mayer, Assistant United States Attorney appearing for Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (no image attached) (Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
#5
Sep 17, 2026
MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File Notice Regarding Class Membership and Detention Authority, and Produce Documents Pursuant to Courts Order, ECF No. 3 re 3 Order,,,,,,, by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. Responses are due by 10/1/2026. (Mayer, Martin) (presiding) (Entered: 09/17/2026)
Main Document: Motion Extend/Shorten Time
Sep 17, 2026
Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only
#6
Sep 18, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Miranda M. Du on 9/18/2026. By Deputy Clerk: D. Santiago. Federal Respondents' motion for an extension of time of one additional day [ECF No. 5 ] is granted. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
#7
Sep 18, 2026
NOTICE of Removal by Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Main Document: Notice Other
#8
Sep 18, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Sean A McClelland, Assistant Federal Public Defender appearing for Petitioner Miguel Nieto Galicia. Substituted counsel in place of Sylvia A. Irvin. (no image attached) (McClelland, Sean) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
Sep 18, 2026
Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time
Sep 18, 2026
Notice of Appearance - AFPD Immigration only
#9
Sep 21, 2026
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Petitioner Miguel Nieto Galicia. (McClelland, Sean) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Notice Voluntary Dismissal
#10
Sep 21, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable re 3 Order, addressed to Miguel Nieto Galicia. Note: Not NSDC Detainee. (JG) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
Main Document: Mail Returned
#11
Sep 23, 2026
Mail Returned as Undeliverable (Not NSDC Detainee) re 2 Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM addressed to Miguel Nieto Galicia. (DLL) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Main Document: Mail Returned

Parties

Blanche
Party
Nieto Galicia
Party