District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02870

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Sep 10, 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: 09/11/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02870-RFB-NJK. (JQC) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

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Sep 11, 2026

ORDER - the Court DEFERS consideration of the filing fee until Petitioner has an opportunity to address it with the assistance of counsel. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioner must either pay the filing fee or submit an application to proceed in forma pauperis ("IFP Application"), by September 18, 2026. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Federal Public Defender for the United States District of Nevada ("FPD") is APPOINTED to represent Petitioner. Attorney designation deadline: 9/14/2026. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents shall not remove Petitioner from the United States District of Nevada, absent leave of Court. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Federal Respondents must PRODUCE the following records, which are relevant to the lawfulness of Petitioner's detention. (See Order for details). Federal Respondents must PRODUCE these materials to Petitioner's Counsel by September 15, 2026. On or before September 15, 2026, Respondents must SHOW CAUSE for Petitioner's detention. The Clerk of Court is kindly INSTRUCTED to: 1. ATTACH a copy of the Court's standard IFP Application to this Order. (Sent on 9/11/2026). 2. ADD the FPD to the docket as an "Attorney to be Noticed" using the following email address: ecf_nvchu@fd.org. The Clerk is further instructed to SEND a copy of this Order to the FPD and CJA Coordinator for this division. (Ad hoc on 9/11/2026). 3. ADD the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. 4. SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1), and this Order, to Counsel for Respondent John Mattos at ahesman@strucklove.com. (Ad hoc on 9/11/2026). 5. 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 at Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave., Pahrump, NV 89060. (Mailed on 9/11/2026). 6. UPDATE the docket to reflect the following substitutions of Respondents: (1) Acting Director of ICE David Venturella is substituted for Todd Lyons. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 25(d). Notice of Compliance is due by 9/15/2026. Show Cause Response is due by 9/15/2026. Payment of filing fee is due by 9/18/2026. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/11/2026. (Attachments: # 1 IFP Form with Instructions) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 09/11/2026)

Sep 11, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II and Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (JQC)

Sep 11, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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Sep 14, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Tamer Botros Botros, Assistant United States Attorney appearing for Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, David Venturella, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (no image attached) (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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Sep 14, 2026

First MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File Federal Respondents Response to Order Governing Procedures (ECF No. 3) re 3 Order,,,,,,,,, by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, David Venturella, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. Responses are due by 9/28/2026. (Botros, Tamer) (presiding) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

Sep 14, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only

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Sep 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jocelyn Murphy, Assistant Federal Public Defender appearing for Petitioner German Lenin Velazquez Rivera. Substituted counsel in place of Sylvia A. Irvin. (no image attached) (Murphy, Jocelyn) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

Sep 15, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AFPD Immigration only

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Sep 16, 2026

RESPONSE to 3 Order,,,,,,,,, by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, David Venturella, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Documents Pertaining to Petitioner, # 2 Exhibit B - Answers to Interrogatories)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

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Sep 17, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner German Lenin Velazquez Rivera.. (Murphy, Jocelyn) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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Sep 17, 2026

NOTICE of Intent to File Amended Petition by German Lenin Velazquez Rivera re 3 Order,,,,,,,,,. (Murphy, Jocelyn) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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Sep 25, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by German Lenin Velazquez Rivera. Adds new parties. (Murphy, Jocelyn) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

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Sep 28, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/28/2026.The Court has reviewed the First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (the "Petition") (ECF No. 10 ), as well as Respondents' Notice Regarding Class Membership (ECF No. 7 ).As an initial matter, the Court finds good cause to grant Petitioner, an immigration detainee, leave to proceed in forma pauperis. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioner's 8 Motion to Proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED. Next, the Court preliminarily finds that Petitioner may be entitled to habeas relief under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment, and Jacobo-Ramirez v. Mullin, 834 F. Supp. 3d 1073 (D. Nev. 2026).Therefore, Respondents are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE for Petitioner's detention. See 28 U.S.C.§ 2243. Specifically, Respondents must file a "return certifying the true cause of detention" on or before October 1, 2026. Amongst other things, Respondents' return must: (a.) indicate whether Petitioner is, or is not, a member of the Jacobo-Ramirez Class; (b.) identify a specific statutory authority that authorizes Petitioners detention; and (c.) attach any, and all, records that Respondents rely on to justify Petitioner's detention.As the Court's Order directing a response is clear, a failure by Respondents to properly respond to the Order and/or identify a specific authority that authorizes Petitioners detention will be deemed an intentional waiver of any argument as to a lawful basis for detention and may also be considered a violation of the Court's Order. Such a waiver or failure to respond to the Court's Order may result in appropriate remedial action by the Court including granting of the writ forthwith, the striking of filings, and/or sanctions imposed on the parties or counsel. See 28 U.S.C.§ 2243.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Petitioner has up to, and including, October 8, 2026, to reply.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, good cause appearing, Respondents' 5 Motion to Extend is GRANTED nunc pro tunc.Finally, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Court's prior orders regarding briefing, document production, transfer, etc. remain in full effect. See generally Service Order, ECF No. 3 .(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JT) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

Sep 28, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time AND Order on Motion/Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis

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Sep 30, 2026

RESPONSE to 11 Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time,,,,,,,,,, Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,, Minute Order,,,,,,,,, by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, David Venturella, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Oct 05, 2026

REPLY to 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 12 Response, by Petitioner German Lenin Velazquez Rivera. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Murphy, Jocelyn) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

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Oct 05, 2026

NOTICE of Manual Filing by Petitioner German Lenin Velazquez Rivera re 13 Reply. Object: USB, Volume(s): 1, Description: Exhibit 1 - Audio, 9/15/2026 Immigration Court Bond Hearing, 0:07:48 min, manually filed with the Clerk's Office. Petitioners Notice of Manual Filing of Exhibit 1 (Audio) (Murphy, Jocelyn) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

Oct 09, 2026

Minute Order Immigration to remain with RFB