District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02896

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Sep 11, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Jose Pocasangre Escobar. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt #200021767) (JQC) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

Sep 11, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

Sep 11, 2026

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

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Sep 14, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02896-RFB-DJA. (JQC) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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Sep 14, 2026

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Federal Public Defender for the United States District of Nevada ("FPD") is APPOINTED to represent Petitioner. Attorney designation deadline: 9/16/2026. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED WARDEN JOHN MATTOS is JOINED to this case as a necessary party. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Federal Respondents must PRODUCE the following records, which are relevant to the lawfulness of Petitioners detention (See Order for details). Federal Respondents must PRODUCE these materials to Petitioner's Counsel by September 17, 2026. On or before September 17, 2026, Respondents must SHOW CAUSE for Petitioner's detention. The Clerk of Court is kindly INSTRUCTED to: 1.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 9/15/2026). 2. ADD the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. 3.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 9/15/2026). 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 at Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave., Pahrump, NV 89060. (Mailed on 9/15/2026). 5.UPDATE the docket to reflect the following substitutions of Respondents: (1) Ruben Leyva, Acting Director of the Salt Lake City Field Office of ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, is substituted for Michael Bernake; (2) Acting Director of ICE David Venturella is substituted for Todd Lyons. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 25(d). Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/14/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

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Sep 16, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Sylvia A. Irvin, Assistant Federal Public Defender appearing for Petitioner Jose Pocasangre Escobar. (no image attached) (Irvin, Sylvia) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

Sep 16, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AFPD Immigration only

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Sep 17, 2026

RESPONSE to 3 Order,,,,,,, 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondent John Mattos. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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Sep 17, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Tamer Botros Botros, Assistant United States Attorney appearing for Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, Defendants David Venturella, Ruben Leyva. (no image attached) (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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Sep 17, 2026

RESPONSE to 3 Order,,,,,,, by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, Defendants David Venturella, Ruben Leyva. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Documents Pertaining to Petitioner, # 2 Exhibit B - Answers to Interrogatories)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

Sep 17, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only

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Sep 22, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Martha Elena Menendez, Assistant Federal Public Defender appearing for Petitioner Jose Pocasangre Escobar. (no image attached) (Menendez, Martha) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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Sep 22, 2026

NOTICE of Intent to File Amended Petition by Jose Pocasangre Escobar re 3 Order,,,,,,,. (Menendez, Martha) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

Sep 22, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AFPD Immigration only

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Sep 28, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Jose Pocasangre Escobar. No changes to parties. (Menendez, Martha) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

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Sep 29, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/29/2026.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 ) and 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 2, 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 9, 2026, to reply.Finally, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Court's prior orders regarding briefing, document production, transfer, etc. remain in full effect. See generally Order Governing Procedures, ECF No. 3 . (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JT) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

Sep 29, 2026

Minute Order

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Oct 02, 2026

RESPONSE to 11 Minute Order,,,,,,,, by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis, Defendants David Venturella, Ruben Leyva. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Document pertaining to Petitioner)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

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Oct 02, 2026

RESPONSE to 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 3 Order,,,,,,, by Respondent John Mattos. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

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Oct 09, 2026

REPLY to 10 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 7 Response, by Petitioner Jose Pocasangre Escobar. (Menendez, Martha) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

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Oct 13, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 10/13/2026. The screening process has been completed for this case. Based upon judicial economy, this case will remain assigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II for all further proceedings. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CH) (Entered: 10/13/2026)

Oct 13, 2026

Minute Order Immigration to remain with RFB