District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02906

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Sep 11, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Diego Madero-Rios. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt #200021773) (JQC) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

Sep 11, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (MAM)

Sep 11, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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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-02906-GMN-EJY. (JQC) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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Sep 14, 2026

SERVICE AND APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL ORDER IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Respondents are ENJOINED from removing or transferring Petitioner outside of the District of Nevada pending further order of the Court. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioner must either pay the filing fee or submit an IFP Application within 10 days. (9/24/2026) IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is respectfully instructed to attach a copy of the Court's standard IFP Application to this Order. (attached)IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Federal Public Defender for the UnitedStates District of Nevada ("FPD") is APPOINTED to represent Petitioner. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is respectfully instructed to ADD the FPD to the docket as an "Attorney to be Noticed" using the following email address: ecf_nvchu@fd.org. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to SEND a copy of this Order to the FPD and CJA Resource Counsel. (Email (NEF) 9/15/2026) IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the FPD must FILE a notice of appearance or ADVISE the Court and CJA Resource Counsel that it cannot represent Petitioner, within 2 days of this Order being docketed in this case (9/17/2026). If the FPD has a conflict, IT IS FURTHER ORDERED CJA Resource Counsel shall assign the case to an attorney on the CJA Panel of the District if the FPD has a conflict. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, within 10 days of this order (9/24/2026), Petitioner's counsel must file redacted versions of any initiating documents containing personal-data identifiers. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Respondents must PRODUCE the records detailed herein.Respondents must PRODUCE these documents to Petitioners Counsel within 3 days of this Order being docketed in this case (9/18/2026).IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of Court is respectfully instructed to ADD the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. Pursuant to the District of Nevadas 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. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Petitioner, with the assistance of counsel, must serve the warden of the facility where they are detained with a copy of their petition and this Order. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 9/14/2026. (Attachments: # 1 IFP Form w instructions) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

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Sep 16, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kimberly Anne Sandberg, Assistant Federal Public Defender appearing for Petitioner Diego Madero-Rios. Substituted counsel in place of Sylvia A. Irvin. (no image attached) (Sandberg, Kimberly) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

Sep 16, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AFPD Immigration only

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Sep 18, 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: 09/18/2026)

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Sep 18, 2026

NOTICE of Class Membership Pursuant to Court Order (ECF No. 3) by Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis re 3 Order,,,,,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

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Sep 18, 2026

NOTICE of Compliance Pursuant to Court Order (ECF No. 3) by Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin re 3 Order,,,,,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

Sep 18, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only

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Sep 24, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Diego Madero-Rios. Adds and removes parties. (Sandberg, Kimberly) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

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Sep 24, 2026

NOTICE that Petitioner paid the $5 filing fee by Diego Madero-Rios. (Sandberg, Kimberly) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

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Sep 24, 2026

REDACTED Version of document as to 3 Order,,,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Diego Madero-Rios. (Sandberg, Kimberly) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

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Sep 24, 2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - 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. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner must file a traverse no later than October 8, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Court's prior orders regarding briefing, document production, transfer, etc., remain in full effect. (See generally Order Appointing Counsel, ECF No. 3 ). Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 9/24/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DLS) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

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Sep 28, 2026

TRANSFER ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to transfer Case No. 2:26-cv-02906-GMN-EJY to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Clerk of Court is instructed to administratively RELATE this matter to Case No. 2:25-cv-02136-RFB-MDC. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-02906-RFB-EJY. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/28/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAM) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

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Oct 01, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File a Response to First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, (ECF No. 8) re 11 Order,,, Order to Show Cause,, by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. Responses are due by 10/15/2026. (Mayer, Martin) (presiding) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

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Oct 02, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 10/2/2026. Good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Federal Respondents' 13 Unopposed Motion to Extend Time is GRANTED. Respondents may file a return to the amended petition by October 5, 2026. Upon filing and service of the return, Petitioner will have 7 days to file a traverse. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JT) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

Oct 02, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

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Oct 05, 2026

RESPONSE to 8 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 14 Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time,, Minute Order, by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Mayer, Martin) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

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Oct 07, 2026

REPLY to 8 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 15 Response, by Petitioner Diego Madero-Rios. (Sandberg, Kimberly) (Entered: 10/07/2026)

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Oct 21, 2026

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioner's First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 8 ) is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents must RELEASE Petitioner from detention on his personal recognizance on October 22, 2026, between the hours of 12:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. Counsel for Petitioner (or their designee/agent) will be permitted to wait in the Federal Justice Tower lobby during the release window. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Respondents are PERMANENTLY ENJOINED from detaining Petitioner pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2)(A). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Parties must file a JOINT STATUS REPORT by October 23, 2026. The Clerk of Court is kindly instructed to enter judgment accordingly and close this case. The Court retains jurisdiction to enforce its order and judgment. Petitioner may move to reopen this case to enforce the judgment without filing a separate case. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 10/21/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

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Oct 21, 2026

JUDGMENT entered per 17 Order. Signed by Clerk of Court Debra K. Kempi on 10/21/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 10/21/2026)

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Oct 23, 2026

Joint STATUS REPORT by Petitioner Diego Madero-Rios. (Sandberg, Kimberly) (Entered: 10/23/2026)