District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02938

Sep 14, 2026

Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (MAM)

Sep 14, 2026

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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Sep 16, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus

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Sep 16, 2026

Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM

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Sep 16, 2026

ORDER - IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Federal Public Defender (FPD) for the District of Nevada is appointed to represent the petitioner. Attorney designation deadline: 9/21/2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court is directed to: 1. SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 ) and this order to the FPD at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, the petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. (Ad hoc on 9/16/2026). 2.ADD the United States Attorneys' Offic e for the District of Nevada to the docket as an Interested Party. 3.MAIL a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 ) 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. (Mailed on 9/16/2026). 4.SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1) and this order to counsel for John Mattos: Ashlee Hesman at ahesman@strucklove.com. (Ad hoc on 9/16/2026). IT I S FURTHER ORDERED that the USAO must file a notice of appearance within five days of the date of this order (due by 9/21/2026). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the USAO must produce the following documents to the FPD (or certify that such documents ar e not in their custody or control) within seven days of the date of this order (due by 7/23/2026). (See Order for details). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the USAO must file a notice within seven days of this order (due by 7/23/2026). (See Order for details). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the USAO must file and serve its answer to the amended petition within seven days of service of the petitioner's counseled amended petition. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties must meet and confer r egarding any requests for an extension of deadlines. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the respondents must not transfer the petitioner out of this District, with the exception of effectuating the petitioner's lawful deportation. Notice of Compliance is due by 9/23/2026. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 9/16/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA)