District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-02944

Galan v. Blanche

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Filed: September 15, 2026
Assigned to: Cristina D. Silva
Referred to: Elayna J. Youchah
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause: 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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Last Activity: September 15, 2026
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Docket Entries

#1
Sep 14, 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: 09/15/2026)
Main Document: Receipt Initiating Documents
#2
Sep 15, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-02944-CDS-EJY. (JQC) (Entered: 09/15/2026)
Main Document: Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
Sep 15, 2026
ORDER Service and Appointment. It is further ordered that the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada (FPD) is appointed to represent the petitioner and is directed to file a notice of appearance (or indicate its inability to represent the petitioner) by September 23, 2026. If the FPD is unable to represent the petitioner, alternate counsel will be appointed. Appointed counsel will represent the petitioner in all federal proceedings related to this matter, including any appeals or certiorari proceedings, unless allowed to withdraw. If the FPD files a notice of appearance in this matter, it (1) will then have 14 days to file either an amended petition or a motion to dismiss the petition, (2) must effectuate service of the amended petition, if one is filed, on the respondents, and (3) must file a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis on the petitioners behalf. It is further kindly ordered that the Clerk of Court: 1. FILE the petition (ECF No. 1 -1). The petition (ECF No. 1 -1) is deferred. 2. 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. The USAO is not required to file a response to the petition at this time. 3. SEND a copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to the Federal Public Defender at ecf_nvchu@fd.org, the petitioner, and the CJA Coordinator for this division. 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, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave., Pahrump, NV 89060. 5. SEND a courtesy copy of the petition (ECF No. 1 -1) and this order to Ashley Hesman (Mattos's attorney) at ahesman@strucklove.com. It is further ordered that the parties must meet and confer regarding any requests for an extension of deadlines and stipulate to the extension if possible. Any motion for extension must certify efforts taken to meet and confer and indicate the opposing party's position regarding the extension. Any motion or stipulation must comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(b) and Local Rules IA 6-1, 6-2. 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, until further order of the court. In the event of lawful deportation, the respondents counsel must file a notice with the court within five days of removal. Signed by Judge Cristina D. Silva on 9/15/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JG) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document: Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys
#4
Sep 15, 2026
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Kevin M. Sanchez Galan. The petition is deferred per 3 Order. (JG) (Entered: 09/16/2026)
Main Document: Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus
Sep 15, 2026
Case randomly assigned to Judge Cristina D. Silva and Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (JQC)
Sep 15, 2026
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