District of Nevada • 2:25-cv-02496

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Dec 15, 2025

RECEIPT of Initiating Documents by Court on behalf of Petitioner. No Application to Proceed IFP or Filing Fee received. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus) (AMMi) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec 15, 2025

Case randomly assigned to Judge Gloria M. Navarro and Magistrate Judge Elayna J. Youchah. (AMMi)

Dec 15, 2025

Assign Judges in Civil Case

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Dec 17, 2025

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Naim Vijdani, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:25-cv-02496-GMN-EJY. (AMMi) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

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Dec 19, 2025

ORDER. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the initial screening of the Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (ECF No. 1 -1) under the Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases is deferred to until such time as he has fully complied with this order. IT IS FU RTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is instructed to send Petitioner a blank form IFP application for incarcerated litigants along with instructions, and a copy of this order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that that within 45 days of the date of this order, Petitioner must file an IFP application that includes a: See order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that that Petitioner's failure to comply with this order within 45 days by either submitting a complete IFP application, or paying the fili ng fee will result in the dismissal of this action without prejudice and without further advance notice. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada (FPD) is appointed to represent Petitioner. IT IS FUR THER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is instructed to electronically serve upon the FPD a copy of this order, together with a copy of the Petition (ECF No. 1 -1). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the FPD will have 14 days from the date of entry of this order to appear for Petitioner and file an amended petition for writ of habeas corpus which names the correct respondent, John Mattos, on his behalf. IT IS FURTHER KINDLY DIRECTED that the Clerk of Court MAIL a copy of the Petition (ECF No . 1-1) and this Order to: John Mattos, Warden, Nevada Southern Detention Center, 2190 E. Mesquite Ave. Pahrump, NV 89060. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 12/19/2025. (Attachments: # 1 IFP Inmate Application) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - cc: CJA - ALZ)

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Dec 29, 2025

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Naim Vijdani. (DLS) (Entered: 12/30/2025)

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Jan 05, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Hannah D. Nelson on behalf of Petitioner Naim Vijdani. (Nelson, Hannah) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

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Jan 05, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Laura Angeline Barrera on behalf of Petitioner Naim Vijdani. (Barrera, Laura) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

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Jan 05, 2026

MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to File Amended Petition re 3 Order,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Attorneys,,,,,,, by Petitioner Naim Vijdani. Responses are due by 1/19/2026. (Nelson, Hannah) (amend) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

Jan 05, 2026

Attorney update in case: Attorney Rene Valladares withdrawn from the case. (Kirshbaum, Jonathan)

Jan 05, 2026

Withdraw Counsel

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Jan 06, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 1/6/2026. Pending before the Court is the 7 Motion for Extension of Time filed by Petitioner Naim Vijdani. Vijdani requests a 10-day extension to file his Amended Petition. For good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 7 Motion is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Amended Petition is due January 15, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MBP) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

Jan 06, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

#9

Jan 15, 2026

First AMENDED PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Naim Vijdani. Adds new parties. (Nelson, Hannah) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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Jan 15, 2026

EXHIBIT in support of Amended § 2241 Petition to 9 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Petitioner Naim Vijdani. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 01, # 2 Exhibit 02, # 3 Exhibit 03, # 4 Errata 04)(Nelson, Hannah) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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Feb 02, 2026

ORDER Granting 4 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is kindly directed to: 1. DELIVER a copy of the 9 amended Petition and this Order to the U.S. Marshal for service. 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 9 amended Petition and this Order to the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada at Siga l.Chattah@usdoj.gov, Veronica.criste@usdoj.gov, Summer.johnson@usdoj.gov, and caseview.ecf@usdoj.gov, in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5(b)(2)(E). 4. SEND, through CM/ECF, a copy of the 9 amended Petition and this Order to counsel for proper respondent John Mattos: Ashlee Hesman at ahesman@strucklove.com and Jacob Brady Lee at JLee@strucklove.com. 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: See order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the U.S. Marshal SERVE a copy of the amended Petition (ECF No. 9) and this Order on the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada or on an Assistant Uni ted States Attorney or clerical employee designated by the United State Attorney pursuant to Rule 4(i)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner shall not be transferred out of this District. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel for Respondents file a notice of appearance within 7 days of the date of this Order and file and serve their response to the amended petition within 14 days of service, unless additional time is allowed for good cause shown. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 2/2/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - cc: USM - ALZ)

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Feb 02, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Virginia Tomova on behalf of Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Tomova, Virginia) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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Feb 03, 2026

USM Return Executed re 11 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis, Add and Terminate Attorneys, Add and Terminate Parties. United States Attorney for the District of Nevada served on 2/2/2026, answer due 2/22/2026. (JG) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

#14

Feb 13, 2026

MOTION for Status Check by Petitioner Naim Vijdani. Responses are due by 2/27/2026. (Nelson, Hannah) (misc) (presiding) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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Feb 13, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 2/13/2026. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Respondents show cause as to why they should not be held in contempt of Court for transferring Petitioner out of the district, in violation of the Court's Order, (ECF No. 3). Respondents have until February 18, 2026, to file a written brief, not to exceed 10 pages. If Petitioner has been transferred out of the district, Respondents must explain why the treatment could not be provided at a facility within the jurisdiction of this Court and why they moved Petitioner without providing opposing counsel or the Court notice. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MBP) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb 13, 2026

Minute Order

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Feb 17, 2026

STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) re 11 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Attorneys,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Parties,,,,,,, by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kerri Ann Quihuis.. (Johnson, Summer) (extend) (answer) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

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Feb 17, 2026

RESPONSE to 9 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondent John Mattos. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

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Feb 18, 2026

RESPONSE to 15 Minute Order,, by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Johnson, Summer) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

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Feb 18, 2026

RESPONSE to 15 Minute Order,, by Respondent John Mattos. (Hesman, Ashlee) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

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Feb 18, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 2/18/2026. Pending before the Court is the 16 Stipulation filed by Federal Respondents. For good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Federal Respondents' Response to the 9 Amended Petition is due February 20, 2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MBP) (Entered: 02/18/2026)

Feb 18, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Stipulation

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Feb 19, 2026

RESPONSE to 9 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Pamela Bondi, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Johnson, Summer) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

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Feb 26, 2026

Reply

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Feb 27, 2026

ORDER Granting 9 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and Denying as moot 14 Motion for Status Check. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner must be released from detention within 48 hours subject to the conditions of his prior orde r of supervision. Joint Status Report is due by 3/4/2026. Counsel for Respondents are directed to immediately provide notice of this Order to the parties they represent. See order for details. Signed by Judge Gloria M. Navarro on 2/27/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAM)

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Mar 03, 2026

Status Report

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Mar 04, 2026

Status Report

Mar 04, 2026

Minute Order

Mar 05, 2026

Minute Order

#28

Mar 09, 2026

Status Report

#29

Mar 09, 2026

Status Report

#30

Mar 10, 2026

Order Show Cause

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Mar 16, 2026

Status Report

Mar 16, 2026

Minute Order

Apr 06, 2026

Minute Order