District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-03014

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Sep 18, 2026

MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Elmer Lorenzo Lopez.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus)(JQC) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

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Sep 21, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-03014. (JQC) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

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Sep 21, 2026

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. The Court DEFERS consideration of Petitioner's filing fee, or application to proceed in forma pauperis ("IFP Application"), until Petitioner has an informed opportunity to properly satisfy these requirements with the assistance of counsel. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioner must either pay the filing fee or submit an IFP Application within 10 days. Payment of filing fee is due by 10/1/2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED the Clerk of Court is respectfully instructed to attach a copy of the Court's standard IFP Application to this Order. (Sent on 9/21/2026). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED the Federal Public Defender for the United States District of Nevada ("FPD") is APPOINTED to represent Petitioner. 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. (Ad hoc on 9/21/2026). 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. Attorney designation deadline: 9/23/2026. 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. (Ad hoc on 9/21/2026). IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Respondents must PRODUCE the following records, which are relevant to the lawfulness of Petitioner's detention. (See Order for details). Respondents must PRODUCE these documents to Petitioner's Counsel within 3 days of this Order being docketed in this case. Notice of Compliance is due by 9/24/2026. Within 3 days, Respondents must file a response that SHOWS CAUSE for Petitioner' detention by "certifying [its] true cause." 28 U.S.C. § 2243. Show Cause Response is due by 9/24/2026. 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. 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 within 4 days (due by 9/25/2026). Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/21/2026. (Attachments: # 1 IFP Form with Instructions) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

Sep 21, 2026

Assign Judge RFB in Immigration Case

Sep 21, 2026

Case assigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. Based upon judicial economy and the efficient use of court resources, the judges of this District have decided that all immigration habeas cases shall be initially assigned to one district judge during the screening process. Accordingly, this case is directly assigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II until further order by the Court. Nature of Suit: 463 - Habeas Immigration (JQC)

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Sep 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Sylvia A. Irvin, Assistant Federal Public Defender appearing for Petitioner Elmer Lorenzo Lopez. (no image attached) (Irvin, Sylvia) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

Sep 23, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AFPD Immigration only

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Sep 24, 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. (no image attached) (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

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Sep 24, 2026

RESPONSE to 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, by Respondents Michael Bernake, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Documents Pertaining to Petitioner, # 2 Exhibit B - Answers to Interrogatories)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

Sep 24, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only

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Sep 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Martha Elena Menendez, Assistant Federal Public Defender appearing for Petitioner Elmer Lorenzo Lopez. (no image attached) (Menendez, Martha) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

Sep 29, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AFPD Immigration only

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Oct 01, 2026

First MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) re 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Elmer Lorenzo Lopez. Responses are due by 10/15/2026. (Menendez, Martha) (amend) (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 Petitioner's 8 Motion to Extend Time is GRANTED. Petitioner may file an amended petition by October 15, 2026. Upon filing and service of the amended petition, Respondents will have 3 days to file a return. Upon filing and service of a return, Petitioner will have 7 days to file a traverse. This Court's 3 Order remains fully in effect.(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 15, 2026

Second MOTION to Extend Time (Second Request) re 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 9 Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time,,, Minute Order,, by Petitioner Elmer Lorenzo Lopez. Responses are due by 10/29/2026. (Menendez, Martha) (amend) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

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Oct 16, 2026

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 10/16/2026. Good cause appearing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Petitioner's 10 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED. Petitioner will have up to, and including, October 29, 2026 to file an amended petition. Upon filing and service of the amended petition, Respondents will have 3 days to file a return. Upon filing and service of a return, Petitioner will have 7 days to file a traverse. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JT) (Entered: 10/16/2026)

Oct 16, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Extend/Shorten Time

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Oct 29, 2026

Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended

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Nov 02, 2026

Response

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Nov 04, 2026

Reply

Nov 05, 2026

Minute Order Immigration to be reassigned

Nov 06, 2026

Clerks Notice Reassign Judge