District of Nevada • 2:26-cv-03057

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Sep 23, 2026

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Arnulfo Soto Chicangana. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt #200021942) (JQC) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

Sep 23, 2026

Assign Judge RFB in Immigration Case

Sep 23, 2026

Case assigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II and Magistrate Judge Maximiliano D. Couvillier, III. 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 (AMMi)

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Sep 24, 2026

NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-03057-RFB-MDC. (JQC) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

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Sep 24, 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. 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 9/24/2026). 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 9/24/2026). 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. 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 9/24/2026). 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 Petitioner's Counsel within 3 days of this Order being docketed in this case. Within 3 days, Respondents must file a response that SHOWS CAUSE for Petitioner' detention by "certifying [its] true cause." 28 U.S.C. § 2243. 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. Attorney designation deadline: 9/26/2026. Notice of Compliance is due by 9/27/2026. Show Cause Response is due by 9/27/2026. Payment of filing fee is due by 10/4/2026. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/24/2026. (Attachments: # 1 IFP Form with Instructions) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

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Sep 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Sylvia A. Irvin, Assistant Federal Public Defender appearing for Petitioner Arnulfo Soto Chicangana. (no image attached) (Irvin, Sylvia) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

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Sep 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Tamer Botros Botros, Assistant United States Attorney appearing for Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. (no image attached) (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

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Sep 28, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, 3 RFB Service Order - ProSe Imm Hab Pet,,,,,,,,,, by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin, Kerri Ann Quihuis. Responses are due by 10/12/2026 Certificate of Interested Parties is due by 10/8/2026. Discovery Plan/Scheduling Order is due by 11/12/2026.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Documents pertaining to Petitioner's release from custody)(Botros, Tamer) NOTICE of Certificate of Interested Parties requirement: Under Local Rule 7.1-1, a party must immediately file its disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court. (Entered: 09/28/2026)

Sep 28, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only

Sep 28, 2026

Notice of Appearance - AFPD Immigration only

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Oct 05, 2026

Mail Returned as Undeliverable (NOT NSDC Detainee) re 2 Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM addressed to Arnulfo Soto Chicangana. (GA) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

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Oct 28, 2026

Non-Opposition to Motion

Nov 03, 2026

Minute Order AND Order on Motion to Dismiss