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Filed: September 25, 2026
Assigned to:
Richard Franklin Boulware II
Referred to:
Nancy J. Koppe
Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa
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November 05, 2026
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Docket Entries
#1
Sep 25, 2026
MOTION/APPLICATION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Petitioner Jose Morales Seundino.. (Attachments: # 1 Petition for Writ Of Habeas Corpus, # 2 Ex Parte Motion for Appointment of Counsel)(JQC) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
Main Document:
Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Attachment 1:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Habeas
RECAP
PACER
#2
Sep 28, 2026
NOTICE from USDC advising case against Todd Blanche, et al., has been received and assigned case number 2:26-cv-03107-RFB-BNW. (JQC) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
Main Document:
Advisory Letter Habeas only - FORM
#3
Sep 28, 2026
ORDER Deferring Ruling on 1 Motion/Application for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; 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 9/28/2026). 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 9/28/2026). 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 9/28/2026). 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. Signed by Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 9/28/2026. (Attachments: # 1 IFP Form with Instructions) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - GA) (Entered: 09/28/2026)
Sep 28, 2026
Assign Judge RFB in Immigration Case
Sep 28, 2026
Case assigned to Judge Richard F. Boulware, II and Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler. 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)
#4
Sep 29, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler on 9/29/2026. With good cause appearing, the Honorable Magistrate Judge Brenda Weksler recuses herself in this action. IT IS ORDERED that this action is referred to the Clerk for random reassignment of this case for all further proceedings. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAD) (Entered: 09/29/2026)
Sep 29, 2026
Minute Order Recusal
#5
Sep 30, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Tamer Botros Botros, Assistant United States Attorney appearing for Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (no image attached) (Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
#6
Sep 30, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Sylvia A. Irvin, Assistant Federal Public Defender appearing for Petitioner Jose Morales Seundino. (no image attached) (Irvin, Sylvia) (Entered: 09/30/2026)
Sep 30, 2026
Notice of Appearance - AUSA Immigration only
Sep 30, 2026
Notice of Appearance - AFPD Immigration only
#7
Oct 01, 2026
RESPONSE to 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,, RFB Service Order - ProSe Imm Hab Pet,,,,,,,,,, by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Documents Pertaining to Petitioner, # 2 Exhibit B - Answers to Interrogatories)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 10/01/2026)
Main Document:
Response
#8
Oct 06, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE that this case is randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Nancy J. Koppe for all further proceedings. All further documents must bear the correct case number 2:26-cv-03107-RFB-NJK. (no image attached) (JQC) (Entered: 10/06/2026)
Oct 06, 2026
Clerks Notice Reassign Judge
#9
Oct 08, 2026
MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) to file Traverse or Amended Petition re 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,, RFB Service Order - ProSe Imm Hab Pet,,,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Jose Morales Seundino. Responses are due by 10/22/2026. (Irvin, Sylvia) (amend) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
Main Document:
Motion Extend/Shorten Time
#10
Oct 08, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Laura Angeline Barrera, Assistant Federal Public Defender appearing for Petitioner Jose Morales Seundino. (no image attached) (Barrera, Laura) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
#11
Oct 08, 2026
NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly Tai Scribner, Assistant Federal Public Defender appearing for Petitioner Jose Morales Seundino. (no image attached) (Scribner, Kelly) (Entered: 10/08/2026)
Oct 08, 2026
Notice of Appearance - AFPD Immigration only
#12
Oct 22, 2026
MOTION to Enforce Order at ECF No. 3, and Motion to Extend Time to File Traverse or Amended Petition re 7 Response, 3 Order on Motion/Application to Proceed in forma pauperis,,,,,,,,,,, RFB Service Order - ProSe Imm Hab Pet,,,,,,,,,, 9 Motion to Extend/Shorten Time, by Petitioner Jose Morales Seundino. Responses are due by 11/5/2026. (Scribner, Kelly) (misc) (presiding) (Entered: 10/22/2026)
Main Document:
Motion Miscellaneous Relief
#13
Oct 23, 2026
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Richard F. Boulware, II on 10/23/2026.On September 28, 2026, this Court enjoined Federal Respondents from transferring Petitioner out of the District of Nevada. See ECF No. 3 . Petitioner has represented that, despite this Court's instructions, he has been moved. See ECF No. 12 . As such, the Court finds that it must adopt expedited remedial measures to enforce its own orders. See Cahill v. Insider Inc., 131 F.4th 933, 938 (9th Cir. 2025) (reaffirming that district courts have "the inherent authority... to enforce [their own] orders by whatever means" necessary) (citation omitted).For the foregoing reasons, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED Respondents must SHOW CAUSE by 5:00 P.M. TODAY why Respondents actions did not violate this Court's Order, and why Petitioner should not be immediately returned to this District.Petitioner has until October 26, 2026 to reply.(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JT) (Entered: 10/23/2026)
#14
Oct 23, 2026
RESPONSE to 13 Minute Order,,,, by Respondents Michael Bernacke, Todd Blanche, Todd Lyons, Markwayne Mullin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Botros, Tamer) (Entered: 10/23/2026)
Main Document:
Response
Oct 23, 2026
Minute Order
#15
Oct 26, 2026
Motion Miscellaneous Relief
Main Document:
Motion Miscellaneous Relief
#16
Nov 05, 2026
Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Main Document:
Motion/Application Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
#17
Nov 05, 2026
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
Main Document:
Petition Writ of Habeas Corpus Amended
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