Gukasian v. Noem et al
| Vardan Gukasian |
| Kristi Noem, Cloyde Umali, Tyler Adams, Frank D'Amico, Todd Lyons and Kenneth Porter |
| United States Attorney for the District of Nevada |
| 2:2025cv01697 |
| September 9, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada |
| Daniel J Albregts |
| Jennifer A Dorsey |
| Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee |
| 28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (federa |
| None |
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Filing 50
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 2/19/2026. On January 30, 2026, the respondents moved to extend time to file a court-ordered sur-reply to February 2, 2026. #48 With good cause appearing, that motion is GRANTED nunc pro tunc to January 30, 2026. The sur-reply filed on February 2, 2026, #49 is considered timely. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH)
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Filing 49
REPLY to #36 Reply, #40 Order, by Respondents Tyler Adams, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kenneth Porter, Cloyde Umali. (Johnson, Summer)
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Filing 48
MOTION to Extend Time (Fourth Request) re #40 Order, by Respondents Tyler Adams, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kenneth Porter, Cloyde Umali. Responses are due by 2/13/2026. (Johnson, Summer) (presiding)
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Filing 47
SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF re #40 Order, by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian. (Cohen, Reuven)
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Filing 46
ORDER Granting #45 Stipulation for Order Continuing Briefing Deadlines. The Respondents-Defendants shall file their sur-reply to Mr. Gukasian's Reply in Docket Number #36 by January 30, 2026. Petitioner-Plaintiff shall file a supplemental brief to the Motion for Reconsideration as directed in ECF No. #40 by January 30, 2026. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 1/28/2026. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAM)
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Filing 45
STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (Third Request) re #40 Order, by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Natal, Daniel) (extend) (dispositive)
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Filing 44
ORDER Granting #43 Second Stipulation for Extension of Time. The Respondents-Defendants must file their surreply to Mr. Gukasian's 36 Reply by 1/26/2026.Petitioner-Plaintiff has until1/26/2026, to file a supplemental brief to the 35 Motion for Reconsideration as directed in ECF No. 40. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 12/28/2025, nunc pro tunc 12/22/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRS) Modified on 12/29/2025 (DRS).
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Filing 43
Second STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (Second Request) re #42 Order on Stipulation,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines & Hearings, by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Cohen, Reuven) (extend) (dispositive)
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Filing 42
ORDER Granting #41 Stipulation for Extension of Time. The Respondents-Defendants must file their surreply to Mr. Gukasian's #36 Reply by December 22, 2025. Petitioner-Plaintiff has until December 22, 2025, to file a supplemental brief to the #35 Motion for Reconsideration as directed in ECF No. #40 . Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 12/19/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AMMi)
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Filing 41
STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) re #40 Order, by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Natal, Daniel) (extend) (dispositive)
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Filing 40
ORDER Directing Additional Briefing on Reconsideration Motion and Habeas Petition [ECF No. #35 ]. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Vardan Gukasian must file a supplemental brief by 12/15/2025. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the government must file a sur-reply by 12/15/2025. (See Order for details). Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 12/4/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - AF)
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Filing 39
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 11/18/2025. On November 14, 2025, respondents moved for a four-day extension of time to file a response to the petitioners motion for reconsideration #37 . Today, the respondents filed their response #38 . The court finds that the respondents have shown good cause for this short extension, so I grant their motion. Their response #38 is deemed timely. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH)
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Filing 38
RESPONSE to #35 Motion for Reconsideration, by Respondents Tyler Adams, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Cloyde Umali. Replies due by 11/25/2025. (Johnson, Summer)
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Filing 37
MOTION to Extend Time (First Request) re #35 Motion for Reconsideration, by Respondents Tyler Adams, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kenneth Porter, Cloyde Umali. Responses due by 11/28/2025. (Johnson, Summer) (nondispositive)
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Filing 36
REPLY to #33 Response, #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian. (Cohen, Reuven)
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Filing 35
MOTION for Reconsideration of the Court's Order Dismissing Civil-Rights Claims re #7 Order,,,,,,,,, Add and Terminate Parties,,,,,,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines & Hearings,,,,,,,, by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian. Responses due by 11/13/2025. (Bell, Alyssa) (DJorder)
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Filing 34
JOINDER to #33 Response by Respondent Frank D'Amico. (Kemble, Brandon)
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Filing 33
RESPONSE to #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, by Respondents Tyler Adams, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Kenneth Porter, Cloyde Umali. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A- Order of Removal)(Johnson, Summer)
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Filing 32
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Motion Hearing held on 10/14/2025 before Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey. Crtrm Administrator: S. Rivera; Pla Counsel: Alyssa Bell, Daniel Natal, Reuven Cohen; Def Counsel: Summer Johnson, Virginia Tomova, and Chris Orme; Court Reporter: Samantha McNett; Time of Hearing: 2:57 pm - 3:49 pm; Courtroom: 6D; The Court makes preliminary remarks and hears representations of counsel. For the reasons stated on the record at today's hearing, IT IS ORDERED THAT the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order #5 is DENIED.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Stipulation for Extension of Time to Continue Briefing Deadlines #30 is GRANTED. Response to the Petition #1 is due 10/20/2025. Reply due 11/4/2025.The minutes of this proceeding and the transcript will serve as the Court's official ruling. No separate written order will be issued. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLR)
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Filing 31
ORDER Granting #29 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice as to Attorney Alyssa D. Bell for Vardan Gukasian and approving Designation of Local Counsel as to Hardeep Sull. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 10/14/2025. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's e-filng system shall register on the PACER website #www.pacer.gov(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MAM)
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Filing 30
First STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME (First Request) to Continue Briefing Deadlines by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Sull, Hardeep) (extend) (answer)
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Filing 29
MOTION/VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Alyssa D. Bell and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Hardeep Sull (Filing fee $ 250 receipt number ANVDC-8208238) by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian.. (Sull, Hardeep)
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Filing 27
CLERK'S NOTICE Regarding Local Rule IC 2-1. Attorney Daniel Natal is in violation of Local Rule IC 2-1(a) and 2-1(d). You are required to register to file documents electronically in the Court's electronic filing system (CM/ECF) and the electronic service of pleadings and other papers. Please visit the PACER website www.pacer.gov to complete the registration. (no image attached) (LE)
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Filing 28
ORDER Granting 17 Motion to Seal. The Clerk of Court is directed to MAINTAIN THE SEAL on ECF Nos. 6 and 17 . Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 10/7/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - RJDG)
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Filing 26
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 10/6/2025. By Deputy Clerk: Summer Rivera.The hearing re: #5 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order is RESCHEDULED IN TIME ONLY for October 14, 2025, at 02:30 PM in LV Courtroom 6D before Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLR)
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Filing 25
ORDER Granting #9 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice Attorney Daniel Natal and approving Designation of Local Counsel Hardeep Sull. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 10/3/2025. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's e-filng system shall register on the PACER website #www.pacer.gov(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ALZ)
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Filing 24
ORDER Granting #8 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice Attorney Reuven L. Cohen and approving Designation of Local Counsel Hardeep Sull. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 10/3/2025. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's e-filng system shall register on the PACER website #www.pacer.gov(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - ALZ)
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Filing 23
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 10/3/2025. Upon review of the parties' briefs concerning Vardan Gukasian's motion for a temporary-restraining order #5 , the court concludes that a hearing on the motion will be beneficial. That hearing is set for Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 6D of the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. So., Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. This hearing will be conducted in person.In addition to the arguments raised in the briefs, the parties should be prepared to discuss:- Whether Gukasian's conditions-of-confinement claims can properly be brought in conjunction with his habeas claim. The parties must be prepared to address what entity, ICE or HDC, is responsible for Gukasian's medical care, visitation rights, and access to counsel while he is being detained, and whether ICE would have the authority to alter those conditions if ordered to do so. The parties should also be prepared to argue the merits of Gukasian's conditions-of-confinement claims in the event that the court revisits its prior ruling that those claims cannot be brought in this action. The respondents must be prepared to specifically address the effect of Roman v. Wolf, 977 F.3d 935 (9th Cir. 2020), on this court's jurisdiction to hear Gukasian's complaint for injunctive and declaratory relief alongside his habeas petition.- Whether Gukasian's medical condition and access-to-counsel concerns would be among the things that the immigration judge could consider in a bond-redetermination hearing based on materially changed circumstances under 8 C.F.R. 1003.19(e). The respondents should also be prepared to confirm that the bond proceedings under 8 U.S.C. 1226(a) and relevant regulations remain available to Gukasian, given ICE's new policy restricting bond availability to many, if not all, immigration detainees in custody pending removal and the Board of Immigration Appeals' recent decision confirming the department's interpretation of 8 U.S.C. 1125(b) and 1226(a). See In re Hurtado, 29 I. & N. Dec. 216 (BIA 2025). (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH)
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Filing 22
NOTICE of Corrected Image/Document re #9 Motion for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice - Verified Petition for attorney Daniel A. Natal, by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian. (Service of corrected image is attached.) (Sull, Hardeep)
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Filing 21
NOTICE of Corrected Image/Document re #8 Motion for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice - Verified Petition for attorney Reuven L. Cohen, by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian. (Service of corrected image is attached.) (Sull, Hardeep)
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Filing 20
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE for #5 Motion for TRO, by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian. (Sull, Hardeep)
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Filing 19
REPLY to Response to #5 Motion for TRO, by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Sull, Hardeep)
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Filing 18
ERRATA to #9 Motion for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice - Verified Petition, #8 Motion for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice - Verified Petition by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian. (Sull, Hardeep)
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Filing 16
ERRATA to #9 Motion for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice - Verified Petition by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian. (Sull, Hardeep)
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Filing 15
ERRATA to #8 Motion for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice - Verified Petition by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian. (Sull, Hardeep)
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Filing 14
JOINDER to #11 Response, by Respondent Frank D'Amico. (Kemble, Brandon)
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Filing 13
CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties by Frank D'Amico. There are no known interested parties other than those participating in the case (Kemble, Brandon)
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Filing 12
NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Brandon P Kemble on behalf of Respondent Frank D'Amico. (Kemble, Brandon)
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Filing 11
RESPONSE to #5 Motion for TRO, by Respondents Kristi Noem, Todd Lyons, Kenneth Porter, Cloyde Umali, Tyler Adams. Replies due by 10/6/2025. (Attachments: #1 Index, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E)(Johnson, Summer)
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Filing 10
MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 9/25/2025. NOTICE OF ACTION REQUIRED. Re: #8 and #9 The verified petitions do not comply with LR IA 11-2(b)(3). Counsel failed to attach the required "certification[s] issued within six months before the date of filing of the verified petition [showing] that the applicant's membership is in good standing from the state bar or from the clerk of court of the supreme court or highest admitting court of every state, territory, or insular possession of the United States in which the applicant has been admitted to practice law." Mr. Cohen filed a certificate of good standing from California, but the petition #8 states that he is also admitted in New York and Illinois. And Mr. Natal filed a certificate of good standing from California, but the petition #9 states that he is also admitted in Virginia.Petitioners are advised to obtain the required certifications, attach them to amended petitions, file the amended petitions under the event titled "Notice of Corrected Image/Document," and link the amended petitions to the originally filed petitions within 10 days of this order. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - MH)
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Filing 9
First MOTION/VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Daniel Natal and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Hardeep Sull (Filing fee $ 250 receipt number CNVDC-8191290) by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian.. (Sull, Hardeep)
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Filing 8
First MOTION/VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Reuven Cohen and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Hardeep Sull (Filing fee $ 250 receipt number ANVDC-8191284) by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian.. (Sull, Hardeep)
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Filing 7
Order Dismissing Civil-Rights Claims in This Habeas Petition, Denying Motion to Seal, Directing Service, and Ordering Response to Petition and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Petitioner Vardan Gukasian's first, second, and fourth claims for relief are DISMISSED because they are not cognizable in federal habeas. This dismissal is without prejudice to Gukasian's ability to bring those claims in a separate lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. 1983. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the claims against Naphcare, Inc. are DISMISSED. The Clerk of Court is directed to TERMINATE Naphcare, Inc. as a party in this case. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to electronically SERVE copies of the petition (ECF No. #1 ) and the TRO motion (ECF No. #5 ) and this order upon the remaining respondents: See Order for additional information.IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondents must appear in this action within 5 days of the date of this order and must file and serve a response to the petition (ECF No. #1 , as narrowed in this order) by October 13, 2025, unless additional time is allowed for good cause shown. Petitioner will have 15 days following the date that the response is filed to file and serve a reply. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to strike the summonses and proposed summonses (ECF Nos. #1 -11-25, #4 ) from the docket. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Gukasian's application to file documents under seal [ECF No. 6 ] is DENIED without prejudice to his ability to refile it as a motion to seal in compliance with this district's local rules and applicable Ninth Circuit standards within 10 days. The Clerk of Court is directed to PROVISIONALLY MAINTAIN THE SEAL on ECF No. 6 until further order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondents must file a response to Gukasian's motion for a temporary-restraining order (ECF No. #5 ) by noon on Monday, September 29, 2025. Any reply will be due by noon on Friday, October 3, 2025. Signed by Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey on 9/23/2025. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF. Service of this Order, #1 Petition, and #5 TRO completed as instructed. - RJDG)
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Filing 5
First MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order re #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, by Petitioner Vardan Gukasian. Responses due by 10/3/2025. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Declaration, #3 Declaration, #4 Declaration, #5 Declaration, #6 Proposed Order, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit)(Sull, Hardeep)
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Filing 4
STRICKEN on 9/23/25 per #7 Order SUMMONS ISSUED as to Tyler Adams, Frank D'Amico, Todd Lyons, Naphcare, Inc., Kristi Noem, Kenneth Porter, Cloyde Umali re #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (RJDG) Modified on 9/23/2025. (RJDG)
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Filing 3
NOTICE TO COUNSEL PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE IA 11-2. Counsel Reuven L. Cohen and Daniel Natal to comply with completion and filing of the Verified Petition and Designation of Local Counsel. The form is available on the Court's website - #www.nvd.uscourts.gov. Counsel is required to register for the court's electronic filing system at PACER #www.pacer.gov to register Attorney. Verified Petition due by 10/3/2025. (no image attached) (RJDG)
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Case randomly assigned to Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey and Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Albregts. (ALZ)
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Filing 2
CIVIL COVER SHEET to #1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus,, by Plaintiff Vardan Gukasian. (Sull, Hardeep)
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Filing 1
First PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ANVDC-8174742) by Vardan Gukasian. STRICKEN on 9/23/25 per #7 Order (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons, #3 Summons, #4 Summons, #5 Summons, #6 Summons, #7 Summons, #8 Summons, #9 Summons, #10 Summons, #11 Summons, #12 Summons, #13 Summons, #14 Summons, #15 Summons, #16 Summons, #17 Summons, #18 Summons, #19 Summons, #20 Summons, #21 Summons, #22 Summons, #23 Summons, #24 Summons, #25 Summons) (Sull, Hardeep) Modified on 9/23/2025. (RJDG)
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