Douglas Alfaro Valladares v. Kristi Noem, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Nevada grants Douglas Alfaro Valladares's application to proceed in forma pauperis and motion for appointment of counsel in his 28 U.S.C. § 2241 habeas petition. The order appoints the Federal Public Defender, directs service of the petition on the respondents, and sets deadlines for appearances, the response, and a reply.

Holdings

1. The application to proceed in forma pauperis is granted.
2. The motion for appointment of counsel is granted, and the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada is appointed to represent Valladares in all federal proceedings related to the matter, including appeals or certiorari proceedings, unless permitted to withdraw.
3. The petition must be served on the respondents and the United States Attorney for the District of Nevada, respondents' counsel must file a notice of appearance by November 26, 2025, and respondents must file and serve a response by December 8, 2025, followed by a seven-day period for Valladares to reply.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Valladares should be permitted to proceed in forma pauperis.
2. Whether counsel should be appointed for Valladares in the § 2241 habeas proceeding.
3. Whether the petition should be served on the respondents and the United States Attorney, with deadlines established for appearances, a response, and a reply.

Disposition

other