Humberto Perez v. Pamela Bondi, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Nevada grants Humberto Perez’s motion for appointment of counsel in his pro se 28 U.S.C. § 2241 habeas petition. The order appoints the Federal Public Defender, directs service of the petition on the respondents and relevant government officials, and sets deadlines for a notice of appearance, response, and reply.

Holdings

1. The motion for appointment of counsel was granted because appointment was in the interests of justice in light of the complexities of the case.
2. Following preliminary review, the court directed that the petition be served on the respondents and required respondents' counsel to file a notice of appearance and a response by the dates specified in the order.

Questions Presented

1. Whether counsel should be appointed for Perez in the interests of justice in connection with his § 2241 habeas petition.
2. Whether the petition should be served on the respondents and the respondents required to file a response.

Disposition

other