Herrera v. USA

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO
ALFONSO SALCIDO HERRERA, JR.,
Petitioner,
v. No. 2:25-cv-743 KG/GBW
No. 2:23-cr-413 KG/GBW
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Respondent.
ORDER
This matter is before the Court on Petitioner Alfonso Salcido Herrera, Jr.’s “Pro Se Motion
to Re-Appoint the Federal Public Defender of New Mexico” or, in the alternative, “Appoint CJA
Counsel for the Purpose of Petitioner’s 28 U.S.C. 2255 Motion.” (Doc. 7). Having reviewed the
request, the Court finds the Motion should be denied as moot. Attorney Violet Edelman, Federal
Defender for the District of New Mexico, has entered her appearance in this matter on behalf of
Petitioner. (Doc. 6).
Also before the Court is Petitioner’s Unopposed Motion for Leave to Amend First 28
U.S.C. § 2255 Motion filed by Ms. Edelman on behalf of Petitioner. (Doc. 9). Petitioner requests
leave to amend so he may include a written declaration. Having reviewed the request, the Court
finds the Motion for Leave is well-taken and will grant the Motion.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Petitioner Alfonso Salcido Herrera, Jr.’s “Pro Se
Motion to Re-Appoint the Federal Public Defender of New Mexico” or “Appoint CJA Counsel for
the Purpose of Petitioner’s 28 U.S.C. 2255 Motion,” (Doc. 7), is DENIED as moot.
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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Petitioner’s Unopposed Motion for Leave to Amend
First 28 U.S.C. § 2255 Motion, (Doc. 9), is GRANTED.
/s/Kenneth J. Gonzales___________________
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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