Case: E.A.R.R. v. Department of Homeland Security

3:20-cv-02146 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Filed Date: Nov. 2, 2020

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Case Summary

On November 2, 2020, asylum seekers with disabilities and health conditions filed this putative class-action suit against the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Southern District of California. The suit alleged that defendants violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by forcibly returning plaintiffs to Mexico under the Migrant Protection Protocols (the “MPP”). Under the MPP, asylum seekers enteri…

On November 2, 2020, asylum seekers with disabilities and health conditions filed this putative class-action suit against the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Southern District of California. The suit alleged that defendants violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by forcibly returning plaintiffs to Mexico under the Migrant Protection Protocols (the “MPP”). Under the MPP, asylum seekers entering the United States from Mexico were returned to Mexico and forced to wait outside of the U.S. for the duration of their immigration proceedings. The plaintiffs stated that MPP conflicted with CBP’s own procedure at the time that asylum seekers with “known physical or mental health issues” could not be sent to Mexico. They alleged that DHS failed to put in place effective methods to ensure that people with known physical or mental health conditions were exempt from MPP and to identify and assess, for accommodations, immigrants with disabilities. The plaintiffs sought an order enjoining the defendants from continuing forcible removal of class members under MPP and requiring the defendants to put in place practices and procedures in compliance with Section 504. They also requested attorneys’ fees. The plaintiffs were represented by the Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center, Texas Civil Rights Project, and private counsel. The case was assigned to Judge Todd W. Robinson and Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal.

On November 3, 2020, the case was related to Doe v. McAleenan, which similarly challenged deportation under MPP.

On December 22, 2020, the defendants filed a motion to stay pending the appeal of Innovation Law Lab v. Nielson. The judge denied the motion on February 19, 2021. There were joint motions to continue on March 2, 2021.

On December 23, 2020, the plaintiffs filed a motion for a preliminary injunction. They requested that defendants stop subjecting members of the putative class to the MPP. They further requested that defendants put in place mechanisms ensuring execution of CBP’s protocols of exempting those with known physical or mental health issues, that family members of the putative class be excluded pursuant to the Family Unit Policy, and that defendants put in place practices and policies to identify immigrants with disabilities and provide accommodations necessary for those with disabilities to prepare for their asylum proceedings. On the same day, the plaintiffs also filed a motion requesting class certification for asylum seekers with disabilities and their family members.

On February 22, 2021, Defendants filed a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. Before the court had a chance to rule on this motion, however, the parties notified the court that they had reached a settlement in principle. The parties notified the court on June 17 and requested the court to vacate all pending dates and to set a settlement conference. The parties exchanged drafts of the settlement for several weeks, but ongoing uncertainty in the Biden administration's immigration policies, including the MPP, delayed the process. On March 29, 2022, the court dismissed all outstanding motions as moot, including plaintiffs' motions for preliminary judgment and to certify the class as well as defendants' motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. On April 28, the court stayed the proceedings for 90 days.

This case is on-going pending resumption of settlement discussions and the stay's expiration in July of 2022.

Summary Authors

Kennon Wales (3/5/2021)

Jordan Katz (5/4/2022)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Fox, Timothy Patrick (Colorado)

Gonzalez Morales, Maria Del Pilar (California)

Jordan, Elizabeth B. (Colorado)

Mao, Lillian J (California)

Attorney for Defendant

CV, U S (California)

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3:20-cv-02146

Docket [PACER]

E.A.R.R v. U.S. Department Of Homeland Security

Feb. 16, 2021

Feb. 16, 2021

Docket
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3:20-cv-02146

Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

E.A.R.R v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Nov. 2, 2020

Nov. 2, 2020

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Oct. 28, 2026, 6:36 p.m.

Docket for: E.A.R.R v. U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS)
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1 Nov. 2, 2020

COMPLAINT Against U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Chad Wolf, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Mark A. Morgan, (Filing fee $400.00 receipt number ACASDC-14797491.), filed by E.A.R.R, G.S.E.R, B.A.E.R., L.Y.G., H.A.H.G., Y.J.C.E., J.A.E.M., S.F.L., C.J.M.L., Y.M.M., J.C.M.M., G.F.F., M.Y.J.L., M.M.G., D.Y.S., S.M.A., D.G.M., N.R.R., H.H.M., E.H.M., C.J.V.C., La.V.S.O., Al Otro Lado, (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:20-cv-2146-BGS. Judge Todd W. Robinson and Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal are assigned to the case. (Shwarts, Robert)(zda)(jrd) (Entered: 11/03/2020)

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2 Nov. 3, 2020

Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (zda)(jrd) (Entered: 11/03/2020)

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3 Nov. 3, 2020

NOTICE OF RELATED CASE(S) by Al Otro Lado, B.A.E.R, C.J.M.L., C.J.V.C., D.G.M., D.Y.S., E.A.R.R, E.H.M., G.F.F., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., H.H.M., J.A.E.M, J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., La.V.S.O., M.M.G., M.Y.J.L., N.R.R., S.F.L., S.M.A., Y.J.C.E, Y.M.M. of case(s) 3:19-cv-2119 . (Shwarts, Robert) (mme). (Entered: 11/03/2020)

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4 Nov. 5, 2020

MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Mao, Lillian) (Entered: 11/05/2020)

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5 Nov. 5, 2020

**Docketed under seal at doc. no. 31 per Order 30 ** SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: 4 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (Mao, Lillian) Modified on 1/7/2021 (anh). (Entered: 11/05/2020)

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6 Nov. 5, 2020

MOTION to Proceed Anonymously by Al Otro Lado, B.A.E.R, C.J.M.L., C.J.V.C., D.G.M., D.Y.S., E.A.R.R, E.H.M., G.F.F., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., H.H.M., J.A.E.M, J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., La.V.S.O., M.M.G., M.Y.J.L., N.R.R., S.F.L., Y.J.C.E, Y.M.M.. (Attachments: # 1 [Proposed] Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion to Proceed Anonymously)(Shwarts, Robert) **QC Mailer sent re: not filing proposed orders and no hearing date/time. Instructed to withdraw and refile if filed in error. (jmo). (Entered: 11/05/2020)

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7 Nov. 6, 2020

Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice, No payment Submitted. (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Jordan, Elizabeth)(QC mailer sent; filing fee not paid; name of party represented.)(Refer ECF No. 9 )(jrd) (Entered: 11/06/2020)

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8 Nov. 6, 2020

Corrected Motion re 6 MOTION to Proceed Anonymously by Al Otro Lado, B.A.E.R, C.J.M.L., C.J.V.C., D.G.M., D.Y.S., E.A.R.R, E.H.M., G.F.F., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., H.H.M., J.A.E.M, J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., La.V.S.O., M.M.G., M.Y.J.L., N.R.R., S.F.L., S.M.A., Y.J.C.E, Y.M.M.. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities in support of Plaintiffs' Corrected Motion to Proceed Anonymously)(Shwarts, Robert) (jmr). Modified to correct text on 11/20/2020 (jao). (Entered: 11/06/2020)

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9 Nov. 9, 2020

Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee received: $206.00 receipt number ACASDC-14832091.)(Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Jordan, Elizabeth)(jrd) (Entered: 11/09/2020)

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10 Nov. 16, 2020

ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Elizabeth Jordan, re 9 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 11/16/2020.(Designated Local Counsel not admitted to practice, will be notified by mail to submit petition for admission)(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(rmc) (Entered: 11/16/2020)

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11 Nov. 20, 2020

NOTICE of Appearance by Paul L Starita on behalf of Mark A. Morgan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf (Starita, Paul)Attorney Paul L Starita added to party Mark A. Morgan(pty:dft), Attorney Paul L Starita added to party U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)(pty:dft), Attorney Paul L Starita added to party U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS)(pty:dft), Attorney Paul L Starita added to party Chad Wolf(pty:dft) (jmr). (Entered: 11/20/2020)

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12 Nov. 25, 2020

Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 206 receipt number ACASDC-14935681.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Thorn Vela, Erin) (rmc). (Entered: 11/25/2020)

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13 Nov. 30, 2020

Mail Returned as Undeliverable re 10 Order re Pro Hac Vice Application. Mail sent to Pilar Gonzalez Morales. (bta) (Entered: 11/30/2020)

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14 Nov. 30, 2020

ORDER Vacating Hearing and Taking Matters Under Submission Without Oral Argument and Denying as Moot Plaintiffs' Original Motion to Proceed Anonymously (ECF no 6, 8 ). The Court vacates the hearing set for December 9, 2020. Defendants may file a response on or before December 11, 2020. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 11/30/2020. (jmr) (jms). (Entered: 11/30/2020)

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15 Dec. 1, 2020

SUMMONS Returned Executed by N.R.R., J.A.E.M, D.G.M., J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., C.J.M.L., E.A.R.R, Y.J.C.E, G.F.F., D.Y.S., M.Y.J.L., M.M.G., C.J.V.C., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., La.V.S.O., S.F.L., H.H.M., E.H.M., Y.M.M., Al Otro Lado, S.M.A., B.A.E.R. Chad Wolf served. (Mao, Lillian) (jmr). (Entered: 12/01/2020)

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16 Dec. 1, 2020

SUMMONS Returned Executed by N.R.R., J.A.E.M, D.G.M., J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., C.J.M.L., E.A.R.R, Y.J.C.E, G.F.F., D.Y.S., M.Y.J.L., M.M.G., C.J.V.C., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., La.V.S.O., S.F.L., H.H.M., E.H.M., Y.M.M., Al Otro Lado, S.M.A., B.A.E.R. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) served. (Mao, Lillian) (jmr). (Entered: 12/01/2020)

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17 Dec. 1, 2020

SUMMONS Returned Executed by N.R.R., J.A.E.M, D.G.M., J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., C.J.M.L., E.A.R.R, Y.J.C.E, G.F.F., D.Y.S., M.Y.J.L., M.M.G., C.J.V.C., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., La.V.S.O., S.F.L., H.H.M., E.H.M., Y.M.M., Al Otro Lado, S.M.A., B.A.E.R. U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS) served. (Mao, Lillian) (jmr). (Entered: 12/01/2020)

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18 Dec. 1, 2020

SUMMONS Returned Executed by N.R.R., J.A.E.M, D.G.M., J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., C.J.M.L., E.A.R.R, Y.J.C.E, G.F.F., D.Y.S., M.Y.J.L., M.M.G., C.J.V.C., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., La.V.S.O., S.F.L., H.H.M., E.H.M., Y.M.M., Al Otro Lado, S.M.A., B.A.E.R. Mark A. Morgan served. (Mao, Lillian) (jmr). (Entered: 12/01/2020)

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19 Dec. 7, 2020

ORDER Denying the Pro Hac Vice Application of Erin Thorn Vela, re 12 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 12/7/2020.(rmc) (Entered: 12/07/2020)

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20 Dec. 9, 2020

Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice, No payment Submitted. (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Thorn Vela, Erin) (rmc). (Entered: 12/09/2020)

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21 Dec. 9, 2020

ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Erin Thorn Vela, re 20 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 12/9/2020.(rmc) (Entered: 12/09/2020)

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22 Dec. 11, 2020

Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 206 receipt number ACASDC-15036695.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Marziani, Mimi) (rmc). (Entered: 12/11/2020)

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23 Dec. 22, 2020

MOTION to Stay Entire Civil Action Pending Appeal of Innovation Law Lab by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf. (Starita, Paul) (jmr). (Entered: 12/22/2020)

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24 Dec. 23, 2020

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Al Otro Lado, B.A.E.R, C.J.M.L., C.J.V.C., D.G.M., D.Y.S., E.A.R.R, E.H.M., G.F.F., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., H.H.M., J.A.E.M, J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., La.V.S.O., M.M.G., M.Y.J.L., N.R.R., S.F.L., S.M.A., Y.J.C.E, Y.M.M.. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities in Support)(Shwarts, Robert) (jmr). (Entered: 12/23/2020)

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25 Dec. 23, 2020

MOTION to Certify Class by Al Otro Lado, B.A.E.R, C.J.M.L., C.J.V.C., D.G.M., D.Y.S., E.A.R.R, E.H.M., G.F.F., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., H.H.M., J.A.E.M, J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., La.V.S.O., M.M.G., M.Y.J.L., N.R.R., S.F.L., S.M.A., Y.J.C.E, Y.M.M.. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities in Support)(Shwarts, Robert) (jmr). (Entered: 12/23/2020)

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26 Dec. 23, 2020

SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT by Al Otro Lado, B.A.E.R, C.J.M.L., C.J.V.C., D.G.M., D.Y.S., E.A.R.R, E.H.M., G.F.F., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., H.H.M., J.A.E.M, J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., La.V.S.O., M.M.G., M.Y.J.L., N.R.R., S.F.L., S.M.A., Y.J.C.E, Y.M.M. re 25 MOTION to Certify Class, 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Plaintiffs Omnibus Volume of Declarations and Exhibits in Support of Motions for Preliminary Injunction and Class Certification. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Charlene D'Cruz, # 2 Declaration Timothy P. Fox, # 3 Declaration Elizabeth B. Jordan, # 4 Declaration Nicolas Palazzo, # 5 Declaration Helen Rae Perry, # 6 Declaration Nicole Ramos, # 7 Declaration Robert S. Shwarts, # 8 Declaration Erin D. Thorn)(Mao, Lillian) (jmr). (Entered: 12/23/2020)

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27 Dec. 23, 2020

MOTION to File Documents Under Seal (With attachments)(Mao, Lillian) (anh). (Entered: 12/23/2020)

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28 Dec. 23, 2020

**Docketed under seal at doc. no. 32 per Order 30 ** SEALED LODGED Proposed Document re: 27 MOTION to File Documents Under Seal. Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion to Seal is granted. (With attachments)(Mao, Lillian) (anh). Modified on 1/7/2021 (anh). (Entered: 12/24/2020)

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29 Jan. 5, 2021

ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Mimi Marziani, re 22 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 1/5/2021.(rmc) (Entered: 01/05/2021)

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30 Jan. 7, 2021

ORDER Granting Plaintiff's E.A.R.R. ET AL.'S (1) Motion to Proceed Anonymously; (2) Motion to File Under Seal; and (3) Motion to File Declarations Under Seal [ 4, 8, 27 ]. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 1/7/2021. (anh) (Entered: 01/07/2021)

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33 Jan. 13, 2021

RESPONSE in Opposition re 23 MOTION to Stay Entire Civil Action Pending Appeal of Innovation Law Lab filed by Al Otro Lado, B.A.E.R, C.J.M.L., C.J.V.C., D.G.M., D.Y.S., E.A.R.R, E.H.M., G.F.F., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., H.H.M., J.A.E.M, J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., La.V.S.O., M.M.G., M.Y.J.L., N.R.R., S.F.L., S.M.A., Y.J.C.E, Y.M.M.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Nicole Ramos in Support, # 2 Declaration of Patricia E. Gonzalez-Zuniga in Support)(Shwarts, Robert) (sxa). (Entered: 01/13/2021)

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34 Jan. 14, 2021

Minute Entry for proceedings held with chambers of Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal: Plaintiff's counsel contacted Judge Skomal's chambers regarding the filing of a motion for expedited discovery on January 14, 2021. Before any briefing may be filed, the parties must meet and confer. If the parties can agree on a proposal, they may file a joint motion with their proposal. If they do not agree after meeting and conferring, they may file a joint statement setting forth each parties' position on the issue. The parties must meet and confer by January 27, 2021 and file either a joint motion or a joint statement by February 8, 2021. It must include the parties' proposed date to file their Rule 26(f) report and proposed deadlines for completion of fact and expert discovery. Additionally, if either party seeks discovery related to any particular topics on an expedited basis the scope of that discovery should be specifically identified. If a joint statement is filed, it is limited to five pages each with any exhibits summarized or quoted within the briefing. Because joint statements must include not only each parties' position, but a parties' response to the opposing party, the parties must exchange their briefing in advance of the deadline to submit a joint statement to allow each party to respond to the other's arguments.(no document attached) (rxa) (Entered: 01/15/2021)

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35 Jan. 22, 2021

Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 206 receipt number ACASDC-15264158.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Peterson, Nicholas)QC email sent re missing signature. (dsn) (Entered: 01/22/2021)

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36 Jan. 22, 2021

Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice, No payment Submitted. (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Peterson, Nicholas) (dsn) (Entered: 01/22/2021)

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37 Jan. 27, 2021

REPLY - Other re 33 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Mark A. Morgan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf. (Starita, Paul) (sxa). (Entered: 01/27/2021)

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38 Feb. 4, 2021

NOTICE of Teleconference Information Sheet. Teleconference set for 02/10/2021 at 01:30 PM. (sxa) (Entered: 02/04/2021)

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39 Feb. 5, 2021

ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Nicholas Peterson, re 36 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 2/5/2021.(rmc) (Entered: 02/05/2021)

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40 Feb. 8, 2021

MOTION for Discovery by Al Otro Lado, B.A.E.R, C.J.M.L., C.J.V.C., D.G.M., D.Y.S., E.A.R.R, E.H.M., G.F.F., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., H.H.M., J.A.E.M, J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., La.V.S.O., M.M.G., M.Y.J.L., N.R.R., S.F.L., S.M.A., Y.J.C.E, Y.M.M.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to Joint Statement Regarding Plaintiffs' Request for Expedited Discovery)(Shwarts, Robert) (sxa). (Entered: 02/08/2021)

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41 Feb. 10, 2021

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Todd W. Robinson: Telephonic Motion Hearing held on 2/10/2021 re 23 MOTION to Stay Entire Civil Action Pending Appeal of Innovation Law Lab. The motion is taken under submission; written order to follow. The Motion Hearing set for 4/14/2021 is advanced to 4/7/2021 01:30 PM in Courtroom 3A before Judge Todd W. Robinson; amended briefing schedule to be issued.(Court Reporter/ECR Cami Kircher). (Plaintiff Attorney Nicholas Peterson (t)). (Defendant Attorney AUSA Paul Starita). (no document attached) (jao) (Entered: 02/11/2021)

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42 Feb. 11, 2021

TRANSCRIPT ORDER - For hearing(s) on 2/10/2021 by Al Otro Lado, B.A.E.R, C.J.M.L., C.J.V.C., D.G.M., D.Y.S., E.A.R.R, E.H.M., G.F.F., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., H.H.M., J.A.E.M, J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., La.V.S.O., M.M.G., M.Y.J.L., N.R.R., S.F.L., S.M.A., Y.J.C.E, Y.M.M.. (Peterson, Nicholas) (Entered: 02/11/2021)

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~Util - Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings AND Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Motions Submitted

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~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Motions Submitted AND ~Util - Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings AND Motion Hearing

Feb. 11, 2021

~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Motions Submitted AND Motion Hearing

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~Util - Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings AND Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Motions Submitted

43 Feb. 12, 2021

NOTICE of Supplemental Fact on Motion to Stay by Mark A. Morgan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf re 23 MOTION to Stay Entire Civil Action Pending Appeal of Innovation Law Lab (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Starita, Paul) (sxa). (Entered: 02/12/2021)

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44 Feb. 16, 2021

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT (Motion Hearing) held on 2/10/2021 before Judge Todd W. Robinson. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Cameron P. Kircher. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 3/9/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/19/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/17/2021. (akr) (Entered: 02/16/2021)

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45 Feb. 19, 2021

ORDER Denying 23 Defendant's Motion to Stay. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 2/19/2021. (sxa) (Entered: 02/19/2021)

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46 Feb. 22, 2021

Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint by Mark A. Morgan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Katherine L. Parker with exhibits A-C)(Parker, Katherine)Attorney Katherine L. Parker added to party Mark A. Morgan(pty:dft), Attorney Katherine L. Parker added to party U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)(pty:dft), Attorney Katherine L. Parker added to party U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS)(pty:dft), Attorney Katherine L. Parker added to party Chad Wolf(pty:dft) (sxa). (Entered: 02/22/2021)

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47 Feb. 22, 2021

RESPONSE in Opposition re 46 Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint filed by Al Otro Lado, B.A.E.R, C.J.M.L., C.J.V.C., D.G.M., D.Y.S., E.A.R.R, E.H.M., G.F.F., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., H.H.M., J.A.E.M, J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., La.V.S.O., M.M.G., M.Y.J.L., N.R.R., S.F.L., S.M.A., Y.J.C.E, Y.M.M.. (Shwarts, Robert) (sxa). (Entered: 02/22/2021)

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48 Feb. 22, 2021

RESPONSE in Opposition re 46 Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint filed by Al Otro Lado, B.A.E.R, C.J.M.L., C.J.V.C., D.G.M., D.Y.S., E.A.R.R, E.H.M., G.F.F., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., H.H.M., J.A.E.M, J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., La.V.S.O., M.M.G., M.Y.J.L., N.R.R., S.F.L., S.M.A., Y.J.C.E, Y.M.M.. (Shwarts, Robert) (sxa). (Entered: 02/22/2021)

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49 Feb. 22, 2021

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Mark A. Morgan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf. (Parker, Katherine) (sxa). (Entered: 02/22/2021)

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50 Feb. 24, 2021

ORDER Requiring Submission of Rule 26(f) Report by March 5, 2021. Rule 26(f) Report due by 3/5/2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 2/24/21.(sxa) (Entered: 02/24/2021)

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51 Feb. 26, 2021

ORDER Denying 46 as Moot Defendants' Ex Parte Application for an Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 2/26/21. (sxa) (Entered: 02/26/2021)

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52 March 2, 2021

Joint MOTION to Continue Dates by Mark A. Morgan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf. (Starita, Paul) (sxa). (Entered: 03/02/2021)

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53 March 4, 2021

ORDER Granting 52 Joint Motion to Continue Dates. Parties shall submit the Rule 26(f) Report by 4/2/2021 and motions pending before the assigned district judge will now be heard on 5/12/2021 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 3A before Judge Todd W. Robinson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 3/4/21. (sxa) (Entered: 03/04/2021)

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54 March 23, 2021

Joint MOTION to Continue Dates by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf. (Starita, Paul) (sxa). (Entered: 03/23/2021)

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55 March 26, 2021

ORDER Granting 54 Joint Motion to Continue Dates; Denying 40 Motion for Expedited Discovery Without Prejudice. Rule 26(f) Report is due 4/30/2021 and Motion Hearing the date before the district judge are continued from 5/12/2021 to 6/9/2021 at 1:30 PM. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 3/25/211 (sxa) (Entered: 03/26/2021)

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56 April 27, 2021

Joint MOTION to Continue Dates by Mark A. Morgan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf. (Starita, Paul)(sxa). (Entered: 04/27/2021)

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57 April 30, 2021

MINUTE ORDER re 56 Joint MOTION to Continue Dates: Parties are not required to file Rule 26(f) Report by 4/30/2021. Court to issue order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 4/30/2021.(no document attached) (rxa) (Entered: 04/30/2021)

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April 30, 2021

Order

58 May 6, 2021

ORDER To File Supplemental Joint Brief. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 5/6/21.(sxa) (Entered: 05/06/2021)

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59 May 10, 2021

SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by Plaintiffs Al Otro Lado, B.A.E.R, C.J.M.L., C.J.V.C., D.G.M., D.Y.S., E.A.R.R, E.H.M., G.F.F., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., H.H.M., J.A.E.M, J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., La.V.S.O., M.M.G., M.Y.J.L., N.R.R., S.F.L., S.M.A., Y.J.C.E, Y.M.M. re 58 Order Filed Jointly by the Parties. (Shwarts, Robert)(sxa). (Entered: 05/10/2021)

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60 May 13, 2021

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 56 Joint Motion. Telephonic Case Management Conference set for July 7, 2021 at 10:00am. The hearing on pending motions is continued to August 18, 2021. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 5/13/2021. (jpp) (dlg). (Entered: 05/13/2021)

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61 June 17, 2021

NOTICE of Settlement (Joint) by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf (Starita, Paul) (Entered: 06/17/2021)

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62 June 28, 2021

ORDER Regarding Joint Notice of Settlement re 61 : Rule 26(f) Report shall be filed by 7/19/2021. Telephonic Case Management Conference set for 07/07/2021at 10:00 AM is continued to 7/21/2021 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 6/25/21.(sxa) (dlg). (Entered: 06/28/2021)

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63 July 9, 2021

NOTICE of Settlement (Updated) by Mark A. Morgan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf (Starita, Paul) (jrm). (Entered: 07/09/2021)

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64 July 14, 2021

ORDER: (1) Extending Date to File Rule 26(f) Report and (2) Continuing Case Management Conference. Rule 26 Meeting Report continued to 8/6/2021. Telephonic Case Management Conference reset for 8/17/2021 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 7/13/21.(sxa) (dlg). (Entered: 07/14/2021)

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65 July 21, 2021

ORDER Vacating Hearing on Motions For Preliminary Injunction and Certify Class. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 7/21/21.(sxa) (dlg). (Entered: 07/21/2021)

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66 Aug. 5, 2021

Minute Order: Counsel for Defendants contacted Judge Skomal's chambers on 8/5/2021 to request a date and time for a status conference before Judge Skomal. The Court converts the telephonic Case Management Conference set for 8/17/2021 at 10:00 AM to a telephonic Status Conference. The parties are not required to file the Rule 26(f) report as previously ordered, however, the parties must file a brief joint status report by 8/13/2021. Counsel shall jointly call (619) 557-2993 for the telephonic Status Conference on 8/17/2021 at 10:00 AM. (Defendant Attorney Paul L Starita). (no document attached) (rxa) (Entered: 08/05/2021)

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Aug. 5, 2021

~Util - Terminate Hearings AND Scheduling Conference AND ~Util - Set Hearings

Aug. 5, 2021

~Util - Terminate Hearings AND ~Util - Set Hearings AND Scheduling Conference

Aug. 5, 2021

~Util - Set Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Hearings AND Scheduling Conference

67 Aug. 13, 2021

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf. (Starita, Paul)(sxa). (Entered: 08/13/2021)

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68 Aug. 16, 2021

ORDER Continuing August 17, 2021 Status Conference. Status Report due by 9/3/2021. Telephonic Status Conference reset for 9/8/2021 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 8/16/21.(sxa) (dlg). (Entered: 08/16/2021)

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69 Aug. 17, 2021

MINUTE ORDER. In light of the pending settlement, (ECF 63 ), the Motion Hearing set for 08/18/2021 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 3A before Judge Todd W. Robinson is hereby vacated. (no document attached) (jao) (Entered: 08/17/2021)

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Aug. 17, 2021

~Util - Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings AND Order

70 Sept. 1, 2021

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney for Nicholas P. Peterson for Plaintiffs by B.A.E.R, C.J.M.L., C.J.V.C., D.G.M., D.Y.S., E.A.R.R, E.H.M., G.F.F., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., H.H.M., J.A.E.M, J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., La.V.S.O., M.M.G., M.Y.J.L., N.R.R., S.F.L., S.M.A., Y.J.C.E, Y.M.M.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Nicholas P. Peterson, # 2 Proof of Service)(Peterson, Nicholas) (jpp). (Entered: 09/01/2021)

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71 Sept. 2, 2021

ORDER granting 70 Motion to Withdraw Nicholas P. Peterson as counsel of record for Plaintiffs. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 9/02/2021. (jpp) (Entered: 09/02/2021)

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72 Sept. 2, 2021

Joint MOTION to Stay by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf. (Starita, Paul) (jpp). (Entered: 09/02/2021)

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73 Sept. 7, 2021

ORDER Vacating Status Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Bernard G. Skomal on 9/7/21.(sxa) (Entered: 09/07/2021)

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74 Sept. 8, 2021

ORDER Granting 72 Joint Motion to Stay. Court stays this case for sixty (60) days. The Parties shall file an updated status report within 60 days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 9/8/21. (sxa) (Entered: 09/08/2021)

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75 Nov. 8, 2021

STATUS REPORT (Joint) and Joint Motion to Continue Stay of Case by Mark A. Morgan, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf. (Parker, Katherine) (fth). (Entered: 11/08/2021)

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76 Jan. 18, 2022

ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION FOR A STAY (ECF No. 75 ). The Court stays this case for ninety (90) days. The Parties shall file an updated status report within 90 days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 1/18/2022. (fth) (Entered: 01/18/2022)

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77 Feb. 21, 2022

NOTICE NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ATTORNEY NOTIFICATION by Al Otro Lado, B.A.E.R, C.J.M.L., C.J.V.C., D.G.M., D.Y.S., E.A.R.R, E.H.M., G.F.F., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., H.H.M., J.A.E.M, J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., La.V.S.O., M.M.G., M.Y.J.L., N.R.R., S.F.L., S.M.A., Y.J.C.E, Y.M.M. (Shwarts, Robert) (fth). (Entered: 02/21/2022)

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78 March 29, 2022

ORDER WITHOUT PREJUDICE ALL PENDING MOTIONS AS MOOT (ECF Nos. 24, 25, 49 ). This Order is entered WITHOUT PREJUDICE to the parties refiling the Motions once the stay is lifted and if a final settlement is not reached. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 3/29/2022. (fth) (Entered: 03/29/2022)

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79 April 18, 2022

STATUS REPORT (joint) by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS). (Bettwy, Samuel) (fth). (Entered: 04/18/2022)

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80 April 28, 2022

ORDER GRANTING JOINT MOTION TO CONTINUE STAY (ECF No. 79 ). Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 4/28/2022. (fth) (Entered: 04/28/2022)

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81 July 27, 2022

STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report and Joint Motion to Continue Stay by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf. (Parker, Katherine) (fth). (Entered: 07/27/2022)

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82 Aug. 29, 2022

ORDER granting 81 Joint Status Report and Joint Motion to Continue Stay filed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Chad Wolf, U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS). As requested, the Court stays this case for an additional thirty (30) days. The Parties shall file an updated status report within 30 days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 8/29/2022. (fth) (Entered: 08/29/2022)

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83 Sept. 23, 2022

Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 213 receipt number ACASDC-17194310.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Fakhimi, Golnaz) (Entered: 09/23/2022)

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84 Sept. 26, 2022

ORDER Denying the Pro Hac Vice Application of Golnaz Fakhimi. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 9/26/2022.(jrm) (Entered: 09/26/2022)

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85 Sept. 28, 2022

STATUS REPORT (Joint) and Motion to Continue Stay by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf. (Parker, Katherine) (fth). (Entered: 09/28/2022)

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86 Sept. 30, 2022

ORDER Granting Joint Motion to Continue Stay (ECF No. 85 ). Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 9/30/2022.(fth) (Entered: 09/30/2022)

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87 Oct. 4, 2022

NOTICE of Appearance by David P. Fuad on behalf of Al Otro Lado, B.A.E.R, C.J.M.L., C.J.V.C., D.G.M., D.Y.S., E.A.R.R, E.H.M., G.F.F., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., H.H.M., J.A.E.M, J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., La.V.S.O., M.M.G., M.Y.J.L., N.R.R., S.F.L., S.M.A., Y.J.C.E, Y.M.M. (Fuad, David)Attorney David P. Fuad added to party Al Otro Lado(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party B.A.E.R(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party C.J.M.L.(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party C.J.V.C.(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party D.G.M. (pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party D.Y.S. (pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party E.A.R.R(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party E.H.M.(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party G.F.F.(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party G.S.E.R(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party H.A.H.G. (pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party H.H.M.(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party J.A.E.M(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party J.C.M.M.(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party L.Y.G.(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party La.V.S.O.(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party M.M.G.(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party M.Y.J.L.(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party N.R.R.(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party S.F.L.(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party S.M.A.(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party Y.J.C.E(pty:pla), Attorney David P. Fuad added to party Y.M.M.(pty:pla) (fth). (Entered: 10/04/2022)

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88 Oct. 4, 2022

Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice, No payment Submitted. (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Fakhimi, Golnaz) (Entered: 10/04/2022)

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89 Oct. 4, 2022

ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Golnaz Sousan Fakhimi. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 10/4/2022.(jrm) (Entered: 10/05/2022)

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90 Oct. 19, 2022

Motion to Withdraw Maria del Pilar Gonzalez Morales as Counsel of Record for Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Service)(del Pilar Gonzalez Morales, Maria) (exs). (Entered: 10/19/2022)

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91 Oct. 20, 2022

ORDER Granting 90 Motion to Withdraw Maria del Pilar Gonzalez Morales as Counsel of Record for Plaintiffs. Signed by Judge Todd W. Robinson on 10/20/2022. (All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(exs) (Entered: 10/20/2022)

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92 Oct. 31, 2022

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (DHS), Chad Wolf. (Parker, Katherine) (fth). (Entered: 10/31/2022)

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93 Nov. 21, 2022

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Mimi Marziani by Al Otro Lado, B.A.E.R, C.J.M.L., C.J.V.C., D.G.M., D.Y.S., E.A.R.R, E.H.M., G.F.F., G.S.E.R, H.A.H.G., H.H.M., J.A.E.M, J.C.M.M., L.Y.G., La.V.S.O., M.M.G., M.Y.J.L., N.R.R., S.F.L., S.M.A., Y.J.C.E, Y.M.M.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Mimi Marziani, # 2 Proof of Service)(Thorn Vela, Erin) (fth). (Entered: 11/21/2022)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Trump 1.0 & 2.0 Immigration Enforcement Order Challenges

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 2, 2020

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Migrants with disabilities and health conditions and their family members who have been forcibly removed to Mexico under the Migrant Protection Protocols.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

Federal

Customs and Border Protection

Department of Homeland Security

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Law-enforcement

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), 29 U.S.C. § 701

Other Dockets:

Southern District of California 3:20-cv-02146

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Access to lawyers or judicial system

Disability and Disability Rights:

Disability, unspecified

Effective Communication (ADA)

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Modifications

Discrimination Basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

Immigration/Border:

Deportation - criteria

Deportation - procedure

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