Case: Arizona v. Mayorkas

2:21-cv-00617 | U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona

Filed Date: April 11, 2021

Closed Date: Feb. 6, 2023

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Case Summary

On April 11, 2021, the State of Arizona filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Arizona sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Arizona sought injunctive and declaratory relief. Specifically, Arizona claimed that the federal defendants should have complied with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and APA by completing environm…

On April 11, 2021, the State of Arizona filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Arizona sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Arizona sought injunctive and declaratory relief. Specifically, Arizona claimed that the federal defendants should have complied with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and APA by completing environmental impact statements before they changed course on immigration policies such as halting construction on the border wall and the “Remain in Mexico” program. According to Arizona, halting these programs would increase the population in Arizona and therefore change the “environment.” The case was assigned to Judge Dominic W. Lanza.

On July 12, 2021, Arizona amended the complaint to claim that the federal government had enacted various policies which together constituted a “Population Augmentation Program.” Arizona claimed this “program” would have an effect on the state environment and that the DHS failed to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement in violation of NEPA and the APA. On October 1, 2021 DHS filed a motion to dismiss due to lack of jurisdiction and failure to state a claim. 

The court issued a tentative ruling before holding a hearing on the preliminary injunction issue; it denied the request for the injunction on January 27, 2022. The court primarily looked to a 2021 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Whitewater Draw.  In Whitewater Draw, the Ninth Circuit found that a plaintiff could not sue for NEPA violations to challenge an amalgamation of individual programs and policies as one “Population Augmentation Program.” Rather, the plaintiff must have directed its attack against some particular agency action that caused it harm. The district court in Mayorkas explained that Whitewater Draw was decided on similar facts such that Arizona likely would not succeed on the merits of their first claim (the challenge to the Population Augmentation Program). The Whitewater holding impacted Arizona’s second claim, a challenge to the cessation of the border wall program as well. The court here held that Arizona lacked standing because it could not satisfy the causation requirement. Arizona could not demonstrate that DHS’s challenged program was the cause of increased immigration to the United States, as opposed to “the myriad [other] economic, social, and political realities that might influence an [individual’s] decision to risk life and limb to come to the United States.” 

Additionally, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s decision on the “Remain in Mexico” program was important to the court's determination of the plaintiff’s third claim. Texas v. Biden already enjoined the DHS from processing any future migrants in the U.S. who would otherwise have been processed in Mexico under the “Remain in Mexico” program. Thus, the Arizona v. Mayorkas court found that there would be no point in issuing an additional injunction.

After a February 1, 2022 hearing, the court officially issued the denial of Arizona’s motion for a preliminary injunction on February 7. 

On February 17, 2022, Arizona filed a motion for jurisdictional discovery, seeking documents that might help cure its issues with standing outlined in the court’s denial of the preliminary injunction. 

On April 8, 2022, Arizona filed an interlocutory appeal with the Ninth Circuit in response to the February 7, 2022 denial of a motion for preliminary injunction.  The appeal was later dismissed on September 12, 2022 after a motion for a voluntary dismissal was granted. 

Following an April 26, 2022 hearing on the defendant’s motion to dismiss, the court issued an order on April 28th, 2022 with a partial decision. Arizona’s motion seeking jurisdictional discovery was denied, the defendant’s motion to dismiss was granted in part, and the parties were asked to provide additional briefing on counts three and six of the state’s complaint, regarding the DHS’s termination of the Migrant Protection Protocols (“MPP”). 

The court’s reasoning for dismissal of counts one and two regarding NEPA violations followed the same logic as in its denial for preliminary injunction.  The court drew from the 2021 Ninth Circuit decision, Whitewater Draw, as well as the recent (April 7, 2022) Sixth Circuit decision, Arizona v. Biden, specifically with regards to a lack of standing.  The court went on to hold that even if Arizona had standing, the case would be dismissed for failure to state a claim because NEPA doesn’t apply to federal actions when they maintain the environmental status quo. The court also dismissed count five for lack of standing, stating that the state had failed to show a causal link between alleged environmental harms and the DHS’s decision to cease construction on the border wall. And finally, the court dismissed count seven, in which the state alleged that the DHS violated the constitution(specifically Article II section 3, the “Take Care Clause”) by terminating border wall projects, and therefore failing to proceed with a statutorily mandated program.  The court found a lack of standing similar to counts two and five, and additionally noted that if they had found there to be standing, the court would still have dismissed the counts because there is no cognizable claim to be made. Even if the DHS’s behavior had been inappropriate it would have been a statutory violation, and not a constitutional one. 

Arizona alleged in count three of the first amended complaint that the DHS had failed to consider the environmental effects of terminating the MPP, and in count six that doing so was an arbitrary and unjustified departure from prior policy that violated the APA.  On February 18, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the case Texas v. Biden, and oral arguments were held on April 26, 2022, the same day as this court’s hearing. Because the issues laid out in counts three and six of the first amended complaint are intertwined with those in Texas v. Biden, the court asked the parties to provide supplemental briefing as to whether the circuit court still had subject-matter jurisdiction, or if the issue was moot before looking to the merits of these claims. Finally, Arizona’s motion for jurisdictional discovery was denied for being untimely as well as lacking in foundation, being more akin to a fishing expedition based on a hunch.

On August 15, 2022 Arizona filed a Second Amended Complaint addressing the court’s concerns. 

Following the 2022 election of new state officials, Arizona voluntarily filed a stipulation of dismissal on February 6, 2023. The case is now closed. 

Summary Authors

Emma Mertens (3/24/2022)

Nina Charap (3/16/2023)

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Judge(s)

Lanza, Dominic William (Arizona)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Ensign, Drew Curtis (Arizona)

Kanefield, Joseph Andrew (Arizona)

Makar, Robert John (Arizona)

Attorney for Defendant

Alexander, Tyler McVeigh (Arizona)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
7

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Corrected Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

Complaint
13

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First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

July 12, 2021

July 12, 2021

Complaint
27

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Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint

Oct. 1, 2021

Oct. 1, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief
45

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Order

Jan. 27, 2022

Jan. 27, 2022

Order/Opinion
47

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Order

Feb. 7, 2022

Feb. 7, 2022

Order/Opinion

584 F.Supp.3d 783

53

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State's Notice Appeal; Preliminary Injunction Appeal

April 8, 2022

April 8, 2022

Pleading / Motion / Brief
64

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Order

April 28, 2022

April 28, 2022

Order/Opinion

600 F.Supp.3d 994

74

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Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Aug. 15, 2022

Aug. 15, 2022

Complaint
74

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Second Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Aug. 15, 2022

Aug. 15, 2022

Complaint
90

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Stipulation of Dismissal

Feb. 6, 2023

Feb. 6, 2023

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/59813987/arizona-state-of-v-mayorkas/

Last updated March 8, 2025, 9:43 a.m.

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COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF. Filing fee received: $402.00, receipt number 0970-19346728 filed by Arizona, State of. (Ensign, Drew) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(BAC) (Entered: 04/12/2021)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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April 11, 2021

April 11, 2021

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SUMMONS Submitted by Arizona, State of. (Ensign, Drew) (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(BAC) (Entered: 04/12/2021)

April 11, 2021

April 11, 2021

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Filing fee paid, receipt number 0970-19346728. This case has been assigned to the Honorable Dominic W Lanza. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV-21-00617-PHX-DWL. Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction form attached. (BAC) (Entered: 04/12/2021)

April 11, 2021

April 11, 2021

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Summons Issued as to Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)(BAC). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document. (Entered: 04/12/2021)

April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

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*Re-filed per Chambers at 7 as FAC - NOTICE of Errata re: 1 Complaint Corrected Complaint by Plaintiff Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Errata Corrected Complaint)(Ensign, Drew) *Modified on 4/14/2021 (MHW). (Entered: 04/12/2021)

April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

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*FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Arizona, State of. (19 pages)(MHW) *Modified file date from 4/14/2021 to 4/12/2021; NEF regenerated on 4/14/2021 (MHW)/(SCH). (Entered: 04/14/2021)

April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

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PRELIMINARY ORDER: IT IS ORDERED: 1. That Plaintiff(s) must promptly serve a copy of this Order on Defendant(s) and file a notice of service with the Clerk of Court; 2. That, unless the Court orders otherwise, on July 13, 2021, the Clerk of Court shall terminate without further notice any Defendant in this action that has not been served pursuant to Rule 4(m) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure [see attached Order for details]. Signed by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 4/14/21. (MAW) (Entered: 04/14/2021)

April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021

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*SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Arizona, State of: Affidavit of Service re: Complaint, Civil Cover Sheet, Summons, Notice of Errata and Amended Complaint upon the following Federal Defendants: Alejandro Mayorkas on 4/20/21; Joseph Maher on 4/20/21; Troy Miller on 4/20/21; Tae Johnson on 4/20/21; US Attorney-District of Arizona on 4/14/21; Attorney General on 4/26/21; and Brian Boynton (Acting Assistant Attorney General) on 4/26/21. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Service by Certified Mail)(Ensign, Drew) *Modified to correct text on 5/28/2021 (MHW). (Entered: 05/27/2021)

May 27, 2021

May 27, 2021

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*SERVICE EXECUTED filed by Arizona, State of: Affidavit of Service re: Court Order (Doc. 6) upon Federal Defendants: Alejandro Mayorkas on 4/19/21; Joseph Maher on 4/19/21; Troy Miller on 4/19/21; Tae Johnson on 4/19/21; US Attorney-District of Arizona on 4/16/21; Attorney General on 4/26/21; and Brian Boynton (Acting Assistant Attorney General) on 4/26/21. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Service by Certified Mail)(Ensign, Drew) *Modified to correct text on 5/28/2021 (MHW). (Entered: 05/27/2021)

May 27, 2021

May 27, 2021

PACER
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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Tyler M. Alexander appearing for Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, United States Department of Homeland Security. . (Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 06/09/2021)

June 9, 2021

June 9, 2021

PACER
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to File an Answer or Motion to Dismiss by Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 06/10/2021)

June 10, 2021

June 10, 2021

PACER
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ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the parties' stipulation (Doc. 11 ) is granted. The deadline for Defendants to respond to the complaint is stayed. Plaintiff shall file a First Amended Complaint ("FAC") by July 12, 2021. Defendants' response to the FAC shall be due 30 days after the filing date of the FAC. Ordered by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 6/10/21. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAW) (Entered: 06/10/2021)

June 10, 2021

June 10, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Document

June 11, 2021

June 11, 2021

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*FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Arizona, State of.(Ensign, Drew) *Modified text on 7/13/2021 (WLP). (Entered: 07/12/2021)

July 12, 2021

July 12, 2021

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*MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order re: Motion for Leave, # 2 Supplement Proposed Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order re: Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 4 Affidavit Flood Declaration and Expert Report, # 5 Affidavit Napier Declaration, # 6 Affidavit Lamb Declaration)(Ensign, Drew) *Modified to correct event on 7/13/2021 (WLP). (Entered: 07/12/2021)

July 12, 2021

July 12, 2021

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*(Filed at Doc. 17 ) LODGED Proposed Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Supporting Documents re: 14 MOTION for Leave to File Motion for Preliminary Injunction . Document to be filed by Clerk if Motion or Stipulation for Leave to File or Amend is granted. Filed by Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Affidavit Flood Declaration and Expert Report, # 3 Affidavit Napier Declaration, # 4 Affidavit Lamb Declaration, # 5 Affidavit Makar Declaration Part 1, # 6 Affidavit Makar Declaration Part 2)(Ensign, Drew) Modified on 7/14/2021 (LAD). (Entered: 07/12/2021)

1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order

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2 Affidavit Flood Declaration and Expert Report

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3 Affidavit Napier Declaration

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4 Affidavit Lamb Declaration

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5 Affidavit Makar Declaration Part 1

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6 Affidavit Makar Declaration Part 2

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July 12, 2021

July 12, 2021

PACER
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ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the State's motion to exceed page limitation (Doc. 14 ) is granted. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court shall file the State's lodged proposed motion for preliminary injunction (Doc. 15). The page limitation for responses is likewise expanded to 40 pages, and the State's reply shall not exceed 25 pages. Ordered by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 7/14/21. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAW) (Entered: 07/14/2021)

July 14, 2021

July 14, 2021

PACER
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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration of Cameo Flood, # 3 Declaration of Mark Napier, # 4 Declaration of Mark Lamb, # 5 Declaration of Robert J Makar (Part 1), # 6 Declaration of Robert J Makar (Part 2))(LAD) (Entered: 07/14/2021)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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2 Declaration of Cameo Flood

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3 Declaration of Mark Napier

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4 Declaration of Mark Lamb

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5 Declaration of Robert J Makar (Part 1)

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6 Declaration of Robert J Makar (Part 2)

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July 14, 2021

July 14, 2021

RECAP

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

July 14, 2021

July 14, 2021

PACER
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*NOTICE of Appearance by Tyler McVeigh Alexander on behalf of Lloyd Austin,, United States Department of Defense. (Alexander, Tyler) *Modified on 7/19/2021 to correct filers (KAH). (Entered: 07/19/2021)

July 19, 2021

July 19, 2021

PACER
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Joint MOTION for Extension of Time Joint Motion for Briefing Schedule on Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by Lloyd Austin, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 07/23/2021)

July 23, 2021

July 23, 2021

PACER
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ORDER granting 19 Motion for Extension of Time. 1) Defendants shall file their brief opposing Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction by August 26, 2021; 2) Plaintiff shall file its reply brief by September 27, 2021; 3) Defendants shall file their Motion to Dismiss and brief in support by October 1, 2021 [see attached Order for details]. Signed by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 7/27/21. (MAW) (Entered: 07/27/2021)

July 27, 2021

July 27, 2021

PACER
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NOTICE re: Factual and Legal Developments by Arizona, State of re: 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Second Makar Declaration, # 2 Affidavit Rassas Declaration)(Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 08/20/2021)

Aug. 20, 2021

Aug. 20, 2021

PACER
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to file Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Lloyd Austin, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 08/23/2021)

Aug. 23, 2021

Aug. 23, 2021

PACER
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ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Defendants' unopposed motion (Doc. 22 ) is granted. The deadline for Defendants to file their brief opposing Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction is extended to September 3, 2021, and the page limitation for that brief is expanded to 50 pages. The deadline for Plaintiff to file its reply brief is extended to October 4, 2021, and the page limitation for that brief is extended to 30 pages. Ordered by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 8/24/21. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAW) (Entered: 08/24/2021)

Aug. 24, 2021

Aug. 24, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Aug. 24, 2021

Aug. 24, 2021

PACER
24

RESPONSE in Opposition re: 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Lloyd Austin, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Exhibit 1, Declaration of Paul Enriquez, # 2 Affidavit Exhibit 2, Declaration of David Shahoulian, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6)(Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 09/03/2021)

1 Affidavit Exhibit 1, Declaration of Paul Enriquez

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2 Affidavit Exhibit 2, Declaration of David Shahoulian

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3 Exhibit 3

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4 Exhibit 4

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5 Exhibit 5

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6 Exhibit 6

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Sept. 3, 2021

Sept. 3, 2021

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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 24 Response in Opposition to Motion by Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 09/27/2021)

Sept. 27, 2021

Sept. 27, 2021

PACER
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ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the State's unopposed motion to extend deadline (Doc. 25 ) is granted. The deadline for the State to file a reply in support of its motion for preliminary injunction is extended to October 15, 2021. Ordered by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 9/28/21. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAW) (Entered: 09/28/2021)

Sept. 28, 2021

Sept. 28, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Sept. 28, 2021

Sept. 28, 2021

PACER
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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Lloyd Austin, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - June 15, 2021 GAO Decision)(Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 10/01/2021)

1 Exhibit 1 - June 15, 2021 GAO Decision

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Oct. 1, 2021

Oct. 1, 2021

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REPLY to Response to Motion re: 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit 3d Makar Declaration Part 1, # 2 Affidavit 3d Makar Declaration Part 2, # 3 Affidavit Chilton Declaration, # 4 Affidavit Dannels Declaration)(Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 10/15/2021)

Oct. 15, 2021

Oct. 15, 2021

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*CORRECTED REPLY to Response to Motion re: 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Corrected) filed by Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit 3d Makar Declaration Part 1, # 2 Affidavit 3d Makar Declaration Part 2, # 3 Affidavit Chilton Declaration, # 4 Affidavit Dannels Declaration, # 5 Affidavit 2d Lamb Declaration)(Ensign, Drew) *Modified text to include corrected on 10/19/2021. (SMH) (Entered: 10/18/2021)

Oct. 18, 2021

Oct. 18, 2021

PACER
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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 27 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 10/25/2021)

Oct. 25, 2021

Oct. 25, 2021

PACER
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*SECOND NOTICE re: Additional Factual Developments by Arizona, State of . (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Washington Post Article)(Ensign, Drew) *Modified on 10/26/2021 to reflect "second." (SMH) (Entered: 10/25/2021)

Oct. 25, 2021

Oct. 25, 2021

PACER
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ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiff's unopposed motion for extension of time (Doc. 30 ) is granted. The deadline for Plaintiff to respond to the motion to dismiss is extended to November 18, 2021. Ordered by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 10/26/21. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAW) (Entered: 10/26/2021)

Oct. 26, 2021

Oct. 26, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Oct. 27, 2021

Oct. 27, 2021

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition re: 27 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, RESPONSE to Motion re: 27 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Arizona, State of. (Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 11/18/2021)

Nov. 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021

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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 27 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Lloyd Austin, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 11/23/2021)

Nov. 23, 2021

Nov. 23, 2021

PACER
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ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Defendants' unopposed motion for extension of time (Doc. 34 ) is granted. The deadline for Defendants to file a reply in support of their motion to dismiss is extended to December 10, 2021. Ordered by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 11/24/21. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAW) (Entered: 11/24/2021)

Nov. 24, 2021

Nov. 24, 2021

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Nov. 24, 2021

Nov. 24, 2021

PACER
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REPLY to Response to Motion re: 27 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Lloyd Austin, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 12/10/2021)

Dec. 10, 2021

Dec. 10, 2021

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NOTICE re: Supplemental Authority by Arizona, State of . (Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 01/03/2022)

Jan. 3, 2022

Jan. 3, 2022

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NOTICE re: Additional Factual and Legal Developments by Arizona, State of . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit State's FOIA Request)(Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 01/10/2022)

1 Exhibit State's FOIA Request

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Jan. 10, 2022

Jan. 10, 2022

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*MOTION To Set a Status Conference by Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Ensign, Drew) *Modified to correct event type on 1/12/2022. (SMH) (Entered: 01/11/2022)

Jan. 11, 2022

Jan. 11, 2022

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RESPONSE in Opposition re: 39 MOTION for Hearing or Conference filed by Lloyd Austin, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 01/12/2022)

Jan. 12, 2022

Jan. 12, 2022

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ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the State's motion to set a status conference (Doc. 39 ) is denied. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants' response to the State's supplemental filings must be filed by January 21, 2022 [see attached Order for details]. Signed by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 1/13/22. (MAW) (Entered: 01/13/2022)

Jan. 13, 2022

Jan. 13, 2022

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RESPONSE re: 38 Notice (Other), 37 Notice (Other) by Defendants Lloyd Austin, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 01/21/2022)

Jan. 21, 2022

Jan. 21, 2022

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MINUTE ORDER: Telephonic Motion Hearing set for 2/1/2022 at 02:30 PM (Arizona time) before Judge Dominic W Lanza as to 17 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Counsel are directed to call (866) 390-1828; Access code: 9667260 five minutes prior to the scheduled hearing. Counsel are advised that speaker phones, head sets and connections through the internet are not permitted. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAW) (Entered: 01/25/2022)

Jan. 25, 2022

Jan. 25, 2022

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~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Jan. 25, 2022

Jan. 25, 2022

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*Reply to Defendants' Response to Notices by Arizona, State of re: 42 Response. (Ensign, Drew) *Modified to correct event type on 1/28/2022. (SMH) Attorney notified. (Entered: 01/26/2022)

Jan. 26, 2022

Jan. 26, 2022

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NOTICE OF TENTATIVE RULING: In advance of the motion hearing on February 1, 2022, the Court wishes to provide the parties with its tentative ruling. This is, to be clear, only a tentative ruling. The point of providing it beforehand is to allow the parties to focus their argument on the issues that seem salient to the Court and to maximize their ability to address any perceived errors in the Court's logic. This is not an invitation to submit additional briefing [see attached Order for details]. Signed by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 1/27/22. (MAW) (Entered: 01/27/2022)

Jan. 27, 2022

Jan. 27, 2022

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MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Dominic W Lanza: Telephonic Motion Hearing held on 2/1/2022. Argument held. IT IS ORDERED taking under advisement 17 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. APPEARANCES: Drew Ensign, Robert Makar and Brunn Roysden, III (all appearing telephonically) for Plaintiff. Tyler Alexander (appearing telephonically) for Defendants. (Court Reporter Candy Potter) Hearing held 2:31 PM to 3:45 PM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAW) (Entered: 02/01/2022)

Feb. 1, 2022

Feb. 1, 2022

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Motion Hearing AND 1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Feb. 1, 2022

Feb. 1, 2022

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1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Feb. 1, 2022

Feb. 1, 2022

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1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction AND Motion Hearing

Feb. 1, 2022

Feb. 1, 2022

PACER
47

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the State's motion for preliminary injunction (Doc. 17 ) is denied [see attached Order for details]. Signed by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 2/7/22. (MAW) (Entered: 02/07/2022)

Feb. 7, 2022

Feb. 7, 2022

RECAP
48

MOTION for Jurisdictional Discovery by Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 02/17/2022)

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Feb. 17, 2022

Feb. 17, 2022

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49

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 48 MOTION for Jurisdictional Discovery by Lloyd Austin, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 02/28/2022)

1 Proposed Order

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Feb. 28, 2022

Feb. 28, 2022

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50

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Defendants' Consent Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Plaintiff's Motion for Jurisdictional Discovery (Doc. 49 ) is granted. The deadline for Defendants to file their response is March 17, 2022. Ordered by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 3/1/22. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAW) (Entered: 03/01/2022)

March 1, 2022

March 1, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

March 1, 2022

March 1, 2022

PACER
51

RESPONSE in Opposition re: 48 MOTION for Jurisdictional Discovery filed by Lloyd Austin, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 03/17/2022)

March 17, 2022

March 17, 2022

RECAP
52

REPLY to Response to Motion re: 48 MOTION for Jurisdictional Discovery filed by Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 03/24/2022)

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March 24, 2022

March 24, 2022

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53

NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals re: 47 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Arizona, State of. Filing fee received: $ 505.00, receipt number AAZDC-20539456. (Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 04/08/2022)

April 8, 2022

April 8, 2022

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54

USCA Case Number re: 53 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal. Case number 22-15519, Ninth Circuit. (BAC) (Entered: 04/13/2022)

April 11, 2022

April 11, 2022

PACER
55

MINUTE ORDER: Motion Hearing re: 48 MOTION for Jurisdictional Discovery, 27 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim is hereby set for 4/26/2022 at 10:00 AM (Arizona Time) in Courtroom 601, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Dominic W Lanza. Counsel may either appear in person or telephonically for said hearing. Counsel are directed to notify the Court no later than Noon, 4/25/2022 whether they wish to appear telephonically or will be appearing in person for said hearing. The call-in information is as follows: 1-866 390-1828; Access code: 9667260. Speaker phones, headsets and connections through the internet are not permitted. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (LFIG) (Entered: 04/15/2022)

April 15, 2022

April 15, 2022

PACER
56

NOTICE OF TENTATIVE RULING: In advance of the motion hearing on April 26, 2022, the Court wishes to provide the parties with its tentative ruling. This is, to be clear, only a tentative ruling. The point of providing it beforehand is to allow the parties to focus their argument on the issues that seem salient to the Court and to maximize their ability to address any perceived errors in the Court's logic. This is not an invitation to submit additional briefing. Signed by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 4/15/2022. (See Order for details.) (LFIG) (Entered: 04/15/2022)

April 15, 2022

April 15, 2022

RECAP

~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

April 15, 2022

April 15, 2022

PACER
57

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST *re 53 NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTORY APPEAL by Arizona, State of for proceedings held on 2/1/22, Judge Dominic W Lanza hearing judge(s). (Ensign, Drew) *Modified to reference appeal and create docket entry relationship on 5/3/2022 (RAP). (Entered: 04/19/2022)

April 19, 2022

April 19, 2022

PACER
58

NOTICE of Appearance by James Kenneth Rogers on behalf of Arizona, State of. (Rogers, James) (Entered: 04/21/2022)

April 21, 2022

April 21, 2022

PACER
59

*NOTICE re: of Telephonic Appearance by Lloyd Austin, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security re: 55 Minute Order. (Alexander, Tyler) *Modified docket entry on 4/25/2022. (SMH) (Entered: 04/22/2022)

April 22, 2022

April 22, 2022

RECAP
60

NOTICE re: Additional Evidence by Arizona, State of . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D)(Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 04/24/2022)

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4 Exhibit Exhibit D

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April 24, 2022

April 24, 2022

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61

NOTICE re: In-Person Appearance by Arizona, State of . (Rogers, James) (Entered: 04/25/2022)

April 25, 2022

April 25, 2022

PACER
62

NOTICE re: Supplemental Authority by Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit)(Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 04/25/2022)

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April 25, 2022

April 25, 2022

RECAP
65

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of TELEPHONIC MOTION HEARING proceedings for date of 02/01/2022 before Judge DOMINIC W. LANZA re: 53 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal. [Court Reporter: Candy L. Potter, RMR, CRR, Telephone number (602) 322-7246]. The ordering party will have electronic access to the transcript immediately. All others may view the transcript at the court public terminal or it may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber by filing a Transcript Order Form on the docket before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 5/24/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/3/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/1/2022. (RAP) (Entered: 05/03/2022)

April 25, 2022

April 25, 2022

PACER
63

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Dominic W Lanza: Motion Hearing held on 4/26/2022. Argument held. IT IS ORDERED taking under advisement 27 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and taking under advisement 48 Plaintiff's Motion for Jurisdictional Discovery. APPEARANCES: Drew Ensign and James Rogers for Plaintiff. Tyler Alexander (appearing telephonically) for Defendants. (Court Reporter Candy Potter) Hearing held 10:00 AM to 10:40 AM. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAW) (Entered: 04/26/2022)

April 26, 2022

April 26, 2022

PACER

Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim AND 1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

April 26, 2022

April 26, 2022

PACER

Motion Hearing AND 1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction

April 26, 2022

April 26, 2022

PACER

Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim AND Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction AND 1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

April 26, 2022

April 26, 2022

PACER

1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim AND Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction

April 26, 2022

April 26, 2022

PACER

1 - Common Prompts (Text Only) AND Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim AND Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction

April 26, 2022

April 26, 2022

PACER
64

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Defendants' motion to dismiss (Doc. 27 ) is granted in part. Counts One, Two, and Seven of the FAC are dismissed without leave to amend. Count Five of the FAC is dismissed with leave to amend. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the State may file a Second Amended Complaint ("SAC") within 14 days of the issuance of the Supreme Court's decision in Biden v. Texas. If the State files a SAC, the changes shall be limited to attempting to cure the deficiencies raised in this order and the State shall, consistent with LRCiv 15.1(a), attach a redlined version of the pleading as an exhibit. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties file supplemental briefing regarding Counts Three and Six. Each side's brief, which may not exceed 10 pages, must be filed within 14 days of the issuance of the Supreme Court's decision in Biden v. Texas. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the State's motion for jurisdictional discovery (Doc. 48 ) is denied [see attached Order for details]. Signed by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 4/28/22. (MAW) (Entered: 04/28/2022)

April 28, 2022

April 28, 2022

RECAP
66

MOTION for Reconsideration re: 64 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,,,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction,,,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,,,, Jurisdictional Discovery by Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Proposed Order)(Rogers, James) (Entered: 05/12/2022)

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May 12, 2022

May 12, 2022

RECAP
67

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the State's motion for reconsideration (Doc. 66 ) is denied [see attached Order for details]. Signed by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 6/27/22. (MAW) (Entered: 06/27/2022)

June 27, 2022

June 27, 2022

RECAP
68

First MOTION for Extension of Time To File Supplemental Briefs and to Amend Complaint by Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Rogers, James) (Entered: 07/11/2022)

July 11, 2022

July 11, 2022

PACER
69

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiff's unopposed motion (Doc. 68 ) is granted. The parties' deadline to file supplemental briefs and Plaintiff's deadline to file a Second Amended Complaint are extended to August 4, 2022. Ordered by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 7/11/22. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAW) (Entered: 07/11/2022)

July 11, 2022

July 11, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

July 12, 2022

July 12, 2022

PACER
70

*MEMORANDUM - Defendants' Supplemental Brief on Mootness 69 Order, 64 Order, by Defendants Lloyd Austin, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Alexander, Tyler) *Modified docket text on 8/5/2022. (SMH) (Entered: 08/04/2022)

Aug. 4, 2022

Aug. 4, 2022

PACER
71

*MEMORANDUM - Plaintiffs' Supplemental Brief Regarding Counts Three and Six 64 Order, by Plaintiff Arizona, State of. (Rogers, James) *Modified docket text on 8/5/2022. (SMH) (Entered: 08/04/2022)

Aug. 4, 2022

Aug. 4, 2022

PACER
72

*STRICKEN by Doc. 73 * AMENDED COMPLAINT Second against All Defendants filed by Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Redline of Second Amended Complaint)(Rogers, James) Modified on 8/5/2022 (MAW). (Entered: 08/04/2022)

Aug. 4, 2022

Aug. 4, 2022

PACER
73

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that: 1. The Clerk shall strike the State's Second Amended Complaint (Doc. 72 ). 2. The State shall, within 14 days of the issuance of this order, re-file the now-stricken SAC with proof of Defendants' written consent or file a motion for leave to amend as to Counts Three and Six [see attached Order for details]. Signed by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 8/5/22. (MAW) (Entered: 08/05/2022)

Aug. 5, 2022

Aug. 5, 2022

PACER
74

AMENDED COMPLAINT Second against All Defendants filed by Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Redline of Second Amended Complaint, # 2 Attachment Consent of Federal Defendants to State's filing of Second Amended Complaint)(Rogers, James) (Entered: 08/15/2022)

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2 Attachment Consent of Federal Defendants to State's filing of Second Amende

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Aug. 15, 2022

Aug. 15, 2022

RECAP
75

Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Arizona's Second Amended Complaint by Lloyd Austin, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Alexander, Tyler) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

Aug. 23, 2022

Aug. 23, 2022

PACER
76

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that Defendants' unopposed motion (Doc. 75 ) is granted. The deadline for Defendants to respond to the Second Amended Complaint is extended to September 19, 2022. Ordered by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 8/23/22. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAW) (Entered: 08/23/2022)

Aug. 23, 2022

Aug. 23, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Aug. 23, 2022

Aug. 23, 2022

PACER
77

MANDATE of USCA re: 53 Notice of Interlocutory Appeal filed by Arizona, State of. Appellant's motion for voluntary dismissal of this appeal (Docket Entry No. 11) is granted. This appeal is dismissed. See Fed. R. App. P. 42(b). This order served on the district court shall act as and for the mandate of this court. (BAC) (Entered: 09/13/2022)

Sept. 12, 2022

Sept. 12, 2022

RECAP
78

*MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Lloyd Austin, Tae Johnson, Alejandro Mayorkas, Troy Miller, United States Department of Defense, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G)(Alexander, Tyler). *Modified to add motion part; attorney noticed on 9/20/2022 (SST). (Entered: 09/19/2022)

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6 Exhibit F

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7 Exhibit G

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Sept. 19, 2022

Sept. 19, 2022

RECAP
79

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 78 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of JurisdictionMOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Arizona, State of. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Rogers, James) (Entered: 10/12/2022)

Oct. 12, 2022

Oct. 12, 2022

PACER
80

ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the State's unopposed motion to extend deadline (Doc. 79 ) is granted. The deadline for the State to respond to Defendants' renewed partial motion to dismiss (Doc. 78 ) is extended to November 18, 2023. Ordered by Judge Dominic W Lanza on 10/13/22. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAW) (Entered: 10/13/2022)

Oct. 13, 2022

Oct. 13, 2022

PACER

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

Oct. 13, 2022

Oct. 13, 2022

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Arizona

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 11, 2021

Closing Date: Feb. 6, 2023

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The State of Arizona

Plaintiff Type(s):

State Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Director (District of Columbia), Federal

Secretary (District of Columbia), Federal

Secretary (District of Columbia), Federal

Commissioner (District of Columbia), Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

National Environmental Protection Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 4321–4370f

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Form of Settlement:

Voluntary Dismissal

Issues

Environmental Justice and Resources:

Environmental Impact Statements

Immigration/Border:

Admission - procedure

Asylum - procedure

Border wall