Case: Huisha-Huisha v. Mayorkas

1:21-cv-00100 | U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Filed Date: Jan. 12, 2021

Closed Date: May 11, 2023

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Case Summary

This is a case about immigration policy that restricted refugee and asylum entry into the United States on account of health concerns around the coronavirus pandemic. On January 12, 2021, families of asylum- and refugee-seekers, who were detained by the Department of Homeland Security, sued the U.S. federal government for humanitarian protection in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. With the spread of coronavirus, on March 20, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) restricted entry of foreign nationals. Under the alleged authority of Title 42 U.S.C. § 265 (“Title 42 Process”), the federal government contended that it had the power to set aside immigration laws and began to summarily expel asylum-seeking families. This policy was renewed multiple times, including on August 2, 2021. The families alleged violations of the Public Health Service Act, Refugee Act, Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998, Immigration and Nationality Act, and Administrative Procedure Act. On behalf of the more broadly impacted community (the families estimated more than 21,000 individuals had been subject to the HHS order), the families sought class certification. They also sought a declaration that the Title 42 Process as implemented by the government was unlawful, an injunction preventing the government from applying the Title 42 Process to the class, and reasonable attorneys’ fees.

The case was assigned to Judge Emmett G. Sullivan. On September 16, 2021, the court certified the class and granted the preliminary injunction. Huisha-Huisha v. Mayorkas, 560 F.Supp.3d 146. The class was defined as: "“All noncitizens who (1) are or will be in the United States; (2) come to the United States as a family unit composed of at least one child under 18 years old and that child’s parent or legal guardian; and (3) are or will be subjected to the Title 42 Process.” In certifying the class, the court pushed back on the government’s argument that the class had been insufficiently defined. First, the court asserted that as a matter of law, a “vague and ambiguous class definition” was not automatically fatal to a motion for class certification. Moreover, based on the details provided by the plaintiffs, the court found the class definition sufficient in any case. In ruling for the preliminary injunction, the court highlighted why the families were likely to succeed on the merits. The court first noted that the plain text of Title 42 contained no reference to the word “expel” or other synonyms, suggesting that the statute’s use to remove asylee- and refugee-seekers from the U.S. was untenable. The court also analyzed the statutory context and found it indicated that HHS only had limited “quarantine and containment” powers under the Title 42 Process.

The federal government appealed the decision. On September 30, 2021 the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted the government’s motion for a stay of the injunction pending appeal.

Meanwhile, in the district court, the parties submitted several status reports outlining their positions regarding next steps in the litigation. The plaintiffs also filed a Second Amended Complaint, which updated facts that had become outdated (such as the names of defendants) and included the operative Title 42 Order.

In an opinion issued on March 4, 2022, the D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court’s preliminary injunction against enforcement of the Title 42 Process with respect to the class of plaintiffs. The D.C. Circuit agreed that the plaintiffs were likely to succeed on the merits of their claim that they could not be removed to countries in which they would be persecuted or tortured, pursuant to both the INA and the Convention Against Torture (CAT). The court also held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in determining that plaintiffs would suffer irreparable injury absent a preliminary injunction and that the balance of equities weighed in plaintiffs’ favor. However, the court also found that plaintiffs were not likely to succeed on the merits of their claim that they could not be expelled from the country before they had an opportunity to apply for asylum – nonetheless, this argument would still deserve attention from the district court when it considered the merits.

Back in the district court, the parties submitted an additional joint status report on March 25, 2022. The report stated that the CDC was going to conduct a reassessment of the Title 42 Process, and that the outcome of the potentially modified order could influence the parties’ respective recommendations for next litigation steps. The CDC issued its report on April 1, 2022, announcing the end of the Title 42 policy by concluding that current public health conditions and an increased availability of tools to fight COVID-19 rendered the order unnecessary. The termination was to be implemented on May 23, 2022, however, the District Court for the Western District of Louisiana preliminarily enjoined the termination order on May 20 in Louisiana v. CDC, causing the policy to remain in effect. 603 F.Supp.3d 406. The government appealed the decision enjoining the termination order to the Fifth Circuit.

The parties submitted joint reports for the next several months. On August 10, 2022, plaintiffs filed a section motion for a preliminary injunction. Two days later, the court issued an order converting the section motion to a motion for partial summary judgment and consolidated the motion with a determination of whether Title 42 was arbitrary and capricious under §706 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Plaintiffs submitted their motion for partial summary judgment on August 15, 2022.

On November 15, 2022, the court issued an opinion granting plaintiffs’ motion for partial summary judgment. The Court vacated and set aside the Title 42 policy, declaring it arbitrary and capricious in violation of the APA, and permanently enjoined the government and their agents from applying the policy to plaintiffs. The court found the policy to be arbitrary and capricious because the CDC failed to 1) impose the least restrictive means necessary to prevent the spread of disease, 2) explain their departure from the least restrictive means standard and 3) adequately consider alternatives. The same day, the government filed an unopposed motion to stay the order. The federal government requested the stay for a temporary period, in order to prepare the logistical details for the transition period after Title 42 ended. The court granted the stay, though it stated that it was doing so with great reluctance. The order was stayed for five weeks and was set to take effect at midnight on December 21, 2022.

A week later, on November 22, the court issued an order entering partial final judgment in favor of plaintiffs on their claim that Title 42 was arbitrary and capricious under the APA. That same day, 15 states (Arizona, Louisiana, Alabama, Alaska, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming) filed a motion to intervene. The intervening states argued that the government had originally defended Title 42, but then shifted course when they agreed with plaintiffs to end the policy on December 21, abandoning their defense of the policy. They sought to intervene on the basis that an invalidation of the Title 42 policy would harm them and they wanted to offer a defense of the policy since the government were no longer doing so. In the following few days, Montana, Utah, Missouri, and Tennessee sought to join the 15 intervening states, which the court permitted. On December 7, 2022, the government appealed two orders: 1) the November 15 order vacating Title 42 and 2) the November 22 order entering partial final judgment on behalf of the plaintiffs, on the basis that Title 42 was lawful, and the court had erred in vacating the policy. The government informed the court of its intention to move the D.C. Circuit to hold the appeal in abeyance pending the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Louisiana v. CDC. Two days later, on December 9, the intervening states filed a motion to stay the November 22 order pending appeal, which the court denied, citing the same reasons listed in the opinion issued on November 15.

On December 19, two days before the order vacating Title 42 was set to go into effect, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay, pending their decision on whether to hear the case. 2022 WL 17750015. Fewer than ten days later, on December 27, the Supreme Court stayed the order pending hearings in February, where it would hear arguments on whether the states may intervene. 143 S.Ct. 478. Had the order gone into effect, the policy would have been set aside and no migrants encountered at the border would have been expelled. Many would have likely requested asylum, and been entitled to a full review of their cases. Given the Supreme Court’s decision, however, the stay and Title 42 remain in place, allowing migrant expulsion to continue. On January 24, 2023, the court stayed plaintiffs’ remaining claims pending resolution of appellate proceedings.

Title 42 expired on May 11, 2023. U.S. immigration policy returned returned to Title 8, under which migrants entering the country without a legal basis could face legal consequences. This case is presumptively closed.

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Zoe Goldstein (4/6/2022)

Simran Takhar (4/4/2023)

People

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Judge(s)

Langer, Mark J (District of Columbia)

Sullivan, Emmet G. (District of Columbia)

Attorneys(s) for Plaintiff

Cheung, Ming (New York)

Crook, Jamie L. (District of Columbia)

Drake, Brantley Shaw (Texas)

Galindo, Daniel Antonio (New York)

Garza, Rochelle M (Texas)

Gelernt, Lee (New York)

Goodlette, Tamara (Texas)

Huddleston, Kathryn (Texas)

Judge(s)

Langer, Mark J (District of Columbia)

Sullivan, Emmet G. (District of Columbia)

Attorneys(s) for Plaintiff

Cheung, Ming (New York)

Crook, Jamie L. (District of Columbia)

Drake, Brantley Shaw (Texas)

Galindo, Daniel Antonio (New York)

Garza, Rochelle M (Texas)

Gelernt, Lee (New York)

Goodlette, Tamara (Texas)

Huddleston, Kathryn (Texas)

Jadwat, Omar C. (New York)

Kang, Stephen Bonggyun (District of Columbia)

Michelman, Scott (District of Columbia)

Musalo, Karen (California)

Perez, Celso Javier (New York)

Russell, Morgan (California)

Segura, Andre (Texas)

Silverman, Robert (Massachusetts)

Spitzer, Arthur (District of Columbia)

Tamir, Irit (Massachusetts)

Vargas, Karla (Texas)

Wofsy, Cody H. (California)

Attorneys(s) for Defendant

Tepe, Sean Michael (District of Columbia)

Other Attorney(s)

Austin, Kathryn (New York)

Castillo, Geroline (New York)

Levine, Noah Adam (New York)

Tolentino, Raymond Patrick (New York)

Volchok, Daniel (District of Columbia)

Wolfson, Paul R. Q. (Illinois)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

	Document
1:21-cv-00100	Docket [PACER] Huisha-Huisha v. Gaynor	Sept. 17, 2021	Sept. 17, 2021 Docket
	U.S. Supreme Court Docket Huisha-Huisha v. Mayorkas (also known as Arizona v. Mayorkas) Supreme Court of the United States	Dec. 27, 2022	Dec. 27, 2022 Docket
1 1:21-cv-00100	Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief Huisha-Huisha v. Gaynor	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 Complaint
22 1:21-cv-00100	First Amended Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief Huisha-Huisha v. Pekoske	Jan. 28, 2021	Jan. 28, 2021 Complaint
123 1:21-cv-00100	Memorandum Opinion	Sept. 16, 2021	Sept. 16, 2021 Order/Opinion
1916334 0:21-05200	Order U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit	Sept. 30, 2021	Sept. 30, 2021 Order/Opinion
131 1:21-cv-00100	Second Amended Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief	Feb. 14, 2022	Feb. 14, 2022 Complaint
1937710 0:21-05200	Opinion for the Court U. S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit	March 4, 2022	March 4, 2022 Order/Opinion
134 1:21-cv-00100	Notice of CDC Public Health Determination and Order	April 1, 2022	April 1, 2022 Pleading / Motion / Brief
135 1:21-cv-00100	Joint Status Report	April 7, 2022	April 7, 2022 Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Huisha-Huisha v. Mayorkas ACLU	Groups that sued the Trump administration over Title 42 expulsions of asylum seekers headed back to court on August 2, 2021, after hitting an impasse in negotiations with the Biden administration to …	Jan. 19, 2022	Jan. 19, 2022 https://www.aclu.org/...

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/29099593/huisha-huisha-v-gaynor/

Last updated June 6, 2023, 3:05 a.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against ALEX M. AZAR, II, JONATHAN FAHEY, WILLIAM A. FERRARA, PETER T. GAYNOR, MARK A. MORGAN, ROBERT R. REDFIELD, RODNEY S. SCOTT ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-8066168) filed by B.A.M.M., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., I.M.C.H., JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA, E.R.P.D.S., M.E.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Notice of Related Cases, # 3 Summons for all Defendants)(Perez, Celso) (Entered: 01/12/2021) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 2 Notice of Related Cases View on PACER 3 Summons for all Defendants View on PACER	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 Clearinghouse
2	NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. Case related to Case No. 20cv2245. (adh, ) (Entered: 01/12/2021)	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 PACER
3	SUMMONS (9) Issued Electronically as to ALEX M. AZAR, II, JONATHAN FAHEY, WILLIAM A. FERRARA, PETER T. GAYNOR, MARK A. MORGAN, ROBERT R. REDFIELD, RODNEY S. SCOTT, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(adh, ) (Entered: 01/12/2021)	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 PACER
4	SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Huisha-Huisha, # 2 Declaration of Pereira-De Souza, # 3 Declaration of Macancela Bermejo, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Perez, Celso) (Entered: 01/12/2021)	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 PACER
5	Emergency MOTION to Stay Removal by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Emergency Motion for Stay of Removal, # 2 Declaration of Andrea Meza, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Perez, Celso) (Entered: 01/12/2021)	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 PACER
6	NOTICE of Appearance by Sean Michael Tepe on behalf of All Defendants (Tepe, Sean) (Entered: 01/12/2021)	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 PACER
7	NOTICE of Appearance by Scott Michelman on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Michelman, Scott) (Entered: 01/12/2021)	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 PACER
8	NOTICE of Appearance by Arthur B. Spitzer on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Spitzer, Arthur) (Entered: 01/12/2021)	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting, over objection, Plaintiffs' 5 Emergency MOTION to Stay Removal. In view of the arguments presented by Plaintiffs in their motion, the representations made by the Government, and for the reasons stated on the record at the January 12, 2021 Status Conference, Plaintiffs shall not be involuntarily removed from the United States pending further order of the Court. Parties shall file a Joint Proposed Scheduling Order by no later than January 15, 2021. In the forthcoming briefing, in addition to other arguments, parties shall address whether this case is related to Civil Action Number 20-2245, P.J.E.S. v. Wolf Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/12/2021. (lcegs2)	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER. The Court, sua sponte, schedules a Status Conference for January 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM via Teleconference. The parties shall contact Mr. Mark Coates, the Courtroom Deputy Clerk, for the dial-in information. In view of Plaintiffs' 5 Emergency MOTION to Stay Removal, plaintiffs are HEREBY DIRECTED to contact forthwith the United States Attorneys Office for the District of Columbia and/or the Department of Justice as appropriate to identify government counsel. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/12/2021. (lcegs2)	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 PACER
	Case Assigned to Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (adh, )	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 PACER
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan: Status Conference held via VTC on 1/12/2021. The Court Will Grant Motion Over Objection. Plaintiffs Not Involuntarily Moved Pending Further Order Of The Court. The Court Will Issue An Order. Parties Will Confer In Regard To Briefing Schedule. (Court Reporter LISA BANKINS.) (mac)	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 PACER
	.Order	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 PACER
	Set/Reset Hearings: Status Conference set for 1/12/2021 at 6:00 PM in Telephonic/VTC before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan. (mac)	Jan. 12, 2021	Jan. 12, 2021 PACER
9	SEALED Declarations filed by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zjf) (Entered: 01/13/2021)	Jan. 13, 2021	Jan. 13, 2021 PACER
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due by 1/15/2021 (mac)	Jan. 13, 2021	Jan. 13, 2021 PACER
	SEALED MINUTE ORDER granting 4 SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/13/21. (mac)	Jan. 13, 2021	Jan. 13, 2021 PACER
10	NOTICE of Appearance by Jamie L. Crook on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Crook, Jamie) (Main Document 10 replaced on 1/14/2021) (zjf). (Entered: 01/14/2021)	Jan. 14, 2021	Jan. 14, 2021 RECAP
11	PROPOSED BRIEFING SCHEDULE Joint Proposed Briefing Schedule by ALEX M. AZAR, II, JONATHAN FAHEY, WILLIAM A. FERRARA, PETER T. GAYNOR, MARK A. MORGAN, ROBERT R. REDFIELD, RODNEY S. SCOTT. (Tepe, Sean) (Entered: 01/15/2021)	Jan. 15, 2021	Jan. 15, 2021 PACER
	.Order	Jan. 15, 2021	Jan. 15, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER. In view of Parties' 11 PROPOSED BRIEFING SCHEDULE concerning the specific issue of whether this case is related to Civil Action Number 20-2245, P.J.E.S. v. Wolf, the parties SHALL adhere to the following briefing schedule: Defendants shall file a brief with supporting points and authorities of no more than 10 pages in length by no later than January 19, 2021, and Plaintiffs shall file a brief with supporting points and authorities of no more than 10 pages in length by no later than January 21, 2021. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/15/2021. (lcegs2)	Jan. 15, 2021	Jan. 15, 2021 PACER
12	Emergency MOTION to Stay Removal by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Perez, Celso) (Entered: 01/19/2021)	Jan. 19, 2021	Jan. 19, 2021 PACER
13	SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration of Taday-Acosta, # 3 Declaration of Thomas)(Perez, Celso) (Entered: 01/19/2021)	Jan. 19, 2021	Jan. 19, 2021 PACER
14	RESPONSE re 2 Notice of Related Case filed by ALEX M. AZAR, II, JONATHAN FAHEY, WILLIAM A. FERRARA, PETER T. GAYNOR, MARK A. MORGAN, ROBERT R. REDFIELD, RODNEY S. SCOTT. (Tepe, Sean) (Entered: 01/19/2021)	Jan. 19, 2021	Jan. 19, 2021 PACER
17	SEALED DECLARATIONS filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zjf) (Entered: 01/21/2021)	Jan. 19, 2021	Jan. 19, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 13 SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/19/2021. (lcegs3)	Jan. 19, 2021	Jan. 19, 2021 PACER
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Defendants Brief due 1/19/2021. Plaintiffs Brief due 1/21/2021. (mac)	Jan. 19, 2021	Jan. 19, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER treating as opposed and granting over objection 12 emergency order to stay removal. In view of the arguments presented by Plaintiffs in their motion and for the reasons stated on the record at the January 12, 2021 Status Conference, it is hereby ORDERED that the removal of Martha Liliana Taday-Acosta (SID 369-635-597) and her minor children D.J.Z. (SID 369-635-599) and J.A.Z. (SID 369-635-605); and of Julien Thomas (SID 369-648-244), Fidette Boute (SID 369-648-252), and their minor children D.J.T.-B. (SID 369- 648-250) and T.J.T.-B. (SID 369-648-247), is STAYED pending further order of the Court. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report with a recommendation for further proceedings by no later than January 21, 2021 at 12:00 PM. This Order is subject to reconsideration for good cause shown by no later than January 19, 2021 at 8:00 PM. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/19/2021. (lcegs3)	Jan. 19, 2021	Jan. 19, 2021 PACER
15	REPLY re 2 Notice of Related Cases filed by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Perez, Celso) Modified on 1/20/2021 to correct docket link (zjf). (Entered: 01/20/2021)	Jan. 20, 2021	Jan. 20, 2021 PACER
16	Joint STATUS REPORT by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Perez, Celso) (Entered: 01/21/2021)	Jan. 21, 2021	Jan. 21, 2021 RECAP
	.Order	Jan. 21, 2021	Jan. 21, 2021 PACER
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Joint Status Report due no later than 12:00PM on 1/21/2021 (mac)	Jan. 21, 2021	Jan. 21, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER. In view of 16 joint status report, Plaintiffs shall file their amended complaint by no later than January 28, 2021. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/21/2021. (lcegs3)	Jan. 21, 2021	Jan. 21, 2021 PACER
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiff Amended Complaint due by 1/28/2021. (mac)	Jan. 22, 2021	Jan. 22, 2021 PACER
18	STANDING ORDER: The parties are directed to read the attached Standing Order Governing Civil Cases Before Judge Emmet G. Sullivan in its entirety upon receipt. The parties are hereby ORDERED to comply with the directives in the attached Standing Order. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/25/21. (Attachment: # 1 Exhibit 1) (mac) (Entered: 01/25/2021)	Jan. 25, 2021	Jan. 25, 2021 PACER
19	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Karla M. Vargas, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8127067. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Perez, Celso) (Entered: 01/26/2021)	Jan. 26, 2021	Jan. 26, 2021 PACER
20	Emergency MOTION to Stay Removal by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Perez, Celso) (Entered: 01/26/2021)	Jan. 26, 2021	Jan. 26, 2021 PACER
21	SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration of Valcourt)(Perez, Celso) (Entered: 01/26/2021)	Jan. 26, 2021	Jan. 26, 2021 PACER
24	SEALED DOCUMENT (Declaration) filed by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(znmw) (Entered: 01/29/2021)	Jan. 27, 2021	Jan. 27, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER treating as opposed and granting over objection 20 emergency motion to stay removal. In view of the arguments presented by Plaintiffs in their motion and for the reasons stated on the record at the January 12, 2021 Status Conference, it is hereby ORDERED that the removal of Romilus Valcourt (SID 369-705-271), Bedapheca Alcante, (SID 369-705-293), and their minor child B.V.-A. (SID 369-705-304), is STAYED pending further order of the Court. This Order is subject to reconsideration for good cause shown by no later than January 27, 2021 at 5:00 PM. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/27/2021. (lcegs3)	Jan. 27, 2021	Jan. 27, 2021 PACER
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Minute Order Reconsideration For Good Cause Shown due no later than 5:00PM on 1/27/2021. (mac)	Jan. 27, 2021	Jan. 27, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 19 motion for leave to appear pro hac vice. Karla M. Vargas is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this action. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/27/2021. (lcegs3)	Jan. 27, 2021	Jan. 27, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 21 SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/27/2021. (lcegs3)	Jan. 27, 2021	Jan. 27, 2021 PACER
22	AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by B.A.M.M., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., I.M.C.H., JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA, E.R.P.D.S., M.E.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Redline Amended Complaint)(Perez, Celso) (Entered: 01/28/2021) 1 Exhibit A. Redline Amended Complaint View on RECAP	Jan. 28, 2021	Jan. 28, 2021 Clearinghouse
23	MOTION to Certify Class by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Certify Class, # 2 Declaration of Stephen B. Kang with Exhibits A and B, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Perez, Celso) (Entered: 01/28/2021) 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Certify Class View on RECAP 2 Declaration of Stephen B. Kang with Exhibits A and B View on RECAP 3 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	Jan. 28, 2021	Jan. 28, 2021 RECAP
25	Emergency MOTION to Stay Removal by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Perez, Celso) (Entered: 01/29/2021) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	Jan. 29, 2021	Jan. 29, 2021 RECAP
26	SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration of Casy, # 3 Declaration of De Oliveira, # 4 Declaration of Zami, # 5 Declaration of Lataro)(Perez, Celso) (Entered: 01/29/2021)	Jan. 29, 2021	Jan. 29, 2021 PACER
27	SEALED Declarations of Casy, De Oliveira, Zami and Lataro filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zjf) (Main Document 27 replaced on 1/31/2021) (zjf). (Entered: 01/31/2021)	Jan. 29, 2021	Jan. 29, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 26 SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/29/2021. (lcegs3)	Jan. 29, 2021	Jan. 29, 2021 PACER
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Motion For Reconsideration due no later than 6:00PM on 1/29/2021. (mac)	Jan. 29, 2021	Jan. 29, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER treating as opposed and granting over objection 25 emergency motion to stay removal. In view of the arguments presented by Plaintiffs in their motion and for the reasons stated on the record at the January 12, 2021 Status Conference, it is hereby ORDERED that the removal of Kaio Joseph Lataro (SID 369-651-122), Carine Nathielle Pereira Brocanelli (SID 369-651-127, and their minor child M.L.B.L. (SID 369-651- 134); Jude Mary Zami (SID 369-696-796), Santhianie Aris (SID 369-696-835), and their minor child C.E.J.Z.A. (SID 369-696-868); Gracia Junior Casy (SID 369-706-088), Farah Casy Bescien (SID 369-706-084), and their minor child T.C. (SID 369-706-096); and Jessica Fernandes de Oliveira (SID 369-676-509) and her minor child J.F.L. (SID 369-676-502) is STAYED pending further order of the Court. This Order is subject to reconsideration for good cause shown by no later than January 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/29/2021. (lcegs3)	Jan. 29, 2021	Jan. 29, 2021 PACER
28	Emergency MOTION to Stay Removal by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Perez, Celso) (Entered: 01/31/2021) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2021 RECAP
29	SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration of Fils Aime, # 3 Declaration of Ladouceur, # 4 Declaration of Louis, # 5 Declaration of Myrtil, # 6 Declaration of Sabino, # 7 Declaration of Santos De Paula)(Perez, Celso) (Entered: 01/31/2021)	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER. In view of 28 Emergency Motion to Stay Removal, the government is directed to file a response by no later than February 1, 2021 at 8:00 AM. Plaintiffs shall file a reply by no later than February 1, 2021 at 12:00 PM. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/31/2021. (lcegs3)	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2021 PACER
30	RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order, Response to January 31, 2021 Minute Order filed by ALEX M. AZAR, II, JONATHAN FAHEY, WILLIAM A. FERRARA, PETER T. GAYNOR, TROY MILLER, MARK A. MORGAN, DAVID PEKOSKE, ROBERT R. REDFIELD, RODNEY S. SCOTT. (Tepe, Sean) (Entered: 02/01/2021)	Feb. 1, 2021	Feb. 1, 2021 RECAP
31	REPLY to opposition to motion re 28 Emergency MOTION to Stay Removal filed by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Perez, Celso) (Entered: 02/01/2021)	Feb. 1, 2021	Feb. 1, 2021 RECAP
32	SEALED Declarations of Fils Aime, Ladouceur, Louis, Myrtil, Sabino & Santos De Paula filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zjf) (Entered: 02/01/2021)	Feb. 1, 2021	Feb. 1, 2021 PACER
33	RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order on Motion to Stay,,,,,, filed by ALEX M. AZAR, II, JONATHAN FAHEY, WILLIAM A. FERRARA, PETER T. GAYNOR, TROY MILLER, MARK A. MORGAN, DAVID PEKOSKE, ROBERT R. REDFIELD, RODNEY S. SCOTT. (Tepe, Sean) (Entered: 02/01/2021)	Feb. 1, 2021	Feb. 1, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 29 SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/1/2021. (lcegs3)	Feb. 1, 2021	Feb. 1, 2021 PACER
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Government Response due no later than 8:00AM on 2/1/2021. Plaintiffs Reply due no later than 12:00PM on2/1/2021. (mac)	Feb. 1, 2021	Feb. 1, 2021 PACER
	.Order	Feb. 1, 2021	Feb. 1, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting, over objection, 28 Emergency Motion to Stay Removal. Although the government notes in its 30 Response that, on January 31, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ("D.C. Circuit") stayed the class-wide preliminary injunction in P.J.E.S. v. Wolf, No. 20-cv-2245 (D.D.C.), see Order, P.J.E.S. v. Pekoske, No. 20-5357 (D.C. Cir. Jan. 29, 2021), the government does not, and cannot, argue that the D.C. Circuit's order requires denial of 28 Emergency Motion to Stay Removal because the D.C. Circuit's order is not published and was issued without opinion or reasoning. Accordingly, in view of the arguments presented by Plaintiffs, and for the reasons stated on the record at the January 12, 2021 Status Conference, it is hereby ORDERED that the removals of the following six families are STAYED pending further order of this Court: Evens Fils Aime (SID 369-703-977), Shnaidere Altenord (SID 369-703-992), and their minor child A.F.A.A. (SID 369-704-002); Rijkaard Ladouceur (SID 369-690-928), Miralia Fleurima (SID 369-690-930), and their minor children N.F. (SID 369-690-940) and B.R.L.F. (SID 369-690-944); Frenzy Joseph Louis (SID 369-627-368), Rose Maria Bien-Aime (SID 369-627-371), and their minor child H.G.L. (SID 369-627-374); Djimytoo Myrtil (SID 369-705-242), Lunda Odilus (SID 369-705-228), and their minor child M.Y.M.O. (SID 369-705-252); Eric Lenes Sabino (SID 369-694-161), Elisandra de Lima Borges (SID 369-694-170), and their minor children K.C.S.B. (SID 369-694-176) and K.V.S.B. (SID 369-694-183); Josimar Santos de Paula (SID 369-695-923), and his minor child K.V.S.D.P. (SID 369- 695-934). Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/1/2021. (lcegs3)	Feb. 1, 2021	Feb. 1, 2021 PACER
34	Joint MOTION for Scheduling Order by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Perez, Celso) (Entered: 02/02/2021)	Feb. 2, 2021	Feb. 2, 2021 PACER
35	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Stephen B. Kang, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8155498. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Perez, Celso) (Entered: 02/02/2021)	Feb. 2, 2021	Feb. 2, 2021 PACER
36	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Ming Cheung, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8155543. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Perez, Celso) (Entered: 02/02/2021)	Feb. 2, 2021	Feb. 2, 2021 PACER
37	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Cody Wofsy, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8155680. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Perez, Celso) (Entered: 02/02/2021)	Feb. 2, 2021	Feb. 2, 2021 PACER
38	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Lee Gelernt, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8155714. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Perez, Celso) (Entered: 02/02/2021)	Feb. 2, 2021	Feb. 2, 2021 PACER
39	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Morgan Russell, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8155725. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Perez, Celso) (Entered: 02/02/2021)	Feb. 2, 2021	Feb. 2, 2021 PACER
40	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Daniel Galindo, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8155744. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Perez, Celso) (Entered: 02/02/2021)	Feb. 2, 2021	Feb. 2, 2021 PACER
41	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Omar Jadwat, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8156091. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Perez, Celso) (Entered: 02/02/2021)	Feb. 2, 2021	Feb. 2, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 38 motion for leave to appear pro hac vice. Lee Gelernt is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this action. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/3/2021. (lcegs3)	Feb. 3, 2021	Feb. 3, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 35 motion for leave to appear pro hac vice. Stephen B. Kang is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this action. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/3/2021. (lcegs3)	Feb. 3, 2021	Feb. 3, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 40 motion for leave to appear pro hac vice. Daniel Galindo is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this action. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/3/2021. (lcegs3)	Feb. 3, 2021	Feb. 3, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 36 motion for leave to appear pro hac vice. Ming Cheung is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this action. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/3/2021. (lcegs3)	Feb. 3, 2021	Feb. 3, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 34 joint motion for scheduling order. The parties shall abide by the following briefing schedule: Plaintiffs shall file their motion for classwide preliminary injunction by no later than February 5, 2021; Defendants shall file their combined opposition to Plaintiffs' motion for class certification and motion for classwide preliminary injunction by no later than February 17, 2021; and Plaintiffs shall file their combined reply in support of both motions by no later than February 23, 2021. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/3/2021. (lcegs3)	Feb. 3, 2021	Feb. 3, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 39 motion for leave to appear pro hac vice. Morgan Russell is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this action. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/3/2021. (lcegs3)	Feb. 3, 2021	Feb. 3, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 41 motion for leave to appear pro hac vice. Omar Jadwat is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this action. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/3/2021. (lcegs3)	Feb. 3, 2021	Feb. 3, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 37 motion for leave to appear pro hac vice. Cody Wofsy is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this action. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/3/2021. (lcegs3)	Feb. 3, 2021	Feb. 3, 2021 PACER
42	Emergency MOTION to Stay Removal by ALL PLAINTIFFS, B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Crook, Jamie) (Entered: 02/04/2021)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
43	SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS, B.A.M.M., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration of Jonny Dieudonne)(Crook, Jamie) (Entered: 02/04/2021)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
44	Emergency MOTION to Stay Removal by BEDAPHECA ALCANTE, ALL PLAINTIFFS, B.A.M.M., B.V.-A., FIDETTE BOUTE, D.J.T.-B., D.J.Z., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., J.A.Z., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA, T.J.T.-B., MARTHA LILIANA TADAY-ACOSTA, JULIEN THOMAS, ROMILUS VALCOURT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Crook, Jamie) (Entered: 02/04/2021)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
45	SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by BEDAPHECA ALCANTE, ALL PLAINTIFFS, B.A.M.M., B.V.-A., FIDETTE BOUTE, D.J.T.-B., D.J.Z., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., J.A.Z., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA, T.J.T.-B., MARTHA LILIANA TADAY-ACOSTA, JULIEN THOMAS, ROMILUS VALCOURT (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration of Diana Quilli-Marca)(Crook, Jamie) (Entered: 02/04/2021)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
46	Emergency MOTION to Stay Removal by BEDAPHECA ALCANTE, ALL PLAINTIFFS, B.A.M.M., B.V.-A., FIDETTE BOUTE, D.J.T.-B., D.J.Z., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., J.A.Z., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA, T.J.T.-B., MARTHA LILIANA TADAY-ACOSTA, JULIEN THOMAS, ROMILUS VALCOURT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Crook, Jamie) (Entered: 02/04/2021)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
47	SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by BEDAPHECA ALCANTE, ALL PLAINTIFFS, B.A.M.M., B.V.-A., FIDETTE BOUTE, D.J.T.-B., D.J.Z., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., J.A.Z., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA, T.J.T.-B., MARTHA LILIANA TADAY-ACOSTA, JULIEN THOMAS, ROMILUS VALCOURT (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration of Jean Louissaint Fleury, # 3 Declaration of Thechelet Dieudonne, # 4 Declaration of Pouchon Bien-Aime, # 5 Declaration of Elyse Louima)(Crook, Jamie) (Entered: 02/04/2021)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
48	Emergency MOTION to Stay Removal by BEDAPHECA ALCANTE, ALL PLAINTIFFS, B.A.M.M., B.V.-A., FIDETTE BOUTE, D.J.T.-B., D.J.Z., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., J.A.Z., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA, T.J.T.-B., MARTHA LILIANA TADAY-ACOSTA, JULIEN THOMAS, ROMILUS VALCOURT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Crook, Jamie) (Entered: 02/04/2021)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
49	SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by BEDAPHECA ALCANTE, ALL PLAINTIFFS, B.A.M.M., B.V.-A., FIDETTE BOUTE, D.J.T.-B., D.J.Z., E.R.P.D.S., H.N.D.S., H.T.D.S.D.S., NANCY GIMENA HUISHA-HUISHA, I.M.C.H., J.A.Z., M.E.S.D.S., VALERIA MACANCELA BERMEJO, JOSAINE PEREIRA-DE SOUZA, T.J.T.-B., MARTHA LILIANA TADAY-ACOSTA, JULIEN THOMAS, ROMILUS VALCOURT (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration of Fabiana Ferreira Da Costa)(Crook, Jamie) (Entered: 02/04/2021)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
64	SEALED Declaration of DIANA QUILLI-MARCA filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zjf) (Entered: 02/09/2021)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
65	SEALED Declaration of JONNY DIEUDONNE filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zjf) (Entered: 02/09/2021)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
66	SEALED Declarations of Jean Louissaint Fleury, Thechelet Dieudonne, Pouchon Bien-Aime and Elyse Louima filed by ALL PLAINTIFFS. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(zjf) (Entered: 02/09/2021)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER treating as opposed and granting over objection 44 Emergency Motion to Stay Removal. In view of the arguments presented by Plaintiffs in their motion, the Court's February 1, 2021 Minute Order, and for the reasons stated on the record at the January 12, 2021 Status Conference, it is hereby ORDERED that the removals of Diana Quilli-Marca (SID 369-752-319) and her minor child N.S.Q. (SID 369-752-531) are STAYED pending further order of this Court. This Order is subject to reconsideration for good cause shown by no later than February 4, 2021 at 10:00 PM. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/4/2021. (lcegs3)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 43 SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/4/2021. (lcegs3)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER treating as opposed and granting over objection 42 Emergency Motion to Stay Removal. In view of the arguments presented by Plaintiffs in their motion, the Court's February 1, 2021 Minute Order, and for the reasons stated on the record at the January 12, 2021 Status Conference, it is hereby ORDERED that the removals of Jonny Dieudonne (SID 369-745-541), Nathalie Decilian (SID 369-745-608), and their minor child N.J.D.D. (SID 369-745-546) are STAYED pending further order of this Court. This Order is subject to reconsideration for good cause shown by no later than February 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/4/2021. (lcegs3)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiffs Motion For Classwide Preliminary Injunction due by 2/5/2021. Defendants Combined Opposition To Plaintiffs' Motion For Class Certification And Motion For Classwide Preliminary Injunction due by 2/17/2021. Plaintiffs Combined Reply In Support Of Both Motions due by 2/23/2021.(mac)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
	Set/Reset Deadlines: Reconsideration, If Any, due no later than 12:00PM on 2/4/2021. (mac)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 45 SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/4/2021. (lcegs3)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER treating as opposed and granting over objection 46 Emergency Motion to Stay Removal. In view of the arguments presented by Plaintiffs in their motion, the Court's February 1, 2021 Minute Order, and for the reasons stated on the record at the January 12, 2021 Status Conference, it is hereby ORDERED that the removals of the following families are STAYED pending further order of this Court: Thechelet Dieudonne (SID 369-745-511), Juna Delphin (SID 369-745-516), and their minor child T.D. (SID 369-745-519); Pouchon Bien-Aime, (SID 369-780-070), Annediana Desir, (SID 369-780-063), and their minor child P.R.B.A.D. (SID 369-780-078); Jean Louissaint Fleury, (SID 369-780-176), Barbara Fleury Previl, (SID 369-780-197), and their minor children D.L.F. (SID 369-780-189) and M.L. (SID 369-780-181); Elyse Louima (SID 369-739-119), Filande Adolphe (SID 369-739-126), and their minor child E.L.A. (SID 369-739-133). This Order is subject to reconsideration for good cause shown by no later than February 4, 2021 at 10:00 PM. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/4/2021. (lcegs3)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 47 Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal. Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 2/4/2021. (lcegs3)	Feb. 4, 2021	Feb. 4, 2021 PACER
50	NOTICE of Appearance by Paul R.Q. Wolfson on behalf of T. Alexander Aleinikoff, Deborah Anker, James C. Hathaway, Gerald L. Neuman (Wolfson, Paul) (Entered: 02/05/2021)	Feb. 5, 2021	Feb. 5, 2021 PACER
51	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Noah A. Levine, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8169810. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by T. Alexander Aleinikoff, Deborah Anker, James C. Hathaway, Gerald L. Neuman. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Noah A. Levine, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Wolfson, Paul) (Entered: 02/05/2021)	Feb. 5, 2021	Feb. 5, 2021 PACER
52	Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File a Brief for Scholars of Refugee and Immigration Law as Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Classwide Preliminary Injunction by T. Alexander Aleinikoff, Deborah Anker, James C. Hathaway, Gerald L. Neuman. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Wolfson, Paul) (Entered: 02/05/2021)	Feb. 5, 2021	Feb. 5, 2021 PACER

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Case Details

State / Territory: District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 12, 2021

Closing Date: May 11, 2023

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All noncitizens who (1) are or will be in the United States; (2) come to the United States as a family unit composed of at least one child under 18 years old and that child’s parent or legal guardian; and (3) are or will be subjected to 42 U.S.C. § 265 (the “Title 42” Process), a public health provision, as interpreted by the federal government in 2020

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU National (all projects)

ACLU Affiliates (any)

ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants