Case: Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center v. U.S. Dep't of Homeland Security

1:24-cv-01702 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: June 12, 2024

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Case Summary

This case concerns President Biden's June 3, 2024 executive action and ensuing June 4, 2024 interim final rule and September 30, 2024 final rule invoking Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. After the Trump Administration ceased use of CBP One--an app that was the only way an individual who arrived in the U.S. at the southern border could seek asylum--the plaintiffs tried but failed to get emergency relief. (To see the Clearinghouse's collection of immigration-related legal ch…

This case concerns President Biden's June 3, 2024 executive action and ensuing June 4, 2024 interim final rule and September 30, 2024 final rule invoking Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. After the Trump Administration ceased use of CBP One--an app that was the only way an individual who arrived in the U.S. at the southern border could seek asylum--the plaintiffs tried but failed to get emergency relief. (To see the Clearinghouse's collection of immigration-related legal challenges to actions by the second Trump Administration, click here.)

The Biden Administration rule that was the main issue in the case makes individuals at the U.S.-Mexico border categorically ineligible for asylum whenever a rolling seven-day average of the number of daily "encounters" (or attempts to seek asylum) of inadmissible noncitizens exceeds 1,500, a threshold that has been continuously exceeded since July 2020. The rule also imposed new regulations governing how noncitizens are screened to determine whether they might be at risk of persecution or torture in their home countries. Prior to the rule, an immigration officer had to interview each noncitizen to determine whether they had an intention to apply for asylum or had a fear of persecution. Under the new rule, an individual could be removed from the United States without any process unless an immigration officer (including border patrol agents) determines that the person "manifested" a fear of return. The rule also reduced the minimum time noncitizens have to consult with a lawyer before a credible fear interview from at least 24 hours to four hours. 

On June 12, 2024, Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center ("Las Americas") and Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES), represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio, filed suit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and several executive officials, including DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Plaintiffs filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to challenge the proposed rule as arbitrary and capricious under § 701 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and § 1101 of the Immigration and National Act (INA), claiming that in addition to being arbitrary and capricious, the rule contradicted the INA and failed to observe required procedures. Plaintiffs sought declaratory relief, attorneys' fees and costs, and any other relief the court saw fit to grant. The case was assigned to Judge Rudolph Contreras.

On July 19, 2024, Texas filed a motion to intervene as a defendant in the case. A summary judgment motion was filed by the plaintiffs on July 26, 2024. The defendants filed a cross-motion for summary judgment on August 16, 2024. On the same day, Texas filed a summary judgment motion, or in the alternative, an amicus brief in support of the defendants.  (Quite a bit later, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was allowed to appear as amicus in support of the plaintiffs' summary judgment motion. Also, on February 26, 2025, Judge Contreras denied Texas's motion to intervene as a defendant but allowed them to file a motion for summary judgment as an amicus brief.)

Plaintiffs' amended complaint, filed on November 1, 2024, added 27 individual noncitizen plaintiffs who came to the U.S. to seek asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture, yet were unlawfully issued expedited removal orders because of the rule being challenged. The two organizational plaintiffs, Las Americas and RAICES, remained. The plaintiffs were represented by the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project; the ACLU of D.C.; National Immigrant Justice Center; Texas Civil Rights Project; Center for Gender & Refugee Studies; and the ACLU of Texas. Additionally, Jenner & Block LLP represented the organizational plaintiffs. 

In addition to challenging the June 4, 2024 interim final rule and accompanying implementation guidance, the amended complaint challenged the September 30, 2024 final rule issued by DHS and DOJ which made noncitizens who arrived at the southern border between ports of entry categorically ineligible for asylum, with limited exceptions. The plaintiffs argued that the rules and guidance violated the INA. They also argued the rules and guidance are arbitrary and capricious under the APA, and the interim rule was promulgated in violation of the APA’s procedural notice-and-comment requirements. The plaintiffs sought declaratory relief; an order vacating the removal orders issued to the individual plaintiffs; an order paroling individual plaintiffs who have already been removed for the duration of their removal proceedings; and attorneys' fees and costs.

On January 20, 2025, President Trump was inaugurated. The new administration immediately terminated the use of a smartphone application called CBP One which, under the rules at issue in this case, had become the only way an individual who arrived in the U.S. at the southern border could retain the right to seek asylum. The action ended appointments going forward and cancelled thousands of existing appointments without any notice, including those of three individual plaintiffs who had appointments set for January 25, 2025.

On January 23, 2025, the plaintiffs sought a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) that would require the defendants to allow the three individual plaintiffs--a parent and two children, whose CBP One appointment was cancelled under President Trump’s action--to temporarily remain in the U.S. so they can pursue their claims for asylum.  Judge Contreras denied the TRO on February 6, 2025, stating that the court lacked authority to order the government to parole the three individual plaintiffs into the U.S. Rather, the law of the D.C. Circuit is that this discretion rests with the Secretary of Homeland Security. In addition, Judge Contreras emphasized that the three individual plaintiffs’ asylum appointment was cancelled pursuant to President Trump’s January 20, 2025 executive order, not the final rule or its guidance that the plaintiffs challenged in their complaint and summary judgment motion. Thus, even if the court eventually vacates the final rule, the individual plaintiffs will be unable to apply for asylum until the executive order is also set aside or withdrawn.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Hannah Juge (6/17/2024)

Lacie Melasi (2/12/2025)

People

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Judge(s)

Contreras, Rudolph (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Caldarone, Richard P. (District of Columbia)

Crow, Melissa E. (District of Columbia)

Gelernt, Lee (District of Columbia)

Georgevich, Mary (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant
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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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Complaint

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

June 12, 2024

June 12, 2024

Complaint
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Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment and Memorandum of Law in Support

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Second Amended Complaint

D.G. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Nov. 1, 2024

Nov. 1, 2024

Complaint
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Motion for Emergency Status Conference and for Leave to File

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Jan. 20, 2025

Jan. 20, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Memorandum of Law in Support

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Jan. 23, 2025

Jan. 23, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Plaintiffs' Supplemental Brief on the Impact of the Termination of the CBP One Appointment System

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Jan. 24, 2025

Jan. 24, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Defendants' Second Supplemental Brief in Support of Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Jan. 30, 2025

Jan. 30, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Memorandum Opinion

Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Feb. 6, 2025

Feb. 6, 2025

Order/Opinion
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Order

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Memorandum Opinion

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68850646/las-americas-immigrant-advocacy-center-v-us-department-of-homeland/

Last updated March 23, 2025, 9:43 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, MERRICK GARLAND, UR JADDOU, PATRICK J. LECHLEITNER, ALEJANDRO MAYORKAS, TROY A. MILLER, DAVID NEAL, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-10959367) filed by REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons, # 11 Summons, # 12 Summons, # 13 Summons, # 14 Summons, # 15 Summons, # 16 Summons)(Harrison, Lindsay) (Entered: 06/12/2024)

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June 12, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Arthur B. Spitzer on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Spitzer, Arthur) (Entered: 06/12/2024)

June 12, 2024

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Case Assigned to Judge Rudolph Contreras. (zcb)

June 13, 2024

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SUMMONS (12) Issued Electronically as to EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, MERRICK GARLAND, UR JADDOU, PATRICK J. LECHLEITNER, ALEJANDRO MAYORKAS, TROY A. MILLER, DAVID NEAL, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zcb) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

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NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Mary Georgevich on behalf of LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES (Georgevich, Mary) (Entered: 06/14/2024)

June 14, 2024

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Melissa M. Root, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-10970486. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Melissa M. Root, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing - Illinois, # 3 Certificate of Good Standing - Indiana, # 4 Proposed Order)(Harrison, Lindsay) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

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June 18, 2024

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MINUTE ORDER granting 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2, it is hereby ORDERED that Melissa M. Root is admitted to represent Plaintiffs Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center and the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services, pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 6/20/2024. (lcrc1)

June 20, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew E. Price on behalf of LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES (Price, Matthew) (Entered: 06/21/2024)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Melissa M. Root on behalf of LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES (Root, Melissa) (Entered: 06/21/2024)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Keren Hart Zwick on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zwick, Keren) (Entered: 06/24/2024)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Christina Greer on behalf of All Defendants (Greer, Christina) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

June 28, 2024

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STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER REGARDING CASE SCHEDULING by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, MERRICK GARLAND, UR MENDOZA JADDOU, PATRICK J. LECHLEITNER, ALEJANDRO N. MAYORKAS, TROY A. MILLER, DAVID NEAL, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Greer, Christina) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 10 the Parties' Stipulation Regarding Case Scheduling, it is hereby ORDERED that the following schedule shall govern further proceedings: Plaintiffs' amended complaint shall be filed on or before July 12, 2024; Defendants shall produce the Administrative Record on or before July 12, 2024; if any objections to the Administrative Record exist and remain unresolved, the parties shall file a joint status report on or before July 19, 2024; Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment shall be filed on or before July 26, 2024; Defendants' cross-motion for summary judgment and opposition shall be filed on or before August 16, 2024; Plaintiffs' opposition shall be filed on or before August 26, 2024; and Defendants' reply shall be filed on or before September 10, 2024. It is FURTHER ORDERED that any amicus briefs in support of Plaintiffs shall be filed on or before July 28, 2024; and any amicus briefs in support of Defendants shall be filed on or before August 18, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 7/1/2024. (lcrc1)

July 1, 2024

July 1, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Erez Reuveni on behalf of All Defendants (Reuveni, Erez) (Main Document 11 replaced on 7/2/2024) (znmw). (Entered: 07/01/2024)

July 1, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Brian Christopher Ward on behalf of All Defendants (Ward, Brian) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

July 2, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Lee Gelernt on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 07/03/2024)

July 3, 2024

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, MERRICK GARLAND, UR MENDOZA JADDOU, PATRICK J. LECHLEITNER, ALEJANDRO N. MAYORKAS, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, MARY CHENG filed by REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, D.C., J.R., A.E., P.S., T.R., D.G., J.C., E.R., S.G..(Price, Matthew) (Entered: 07/12/2024)

July 12, 2024

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SEALED MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by A.E., D.C., D.G., E.R., J.C., J.R., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, P.S., REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, S.G., T.R. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of D.G., # 2 Declaration of E.R., # 3 Declaration of P.S., # 4 Declaration of D.C., # 5 Declaration of A.E., # 6 Declaration of E.D., # 7 Declaration of T.R., # 8 Declaration of S.G., # 9 Declaration of J.C., # 10 Declaration of J.R., # 11 Proposed Order)(Price, Matthew) (Entered: 07/12/2024)

July 12, 2024

July 12, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Melissa E. Crow on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Crow, Melissa) (Main Document 16 replaced on 7/17/2024) (znmw). (Entered: 07/16/2024)

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NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Morgan Russell on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Russell, Morgan) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

July 17, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Richard P. Caldarone on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Caldarone, Richard) (Entered: 07/18/2024)

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MOTION to Intervene as Defendant by STATE OF TEXAS. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Hunker, Kathleen) (Entered: 07/19/2024)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Amy Mason Saharia on behalf of The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (Saharia, Amy) (Main Document 20 replaced on 7/25/2024) (znmw). (Entered: 07/24/2024)

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NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Edith Sangueza on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Sangueza, Edith) (Entered: 07/24/2024)

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STIPULATION / Amended Scheduling Stipulation and Proposed Order by A.E., D.C., D.G., E.R., J.C., J.R., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, P.S., REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, S.G., T.R.. (Harrison, Lindsay) (Entered: 07/26/2024)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 22 the Parties' Amended Scheduling Stipulation, it is hereby ORDERED that the following schedule shall govern further proceedings: Plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment shall be filed on or before July 26, 2024; Defendants' cross-motion for summary judgment and opposition shall be filed on or before August 16, 2024; Plaintiffs' opposition shall be filed on or before August 26, 2024; and Defendants' reply shall be filed on or before September 10, 2024. It is FURTHER ORDERED that any amicus briefs in support of Plaintiffs shall be filed on or before July 29, 2024; and any amicus briefs in support of Defendants shall be filed on or before August 19, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 7/26/2024. (lcrc1)

July 26, 2024

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MOTION for Summary Judgment and Memorandum of Law in Support by A.E., D.C., D.G., E.R., J.C., J.R., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, P.S., REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, S.G., T.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Javier Hidalgo, The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES), # 2 Declaration of Jennifer Babaie Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Harrison, Lindsay) (Entered: 07/26/2024)

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ENTERED IN ERROR.....Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File A BRIEF AS AMICUS CURIAE IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. (Saharia, Amy) Modified on 7/30/2024; refiled as docket entry 25 (znmw). (Entered: 07/29/2024)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File A BRIEF AS AMICUS CURIAE IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amicus Brief)(Saharia, Amy) (Entered: 07/29/2024)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File a Brief as Amicus Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs by PUBLIC COUNSEL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Amicus Brief)(Jacobs, Michael) (Entered: 07/29/2024)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS by HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST, HOPE BORDER INITIATIVE, IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER, KINO BORDER INITIATIVE, REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit BRIEF AMICUS CURIAE)(Ragland, Thomas) Modified filers on 7/30/2024 (znmw). (Entered: 07/29/2024)

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MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae National Citizenship and Immigration Services Council 119 in Support of Plaintiffs Motion For Summary Judgment by The National Citizenship and Immigration Services Council 119. (Attachments: # 1 Brief of Amicus Curiae National Citizenship and Immigration Services Council 119 In Support Of Plaintiffs Motion For Summary Judgment, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Hartnett, Kathleen) (Entered: 07/29/2024)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Ashley A. Harris, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number BDCDC-11059713. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by A.E., D.C., D.G., E.R., J.C., J.R., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, P.S., REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, S.G., T.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Ashley A. Harris, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing - Texas, # 3 Order)(Harrison, Lindsay) (Entered: 07/30/2024)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- David A. Donatti, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11059806. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by A.E., D.C., D.G., E.R., J.C., J.R., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, P.S., REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, S.G., T.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of David A. Donatti, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing - Texas, # 3 Order)(Harrison, Lindsay) (Entered: 07/30/2024)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Erin Ryan on behalf of All Defendants (Ryan, Erin) (Entered: 07/31/2024)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Andrew L. Osborne, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11063351. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by A.E., D.C., D.G., E.R., J.C., J.R., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, P.S., REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, S.G., T.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Andrew L. Osborne, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing - Illinois, # 3 Proposed Order)(Harrison, Lindsay) (Entered: 08/01/2024)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 29 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2, it is hereby ORDERED that Ashley A. Harris is admitted to represent Plaintiffs Las Americas Advocacy Center, et al., pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8/1/2024. (lcrc1)

Aug. 1, 2024

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MINUTE ORDER granting 30 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2, it is hereby ORDERED that David A. Donatti is admitted to represent Plaintiffs Las Americas Advocacy Center, et al., pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8/1/2024. (lcrc1)

Aug. 1, 2024

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MINUTE ORDER granting 32 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2, it is hereby ORDERED that Andrew L. Osborne is admitted to represent Plaintiffs Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center, et al., pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8/1/2024. (lcrc1)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew L. Osborne on behalf of LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES (Osborne, Andrew) (Entered: 08/01/2024)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 19 Motion to Intervene filed by MARY CHENG, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, MERRICK GARLAND, UR MENDOZA JADDOU, PATRICK J. LECHLEITNER, ALEJANDRO N. MAYORKAS, TROY A. MILLER, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Ryan, Erin) (Entered: 08/02/2024)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 19 Motion to Intervene filed by A.E., D.C., D.G., E.R., J.C., J.R., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, P.S., REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, S.G., T.R.. (Harrison, Lindsay) (Entered: 08/02/2024)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Elizabeth M. Wright, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11068346. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NATIONAL CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES COUNCIL 119. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Elizabeth M. Wright in Support of Motion for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Hartnett, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/02/2024)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Celene Chen, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11068383. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NATIONAL CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES COUNCIL 119. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Celene Chen in Support of Motion for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Hartnett, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/02/2024)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Allison W. O'Neill, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11068393. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NATIONAL CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES COUNCIL 119. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Allison W. O'Neill in Support of Motion for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Hartnett, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/02/2024)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 36 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2, it is hereby ORDERED that Elizabeth M. Wright is admitted to represent National Citizenship and Immigration Services Council 119, pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8/5/2024. (lcrc1)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 37 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2, it is hereby ORDERED that Celene Chen is admitted to represent National Citizenship and Immigration Services Council 119, pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8/5/2024. (lcrc1)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 38 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2, it is hereby ORDERED that Allison W. O'Neill is admitted to represent National Citizenship and Immigration Services Council 119, pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8/5/2024. (lcrc1)

Aug. 5, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance by Mary E. Marshall on behalf of LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES (Marshall, Mary) (Entered: 08/06/2024)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 19 MOTION to Intervene as Defendant filed by STATE OF TEXAS. (Hunker, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/09/2024)

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Joint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by MARY CHENG, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, MERRICK GARLAND, UR MENDOZA JADDOU, PATRICK J. LECHLEITNER, ALEJANDRO N. MAYORKAS, TROY A. MILLER, DAVID NEAL, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ward, Brian) (Entered: 08/13/2024)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 41 the parties' Joint Motion to Enlarge Page Limits: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants' cross-motion for summary judgment and opposition shall not exceed 65 pages; and that Plaintiffs' opposition and reply shall not exceed 45 pages. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8/14/2024. (lcrc1)

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ENTERED IN ERROR.....MOTION for Leave to File to Appear Pro Hac Vice by STATE OF TEXAS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit)(Pettit, Lanora) Modified on 8/14/2024 (znmw). (Entered: 08/14/2024)

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NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 42 MOTION for Leave to File to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The following error(s) need correction: Incorrect event. Other-Pro Hac Vice motion not required for government attorneys. Please refer to the court's website for information on Government Certification: https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-renewal (znmw)

Aug. 14, 2024

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NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by MARY CHENG, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, MERRICK B. GARLAND, UR MENDOZA JADDOU, PATRICK J. LECHLEITNER, ALEJANDRO N. MAYORKAS, TROY A. MILLER, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (Ryan, Erin) (Entered: 08/15/2024)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Nachi Baru, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11095667. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by NATIONAL CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES COUNCIL 119. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Nachi Baru in Support of Motion for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Certificate of Standing)(Hartnett, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/15/2024)

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Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by MARY CHENG, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, MERRICK B. GARLAND, UR MENDOZA JADDOU, PATRICK J. LECHLEITNER, ALEJANDRO N. MAYORKAS, TROY A. MILLER, DAVID NEAL, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Murray Declaration, # 3 Certified Indices of the Administrative Records, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Ward, Brian) (Entered: 08/16/2024)

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Memorandum in opposition to re 23 Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by MARY CHENG, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, MERRICK B. GARLAND, UR MENDOZA JADDOU, PATRICK J. LECHLEITNER, ALEJANDRO N. MAYORKAS, TROY A. MILLER, DAVID NEAL, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Murray Declaration, # 3 Certified Indices of the Administrative Records, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Ward, Brian) (Entered: 08/16/2024)

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MOTION for Summary Judgment Or In the Alternative, Amicus Brief in Support of Defendants by STATE OF TEXAS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Greene, Garrett). Added MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief on 8/19/2024 (znmw). (Entered: 08/16/2024)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 44 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2, it is hereby ORDERED that Nachi Baru is admitted to represent National Citizenship and Immigration Services Council 119, pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8/20/2024. (lcrc1)

Aug. 20, 2024

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Memorandum in opposition to re 45 Motion for Summary Judgment,, PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS CROSS-MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND REPLY IN SUPPORT OF THEIR MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT filed by A.E., D.C., D.G., E.R., J.C., J.R., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, P.S., REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, S.G., T.R.. (Price, Matthew) (Entered: 08/26/2024)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Memorandum of Law in Support filed by A.E., D.C., D.G., E.R., J.C., J.R., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, P.S., REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, S.G., T.R.. (See Docket Entry 48 to view document). (znmw) (Entered: 08/27/2024)

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 45 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment by MARY CHENG, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, MERRICK B. GARLAND, UR MENDOZA JADDOU, PATRICK J. LECHLEITNER, ALEJANDRO N. MAYORKAS, TROY A. MILLER, DAVID NEAL, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Ward, Brian) (Entered: 09/10/2024)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 50 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply to 45 Cross Motion for Summary Judgment: It is hereby ORDERED that 50 Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply is GRANTED. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants' Reply is due September 13, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 09/10/2024. (lcrc1)

Sept. 10, 2024

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 45 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by STATE OF TEXAS. (Hunker, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/10/2024)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 45 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by MARY CHENG, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, MERRICK B. GARLAND, UR MENDOZA JADDOU, PATRICK J. LECHLEITNER, ALEJANDRO N. MAYORKAS, TROY A. MILLER, DAVID NEAL, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Ward, Brian) (Entered: 09/13/2024)

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JOINT APPENDIX by A.E., D.C., D.G., E.R., J.C., J.R., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, P.S., REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, S.G., T.R.. (Attachments: # 1 Joint Appendix Part 2, # 2 Joint Appendix Part 3, # 3 Joint Appendix Part 4)(Price, Matthew) (Entered: 09/27/2024)

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NOTICE by MARY CHENG, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, MERRICK B. GARLAND, UR MENDOZA JADDOU, PATRICK J. LECHLEITNER, ALEJANDRO N. MAYORKAS, TROY A. MILLER, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Final Rule)(Greer, Christina) (Entered: 09/30/2024)

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STIPULATION re 54 Notice (Other), /Second Stipulation and [Proposed] Order Regarding Case Scheduling by A.E., D.C., D.G., E.R., J.C., J.R., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, P.S., REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, S.G., T.R.. (Harrison, Lindsay) (Entered: 10/16/2024)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of 55 the Parties' Second Stipulation Regarding Case Scheduling, it is hereby ORDERED that the following schedule shall govern further proceedings: Plaintiffs shall file a second amended complaint challenging the final rule on or before November 1, 2024; Defendants shall produce the administrative record for the final rule on or before November 1, 2024; if any objections to the administrative record exist and remain unresolved, the parties shall file a joint status report concerning how to proceed on or before November 8, 2024; Plaintiffs shall file a supplemental brief in support of their motion for summary judgment and in opposition to Defendants' cross-motion, up to 25 pages, on or before November 15, 2024; Defendants shall file a supplemental brief in support of their cross-motion for summary judgment and in opposition to Plaintiffs' motion, up to 25 pages, on or before December 4, 2024; Plaintiffs shall file their supplemental reply, up to 15 pages, on or before December 11, 2024; Defendants shall file their supplemental reply, up to 15 pages, on or before December 18, 2024; any amicus brief filed in support of Plaintiffs, up to 15 pages, shall be filed on or before November 19, 2024; and any amicus brief filed in support of Defendants, up to 15 pages, shall be filed on or before December 6, 2024. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the parties' supplemental briefing shall be limited to addressing the impact of the issuance of the final rule, if any, on the parties' summary judgment motions, and that the parties shall not re-brief issues unaffected by the final rule. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the Court will consider previously filed amicus briefs. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 10/16/2024. (lcrc1)

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AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Amended Complaint against All Defendants filed by REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, D.C., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, S.G., D.G., A.E., E.R., T.R., P.S., J.C., J.R., K.C., J.N., J.S., L.B., R.C., M.F., W.O., E.M., E.C., A.L., S.O., L.Q., J.G., J.L., G.F., R.R., J.E..(Price, Matthew) (Entered: 11/01/2024)

Nov. 1, 2024

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SEALED MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by J.R., A.E., P.S., T.R., D.G., J.C., E.R., S.G., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, K.C., J.N., J.S., L.B., R.C., M.F., W.O., E.M., E.C., A.L., S.O., L.Q., J.G., J.L., G.F., R.R., J.E., D.C. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of L.B., # 2 Declaration of J.G., # 3 Declaration of E.M., # 4 Declaration of R.R., # 5 Declaration of L.Q., # 6 Declaration of S.O., # 7 Declaration of J.N., # 8 Declaration of E.C., # 9 Declaration of J.E., # 10 Declaration of R.C., # 11 Declaration of M.F., # 12 Text of Proposed Order)(Price, Matthew) (Entered: 11/01/2024)

Nov. 1, 2024

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NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Maura E. Smyles on behalf of LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES (Smyles, Maura) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

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SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Memorandum of Law in Support filed by J.R., A.E., P.S., T.R., D.G., J.C., E.R., S.G., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, K.C., J.N., J.S., L.B., R.C., M.F., W.O., E.M., E.C., A.L., S.O., L.Q., J.G., J.L., G.F., R.R., J.E., D.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration (Supplemental) of Jennifer Babaie, # 2 Declaration (Supplemental) of Javier Hidalgo)(Price, Matthew) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

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MEMORANDUM AND OPINION granting 15 57 Plaintiffs Unopposed Motions to Proceed Under Pseudonyms and to File Supporting Exhibits Under Seal are GRANTED. (Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 11/18/24). (tj) (Entered: 11/18/2024)

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ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS UNOPPOSED MOTIONS FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED UNDER PSEUDONYMS AND TO FILE SUPPORTING EXHIBITS UNDER SEAL. (Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 11/18/24). (tj) (Entered: 11/18/2024)

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MINUTE ORDER: Plaintiffs are HEREBY ORDERED to propose redactions, if necessary, to 60 the Court's Memorandum Opinion no later than December 24, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 11/22/2024. (lcrc1)

Nov. 22, 2024

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SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 45 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by UR MENDOZA JADDOU, MARY CHENG, TROY A. MILLER, PATRICK J. LECHLEITNER, MERRICK B. GARLAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, ALEJANDRO N. MAYORKAS. (Ward, Brian) (Entered: 12/04/2024)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Keren Hart Zwick on behalf of K.C., J.N., J.S., L.B., R.C., M.F., W.O., E.M., E.C., A.L., S.O., L.Q., J.G., J.L., G.F., R.R., J.E. (Zwick, Keren) (Entered: 12/10/2024)

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NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES. Attorney Matthew E. Price terminated. (Price, Matthew) (Entered: 12/10/2024)

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SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 23 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Memorandum of Law in Support, 45 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment in Opposition to Defendants' Cross Motion for Summary Judgment and Reply in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES. (Harrison, Lindsay) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

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RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order dated November 22, 2024 filed by J.R., A.E., P.S., T.R., D.G., J.C., E.R., S.G., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, K.C., J.N., J.S., L.B., R.C., M.F., W.O., E.M., E.C., A.L., S.O., L.Q., J.G., J.L., G.F., R.R., J.E., D.C.. (Harrison, Lindsay) (Entered: 12/17/2024)

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SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re 45 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by UR MENDOZA JADDOU, MARY CHENG, TROY A. MILLER, PATRICK J. LECHLEITNER, MERRICK B. GARLAND, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, ALEJANDRO N. MAYORKAS. (Ward, Brian) (Entered: 12/18/2024)

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Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Supplemental Joint Appendix by J.R., A.E., P.S., T.R., D.G., J.C., E.R., S.G., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, K.C., J.N., J.S., L.B., R.C., M.F., W.O., E.M., E.C., A.L., S.O., L.Q., J.G., J.L., G.F., R.R., J.E., D.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Harrison, Lindsay) (Entered: 01/02/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER granting 68 Consent Motion for Extension of Time: It is HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall file the joint supplemental appendix containing the portions of the administrative record relied upon in the supplemental summary judgment briefing on or before January 10, 2025. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 1/2/2025. (lcrc1)

Jan. 2, 2025

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JOINT APPENDIX (Supplemental) by J.R., A.E., P.S., T.R., D.G., J.C., E.R., S.G., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, K.C., J.N., J.S., L.B., R.C., M.F., W.O., E.M., E.C., A.L., S.O., L.Q., J.G., J.L., G.F., R.R., J.E., D.C.. (Harrison, Lindsay) (Entered: 01/10/2025)

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MOTION FOR EMERGENCY STATUS CONFERENCE AND FOR LEAVE TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by J.R., A.E., P.S., T.R., D.G., J.C., E.R., S.G., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, K.C., J.N., J.S., L.B., R.C., M.F., W.O., E.M., E.C., A.L., S.O., L.Q., J.G., J.L., G.F., R.R., J.E., D.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Harrison, Lindsay) Modified event on 1/21/2025 (znmw). Added MOTION for Leave to File on 1/21/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 01/20/2025)

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Jan. 20, 2025

Clearinghouse

NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 70 MOTION FOR EMERGENCY STATUS CONFERENCE AND FOR LEAVE TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by J.R., A.E., P.S., T.R., D.G., J.C., E.R., S.G., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, K.C., J.N., J.S., L.B., R.C., M.F., W.O., E.M., E.C., A.L., S.O., L.Q., J.G., J.L., G.F., R.R., J.E., D.C.. (Attachments: # (1) Text of Proposed Order)(Harrison, Lindsay).Your attorney renewal/government certification has not been received. As a result, your membership with the U.S. District & Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia is not in good standing, and you are not permitted to file. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.9, you must immediately correct your membership status by following the appropriate instructions on this page of our website: https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-renewal. Please be advised that the presiding judge in this case has been notified that you are currently not in good standing to file in this court. Renewal Due by 1/28/2025. (zapb) RESOLVED..... 1/21/2025 (zapb).

Jan. 21, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

PACER

NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 70 MOTION FOR EMERGENCY STATUS CONFERENCE AND FOR LEAVE TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by J.R., A.E., P.S., T.R., D.G., J.C., E.R., S.G., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, K.C., J.N., J.S., L.B., R.C., M.F., W.O., E.M., E.C., A.L., S.O., L.Q., J.G., J.L., G.F., R.R., J.E., D.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Harrison, Lindsay).Your attorney renewal/government certification has not been received. As a result, your membership with the U.S. District & Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia is not in good standing, and you are not permitted to file. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.9, you must immediately correct your membership status by following the appropriate instructions on this page of our website: https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-renewal. Please be advised that the presiding judge in this case has been notified that you are currently not in good standing to file in this court. Renewal Due by 1/28/2025. (zapb)

Jan. 21, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

PACER

.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings

Jan. 21, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

PACER

NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 70 MOTION FOR EMERGENCY STATUS CONFERENCE AND FOR LEAVE TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING by J.R., A.E., P.S., T.R., D.G., J.C., E.R., S.G., LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES, K.C., J.N., J.S., L.B., R.C., M.F., W.O., E.M., E.C., A.L., S.O., L.Q., J.G., J.L., G.F., R.R., J.E., D.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Harrison, Lindsay).Your attorney renewal/government certification has not been received. As a result, your membership with the U.S. District & Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia is not in good standing, and you are not permitted to file. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.9, you must immediately correct your membership status by following the appropriate instructions on this page of our website: https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-renewal. Please be advised that the presiding judge in this case has been notified that you are currently not in good standing to file in this court. Renewal Due by 1/28/2025. (zapb) RESOLVED..... 1/21/2025 (zapb).

Jan. 21, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

PACER

Status Conference AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

Jan. 21, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

PACER

MINUTE ORDER: The parties are directed to appear for a telephonic Status Conference re Plaintiffs' Motion 70 for Emergency Status Conference and Leave to File Supplement Briefing. Status Conference set for 1/21/2025 at 3:00 PM before Judge Rudolph Contreras. Telephonic connection information will be emailed to the parties separately. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 1/21/2025. (lsj)

Jan. 21, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

PACER

NOTICE: The Court will provide access for the public to participate in the telephonic Status Conference set for 1/21/2025 at 3:00 PM before Judge Rudolph Contreras. Participants using the public access telephone line shall adhere to the rules set forth on the Court's website. Toll Free Number: 833-990-9400; Meeting ID: 698780857. (lsj)

Jan. 21, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rudolph Contreras: Status Conference held on 1/21/2025. Court granted the Plaintiff's 70 Motion for Emergency Status Conference and for Leave to File Supplemental Briefing. Briefing schedule set as follows: Plaintiffs' supplemental brief due by 1/24/2024; Defendants' response due by 1/30/2025; and Plaintiff's reply due by 2/3/2025. Briefing schedule as to Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order set as follows: Plaintiffs Motion due by noon on 1/23/2025; Defendants' response to motion due by close of business on 1/27/2025; and Plaintiff's reply due by 1/29/2025. (Court Reporter Timothy Miller.) (zakb) Modified on 1/21/2025 to include additional deadlines (zakb).

Jan. 21, 2025

Jan. 21, 2025

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Special Collection(s):

Trump 1.0 & 2.0 Immigration Enforcement Order Challenges

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government (Immigration Enforcement)

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 12, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Law Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center and the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services, two non-profit organizations working on behalf of immigrants; and 27 individual plaintiffs who are noncitizens who came to the United States to seek asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture, yet were unlawfully issued expedited removal orders because of the rule being challenged

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: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

United States Department of Homeland Security (District of Columbia), Federal

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (District of Columbia), Federal

United States Customs and Border Protection (District of Columbia), Federal

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (District of Columbia), Federal

United States Department of Justice (District of Columbia), Federal

Executive Office for Immigration Review, Federal

Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (District of Columbia), Federal

Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (District of Columbia), Federal

Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (District of Columbia), Federal

Attorney General of the United States (District of Columbia), Federal

Director of the Executive Office for the Immigration Review (District of Columbia), Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101 et seq.

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Immigration/Border:

Asylum - criteria

Asylum - procedure

Border police

Convention against Torture