Case: United States v. Oklahoma

5:24-cv-00511 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma

Filed Date: May 21, 2024

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Case Summary

This case challenged a state law in Oklahoma criminalizing noncitizen entry and presence in the state. On May 21, 2024, the United States filed suit against the State of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, and both the Governor and Attorney General of Oklahoma (in their official capacities). The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma and assigned to District Judge Bernard M. Jones II.  The complaint explained the Oklahoma law at i…

This case challenged a state law in Oklahoma criminalizing noncitizen entry and presence in the state. On May 21, 2024, the United States filed suit against the State of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, and both the Governor and Attorney General of Oklahoma (in their official capacities). The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma and assigned to District Judge Bernard M. Jones II. 

The complaint explained the Oklahoma law at issue – House Bill 4156 (“HB 4156”) – makes it a state criminal offense to be present in Oklahoma without having obtained legal authorization to enter the United States. The law also makes it a state crime for noncitizens to enter, attempt to enter, or at any time be found in Oklahoma if they were previously denied entry, deported, or left the U.S. while a deportation, exclusion, or removal order was in effect.

The United States’ complaint, filed towards the close of the Biden Administration, alleged that HB 4156 unconstitutionally intrudes on the federal government’s exclusive right to regulate non-citizens’ entry and reentry into, and presence in, the United States. The complaint also alleged that HB 4156 is preempted by various federal statutes that criminalize only unlawful entry into the United States, and statutes that provide a framework for state assistance with immigration enforcement and criminalization. Lastly, the United States alleged that HB 4156 unlawfully encroaches on Congress’ exclusive ability, under the Constitution, to regulate commerce with foreign nations.

The United States sought a declaratory judgment that HB 4156 violates both the Supremacy Clause and Foreign Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution, and a preliminary and permanent injunction against the Defendants from enforcing HB 4156.

On June 5, 2024, the court granted Defendant’s Unopposed Motion to Consolidate the case with Padres Unidos de Tulsa v. Gentner Drummond, 24-cv-526. 

On June 28, 2024, the court granted the United States’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction, noting that HB 4156 was likely preempted because Congress has legislated so comprehensively in the field of noncitizen entry and reentry that it left no room for supplementary state legislation. The Defendants appealed on July 17, 2024. Oral arguments were scheduled for April 10, 2025 in the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

However, after the start of the second Trump administration, the DOJ reversed its stance on the Oklahoma law, and filed a notice of voluntary dismissal on March 14, 2025. 

Summary Authors

Colton French (2/12/2025)

Related Cases

Padres Unidos de Tulsa v. Drummond, Western District of Oklahoma (2024)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Amdur, Spencer Elijah (Oklahoma)

Awasthi, Devraat (Oklahoma)

Baldi, Maxwell A.

Broder, Tanya (Oklahoma)

Attorney for Defendant
Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Chaffin, John A (Oklahoma)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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5:24-cv-00511

Complaint

May 21, 2024

May 21, 2024

Complaint
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5:24-cv-00511

Order

June 5, 2024

June 5, 2024

Order/Opinion
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5:24-cv-00511

Order

June 28, 2024

June 28, 2024

Order/Opinion

739 F.Supp.3d 985

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Order

June 28, 2024

June 28, 2024

Order/Opinion

739 F.Supp.3d 985

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Notice of Voluntary Dismissal

March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68551511/united-states-v-oklahoma-state-of/

Last updated Aug. 22, 2025, 4:01 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma State of, Kevin Stitt, Tim Tipton filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - DOJ Letter re HB 4156, # 2 Exhibit 2 - IJ Ketter re HB 4156, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(naa) (Entered: 05/21/2024)

1 Exhibit 1 - DOJ Letter re HB 4156

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2 Exhibit 2 - IJ Ketter re HB 4156

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3 Civil Cover Sheet

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May 21, 2024

May 21, 2024

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Summons Issued Electronically as to Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma State of, Kevin Stitt, Tim Tipton. (naa) (Entered: 05/21/2024)

May 21, 2024

May 21, 2024

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ENTRY of Appearance by Christopher A. Eiswerth on behalf of United States of America (Eiswerth, Christopher) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

May 22, 2024

May 22, 2024

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4

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Or, MOTION for Permanent Injunction and Opening Brief in Support by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 -- Jacobstein Declaration, # 2 Exhibit 2 -- Hott Declaration)(Eiswerth, Christopher) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

1 Exhibit 1 -- Jacobstein Declaration

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2 Exhibit 2 -- Hott Declaration

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May 22, 2024

May 22, 2024

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ENTRY of Appearance by Jean Lin on behalf of United States of America (Lin, Jean) (Entered: 05/22/2024)

May 22, 2024

May 22, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States of America. Tim Tipton served on 5/22/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proof of Service)(Eiswerth, Christopher) (Entered: 05/29/2024)

May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

PACER
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States of America. Oklahoma State of served on 5/22/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proof of Service)(Eiswerth, Christopher) (Entered: 05/29/2024)

May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States of America. Kevin Stitt served on 5/22/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proof of Service)(Eiswerth, Christopher) (Entered: 05/29/2024)

May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States of America. Gentner Drummond served on 5/22/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proof of Service)(Eiswerth, Christopher) (Entered: 05/29/2024)

May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States of America. Oklahoma Department of Public Safety served on 5/22/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proof of Service)(Eiswerth, Christopher) (Entered: 05/29/2024)

May 29, 2024

May 29, 2024

PACER
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ENTRY of Appearance by Garry M Gaskins, II on behalf of Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma State of, Kevin Stitt, Tim Tipton (Gaskins, Garry) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

June 5, 2024

June 5, 2024

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ENTRY of Appearance by Zachary P West on behalf of Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma State of, Kevin Stitt, Tim Tipton (West, Zachary) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

June 5, 2024

June 5, 2024

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UNOPPOSED MOTION to Consolidate Cases by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - 014 Amended Complaint (2024.05.24))(West, Zachary) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

1 Exhibit A - [014] Amended Complaint (2024.05.24)

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June 5, 2024

June 5, 2024

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UNOPPOSED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order Mtn to Stay 2024.06.05)(West, Zachary) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

June 5, 2024

June 5, 2024

PACER
15

JOINT MOTION to Extend Deadlines or Hearings by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Proposed Order Joint Mtn for Briefing Sched. 2024.06.05)(West, Zachary) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

June 5, 2024

June 5, 2024

PACER
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ORDER ~ Defendants' Unopposed Motion for a Stay of Their Deadline to Respond to the Complaint 14 is GRANTED. The Court will set any deadlines for responding to the complaint after ruling on Plaintiffs pending motion for injunctive relief. Joint Motion for Briefing Schedule 15 is GRANTED, as more fully set out in the Order. Signed by Judge Bernard M. Jones on 6/5/2024. (dwl) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

June 5, 2024

June 5, 2024

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ORDER ~ Granting 13 Defendants' Unopposed Motion to Consolidate. The files of each consolidated case shall be maintained in United States of America v. State of Oklahoma, et al., CIV-24-511-J, and all filings shall reflect the Court's style heading in that case. Signed by Judge Bernard M. Jones on 6/5/2024. (dwl) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

June 5, 2024

June 5, 2024

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ENTRY of Appearance by Cullen D Sweeney on behalf of All Defendants (Sweeney, Cullen) (Entered: 06/05/2024)

June 5, 2024

June 5, 2024

PACER
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ENTRY of Appearance by Devraat Awasthi on behalf of Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Antonio Marquez, Rene Doroteo Hernandez (Awasthi, Devraat) Modified on 6/6/2024: document flattened to optimize CM/ECF display; no other changes made (ekw). (Entered: 06/06/2024)

June 6, 2024

June 6, 2024

PACER
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ENTRY of Appearance by Megan E Lambert on behalf of Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez (Lambert, Megan) Document flattened to optimize CM/ECF display; no other changes made . Modified on 6/10/2024 (naa). (Entered: 06/07/2024)

June 7, 2024

June 7, 2024

PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition re 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Or MOTION for Permanent Injunction and Opening Brief in Support filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - AG Drummond's Written Testimony, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Decl. of Donnie Anderson, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Decl. of Rodney S. Scott, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Decl. of Christopher Landau)(Gaskins, Garry) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

1 Exhibit 1 - AG Drummond's Written Testimony

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2 Exhibit 2 - Decl. of Donnie Anderson

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3 Exhibit 3 - Decl. of Rodney S. Scott

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4 Exhibit 4 - Decl. of Christopher Landau

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June 13, 2024

June 13, 2024

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22

UNOPPOSED MOTION to Add Party Immigration Reform Law Institute by JOHN ANDREW CHAFFIN. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment Amicus Brief, # 2 Attachment Proposed Order)(Chaffin, John) (Entered: 06/17/2024)

1 Attachment Amicus Brief

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2 Attachment Proposed Order

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June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024

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23

ENTRY of Appearance by John A Chaffin on behalf of JOHN ANDREW CHAFFIN (Chaffin, John) (Entered: 06/17/2024)

June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024

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UNOPPOSED MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Immigration Reform Law Institute Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AOKWDC-4455768 by JOHN ANDREW CHAFFIN. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment, # 2 Attachment, # 3 Attachment, # 4 Attachment)(Chaffin, John) (Entered: 06/17/2024)

June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024

PACER
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ENTRY of Appearance by Elissa Stiles on behalf of Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez (Stiles, Elissa) (Entered: 06/17/2024)

June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Nicholas Espiritu Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AOKWDC-4455849 by Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Padres Unidos de Tulsa. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment PHV Application Form)(Stiles, Elissa) (Entered: 06/17/2024)

June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Tanya Broder Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AOKWDC-4455860 by Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Padres Unidos de Tulsa. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment PHV Application Form)(Stiles, Elissa) (Entered: 06/17/2024)

June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024

PACER
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REPLY by Plaintiff United States of America in Support of Motion for Preliminary or Permanent Injunction filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1: Order Granting Prelim Inj, US v. Iowa)(Eiswerth, Christopher) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

June 18, 2024

June 18, 2024

PACER
29

RESPONSE in Support re 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Or MOTION for Permanent Injunction and Opening Brief in Support filed by Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Padres Unidos de Tulsa. (Zafar, Noor) (Entered: 06/18/2024)

June 18, 2024

June 18, 2024

PACER
30

ORDER ~ Granting 26, 27 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Nicholas Espritu and Tanya Broder are hereby admitted to practice before this Court for the limited purpose of participating in this case. Signed by Judge Bernard M. Jones on 6/27/2024. (dwl) (Entered: 06/27/2024)

June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024

PACER
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ENTRY of Appearance by Noor Zafar on behalf of Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Padres Unidos de Tulsa (Zafar, Noor) (Entered: 06/27/2024)

June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024

PACER
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ENTRY of Appearance by Omar Jadwat on behalf of Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Padres Unidos de Tulsa (Jadwat, Omar) (Entered: 06/27/2024)

June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024

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ENTRY of Appearance by Spencer Elijah Wittmann Amdur on behalf of Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Padres Unidos de Tulsa (Amdur, Spencer) (Entered: 06/27/2024)

June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024

PACER
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ENTRY of Appearance by Oscar Sarabia Roman on behalf of Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Padres Unidos de Tulsa (Sarabia Roman, Oscar) (Entered: 06/27/2024)

June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024

PACER
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ENTRY of Appearance by Wafa Junaid on behalf of Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Padres Unidos de Tulsa (Junaid, Wafa) (Entered: 06/27/2024)

June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024

PACER
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ENTRY of Appearance by Cody Wofsy on behalf of Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Padres Unidos de Tulsa (Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 06/27/2024)

June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024

PACER
37

ENTRY of Appearance by Nicholas David Espiritu on behalf of Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Padres Unidos de Tulsa (Espiritu, Nicholas) Document flattened to optimize CM/ECF display; no other changes made . Modified on 6/28/2024 (naa). (Entered: 06/28/2024)

June 28, 2024

June 28, 2024

PACER
38

ORDER ~ Denying 22, 24 Motions for leave to file briefs as amicus curiae of Immigration Reform Law Institute. Signed by Judge Bernard M. Jones on 6/28/2024. (dwl) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

June 28, 2024

June 28, 2024

PACER
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ORDER ~ Granting 4 United States Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Oklahoma is hereby ENJOINED from enforcing H.B. 4156 pending further proceedings. Signed by Judge Bernard M. Jones on 6/28/2024. (dwl) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

June 28, 2024

June 28, 2024

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ORDER ~ The Padres Unidos Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction, see Padres Unidos de Tulsa v. Drummond, No. CIV-24-526-J, 15, is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Bernard M. Jones on 6/28/2024. (dwl) (Entered: 06/28/2024)

June 28, 2024

June 28, 2024

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ENTRY of Appearance by Cullen D Sweeney on behalf of All Defendants (Sweeney, Cullen) (Entered: 07/02/2024)

July 2, 2024

July 2, 2024

PACER
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ENTRY of Appearance by Tanya Broder on behalf of Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Padres Unidos de Tulsa (Broder, Tanya) (Entered: 07/08/2024)

July 8, 2024

July 8, 2024

PACER
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NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 39 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Order on Motion for Permanent Injunction by Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma State of, Kevin Stitt, Tim Tipton. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number AOKWDC-4476242. (Sweeney, Cullen) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

PACER
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PRELIMINARY RECORD LETTER - Electronic Transmission of Notice of Appeal with Preliminary Record sent to Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals re 43 Notice of Appeal, (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1 - Preliminary Record on Appeal)(naa) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

PACER
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Tenth Circuit USCA Case Number 24-6144 for 43 Notice of Appeal, filed by Tim Tipton, Gentner Drummond, Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma State of. Civil case docketed. Preliminary record filed. DATE RECEIVED: 07/17/2024 Docketing statement, Notice of Appearance, and Transcript order form due 07/31/2024 for Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, State of Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt and Tim Tipton. Transcript order form due 07/31/2024 for Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, State of Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt and Tim Tipton. Notice of appearance due on 07/31/2024 for Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Antonio Marquez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Padres Unidos de Tulsa, and United States of America. [24-6144] (naa) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

PACER
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TRANSCRIPT Order Form by Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma State of, Kevin Stitt, Tim Tipton re 43 Notice of Appeal, that transcripts are not necessary. See order form for dates and proceedings. (Gaskins, Garry) (Entered: 07/26/2024)

July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024

PACER
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TRANSCRIPT LETTER advising no transcripts are necessary re 43 Notice of Appeal, filed by Tim Tipton, Gentner Drummond, Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma State of. The record is ready for appeal purposes. (naa) (Entered: 07/26/2024)

July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024

PACER
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UNOPPOSED MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Christopher A. Eiswerth by United States of America. (Eiswerth, Christopher) (Entered: 01/17/2025)

Jan. 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

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ORDER ~ Granting 48 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Christopher A. Eiswerth is permitted to withdraw as counsel of record for Plaintiff and is relieved of further appearance or participation in this matter. Signed by Judge Bernard M. Jones on 1/17/2025. (dwl) (Entered: 01/17/2025)

Jan. 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

PACER
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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by United States of America (Lin, Jean) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025

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NOTICE (other) by Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Padres Unidos de Tulsa Notice Regarding Voluntary Dismissal Filed by the United States (Zafar, Noor) (Entered: 03/16/2025)

March 16, 2025

March 16, 2025

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ORDER of USCA as to 43 Notice of Appeal, filed by Tim Tipton, Gentner Drummond, Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma State of. Dismissed as moot. Oral argument set for 4/10/25 at the Washburn University School of Law is vacated. Private Plaintiffs in this appeal are not properly designated as appellees and their motion to intervene is denied. Private Plaintiffs motion to remand is also denied as moot. This appeal is dismissed as moot. Oklahomas request to vacate the judgment of the district court is denied as unnecessary. Written, unsigned, unpublished;. Judges Holmes, Moritz and Rossman. [24-6144] (rp) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

March 25, 2025

March 25, 2025

RECAP
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Nicholas Espiritu by Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Padres Unidos de Tulsa. (Espiritu, Nicholas) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

PACER
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ORDER ~ Granting 53 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Nicholas Espiritu is permitted to withdraw as counsel of record and is relieved of further participation in this matter. Signed by Judge Bernard M. Jones on 5/6/2025. (dwl) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

PACER
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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Wafa Junaid by Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Padres Unidos de Tulsa. (Junaid, Wafa) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

PACER
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ORDER ~ Granting 55 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Wafa Junaid is permitted to withdraw as counsel of record and is relieved of further participation in this matter. Signed by Judge Bernard M. Jones on 5/7/2025. (dwl) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

PACER
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FIRST MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Grace Choi. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number AOKWDC-4690940 by Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Padres Unidos de Tulsa. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1 - Grace Choi Request for Admission Pro Hac Vice)(Stiles, Elissa) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

PACER
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NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez (Awasthi, Devraat) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Amend Complaint by Padres Unidos de Tulsa. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Second Amended Complaint)(Awasthi, Devraat) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

PACER
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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order or, in the Alternative, a Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum of Law in Support by Padres Unidos de Tulsa. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Barbara Boe, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Christopher Coe, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Padres Unidos de Tulsa, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Declaration of LULAC)(Awasthi, Devraat) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Barbara Boe

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2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Christopher Coe

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3 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Padres Unidos de Tulsa

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4 Exhibit 4 - Declaration of LULAC

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May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

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MOTION to Certify Class and to Appoint Class Counsel by Padres Unidos de Tulsa. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Noor Zafar, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Megan Lambert)(Awasthi, Devraat) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms by Padres Unidos de Tulsa. (Awasthi, Devraat) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

PACER
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ORDER ~ Granting 59 Motion for Leave. Padres Unidos de Tulsa shall file the second amended complaint no later than May 14, 2025, as more fully set out in the Order. Signed by Judge Bernard M. Jones on 5/13/2025. (dwl) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

PACER
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AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Padres Unidos de Tulsa, Christopher Coe, League of United Latin American Citizens Oklahoma City, Barbara Boe.(Awasthi, Devraat) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

PACER
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ORDER ~ Granting 57 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Grace Choi is hereby admitted to practice before this Court for the limited purpose of participating in this case. Signed by Judge Bernard M. Jones on 5/14/2025. (dwl) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

PACER
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ORDER ~ Defendants Attorney General Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety Commissioner Tim Tipton, Oklahoma County District Attorney Vicki Behenna, and Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler shall respond to the request for a TRO by 5:00 p.m. on May 15, 2025, as more fully set out in the Order. Signed by Judge Bernard M. Jones on 5/14/2025. (dwl) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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ENTRY of Appearance by Megan E Lambert on behalf of League of United Latin American Citizens Oklahoma City (Lambert, Megan) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

PACER
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ENTRY of Appearance by Megan E Lambert on behalf of Barbara Boe (Lambert, Megan) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

PACER
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ENTRY of Appearance by Megan E Lambert on behalf of Christopher Coe(on behalf of all those similarly situated) (Lambert, Megan) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

PACER
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ENTRY of Appearance by Cody Wofsy on behalf of Barbara Boe, Christopher Coe(on behalf of all those similarly situated), League of United Latin American Citizens Oklahoma City (Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

PACER
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ENTRY of Appearance by Noor Zafar on behalf of Barbara Boe, Christopher Coe(on behalf of all those similarly situated), League of United Latin American Citizens Oklahoma City (Zafar, Noor) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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ENTRY of Appearance by Oscar Sarabia Roman on behalf of Barbara Boe, Christopher Coe(on behalf of all those similarly situated), League of United Latin American Citizens Oklahoma City (Sarabia Roman, Oscar) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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ENTRY of Appearance by Spencer Elijah Wittmann Amdur on behalf of Barbara Boe, Christopher Coe(on behalf of all those similarly situated), League of United Latin American Citizens Oklahoma City (Amdur, Spencer) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

PACER
74

ENTRY of Appearance by Omar Jadwat on behalf of Barbara Boe, Christopher Coe(on behalf of all those similarly situated), League of United Latin American Citizens Oklahoma City (Jadwat, Omar) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

PACER
75

ENTRY of Appearance by Grace Choi on behalf of Barbara Boe, Christopher Coe(on behalf of all those similarly situated), League of United Latin American Citizens Oklahoma City, Padres Unidos de Tulsa (Choi, Grace) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

PACER
76

RESPONSE in Opposition re 60 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order or, in the Alternative, a Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum of Law in Support filed by Vicki Behenna, Gentner Drummond, Steve Kunzweiler, Tim Tipton. (West, Zachary) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

PACER
77

ORDER ~ On May 14, 2025, this Court ordered Defendants to respond to Plaintiffs' request for a temporary restraining order by 5:00 p.m. on May 15, 2025. Defendants complied. If Plaintiffs wish to reply, they shall do so by 5:00 p.m. today. Signed by Judge Bernard M. Jones on 5/16/2025. (dwl) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

RECAP
78

REPLY to Response to Motion re 60 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order or, in the Alternative, a Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum of Law in Support filed by All Plaintiffs. (Awasthi, Devraat) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

RECAP
79

USCA MANDATE Issued re 43 Notice of Appeal, filed by Tim Tipton, Gentner Drummond, Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma State of. Mandate issued. [24-6144] (rp) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

PACER
80

ORDER ~ The Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' motion for injunctive relief 60 to the extent it seeks a TRO; GRANTS Plaintiffs' motion for leave to proceed under pseudonyms 62 ; and GRANTS Plaintiff's motion for class certification 61 to the extent it seeks provisional certification for purposes of preliminary relief, as more fully set out in the Order. Signed by Judge Bernard M. Jones on 5/20/2025. (dwl) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

RECAP
81

ORDER ~ Defendants shall respond to Plaintiffs' request for a preliminary injunction by May 27, 2025. Plaintiffs, to the extent they wish to reply, shall do so by May 29, 2025. Signed by Judge Bernard M. Jones on 5/22/2025. (dwl) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

PACER
82

RESPONSE in Opposition re 60 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order or, in the Alternative, a Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum of Law in Support filed by Vicki Behenna, Gentner Drummond, Steve Kunzweiler, Tim Tipton. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 [021-1] Ex. 1 AG Drummond's Written Testimony (2024.06.13), # 2 Exhibit 2 [021-2] Ex. 2 Decl. of Donnie Anderson (2024.06.13))(West, Zachary) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

May 27, 2025

May 27, 2025

PACER
83

UNOPPOSED MOTION for Leave to File Oversized Reply by Barbara Boe, Christopher Coe(on behalf of all those similarly situated), League of United Latin American Citizens Oklahoma City, Padres Unidos de Tulsa. (Lambert, Megan) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

PACER
84

ORDER ~ Granting 83 Plaintiffs' unopposed motion for leave to file an oversized reply, not exceeding 20 pages. Signed by Judge Bernard M. Jones on 5/29/2025. (dwl) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

PACER
85

ENTRY of Appearance by Elissa Stiles on behalf of Barbara Boe, Christopher Coe(on behalf of all those similarly situated), League of United Latin American Citizens Oklahoma City (Stiles, Elissa) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

PACER
86

REPLY to Response to Motion re 60 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order or, in the Alternative, a Preliminary Injunction and Memorandum of Law in Support filed by Barbara Boe, Christopher Coe(on behalf of all those similarly situated), League of United Latin American Citizens Oklahoma City, Padres Unidos de Tulsa. (Stiles, Elissa) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

May 29, 2025

May 29, 2025

PACER
87

ORDER ~ Granting 60 MOTION for a Preliminary Injunction, as more fully set out in the Order. Plaintiffs shall post a bond of $17.87 as security. Signed by Judge Bernard M. Jones on 6/3/2025. (dwl) (Entered: 06/03/2025)

June 3, 2025

June 3, 2025

RECAP
88

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 87 Order on Motion for TRO by Vicki Behenna, Gentner Drummond, Steve Kunzweiler, Tim Tipton. (Sweeney, Cullen) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

PACER
89

PRELIMINARY RECORD LETTER - Electronic Transmission of Notice of Appeal with Preliminary Record sent to Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals re 88 Notice of Appeal (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1 - Preliminary Record on Appeal)(rp) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

PACER
90

Tenth Circuit USCA Case Number 25-6080 for 88 Notice of Appeal filed by Tim Tipton, Vicki Behenna, Gentner Drummond, Steve Kunzweiler. Civil case docketed. Preliminary record filed. DATE RECEIVED: 06/04/2025 Fee is due by 06/20/2025 for Vicki Behenna, Gentner Drummond, Steve Kunzweiler and Tim Tipton. Docketing statement and Transcript order form due 06/20/2025 for Vicki Behenna, Gentner Drummond, Steve Kunzweiler and Tim Tipton. Notice of appearance due on 06/20/2025 for Vicki Behenna, Barbara Boe, Christopher Coe, Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Gentner Drummond, Steve Kunzweiler, League of United Latin American Citizens Oklahoma City, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Antonio Marquez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Padres Unidos de Tulsa, and Tim Tipton. [25-6080] (rp) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

PACER
91

Security BOND in the amount of $ 17.87 posted by Barbara Boe, Christopher Coe(on behalf of all those similarly situated), Christopher Coe(on behalf of themselves), League of United Latin American Citizens Oklahoma City, Padres Unidos de Tulsa. (alw) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

June 11, 2025

June 11, 2025

PACER
92

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Tanya Broder by Rene Doroteo Hernandez, Ximena Monserrat Lopez Mena, Antonio Marquez, Jordy Madrigal Martinez, Padres Unidos de Tulsa. (Broder, Tanya) (Entered: 06/17/2025)

June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

RECAP
93

ORDER of USCA as to 88 Notice of Appeal filed by Tim Tipton, Vicki Behenna, Gentner Drummond, Steve Kunzweiler. Order filed by Clerk of the Court granting attorney Tanya Broder's motion to withdraw as counsel for the Private Plaintiffs. Served on 06/17/2025. Text only entry - no attachment. [24-6144] (rp) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025

PACER

USCA Order

June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

PACER
94

Transcript Order Form

June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

PACER
95

Transcript Letter

June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

PACER
96

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

PACER
97

USCA Appeal Fee Installment Paid

June 23, 2025

June 23, 2025

PACER
98

Withdraw as Attorney

July 23, 2025

July 23, 2025

PACER
99

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

July 24, 2025

July 24, 2025

PACER