Case: Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project v. City of New York

1:24-cv-08221 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: Oct. 29, 2024

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Case Summary

This is a case alleging that New York City’s “homeless sweeps” violate the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. On October 29, 2024, a group of homeless individuals in New York City and the Urban Justice Safety Net Project filed a class action complaint challenging the City’s use of sweeps, also referred to as cleanups, against homeless individuals. The plaintiffs were homeless New Yorkers who have been subjected to homeless sweeps and are at imminent risk of bein…

This is a case alleging that New York City’s “homeless sweeps” violate the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. On October 29, 2024, a group of homeless individuals in New York City and the Urban Justice Safety Net Project filed a class action complaint challenging the City’s use of sweeps, also referred to as cleanups, against homeless individuals. The plaintiffs were homeless New Yorkers who have been subjected to homeless sweeps and are at imminent risk of being subjected to homeless sweeps in the immediate future. The plaintiffs allege that the sweeps operations do not connect homeless New Yorkers with important social services and that the city’s conduct at sweeps is not rationally connected to its stated goals of clearing structures and addressing sanitation conditions. The plaintiffs argued that the City’s homeless sweeps have violated the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution, as well as Article XVII of the New York State Constitution, and the laws of the City and State of New York. 

The lawsuit sought to certify as a class action case for two categories. First, the Property Class: Every homeless person who has had and/or will have their personal belongings seized and/or destroyed by the City of New York during a cleanup of a homeless hotspot, popup, or encampment. Second, the Forced Relocation Class: Every homeless person who has been and/or will be forced to leave the place where they reside by the City of New York due to the City’s policy and practice regarding a cleanup of a homeless hotspot, popup, or encampment.

On October 30, 2024, the case was assigned to Judge John G. Koeltl. On the same day, Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker was also assigned to the case.

On December 23, 2024, plaintiffs filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order on the defendants, as well as a motion for a preliminary injunction. On December 31, 2024, the court ordered that the defendants comply with the “Encampment Cleanup and Voucher Procedure,” setting preliminary restrictions on their ability to conduct cleanups, such as by requiring advance notice of cleanups and bi-weekly reports to plaintiff’s counsel of “emergency cleanups.”

On June 16, 2025, the plaintiffs filed an amended complaint that updated the housing status of one of the plaintiffs.

On July 7, 2025, the court denied the motions for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction without prejudice as moot, giving the plaintiffs an August 13 deadline for a new motion for preliminary injunction. The current restrictions on the defendants would last until a new motion was introduced.

On September 25, 2025, the court ordered stipulated to-be-effective preliminary injunction, but has not yet been implemented as of November 2025.

This case is ongoing. 

Summary Authors

Cara Claflin (11/30/2024)

Rayhan Younas (11/9/2025)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Dias, Marika (New York)

Droubi, Luna (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Arnay, Robert Harrison (New York)

Devine, Kerri Ann (New York)

Fang, Linda (New York)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document
1

1:24-cv-08221

Class Action Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial

Urban Justice Center v. City of New York

Oct. 29, 2024

Oct. 29, 2024

Complaint
71

1:24-cv-08221

Order

Urban Justice Center v. City of New York

Dec. 31, 2024

Dec. 31, 2024

Order/Opinion
128

1:24-cv-08221

First Amended Class Action Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial

Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project et al. v. The City of New York et al.

June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69321736/urban-justice-center-safety-net-project-v-city-of-new-york/

Last updated Oct. 27, 2025, 11:12 p.m.

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COMPLAINT against Eric Adams, Joslyn Carter, Marie Therese Dominguez, Thomas G Donlon, Sue Donoghue, John and Jane Does 1-20, Andrew Kimball, New York City Economic Development Corporation, Molly Wasow Park, Ydanis Rodriguez, THE CITY OF NEW YORK. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number BNYSDC-30111651)Document filed by Damian Voorhees, Gerald Bethel, Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Eduardo Ventura, Trese Chapman, Individually and on behalf of all other similarly situated persons, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 10/29/2024)

Oct. 29, 2024

Oct. 29, 2024

Clearinghouse
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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Natalie Druce on behalf of Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees, Individually and on behalf of all other similarly situated persons..(Druce, Natalie) (Entered: 10/29/2024)

Oct. 29, 2024

Oct. 29, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Siya Upendra Hegde on behalf of Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees, Individually and on behalf of all other similarly situated persons..(Hegde, Siya) (Entered: 10/29/2024)

Oct. 29, 2024

Oct. 29, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Marika Dias on behalf of Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees, Individually and on behalf of all other similarly situated persons..(Dias, Marika) (Entered: 10/29/2024)

Oct. 29, 2024

Oct. 29, 2024

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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 10/30/2024)

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

RECAP
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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Luna Droubi on behalf of Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Droubi, Luna) (Entered: 10/30/2024)

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

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FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to The City of New York, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) Modified on 10/31/2024 (gp). (Entered: 10/30/2024)

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

RECAP

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge John G. Koeltl. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(pc)

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (pc)

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

Case Designation

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

Case Designated ECF. (pc)

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

Case Designated ECF

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Keegan Stephan. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: THE CITY OF NEW YORK, Mayor Eric Adams, Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Damian Voorhees, Gerald Bethel, Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Eduardo Ventura, Trese Chapman. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name contained a typographical error; party name was entered in all caps; party text was omitted;. (pc)

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

Notice to Attorney Regarding Case Opening Statistical Error Correction

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Keegan Stephan. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: Cause of Action code 42:1981;. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the Cause of Action code has been modified to 28:1331;. (pc)

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

Notice to Attorney Regarding Removal of Party

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING REMOVAL OF PARTY. Notice to attorney Keegan Stephan. The following party/parties has been removed from this case: Individually and on behalf of all other similarly situated persons. The party was added to the case in error. (pc)

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

Notice to Attorney to Submit/File Civil Cover Sheet

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO ELECTRONICALLY FILE CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to Attorney Keegan Stephan. Attorney must electronically file the Civil Cover Sheet. Use the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents. (pc)

Oct. 30, 2024

Oct. 30, 2024

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Request for Issuance of Summons

Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Keegan Stephan to RE-FILE Document No. 7 Request for Issuance of Summons,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct, (All of the parties must listed on the PDF case caption, if all the parties do not fit please include ET AL). Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (gp)

Oct. 31, 2024

Oct. 31, 2024

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FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Molly Wasow Park, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) Modified on 11/6/2024 (gp). (Entered: 11/04/2024)

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

11

FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Joslyn Carter, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) Modified on 11/6/2024 (gp). (Entered: 11/04/2024)

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

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FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Jessica Tisch, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) Modified on 11/6/2024 (gp). (Entered: 11/04/2024)

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

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FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Thomas G. Donlon, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) Modified on 11/6/2024 (gp). (Entered: 11/04/2024)

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

14

FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Sue Donoghue, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) Modified on 11/6/2024 (gp). (Entered: 11/04/2024)

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

15

FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Ydanis Rodriguez, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) Modified on 11/6/2024 (gp). (Entered: 11/04/2024)

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

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FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Marie Therese Dominguez, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) Modified on 11/6/2024 (gp). (Entered: 11/04/2024)

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

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FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Andrew Kimball, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) Modified on 11/6/2024 (gp). (Entered: 11/04/2024)

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

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FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to New York City Economic Development Corporation, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) Modified on 11/6/2024 (gp). (Entered: 11/04/2024)

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

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FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to The City of New York, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) Modified on 11/6/2024 (gp). (Entered: 11/04/2024)

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

9

FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Mayor Eric Adams, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) Modified on 11/6/2024 (gp). (Entered: 11/04/2024)

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

~Util - Set Hearings

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

Set Hearings

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: Initial Conference set for 2/24/2025 at 04:00 PM before Judge John G. Koeltl. Dial-in: 888 363-4749, with access code 8140049. (Fletcher, Donnie)

Nov. 4, 2024

Nov. 4, 2024

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Request for Issuance of Summons

Nov. 6, 2024

Nov. 6, 2024

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Keegan Stephan to RE-FILE Document No. 18 Request for Issuance of Summons, 14 Request for Issuance of Summons, 13 Request for Issuance of Summons, 8 Request for Issuance of Summons, 11 Request for Issuance of Summons, 16 Request for Issuance of Summons, 17 Request for Issuance of Summons, 12 Request for Issuance of Summons, 10 Request for Issuance of Summons, 15 Request for Issuance of Summons, 9 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the Attorney information on the form is blank. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (gp)

Nov. 6, 2024

Nov. 6, 2024

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to The City of New York, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Mayor Eric Adams, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Molly Wasow Park, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Joslyn Carter, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Jessica Tisch, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Thomas G. Donlon, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Sue Donoghue, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Ydanis Rodriguez, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Marie Therese Dominguez, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Andrew Kimball, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to New York City Economic Development Corporation, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/15/2024)

Nov. 15, 2024

Nov. 15, 2024

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Jessica Tisch..(gp) (Entered: 11/18/2024)

Nov. 18, 2024

Nov. 18, 2024

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Ydanis Rodriguez..(gp) (Entered: 11/18/2024)

Nov. 18, 2024

Nov. 18, 2024

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to City Of New York..(gp) (Entered: 11/18/2024)

Nov. 18, 2024

Nov. 18, 2024

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Andrew Kimball..(gp) (Entered: 11/18/2024)

Nov. 18, 2024

Nov. 18, 2024

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Sue Donoghue..(gp) (Entered: 11/18/2024)

Nov. 18, 2024

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Thomas G Donlon..(gp) (Entered: 11/18/2024)

Nov. 18, 2024

Nov. 18, 2024

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Marie Therese Dominguez..(gp) (Entered: 11/18/2024)

Nov. 18, 2024

Nov. 18, 2024

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to New York City Economic Development Corporation..(gp) (Entered: 11/18/2024)

Nov. 18, 2024

Nov. 18, 2024

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Eric Adams..(gp) (Entered: 11/18/2024)

Nov. 18, 2024

Nov. 18, 2024

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Joslyn Carter..(gp) (Entered: 11/18/2024)

Nov. 18, 2024

Nov. 18, 2024

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. City Of New York served on 11/18/2024, answer due 12/9/2024. Service was made by MAIL. Document filed by Damian Voorhees; Gerald Bethel; Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project; Eduardo Ventura; Trese Chapman; Antonia Hayes; Bethany Hine..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/18/2024)

Nov. 18, 2024

Nov. 18, 2024

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Eric Adams served on 11/18/2024, answer due 12/9/2024. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Damian Voorhees; Gerald Bethel; Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project; Eduardo Ventura; Trese Chapman; Antonia Hayes; Bethany Hine..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/18/2024)

Nov. 18, 2024

Nov. 18, 2024

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Joslyn Carter served on 11/20/2024, answer due 12/11/2024. Service was made by MAIL. Document filed by Damian Voorhees; Gerald Bethel; Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project; Eduardo Ventura; Trese Chapman; Antonia Hayes; Bethany Hine..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/26/2024)

Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Thomas G Donlon served on 11/19/2024, answer due 12/10/2024. Service was made by mail. Document filed by Damian Voorhees; Gerald Bethel; Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project; Eduardo Ventura; Trese Chapman; Antonia Hayes; Bethany Hine..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/26/2024)

Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Sue Donoghue served on 11/19/2024, answer due 12/10/2024. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Damian Voorhees; Gerald Bethel; Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project; Eduardo Ventura; Trese Chapman; Antonia Hayes; Bethany Hine..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/26/2024)

Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. New York City Economic Development Corporation served on 11/19/2024, answer due 12/10/2024. Service was accepted by RICHARD TOM, EMPLOYEE. Document filed by Damian Voorhees; Gerald Bethel; Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project; Eduardo Ventura; Trese Chapman; Antonia Hayes; Bethany Hine..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/26/2024)

Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Ydanis Rodriguez served on 11/19/2024, answer due 12/10/2024. Service was made by MAIL. Document filed by Damian Voorhees; Gerald Bethel; Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project; Eduardo Ventura; Trese Chapman; Antonia Hayes; Bethany Hine..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/26/2024)

Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Jessica Tisch served on 11/22/2024, answer due 12/13/2024. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Damian Voorhees; Gerald Bethel; Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project; Eduardo Ventura; Trese Chapman; Antonia Hayes; Bethany Hine..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/26/2024)

Nov. 26, 2024

Nov. 26, 2024

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE. Marie Therese Dominguez served on 11/21/2024, answer due 12/12/2024. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Damian Voorhees; Gerald Bethel; Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project; Eduardo Ventura; Trese Chapman; Antonia Hayes; Bethany Hine..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 11/26/2024)

Nov. 26, 2024

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kerri Ann Devine on behalf of City Of New York..(Devine, Kerri) (Entered: 11/27/2024)

Nov. 27, 2024

Nov. 27, 2024

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FIRST LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to respond to the Complaint addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Kerri A. Devine dated December 4, 2024. Document filed by Eric Adams, Molly Wasow Park, Joslyn Carter, Jessica Tisch, Thomas G Donlon, Sue Donoghue, Ydanis Rodriguez, Andrew Kimball, New York City Economic Development Corporation, City Of New York..(Devine, Kerri) (Entered: 12/04/2024)

Dec. 4, 2024

Dec. 4, 2024

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ORDER granting 50 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. APPLICATION GRANTED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 12/5/2024) (rro) (Entered: 12/05/2024)

Dec. 5, 2024

Dec. 5, 2024

Set/Reset Deadlines

Dec. 5, 2024

Dec. 5, 2024

Set/Reset Deadlines: Eric Adams answer due 1/27/2025; Joslyn Carter answer due 1/27/2025; City Of New York answer due 1/27/2025; Marie Therese Dominguez answer due 1/27/2025; Thomas G Donlon answer due 1/27/2025; Sue Donoghue answer due 1/27/2025; John and Jane Does 1-20 answer due 1/27/2025; Andrew Kimball answer due 1/27/2025; New York City Economic Development Corporation answer due 1/27/2025; Molly Wasow Park answer due 1/27/2025; Ydanis Rodriguez answer due 1/27/2025; Jessica Tisch answer due 1/27/2025. (rro)

Dec. 5, 2024

Dec. 5, 2024

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FILING ERROR - SUMMONS REQUESTED - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Andrew Kimball, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) Modified on 12/10/2024 (jgo). (Entered: 12/09/2024)

Dec. 9, 2024

Dec. 9, 2024

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Request for Issuance of Summons

Dec. 10, 2024

Dec. 10, 2024

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Keegan Stephan to RE-FILE Document No. 52 Request for Issuance of Summons,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong event type was used to file the request for issuance of summons;. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Amended Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (jgo)

Dec. 10, 2024

Dec. 10, 2024

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF AMENDED SUMMONS as to Andrew Kimball, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 12/11/2024)

Dec. 11, 2024

Dec. 11, 2024

54

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Andrew Kimball..(gp) (Entered: 12/12/2024)

Dec. 12, 2024

Dec. 12, 2024

55

FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED UNEXECUTED as to Marie Therese Dominguez. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) Modified on 12/18/2024 (lb). (Entered: 12/16/2024)

Dec. 16, 2024

Dec. 16, 2024

56

FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED UNEXECUTED as to Marie Therese Dominguez. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) Modified on 12/18/2024 (lb). (Entered: 12/16/2024)

Dec. 16, 2024

Dec. 16, 2024

57

WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Marie Therese Dominguez waiver sent on 12/13/2024, answer due 2/11/2025. Document filed by Damian Voorhees; Gerald Bethel; Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project; Eduardo Ventura; Trese Chapman; Antonia Hayes; Bethany Hine..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 12/18/2024)

Dec. 18, 2024

Dec. 18, 2024

58

WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Document filed by Damian Voorhees, Gerald Bethel, Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Eduardo Ventura, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 12/18/2024)

Dec. 18, 2024

Dec. 18, 2024

59

EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order ., MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) (Refer to ECF Rule 13.19(b) and (c) for directions regarding promptly alerting the court to this filing.) (Entered: 12/23/2024)

Dec. 23, 2024

Dec. 23, 2024

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60

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 59 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . . Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 12/23/2024)

Dec. 23, 2024

Dec. 23, 2024

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61

DECLARATION of Keegan Stephan in Support re: 59 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . MOTION for Preliminary Injunction .. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Ashwin Rastogi, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Antonia Hayes, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Bethany Hine, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Damian Voorhees, # 5 Exhibit Declaration of Darren Laverpool, # 6 Exhibit Declaration of David Ludemann, # 7 Exhibit Declaration of Derwin Gonzalez, # 8 Exhibit Declaration of Eduardo Ventura, # 9 Exhibit Declaration of Gerald Bethel, # 10 Exhibit Declaration of Helen Strom, # 11 Exhibit Declaration of Heriberto Cruz Aragn, with a certificate of translation, # 12 Exhibit Declaration of Isabel Penzlie, with exhibits, # 13 Exhibit Declaration of Jessica Grey, # 14 Exhibit Declaration of Lauren Hartman, # 15 Exhibit Declaration of Lee Isaacsohn, # 16 Exhibit Declaration of Lynn Lewis, # 17 Exhibit Declaration of Marc Shi, # 18 Exhibit curriculum vitae of Marc Shi, # 19 Exhibit Declaration of Michael Paul, with exhibits, # 20 Exhibit Declaration of Natalie Druce, with exhibits, # 21 Exhibit Declaration of Neil Kim, # 22 Exhibit Declaration of Orlando Mendez Montejo, with a certificate of translation, # 23 Exhibit Declaration of Trese Chapman).(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 12/23/2024)

Dec. 23, 2024

Dec. 23, 2024

62

LETTER addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Keegan Stephan dated December 23, 2024 re: Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 12/23/2024)

Dec. 23, 2024

Dec. 23, 2024

66

ORDER The plaintiffs are directed to provide the Court with two courtesy copies of the Complaint and all the papers in support of the Proposed Order to Show Cause for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction, including copies of all declarations, by 10:00 a.m. on December 26, 2024. The same papers should be delivered to the defendants at the same time, whether by email or hard copy, at such counsel's request. The Court will hold a conference on the application on December 27, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 14A, United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 12/23/2024) (Status Conference set for 12/27/2024 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 14A, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge John G. Koeltl.) (ar) (Entered: 12/26/2024)

Dec. 23, 2024

Dec. 23, 2024

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63

LETTER addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Keegan Stephan dated December 24, 2024 re: virtual testimony at TRO and PI hearing. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Stephan, Keegan) (Entered: 12/24/2024)

Dec. 24, 2024

Dec. 24, 2024

64

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Robert Harrison Arnay on behalf of Marie Therese Dominguez..(Arnay, Robert) (Entered: 12/24/2024)

Dec. 24, 2024

Dec. 24, 2024

65

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alice Goldenberg on behalf of Marie Therese Dominguez..(Goldenberg, Alice) (Entered: 12/24/2024)

Dec. 24, 2024

Dec. 24, 2024

67

ORDER The Court scheduled a conference for Friday, December 27, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. on the application for a temporary restraining order to determine the parties positions on issues such as scheduling and the submission of any opposition. The Court did not schedule an evidentiary hearing for that date. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 12/24/2024) (ar) (Entered: 12/26/2024)

Dec. 26, 2024

Dec. 26, 2024

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68

LETTER addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Counsel for the State Defendants dated 12/26/2024 re: Tomorrow's Conference Regarding Plaintiffs' Application for a TRO and Preliminary Injunction. Document filed by Marie Therese Dominguez..(Arnay, Robert) (Entered: 12/26/2024)

Dec. 26, 2024

Dec. 26, 2024

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John G. Koeltl: Show Cause Hearing held on 12/27/2024. (Fletcher, Donnie)

Dec. 27, 2024

Dec. 27, 2024

Show Cause Hearing

Dec. 27, 2024

Dec. 27, 2024

69

PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Druce, Natalie) (Entered: 12/30/2024)

Dec. 30, 2024

Dec. 30, 2024

70

LETTER addressed to Judge John G. Koeltl from Natalie Druce dated December 30, 2024 re: Stipulation and Proposed Order regarding Plaintiffs' application for a Temporary Restraining Order. Document filed by Urban Justice Center Safety Net Project, Gerald Bethel, Trese Chapman, Antonia Hayes, Bethany Hine, Eduardo Ventura, Damian Voorhees..(Druce, Natalie) (Entered: 12/30/2024)

Dec. 30, 2024

Dec. 30, 2024

Show Cause Hearing

Dec. 30, 2024

Dec. 30, 2024

71

ORDER: The City Defendants shall comply with the Encampment Cleanup and Voucher Procedure, which is attached as Exhibit 1, and any changes to it set forth in this Order. However, to the extent Plaintiffs-believe that the City Defendants have not complied with the Encampment Cleanup and Voucher Procedure or this Order, Plaintiffs shall provide the City Defendants with notice of any such allegations, including the time, date, and location of the alleged noncompliance, and agree to meet and confer with the City Defendants' counsel in good faith to resolve any proposed contempt motion within three business days of such notice to the City Defendants before seeking any relief from the Court. This Order will expire four months from the date it is so-ordered, or when modified by a subsequent Order by this Court, whichever is sooner. The City Defendants will submit their opposition to Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction on or before January 24, 2025. On or before January 28, 2025, Plaintiffs and the City Defendants will submit a status report to the Court on the nature and timing of any reply brief and hearing and further set forth in this Order. ( Responses due by 1/24/2025) (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 12/31/2024) (rro) Modified on 2/26/2025 (rro). (Entered: 01/02/2025)

Dec. 31, 2024

Dec. 31, 2024

Clearinghouse
72

ORDER re: 71 Order, Set Deadlines/Hearings. The Court has signed the parties' Stipulation. The parties should advise the Court by January 6, 2025, whether they believe that the assistance of the Court for purposes of reaching a resolution of this action would be useful. If so, the Court will ask a colleague to conduct such discussions. (Signed by Judge John G. Koeltl on 12/31/2024) (jjc) (Entered: 01/02/2025)

Dec. 31, 2024

Dec. 31, 2024

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Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Public Housing

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 29, 2024

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Homeless New Yorkers who have been subjected to numerous homeless sweeps and are at imminent risk of being subjected to additional homeless sweeps in the immediate future.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

City of New York, City

Eric Adams, City

Joslyn Carter, City

Molly Wasow Park, City

Jessica Tisch, City

Thomas G. Donlon, City

Sue Donoghue, City

Ydanis Rodriguez, City

Marie Therese Dom, State

New York City Economic Development Corporation, City

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

State law

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Due Process: Substantive Due Process

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

Southern District of New York 1:24-cv-08221

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Housing

Sanitation / living conditions