Case: Pacito v. Trump

2:25-cv-00255 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: Feb. 10, 2025

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Case Summary

On February 10, 2025, three refugee resettlement agencies and nine individuals filed this putative class action against President Donald J. Trump, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The Plaintiffs challenged Executive Order 14163, titled "Realigning the United States Refugee Admission Program," which barred entry into the United States for all refugee…

On February 10, 2025, three refugee resettlement agencies and nine individuals filed this putative class action against President Donald J. Trump, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. The Plaintiffs challenged Executive Order 14163, titled "Realigning the United States Refugee Admission Program," which barred entry into the United States for all refugees and suspended decisions on refugee applications, both for an indefinite period of time. The Plaintiffs alleged that the order violated the Refugee Act, the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment, the Separation of Powers, and the Administrative Procedure Act. They sought preliminary and permanent injunctions to block enforcement of the order, restoration of refugee processing and funding, and a declaratory judgment that the order was unlawful and unconstitutional. The case was assigned to Judge Jamal N. Whitehead. 

The named individual plaintiffs sought to represent a proposed class of individuals whose ability to (a) be resettled in the United States, (b) reunite with family members in the U.S., and/or (c) access legally mandated post-resettlement services had been disrupted by the Executive Order, including (1) individuals currently undergoing processing for admission to the United States as refugees; (2) U.S.-based individuals petitioning for family reunification under the Follow-to-Join (FTJ) program; and (3) refugees and Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders who have been resettled in the United States and are within their first 90 days post-resettlement.

The plaintiffs argued that the Executive Order suspending the Refugee Admissions Program violated the Refugee Act of 1980, an Act that created a comprehensive framework for admitting and placing refugees within the United States. They also claimed that the order exceeded presidential authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and separation of powers principles. They alleged that the Executive Order violated the Administrative Procedure Act by being arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise not in accordance with law. The plaintiffs further argued that the order has already caused immediate and irreparable harm, with many refugees, including named plaintiffs, having their travel abruptly canceled. The resettlement agencies—many of which rely on federal funding—struggled to continue operations in the aftermath of the Executive Order, forcing layoffs.

On February 25, 2025, the court granted a nationwide preliminary injunction temporarily blocking the defendants from enforcing the Executive Order while the case proceeds. Judge Whitehead granted the provisional relief because the plaintiffs demonstrated that they were likely to succeed on the merits of their case by showing that Executive Order “has crossed the line from permissible discretionary action to effective nullification of congressional will.”  The government immediately appealed to the Ninth Circuit and sought a stay pending the appeal from the district court and the Ninth Circuit.  Briefing in the Ninth Circuit is scheduled for March and April. 

On February 26, 2025, the State Department terminated all cooperative agreements with resettlement agencies to provide reception, placement, and support services to newly arrived refugees and Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders. Furthermore, the State Department terminated the cooperate agreements of settlement partners for United Statement Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) processing.

After filing an amended complaint to include these new developments, the plaintiffs moved for another preliminary injunction, arguing that the new developments make it "all but impossible" for the government to comply with the court's preliminary injunction. 

On March 14, 2025, the plaintiffs moved for class certification in the district court. They asked the court to certify three subclasses, including a refugee and family member subclass, a reception and placement subclass, and a follow-to-join petitioner subclass. That same day, the Ninth Circuit issued a mediation order, requesting counsel to email the Circuit Mediator regarding settlement potential.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Nicole Brigstock (2/18/2025)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Alagesan, Deepa (Washington)

Alp, Mevlude Amina (Washington)

Aston, Esme (Washington)

Attorney, John Devaney,

Attorney for Defendant

Attorney, Alexandra Lee

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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2:25-cv-00255

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Feb. 10, 2025

Feb. 10, 2025

Complaint
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2:25-cv-00255

Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Plaintiffs’ Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Feb. 22, 2025

Feb. 22, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Plaintiffs' Motion for Emergency Conference or Show Cause Hearing to Address Defendants' February 26, 2025 Termination of USRAP Cooperative Agreements

Feb. 27, 2025

Feb. 27, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order Issuing Preliminary Injunction

Feb. 28, 2025

Feb. 28, 2025

Order/Opinion

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Motion to Stay Preliminary Injunction Pending Appeal

March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Response to Plaintiffs’ Motion for Emergency Conference or Show Cause Hearing

March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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First Supplemental Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025

Complaint
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Plaintiffs’ Motion for Class Certification

March 14, 2025

March 14, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69626101/pacito-v-trump/

Last updated March 17, 2025, 3:17 p.m.

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Feb. 10, 2025

Feb. 10, 2025

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COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants (Receipt # AWAWDC-8834208) Attorney Harry H Schneider, Jr added to party Sara(pty:pla), Attorney Harry H Schneider, Jr added to party Alyas(pty:pla), Attorney Harry H Schneider, Jr added to party Pacito(pty:pla), Attorney Harry H Schneider, Jr added to party Marcos(pty:pla), Attorney Harry H Schneider, Jr added to party Ahmed(pty:pla), Attorney Harry H Schneider, Jr added to party Rachel(pty:pla), Attorney Harry H Schneider, Jr added to party Ali(pty:pla), Attorney Harry H Schneider, Jr added to party Hias, Inc.(pty:pla), Attorney Harry H Schneider, Jr added to party Church World Service, Inc.(pty:pla), Attorney Harry H Schneider, Jr added to party Lutheran Community Services Northwest(pty:pla), Attorney Harry H Schneider, Jr added to party Esther(pty:pla), Attorney Harry H Schneider, Jr added to party Josephine(pty:pla) filed by Ali, Marcos, Alyas, Pacito, Sara, Rachel, Ahmed, Josephine, Church World Service, Inc., Hias, Inc., Lutheran Community Services Northwest, Esther. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Donald J. Trump, # 3 Summons Marco Rubio, # 4 Summons Kristi Noem, # 5 Summons Dorothy A. Fink)(Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons Donald J. Trump

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3 Summons Marco Rubio

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4 Summons Kristi Noem

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5 Summons Dorothy A. Fink

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Feb. 10, 2025

Feb. 10, 2025

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT indicating no Corporate Parents and/or Affiliates. Filed pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P 7.1(a)(1). Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

Feb. 10, 2025

Feb. 10, 2025

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NOTICE of Related Case(s) C17-0178JLR; C17-1707JLR, by All Plaintiffs. (Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

Feb. 10, 2025

Feb. 10, 2025

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Judge Jamal N Whitehead added. (RE)

Feb. 10, 2025

Feb. 10, 2025

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Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) Dorothy A Fink, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Donald J Trump. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons) (RE) (Entered: 02/10/2025)

Feb. 10, 2025

Feb. 10, 2025

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Deepa Alagesan FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for All Plaintiffs (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8836271 (Hawley, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

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Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Mevlüde Akay Alp FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for All Plaintiffs (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8836302 (Hawley, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Ghita Schwarz FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for All Plaintiffs (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8836320 (Hawley, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Linda Evarts FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for All Plaintiffs (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8836329 (Hawley, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Melissa Keaney FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for All Plaintiffs (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8836335 (Hawley, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Joel W. Nomkin FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for All Plaintiffs (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8836350 (Hawley, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Nancy K Canter on behalf of Defendants Donald J Trump, Marco Rubio, Kristi Noem, Dorothy A Fink. (Canter, Nancy) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

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ORDER re 6 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 7 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 5 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 8 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 10 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 9 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorneys Deepa Alagesan, Mevlude Amina Akay Alp, Ghita Schwarz, Melissa S. Keaney, Linda B. Evarts, Joel Wayne Nomkin for All Plaintiffs Pacito, Esther, Josephine, Sara, Alyas, Marcos, Ahmed, Rachel, Ali, Hias Inc, Church World Service Inc, and Lutheran Community Services Northwest, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(HH) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Feb. 11, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Over-Length Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 2/11/2025, (Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

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Feb. 11, 2025

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by All Plaintiffs. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 2/24/2025, (Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

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Feb. 11, 2025

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DECLARATION of Jonathan P. Hawley filed by All Plaintiffs re 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit 21, # 22 Exhibit 22, # 23 Exhibit 23, # 24 Exhibit 24, # 25 Exhibit 25)(Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Feb. 11, 2025

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NOTICE (Stipulated) of Briefing Schedule re 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 02/11/2025)

Feb. 11, 2025

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Set/Reset Hearings

Feb. 12, 2025

Feb. 12, 2025

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Set Hearing: The court will provide remote audio public access for this hearing. Access information can be found on the court's Calendar page at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 2/25/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 16106 before Judge Jamal N Whitehead. (GC)

Feb. 12, 2025

Feb. 12, 2025

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY John M. Devaney FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for All Plaintiffs (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8839257 (Hawley, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

Feb. 12, 2025

Feb. 12, 2025

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Nicholas J. Surprise FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for All Plaintiffs (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8839265 (Hawley, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

Feb. 12, 2025

Feb. 12, 2025

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ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 13 Unopposed Motion to File Over-Length Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Plaintiffs may file a motion for preliminary injunction not to exceed 10,000 words. Signed by Judge Jamal N Whitehead. (KRA) (Entered: 02/12/2025)

Feb. 12, 2025

Feb. 12, 2025

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ORDER re 18 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 17 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorneya John M Devaney, and Nicholas James Surprise for Ahmed, Ali, Alyas, Church World Service Inc, Esther, Hias Inc,Josephine, Lutheran Community Services Northwest, Marcos, Pacito, Rachel, and Sara, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(HH) (Entered: 02/13/2025)

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Feb. 13, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Alexandra Lee Yeatts on behalf of Defendants Donald J Trump, Marco Rubio, Kristi Noem, Dorothy A Fink. (Yeatts, Alexandra) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

Feb. 18, 2025

Feb. 18, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Emma S Grunberg on behalf of Amicus State of Washington. (Grunberg, Emma) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

Feb. 18, 2025

Feb. 18, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Cristina Sepe on behalf of Amicus State of Washington. (Sepe, Cristina) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

Feb. 18, 2025

Feb. 18, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney August Flentje on behalf of Defendants Donald J Trump, Marco Rubio, Kristi Noem, Dorothy A Fink. (Flentje, August) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

Feb. 18, 2025

Feb. 18, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Emma S Grunberg on behalf of Amicus Parties Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Washington. (Grunberg, Emma) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

Feb. 18, 2025

Feb. 18, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief, filed by Amicus State of Washington. (Attachments: # 1 Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 2/18/2025, (Grunberg, Emma) (Entered: 02/18/2025)

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Feb. 18, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Kelly A. Paradis on behalf of Amicus Parties State of Washington, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (Paradis, Kelly) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

Feb. 19, 2025

Feb. 19, 2025

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Tasha J. Bahal FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus State of Washington (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8847010 (Paradis, Kelly) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

Feb. 19, 2025

Feb. 19, 2025

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ORDER granting 26 Motion for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The proposed amici brief is hereby deemed filed. Signed by Judge Jamal N Whitehead.(KRA)

Feb. 19, 2025

Feb. 19, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lindsay Zimliki on behalf of Defendants Donald J Trump, Marco Rubio, Kristi Noem, Dorothy A Fink. (Zimliki, Lindsay) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

Feb. 19, 2025

Feb. 19, 2025

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RESPONSE, by All Defendants, to 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Zerbinopoulos Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Attachment A, # 3 Exhibit Attachment B, # 4 Exhibit Attachment B-2)(Canter, Nancy) (Entered: 02/19/2025)

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Feb. 19, 2025

Feb. 19, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Joseph McCarter on behalf of Defendants Donald J Trump, Marco Rubio, Kristi Noem, Dorothy A Fink. (McCarter, Joseph) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

Feb. 20, 2025

Feb. 20, 2025

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Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Feb. 20, 2025

Feb. 20, 2025

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ORDER re 28 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Tasha J Bahal for Amicus Commonwealth of Massachusetts, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(HH) (Entered: 02/20/2025)

Feb. 20, 2025

Feb. 20, 2025

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Megan Hauptman FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for All Plaintiffs (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8852324 (Hawley, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Laurie Ball Cooper FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for All Plaintiffs (Fee Paid) Receipt No. AWAWDC-8852327 (Hawley, Jonathan) (Entered: 02/21/2025)

Feb. 21, 2025

Feb. 21, 2025

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REPLY, filed by All Plaintiffs, TO RESPONSE to 14 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 02/22/2025)

Feb. 22, 2025

Feb. 22, 2025

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 31 Response to Motion, AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition v. United States, Case No. 25-00400-AHA, ECF No. 34 (D.D.C. Feb. 22, 2025) by All Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Supplement)(Canter, Nancy) (Entered: 02/23/2025)

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Feb. 23, 2025

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ORDER re 34 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, 35 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorneys Laurie Ball Cooper, and Megan McLaughlin Hauptman for All Plaintiffs, by Clerk Ravi Subramanian. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(HH) (Entered: 02/24/2025)

Feb. 24, 2025

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Order on Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Feb. 24, 2025

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MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Jamal N Whitehead- Dep Clerk: G Cogswell; Pla Counsel: Deepa Alageson, Linda Everts, Jonathan Hawley; Def Counsel: August Flentje, Alexandra Yeatts; CR: Andrea Ramirez; Time of Hearing: 10:00AM; Courtroom: 16106; Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 2/25/2025. The Court hears oral argument from the parties. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Dkt. No. 14, is GRANTED. Implementation of Sections 3(a), (b), and (c), and Section 4 of Executive Order 14163 is enjoined. A written order will follow. (GC) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

Feb. 25, 2025

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Preliminary/Permanent Injunction Hearing

Feb. 25, 2025

Feb. 25, 2025

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by All Plaintiffs for proceedings held on 02/25/2025 re 39 Preliminary/Permanent Injunction Hearing,,. Requesting Attorney: Harry H Schneider, Jr.Posting of this Transcript Order form does not constitute an official request for transcript(s). If you have not already done so, you MUST contact the individual court reporter(s) Andrea Ramirez (andrea_ramirez@wawd.uscourts.gov, 206-370-8507) to make payment arrangements and secure your desired delivery time. (Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

Feb. 25, 2025

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by All Defendants for proceedings held on 02/25/2025 re 39 Preliminary/Permanent Injunction Hearing,,. Requesting Attorney: Nancy K Canter.Posting of this Transcript Order form does not constitute an official request for transcript(s). If you have not already done so, you MUST contact the individual court reporter(s) Andrea Ramirez (andrea_ramirez@wawd.uscourts.gov, 206-370-8507) to make payment arrangements and secure your desired delivery time. (Canter, Nancy) (Entered: 02/25/2025)

Feb. 25, 2025

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 2/25/2025 before Judge Jamal N. Whitehead.Parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court's website at www.wawd.uscourts.gov.To purchase a copy of the transcript, contact court reporter Andrea Ramirez, andrea_ramirez@wawd.uscourts.gov, 206-370-8507. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/27/2025, (AER) (Entered: 02/26/2025)

Feb. 26, 2025

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MOTION for Emergency Conference or Show Cause Hearing to Address Defendants February 26, 2025 Termination of USRAP Cooperative Agreements, filed by All Plaintiffs. Noting Date 2/27/2025, (Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

Feb. 27, 2025

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Set/Reset Hearings

Feb. 27, 2025

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DECLARATION of Linda B. Evarts filed by All Plaintiffs re 43 MOTION for Emergency Conference or Show Cause Hearing to Address Defendants February 26, 2025 Termination of USRAP Cooperative Agreements (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2-1, # 3 Exhibit 2-2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4-1, # 6 Exhibit 4-2, # 7 Exhibit 5)(Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 02/27/2025)

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Feb. 27, 2025

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Set Hearing: The court will provide remote audio public access for this hearing. Access information can be found on the court's Calendar page at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. Status Conference set for 3/3/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 16106 re: MOTION for Emergency Conference or Show Cause Hearing to Address Defendants February 26, 2025 Termination of USRAP Cooperative Agreements (Dkt. 43 ) before Judge Jamal N Whitehead. (GC)

Feb. 27, 2025

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Set/Reset Hearings

Feb. 28, 2025

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Reset Hearings: The court will provide remote audio public access for this hearing. Access information can be found on the court's Calendar page at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. Status Conference set for 3/4/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 16106 before Judge Jamal N Whitehead. (GC)

Feb. 28, 2025

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FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, AND ORDER ISSUING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Judge Jamal N Whitehead. (ELS) (Entered: 02/28/2025)

Feb. 28, 2025

Feb. 28, 2025

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NOTICE OF APPEAL to Ninth Circuit (25-1313) re 39 Preliminary/Permanent Injunction Hearing, 45 Preliminary Injunction by All Defendants. No fee required- US Government Party (cc: USCA) (Canter, Nancy) Modified on 3/3/2025 to add CCA#. (RE). (Entered: 03/03/2025)

March 3, 2025

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TIME SCHEDULE ORDER/USCA CASE NUMBER (25-1313) as to 46 Notice of Appeal, filed by Kristi Noem, Donald J Trump, Dorothy A Fink, Marco Rubio. (RE) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

March 3, 2025

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MOTION to Stay re 39 Preliminary/Permanent Injunction Hearing,, 45 Preliminary Injunction, filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Davidson Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Zerbinopoulos Declaration) Noting Date 3/24/2025, (Canter, Nancy) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

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March 3, 2025

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RESPONSE, by All Defendants, to 43 MOTION for Emergency Conference or Show Cause Hearing to Address Defendants February 26, 2025 Termination of USRAP Cooperative Agreements . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit February 26, 2025 Supplemental Declaration of Pete Marocco, # 2 Exhibit March 4, 2025 Declaration of Adam Zerbinopoulos)(Canter, Nancy) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

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March 4, 2025

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NOTICE of Change of Address/Change of Name of Attorney Jonathan Patrick Hawley. Filed by All Plaintiffs. (Hawley, Jonathan) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

March 4, 2025

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ORDER. The Court ORDERS as follows: (1) The Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' motion for an emergency status conference, Dkt. No. 43 . (2) The Court GRANTS Plaintiffs leave to file an amended complaint and a second motion for preliminary relief to address the Termination Notices. The deadline for these new filings is 3/5/2025. Defendants' response is due on 3/7/2025, and Plaintiffs' reply is due no later than 3/11/2025. (3) The Court ORDERS Defendants to submit a status report by Monday, 3/10/2025, detailing their efforts to resume USRAP consistent with the Court's injunction. (4) By 3/14/2025, the Parties must submit a joint status report on the steps taken to comply with the Court's preliminary injunction. (5) The Court's preliminary injunction remains in effect. Signed by Judge Jamal N Whitehead. (KRA) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by All Plaintiffs for proceedings held on 03/04/2025. Requesting Attorney: Harry H Schneider, Jr.Posting of this Transcript Order form does not constitute an official request for transcript(s). If you have not already done so, you MUST contact the individual court reporter(s), Debbie Zurn (debbie_zurn@wawd.uscourts.gov, 206-370-8504) to make payment arrangements and secure your desired delivery time. (Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 03/04/2025)

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MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Jamal N Whitehead- Dep Clerk: G Cogswel; Pla Counsel: Jonathan Hawley, Shireen Lankarani, Esme Aston, Melissa Keaney; Def Counsel: August Flentje; CR: Debbie Zurn; Time of Hearing: 1:00PM; Courtroom: 16106;Status Conference held on 3/4/2025. The Court holds an emergency status conference with the parties. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Court took this matter under advisement to issue a written order. The Court's written order can be found at docket no. 51 . (GC) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

March 4, 2025

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Hearing re: Motion for Emergency Conference held on 3/4/2025 before Judge Jamal N. Whitehead.Parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court's website at www.wawd.uscourts.gov.To purchase a copy of the transcript, contact court reporter Debbie Zurn, debbie_zurn@wawd.uscourts.gov, 206-370-8504. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/3/2025, (DZ) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

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Status Conference

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NOTICE of Supplemental Complaint re 1 Complaint,,,, ; filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Redline version of First Supplemental Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief)(Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

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AMENDED COMPLAINT (First Supplemental) against defendant(s) Marco Rubio, Kristi Noem, Donald J Trump filed by Ali, Marcos, Alyas, Pacito, Sara, Rachel, Ahmed, Josephine, Church World Service Inc, Hias Inc, Lutheran Community Services Northwest, Esther.(Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on Supplemental Pleading, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 3/11/2025, (Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

1 Proposed Order

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March 5, 2025

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DECLARATION of Megan M. Hauptman filed by All Plaintiffs re 57 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on Supplemental Pleading (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

1 Exhibit 1

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3 Exhibit 3

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NOTICE of Compliance re 45 Preliminary Injunction, by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice of Court Order)(Canter, Nancy) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

1 Exhibit Notice of Court Order

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RESPONSE, by All Plaintiffs, to 48 MOTION to Stay re 39 Preliminary/Permanent Injunction Hearing,, 45 Preliminary Injunction . (Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

March 7, 2025

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RESPONSE, by All Defendants, to 57 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on Supplemental Pleading. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Adam Zerbinopoulos, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Andrew Gradison, DDC Case No. 25-cv-00465)(Canter, Nancy) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

1 Exhibit Declaration of Adam Zerbinopoulos

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2 Exhibit Declaration of Andrew Gradison, DDC Case No. 25-cv-00465

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March 7, 2025

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STATUS REPORT by All Defendants (Canter, Nancy) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

March 10, 2025

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ORDER OF USCA (25-1313) as to 46 Notice of Appeal, filed by Kristi Noem, Donald J Trump, Dorothy A Fink, Marco Rubio. The response to the emergency stay motion is due March 14, 2025. The optional reply in support of the emergency stay motion is due March 18, 2025. (RE) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

March 10, 2025

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MOTION for Bond Preliminary Injunction Security Bond, filed by All Defendants. Noting Date 4/1/2025, (Canter, Nancy) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

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March 11, 2025

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authority AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition v. United States, No. 25-402-AHA, ECF 60 (D.D.C. Mar. 10, 2025) by All Defendants (McCarter, Joseph) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

March 11, 2025

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PROPOSED ORDER (Unsigned) re 63 MOTION for Bond Preliminary Injunction Security Bond (Canter, Nancy) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

March 11, 2025

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authority U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops v. U.S. Dep't of State, No. 25-465-TNM, ECF 37 (D.D.C. Mar. 11 2025) by All Defendants (McCarter, Joseph) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

March 11, 2025

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REPLY, filed by All Plaintiffs, TO RESPONSE to 57 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on Supplemental Pleading (Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

March 11, 2025

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DECLARATION of Melissa Keaney filed by All Plaintiffs re 57 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction on Supplemental Pleading (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Schneider, Harry) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

March 11, 2025

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Reply to Response to Motion

March 14, 2025

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Certify Class

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March 14, 2025

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Declaration

March 14, 2025

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Declaration

March 14, 2025

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Proposed Order (Unsigned)

March 14, 2025

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Joint Status Report

March 14, 2025

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Declaration (non motion)

March 14, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory: Washington

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

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

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 10, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Three faith-based resettlement refugee resettlement agencies and a proposed class of individuals whose ability to (a) be resettled in the United States, (b) reunite with family members in the U.S., and/or (c) access legally mandated post-resettlement services has been disrupted, including (1) individuals currently undergoing processing for admission to the United States as refugees; (2) U.S.-based individuals petitioning for family reunification under the Follow-to-Join (FTJ) program; and (3) refugees and Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders who have been resettled in the United States and are within their first 90 days post-resettlement.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Non-profit religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

United States of America, Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Ex Parte Young (Federal) or Bivens

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

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

Immigration/Border:

Admission - criteria

Admission - procedure

Asylum - criteria

Asylum - procedure

Refugees

Status/Classification

Temporary foreign workers program

Temporary protected status

Temporary visitors

Undocumented immigrants - rights and duties

Undocumented immigrants - state and local regulation

U.S. citizenship - acquiring

U.S. citizenship - losing