Case: Centro de Trabajadores Unidos v. Bessent

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COMPLAINT against All Plaintiffs /Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11525781) filed by CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS, IMMIGRANT SOLIDARITY DUPAGE. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons USA, # 3 Summons AG, # 4 Summons Bessent, # 5 Summons IRS, # 6 Summons Krause)(Joshi, Nandan) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons USA

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3 Summons AG

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4 Summons Bessent

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5 Summons IRS

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6 Summons Krause

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

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NOTICE of Appearance by Michael T. Kirkpatrick on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Kirkpatrick, Michael) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS (Joshi, Nandan) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by IMMIGRANT SOLIDARITY DUPAGE (Joshi, Nandan) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

Case Assigned to Judge Dabney L. Friedrich. (zmtm)

SUMMONS (5) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

STANDARD ORDER in Civil Cases. See text for details. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 7, 2025 (lcdlf3) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

MINUTE ORDER. In this action, the plaintiffs allege, among other things, that the Administration is violating the Administrative Procedure Act by directing the IRS to share confidential taxpayer data with DHS for purposes of immigration enforcement. See Compl. generally. They further allege that absent intervention by this Court, they will suffer material, irreparable harm. Id. at para. 33. If the plaintiffs intend to seek emergency relief, they shall promptly (1) notify the Court and the defendants and (2) consult with the defendants to propose a briefing schedule. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 7, 2025 (lcdlf3). (lcch)

STATUS REPORT by CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS, IMMIGRANT SOLIDARITY DUPAGE. (Joshi, Nandan) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

Status Report Order

NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph A. Sergi on behalf of All Defendants (Sergi, Joseph) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew Joseph Weisberg on behalf of All Defendants (Weisberg, Andrew) (Entered: 03/11/2025)

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the plaintiff's 7 Status Report, the plaintiff shall file another status report on or before March 12, 2025. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 11, 2025 (lcdlf3)

Joint STATUS REPORT by CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS, IMMIGRANT SOLIDARITY DUPAGE, SCOTT BESSENT, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, MELANIE KRAUSE. (Joshi, Nandan) (Entered: 03/12/2025)

Scheduling Order

MINUTE ORDER. Consistent with the parties' 10 Joint Status Report, the parties shall file a stipulated order on or before March 13, 2025, or the plaintiffs shall file a motion for a temporary restraining order on or before March 14, 2025. SO Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 13, 2025 (lcdlf3)

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS, IMMIGRANT SOLIDARITY DUPAGE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration CTU, # 3 Declaration ISD, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Joshi, Nandan) (Entered: 03/14/2025)

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4 Text of Proposed Order

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Scheduling Order

MINUTE ORDER directing the defendant to file a response to the 11 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order on or before March 17, 2025. The plaintiff's reply shall be due on or before March 18, 2025. The Court will hold a hearing on March 19, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. in Courtroom 24A. So Ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 14, 2025 (lcdlf3)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 3/7/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 5/6/2025. (Joshi, Nandan) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

RESPONSE re 11 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by SCOTT BESSENT, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, MELANIE KRAUSE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Kathleen Walters)(Weisberg, Andrew) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

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MOTION to Dismiss by SCOTT BESSENT, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, MELANIE KRAUSE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Kathleen Walters)(Weisberg, Andrew) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 11 Motion for TRO filed by CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS, IMMIGRANT SOLIDARITY DUPAGE. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jane Doe)(Kirkpatrick, Michael) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

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Notice of Courtroom Change

NOTICE OF COURTROOM CHANGE: The Motion Hearing set for 3/19/2025 at 2:30 PM will now be held in Courtroom 25A (In Person) before Judge Dabney L. Friedrich. (smc)

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for Motion Hearing held on 3/19/2025 before Judge Dabney L. Friedrich: re 11 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Oral Arguments heard and DENIED. Plaintiff's response to 14 Motion to Dismiss due two weeks from filing date of motion and Defendant's reply due one week from filing of response. Court Reporter: Sara Wick. (zsmc)

ORDER on the 11 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. See text for details. Signed by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on March 20, 2025 (lcdlf3) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS, IMMIGRANT SOLIDARITY DUPAGE, SOMOS UN PUEBLO UNIDO, INCLUSIVE ACTION FOR THE CITY. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Redlined required by standard order, # 2 Summons USAO-DC, # 3 Summons AG, # 4 Summons DHS, # 5 Summons Noem, # 6 Summons ICE, # 7 Summons Lyons)(Joshi, Nandan) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 3/21/2025. (Joshi, Nandan) Modified on 3/26/2025 to correct date served (zjm). (Entered: 03/26/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. SCOTT BESSENT served on 3/21/2025 (Joshi, Nandan) Modified on 3/26/2025 to correct date served (zjm). (Entered: 03/26/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE served on 3/20/2025 (Joshi, Nandan) Modified on 3/26/2025 to correct date served (zjm). (Entered: 03/26/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. MELANIE KRAUSE served on 3/20/2025 (Joshi, Nandan) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by SOMOS UN PUEBLO UNIDO (Joshi, Nandan) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by INCLUSIVE ACTION FOR THE CITY (Joshi, Nandan) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael T. Kirkpatrick on behalf of SOMOS UN PUEBLO UNIDO, INCLUSIVE ACTION FOR THE CITY (Kirkpatrick, Michael) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Alan Butler Morrison on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Morrison, Alan) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

SUMMONS (4) Issued Electronically as to DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOM ENFORCEMENT (mg) (Main Document 26 replaced on 3/31/2025) (mg). Modified docket text on 3/31/2025 (mg). (Entered: 03/27/2025)

SUMMONS (2) Reissued Electronically as to U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (mg) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 3/27/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 5/26/2025. (Joshi, Nandan) (Entered: 03/30/2025)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS, IMMIGRANT SOLIDARITY DUPAGE, SOMOS UN PUEBLO UNIDO, INCLUSIVE ACTION FOR THE CITY. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Text of Proposed Order)(Joshi, Nandan) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support

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4 Exhibit C

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5 Exhibit D

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6 Exhibit E

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7 Exhibit F

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8 Exhibit G

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10 Exhibit I

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11 Exhibit J

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12 Exhibit K

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13 Text of Proposed Order

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Notice of Hearing

NOTICE of Hearing: Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 4/16/2025 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 24A (In Person) before Judge Dabney L. Friedrich. (smc)

Scheduling Order

MINUTE ORDER directing the defendants to respond to the plaintiffs' 28 Motion for Preliminary Injunction on or before April 7, 2025. The plaintiffs' reply shall be due on or before April 10, 2025. So ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on April 1, 2025 (lcdlf3)

RESPONSE re 28 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by SCOTT BESSENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, TODD LYONS, MELANIE KRAUSE, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOM ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Kathleen Evey Walters, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Weisberg, Andrew) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Kathleen Evey Walters

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MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by SCOTT BESSENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, TODD LYONS, MELANIE KRAUSE, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOM ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Kathleen Evey Walters, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Weisberg, Andrew) (Entered: 04/07/2025)

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 28 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS, IMMIGRANT SOLIDARITY DUPAGE, INCLUSIVE ACTION FOR THE CITY, SOMOS UN PUEBLO UNIDO. (Joshi, Nandan) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

Scheduling Order

MOTION to Compel Production of Unredacted Exhibit by CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS, IMMIGRANT SOLIDARITY DUPAGE, INCLUSIVE ACTION FOR THE CITY, SOMOS UN PUEBLO UNIDO. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Joshi, Nandan) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER directing the defendants to respond to the plaintiff's 33 Motion to Compel by 10:00 a.m. on April 14, 2025. So ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on April 10, 2025 (lcdlf3)

TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge Dabney L. Friedrich held on 03/19/2025. Page Numbers: 1-37. Date of Issuance: 04/11/2025. Court Reporter: Sara Wick, telephone number 202-354-3284. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 5/2/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/12/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/10/2025.(Wick, Sara) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 4/4/2025., RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY served on 4/3/2025; TODD LYONS served on 4/3/2025; KRISTI NOEM served on 4/3/2025; U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOM ENFORCEMENT served on 4/3/2025 (Attachments: # 1 Supplement DHS, # 2 Supplement ICE, # 3 Supplement Lyons, # 4 Supplement Noem)(Joshi, Nandan) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 33 MOTION to Compel Production of Unredacted Exhibit by SCOTT BESSENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, TODD LYONS, MELANIE KRAUSE, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOM ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sergi, Joseph) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

MINUTE ORDER granting the defendants' unopposed 36 Motion for one hour extension of time. So ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on April 14, 2025 (lcdlf3)

Scheduling Order

ENTERED IN ERROR.....RESPONSE re 33 MOTION to Compel Production of Unredacted Exhibit filed by SCOTT BESSENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, TODD LYONS, MELANIE KRAUSE, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOM ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Kevin F. Coenen)(Sergi, Joseph) Modified on 4/14/2025; refiled as docket entry 38 (zdp). (Entered: 04/14/2025)

1 Declaration Kevin F. Coenen

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RESPONSE re 33 MOTION to Compel Production of Unredacted Exhibit CORRECTED TO INCLUDE MOU filed by SCOTT BESSENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, TODD LYONS, MELANIE KRAUSE, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOM ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Kevin F. Coenen)(Sergi, Joseph) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

1 Declaration Kevin F. Coenen

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MINUTE ORDER directing the plaintiffs to file any reply to the government's 38 Response to the 33 Motion to Compel on or before 11:30 a.m. on April 15, 2025. So ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on April 14, 2025 (lcdlf3)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 33 Motion to Compel filed by CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS, IMMIGRANT SOLIDARITY DUPAGE, INCLUSIVE ACTION FOR THE CITY, SOMOS UN PUEBLO UNIDO. (Joshi, Nandan) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kevin L. Herrera, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11616042. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS, IMMIGRANT SOLIDARITY DUPAGE, INCLUSIVE ACTION FOR THE CITY, SOMOS UN PUEBLO UNIDO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Kirkpatrick, Michael) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Mark H. Birhanu, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11616094. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS, IMMIGRANT SOLIDARITY DUPAGE, INCLUSIVE ACTION FOR THE CITY, SOMOS UN PUEBLO UNIDO. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Kirkpatrick, Michael) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

MINUTE ORDER granting the plaintiffs' 40 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. So ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on April 15, 2025 (lcdlf3)

MINUTE ORDER granting the plaintiffs' 41 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. So ordered by Judge Dabney L. Friedrich on April 15, 2025 (lcdlf3)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Herrera on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Herrera, Kevin) (Entered: 04/15/2025)