Case: J.G.G. v. Trump

1:25-cv-00766 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: March 15, 2025

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Case Summary

This case is one of several lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to detain and deport noncitizens without due process. You can see all of the cases here. This case challenged the Trump Administration’s authority to invoke the Alien Enemies Act to circumvent removal procedures and order the immediate removal of Venezuelan nationals from the United States. On March 15, 2025, five detained Venezuelan nationals filed this class action lawsuit in the District …

This case is one of several lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to detain and deport noncitizens without due process. You can see all of the cases here.

This case challenged the Trump Administration’s authority to invoke the Alien Enemies Act to circumvent removal procedures and order the immediate removal of Venezuelan nationals from the United States. On March 15, 2025, five detained Venezuelan nationals filed this class action lawsuit in the District Court for the District of Columbia against President Donald J. Trump, the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), and the Department of State. Represented by the ACLU and Democracy Forward, the plaintiffs challenged the Administration’s invocation of the AEA to remove them from the United States without any opportunity for a hearing or judicial review. The AEA is a wartime measure that authorizes the removal of citizens from countries with whom the United States is at war. On March 15, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation declaring that the United States was “under invasion” by Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang and designated foreign terrorist organization, and invoking the AEA. The plaintiffs filed their complaint the same day, arguing that the defendants had exceeded their authority under the AEA and violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”), the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (“FARRA”), the Administrative Procedure Act, the Fifth Amendment right to due process, and Habeas Corpus. The plaintiffs sought a temporary and permanent injunction, declaratory relief, writs of habeas corpus, and attorney’s fees. The case was assigned to Chief Judge James Boasberg.

Also on March 15, the plaintiffs filed a motion for temporary restraining order (“TRO”). The court granted the motion on the same day, ordering that the defendants were prohibited from removing the plaintiffs from the United States for 14 days without further order from the Court.

On the same day, the plaintiffs filed a motion to certify the class. They defined the class as “[a]ll noncitizens who were, are, or will be subject to the Alien Enemies Act Proclamation and/or its implementations.” Following a hearing, the court certified the class on March 15 and set a hearing for March 21, 2025.

Also on March 15, the defendants appealed the temporary restraining order (25-5067) and the class certification order (25-5068) to the D.C. Circuit Court. The court consolidated the two appeals.

On March 16, based on numerous news reports and the defendants’ own notice to the court, the plaintiffs raised concerns that the defendants had violated the temporary restraining order by deporting detained noncitizens pursuant to President Trump’s March 15 Proclamation. Accordingly, the court set a hearing for 5:00 pm on March 17 to address these concerns. Shortly before the March 17 hearing was set to begin, the defendants filed a motion to vacate the hearing, arguing that Judge Boasberg’s oral directives at the March 15 hearing were not enforceable against the Executive Branch, and that the court’s written order was entered after the planes carrying the Venezuelan migrants had already departed U.S. airspace. Judge Boasberg denied the motion to vacate, and the hearing proceeded as scheduled. Following the hearing, Judge Boasberg ordered the defendants to file a notice by March 18 that included

1) A sworn declaration that no one on any flight departing the United States after 7:25 p.m. on March 15, 2025, was removed solely on the basis of the Proclamation at issue; 2) A sworn declaration setting forth when the Proclamation at issue was signed, when it was made public, and when it went into effect; 3) The Government's best estimate of the number of individuals subject to the Proclamation currently remaining in the United States and how many are currently in U.S. custody; and 4) The Government's position on whether, and in what form, it will provide answers to the Court's questions regarding the particulars of the flights.

Following the March 17 hearing, the defendants filed a motion in the district court to vacate the TRO.

The defendants filed a notice on March 18 purporting to respond to the first, third, and fourth parts of the court’s March 17 order (excerpted above). In response, the Court entered a minute order on March 18 requiring the defendants to file

[E]x parte and under seal (or submit to the Court) a declaration providing the following details regarding each of the two flights leaving U.S. airspace before 7:25 p.m. on March 15, 2025: 1) What time did the plane take off from U.S. soil and from where? 2) What time did it leave U.S. airspace? 3) What time did it land in which foreign country (including if it made more than one stop)? 4) What time were individuals subject solely to the Proclamation transferred out of U.S. custody? and 5) How many people were aboard solely on the basis of the Proclamation?

On March 19, the defendants filed an emergency motion to stay the March 18 minute order, arguing that the district court had exceeded its authority in demanding answers to its questions and that the answers it sought were immaterial to the legal issues in the case. The court issued an order the same day, granting the motion in part by allowing the government an additional 24 hours, until March 20, to decide if it was going to invoke the state-secrets privilege, a common law principle allowing the Executive Branch to withhold information from the judiciary where it determines disclosure would threaten national security or foreign policy interests. Judge Boasberg denied the remainder of the defendants’ motion, making clear that his interest was not in micromanaging the government, but in “determin[ing] whether if the Government deliberately flouted [the Court’s] Orders issued on March 15, 2025 and, if so, what the consequences should be.”

Also on March 19, the plaintiffs filed their opposition to the defendants motion to vacate the TRO.

On March 20, the court issued an order in response to the defendants’ ex parte submission of a declaration of an ICE field office director stating that he understood that Cabinet Secretaries were in discussion about whether to invoke the state-secrets privilege and that it was a consideration that required more than 24 hours to decide. Judge Boasberg rejected this declaration, finding it “woefully insufficient” and ordering the defendants to submit a declaration by a “person with direct involvement in the Cabinet-level discussions regarding invocation of the state-secrets privilege” by March 21. The court also ordered the defendants to determine whether or not they would invoke the privilege by March 25, 2025. The defendants were also ordered to submit a brief by March 25 showing why they didn’t violate the TRO by failing to return the class members on the first two planes to depart on March 15. The plaintiffs were ordered to file their response to this brief by March 31, 2025.

On March 21, the defendants filed a declaration from Todd Blanche, the Deputy Attorney General, attesting from his personal knowledge and involvement to the accuracy of the statements made in the ICE field office director’s March 20 declaration that Cabinet-level officials were considering whether to invoke the state-secrets privilege.

Judge Boasberg denied the defendants' motion to vacate the TRO on March 24, 2025, finding a sufficient likelihood that the plaintiffs would succeed on their claims based on the theory that they were entitled to an individualized hearing before they could be deported.

Also on March 24, the defendants invoked the state secrets privilege, and notified the court that they would not disclose any further information in response to the court's March 18 minute order seeking more information about the flights that departed on March 15. The court ordered the plaintiffs to file any response by March 31.

The plaintiffs notified the Court on March 26 that they did not wish the TRO motion to be converted to a motion for a preliminary injunction, that they would be filing a separate motion for a preliminary injunction that included additional factual material, and that they would file a separate motion to extend the TRO. The Court issued an order that day directing the plaintiffs to file their motion to extend the TRO by March 27, with the defendants' opposition filed by March 28. Additionally, the plaintiffs were ordered to file their preliminary injunction motion by March 28. Briefing on the preliminary injunction motion is scheduled to be complete by April 4, with a hearing scheduled for April 8.

Meanwhile in the D.C. Circuit, the plaintiff-appellants filed their response in opposition on March 18. Several parties filed amici curiae: 26 states and a Texas Congressman who supported the defendant-appellants; and State Democracy Defenders Fund ("SDDF") and a number of former government officials who supported the plaintiff-appellants. The court held oral arguments before a three-judge panel on March 24, and on March 26 they issued an order denying both the emergency stay motions relating to the TRO and the class certification. The court also granted the motions to participate as amicus curiae from the Texas Congressman and SDDF & the former government officials.

On March 28, the Acting Solicitor General filed an application in the U.S. Supreme Court to vacate the TRO and class certification and requesting an immediate administrative stay. The Court ordered the plaintiff-appellees to respond by April 1, 2025.

In accordance with the District Court's order, the plaintiffs filed their motion for a preliminary injunction ("PI") on March 28. The defendants filed their opposition on April 1; on April 4, the plaintiffs filed their reply.

On March 31, the plaintiffs filed their response to the defendants' invocation of the state secrets privilege. The hearing on the court's show cause motion was held on April 3.

The Supreme Court vacated the TRO on April 7. In a per curium opinion, the Court held that individuals subject to removal under the AEA are entitled to due process and thus must receive notice of their removal and an opportunity to challenge it through judicial review. The Court also held that challenges to AEA removals must be brought in a habeas petition. Because habeas petitions must be filed in the district of confinement, the Court stated that venue was improper in D.C. in this case because the detainees were never held there.

In light of the Supreme Court's ruling, the District Court vacated the April 8 hearing on the PI motion and ordered the plaintiffs to file a notice by April 16 "indicating whether they believe that they still have a basis to proceed on their Motion for Preliminary Injunction in this Court and, if so, proposing a briefing schedule."

Within a day of the Supreme Court's ruling, the named plaintiffs had filed separate habeas petitions in the Southern District of New York and the Southern District of Texas, where they were being held.

On April 16, Judge Boasberg issued an order on the show cause motion, finding probable cause that the defendants had violated his March 15 TRO. The opinion found "that the Government’s actions on that day demonstrate a willful disregard for [the Court's] Order, sufficient for the Court to conclude that probable cause exists to find the Government in criminal contempt." Judge Boasberg further found that the Supreme Court's decision to vacate the TRO after the events of March 15 did not excuse the defendants failure to obey it, pointing to the core legal concept that a judicial order must be followed, even if erroneous, until a court reverses it. The court ordered the defendants to either file by April 23 a declaration explaining steps they're taking to purge their contempt; or, if they chose not to purge their contempt, to identify by April 23 individuals who knew about the March 15 TRO and made the decision not to stop the transfer of class members out of U.S. custody.

The defendants immediately appealed the District Court's order and opinion on the cause motion to the D.C. Circuit, which on April 18 granted an administrative stay, noting "the purpose of this administrative stay is to give the court sufficient opportunity to consider the emergency motion for a stay pending appeal or a writ of mandamus and should not be construed in any way as a ruling on the merits of that motion." Briefing was set to conclude the following week.

In the meantime, the government moved forward toward additional deportations, providing affected Venezuelans with almost no notice (and in English, only). The ACLU filed motions to stop the impending removals in A.A.R.P v. Trump, in the Northern District of Texas. When that motion was not ruled on right away, the ACLU filed a similar motion in the Supreme Court in that case, and also in this case. Judge Boasberg held an emergency hearing on the matter on Friday, April 18, but said at that hearing that he lacked jurisdiction to enjoin the deportations, even if they were noncompliant with the Supreme Court's opinion.

This case is ongoing.

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Judge(s)

Boasberg, James Emanuel (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, Cecillia Derphine

Attorney for Defendant

Attorney, Christina P.

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Backer, Dan (District of Columbia)

Block, Andrew (District of Columbia)

Judge(s)

Boasberg, James Emanuel (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney, Cecillia Derphine

Boisture, Pooja

Coogle, Christine L. (District of Columbia)

Danforth-Scott, Evelyn (District of Columbia)

Galindo, Daniel Antonio (District of Columbia)

Gelernt, Lee (District of Columbia)

Girard, Bradley (District of Columbia)

Gorski, Ashley (District of Columbia)

Jadwat, Omar C. (District of Columbia)

Mahfooz, Sidra (District of Columbia)

Michelman, Scott (District of Columbia)

Ngo, My Khanh (District of Columbia)

Perryman, Skye (District of Columbia)

Rich, Sarah

Roman, Oscar Sarabia (District of Columbia)

Shamsi, Hina (District of Columbia)

Smith, Noelle (District of Columbia)

Spitzer, Arthur B. (District of Columbia)

Toomey, Patrick (District of Columbia)

Trivedi, Somil (District of Columbia)

Waldman, Michael Lawrence

Wang, Cecillia D. (District of Columbia)

Wiggins, Audrey Jordan (District of Columbia)

Wofsy, Cody H. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Attorney, Christina P.

Counsel, DOJ Appellate

Ensign, Drew C (District of Columbia)

Flentje, August Edward (District of Columbia)

Greer, Christina (District of Columbia)

Kambli, Abhishek (District of Columbia)

Molina, Ernesto Horacio (District of Columbia)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Backer, Dan (District of Columbia)

Block, Andrew (District of Columbia)

Eisen, Norman Larry

Epstein, Daniel Zachary

Esquire, Joseph David

Esquire, Stuart M.

GRENADIER, JANICE WOLK (District of Columbia)

Hirsch, Steven A. (District of Columbia)

McClanahan, Kelly Brian (District of Columbia)

Meckler, Jacob

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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4 1:25-cv-00766	Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification with Supporting Points and Authorities	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
3 1:25-cv-00766	Emergency Application for a Temporary Restraining Order	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
1 1:25-cv-00766	Class Action Complaint and Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 Complaint
1208720416 25-05067	Emergency Motion for a Stay Pending Appeal U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
19 1:25-cv-00766	Notice to the Court	March 16, 2025	March 16, 2025 Other
1208720432 25-05068	Emergency Motion for a Stay Appeal U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit	March 16, 2025	March 16, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
1208720432 25-05067	Emergency Motion for a Stay Pending Appeal U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit	March 16, 2025	March 16, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
26 1:25-cv-00766	Defendants’ Motion to Vacate Temporary Restraining Order	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
21 1:25-cv-00766	Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Notice	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
1208721185 25-05068	Plaintiffs-Appellees’ Combined Brief in Response to Emergency Motions for Stay Pending Appeal U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Title	Description		External URL Date / External URL
Proclamation - Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of the United States by Tren De Aragua President Donald Trump	Authorizing the immediate removal, without any opportunity for judicial review, of “all Venezuelan citizens 14 years of age or older who are members of [Tren de Aragua], are within the United States,…	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 https://www.whitehouse.gov/...

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69741724/jgg-v-trump/

Last updated April 23, 2025, 4:57 p.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11544662) filed by J.G.O., G.F.F., J.G.G., W.G.H., J.A.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Donald J. Trump, # 3 Summons Pamela Bondi, # 4 Summons Kristi Noem, # 5 Summons DHS, # 6 Summons Madison Sheahan, # 7 Summons ICE, # 8 Summons Marco Rubio, # 9 Summons DOS, # 10 Summons USAO)(Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 03/15/2025) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 2 Summons Donald J. Trump View on PACER 3 Summons Pamela Bondi View on PACER 4 Summons Kristi Noem View on PACER 5 Summons DHS View on PACER 6 Summons Madison Sheahan View on PACER 7 Summons ICE View on PACER 8 Summons Marco Rubio View on PACER 9 Summons DOS View on PACER 10 Summons USAO View on PACER	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 Clearinghouse
	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
	Order on Motion to Certify Class AND Set/Reset Deadlines	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
2	SEALED MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by J.G.G., G.F.F., J.G.O., W.G.H., J.A.V. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of J.G.G., # 2 Declaration of W.G.H., # 3 Declaration of Molly Lauterback, # 4 Declaration of J.A.V., # 5 Declaration of Grace Carney, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 03/15/2025)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
3	MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by J.G.G., G.F.F., J.G.O., W.G.H., J.A.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Counsel, # 2 Memorandum in Support, # 3 Declaration of J.G.G., # 4 Declaration of Grace Carney, # 5 Declaration of J.G.O., # 6 Declaration of W.G.H., # 7 Declaration of Molly Laterback, # 8 Declaration of J.A.V., # 9 Text of Proposed Order)(Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 03/15/2025) 1 Certificate of Counsel View on RECAP 2 Memorandum in Support View on RECAP 3 Declaration of J.G.G. View on RECAP 4 Declaration of Grace Carney View on RECAP 5 Declaration of J.G.O. View on RECAP 6 Declaration of W.G.H. View on RECAP 7 Declaration of Molly Laterback View on RECAP 8 Declaration of J.A.V. View on RECAP 9 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 Clearinghouse
4	MOTION to Certify Class by J.G.G., G.F.F., J.G.O., W.G.H., J.A.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Daniel Galindo, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 03/15/2025) 1 Declaration of Daniel Galindo View on RECAP 2 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 Clearinghouse
5	NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Antonio Galindo on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Galindo, Daniel) (Entered: 03/15/2025)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER granting 2 SEALED MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym. The Court has reviewed Plaintiffs' 2 Motion to Proceed Pseudonymously. Given the expedited nature of this matter, it determines that a full Opinion is not practical at this time. Believing that Plaintiffs have made the required showing on the relevant factors, the Court ORDERS that: 1) Their 2 Motion is GRANTED; and 2) They shall be permitted to proceed pseudonymously unless and until the assigned judge determines otherwise. Signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/15/2025. (zjd) Modified on 3/15/2025 (zjd).	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
	Case Assigned to Chief Judge James E. Boasberg. (zjd)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
6	SUMMONS (9) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent) (zjd) (Entered: 03/15/2025) 1 Notice and Consent View on PACER	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
7	NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley Girard on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Girard, Bradley) (Entered: 03/15/2025)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: The Court has reviewed Plaintiffs' Complaint and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Given the exigent circumstances that it has been made aware of this morning, it has determined that an immediate Order is warranted to maintain the status quo until a hearing can be set. As Plaintiffs have satisfied the four factors governing the issuance of preliminary relief, the Court accordingly ORDERS that: 1) Plaintiffs' 3 Motion for TRO is GRANTED; 2) Defendants shall not remove any of the individual Plaintiffs from the United States for 14 days absent further Order of the Court; and 3) The parties shall appear for a Zoom hearing on March 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/15/2025. (lcjeb1)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: The Court has reviewed Plaintiffs' Complaint and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Given the exigent circumstances that it has been made aware of this morning, it has determined that an immediate Order is warranted to maintain the status quo until a hearing can be set. As Plaintiffs have satisfied the four factors governing the issuance of preliminary relief, the Court accordingly ORDERS that: 1) Plaintiffs' 3 Motion for TRO is GRANTED; 2) Defendants shall not remove any of the individual Plaintiffs from the United States for 14 days absent further Order of the Court; and 3) The parties shall appear for a Zoom hearing on March 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The hearing will proceed by videoconference for the parties and by telephone for members of the public. Toll free number: 833-990-9400. Meeting ID: 049550816. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/15/2025. (lcjeb1) Modified to add public access line on 3/15/2025 (znbn).	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
8	NOTICE of Appearance by Skye Perryman on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Perryman, Skye) (Entered: 03/15/2025)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
9	NOTICE of Appearance by Somil Trivedi on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Trivedi, Somil) (Entered: 03/15/2025)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the parties shall appear for Zoom hearing on Plaintiffs' 4 Motion for Class Certification on March 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The hearing will proceed by videoconference for the parties and by telephone for members of the public. Toll free number: 833-990-9400. Meeting ID: 049550816. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/15/2025. (lcjeb1)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
10	NOTICE of Appearance by Scott Michelman on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Michelman, Scott) (Entered: 03/15/2025)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
	Set/Reset Hearings: Hearing set for 3/17/2025 at 04:00 PM in Courtroom 22A- In Person (Audio Line Available) before Chief Judge James E. Boasberg. (znbn)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
	Set/Reset Hearings: Hearing set for 3/17/2025 at 04:00 PM via Zoom (Audio Line Available) before Chief Judge James E. Boasberg. (znbn) Modified to correct hearing location on 3/15/2025 (znbn).	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
11	NOTICE of Appearance by Christina Greer on behalf of All Defendants (Greer, Christina) (Entered: 03/15/2025)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 RECAP
12	NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to Order on Motion for TRO,,, by MADISON SHEAHAN, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, DONALD J. TRUMP, PAMELA BONDI, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Greer, Christina) (Entered: 03/15/2025)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 RECAP
13	NOTICE of Appearance by Arthur B. Spitzer on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Spitzer, Arthur) (Entered: 03/15/2025)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
14	Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Minute Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals docketing fee was not paid because the appeal was filed by the government re 12 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court. (zjd) (Entered: 03/15/2025)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 RECAP
15	ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Appearance by Christina Greer on behalf of All Defendants (Greer, Christina) Modified on 3/17/2025; refiled as docket entry 16 (znmw). (Entered: 03/15/2025)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 RECAP
16	NOTICE of Appearance by Drew C Ensign on behalf of All Defendants (Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 03/15/2025)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge James E. Boasberg: Motion Hearing held via Zoom (with public access line) on 3/15/2025 re 4 MOTION to Certify Class filed by J.G.O., W.G.H., J.G.G., G.F.F., J.A.V.. Oral arguments heard. Order forthcoming. (Court Reporter Tammy Nestor) (znbn)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: As discussed in today's hearing, the Court ORDERS that: 1) Plaintiffs' 4 Motion for Class Certification is GRANTED insofar as a class consisting of "All noncitizens in U.S. custody who are subject to the March 15, 2025, Presidential Proclamation entitled 'Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of The United States by Tren De Aragua' and its implementation" is provisionally certified; 2) The Government is ENJOINED from removing members of such class (not otherwise subject to removal) pursuant to the Proclamation for 14 days or until further Order of the Court; 3) The Government shall file any Motion to Vacate this TRO by March 17, 2025, with Plaintiffs' Opposition due by March 19, 2025; and 4) The hearing set for March 17, 2025, is VACATED and RESET for March 21, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/15/2025. (lcjeb1)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
17	NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to Order on Motion to Certify Class,,,, Set/Reset Deadlines,,, by MADISON SHEAHAN, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, DONALD J. TRUMP, PAMELA BONDI, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. Fee Status: No Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Greer, Christina) (Entered: 03/15/2025)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 RECAP
18	Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Minute Order Appealed, and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals docketing fee was not paid because the appeal was filed by the government re 17 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court. (zjd) (Entered: 03/15/2025)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 RECAP
	USCA Case Number 25-5068 for 12 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by DONALD J. TRUMP, MADISON SHEAHAN, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, PAMELA BONDI. (zjm)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
	USCA Case Number 25-5067 for 12 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by DONALD J. TRUMP, MADISON SHEAHAN, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, PAMELA BONDI. (zjm) Modified on 3/17/2025 to correct case number (zjm).	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
	USCA Case Number 25-5068 for 17 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by DONALD J. TRUMP, MADISON SHEAHAN, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, PAMELA BONDI. (zjm)	March 15, 2025	March 15, 2025 PACER
19	NOTICE by MADISON SHEAHAN, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, DONALD J. TRUMP, PAMELA BONDI, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 03/16/2025)	March 16, 2025	March 16, 2025 Clearinghouse
20	TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Chief Judge James E. Boasberg held on 3/15/25; Page Numbers: 1-47. Court Reporter/Transcriber Tammy Nestor, tammy_nestor@dcd.uscourts.gov, 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 4/6/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/16/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/14/2025.(Nestor, Tammy) (Entered: 03/16/2025)	March 16, 2025	March 16, 2025 PACER
21	RESPONSE re 19 Notice (Other) filed by J.G.G., G.F.F., J.G.O., W.G.H., J.A.V.. (Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 03/17/2025)	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 Clearinghouse
	USCA Case Number	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 PACER
	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 PACER
	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the parties shall appear in person (or by Zoom if necessary) for a hearing at 4:00 p.m. today regarding the 19 Notice and 21 Response. The Government shall be prepared to provide answers to the questions raised by Plaintiffs on page 6 of their Response. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/17/2025. (lcjeb1)	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that, in order to accommodate the parties' schedules, the hearing set for today at 4:00 p.m. is VACATED and RESET for 5:00 p.m. The hearing will proceed in-person for the parties and by telephone for members of the public. Toll free number: 833-990-9400. Meeting ID: 049550816. Any use of the public-access telephone line requires adherence to the general prohibition against photographing, recording, livestreaming, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference), as set out in Standing Order No. 24-31 (JEB). Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/17/2025. (lcjeb1)	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 PACER
22	NOTICE of Appearance by August Edward Flentje on behalf of All Defendants (Flentje, August) (Entered: 03/17/2025)	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 RECAP
	Set/Reset Hearings: Miscellaneous Hearing set for 3/17/2025 at 05:00 PM in Courtroom 22A- In Person (Audio Line Available) before Chief Judge James E. Boasberg. Motion Hearing set for 3/21/2025 at 02:30 PM via Zoom (Audio Line Available) before Chief Judge James E. Boasberg. (znbn)	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 PACER
	Status Conference	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 PACER
23	NOTICE of Appearance by Abhishek Kambli on behalf of All Defendants (Kambli, Abhishek) (Entered: 03/17/2025)	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 RECAP
24	MOTION to Vacate Response and Motion to Vacate Hearing re 19 Notice (Other), Order,,,, Set Hearings,,, Set/Reset Hearings, 21 Response to Document by MADISON SHEAHAN, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, DONALD J. TRUMP, PAMELA BONDI, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Ensign, Drew) Modified event on 3/17/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 03/17/2025)	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 RECAP
	MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that Defendants' 24 Motion to Vacate is DENIED. The hearing will proceed as scheduled. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/17/2025. (lcjeb1)	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 PACER
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge James E. Boasberg: Hearing held on 3/17/2025. Oral arguments heard. Order forthcoming. (Court Reporter Tammy Nestor) (znbn)	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: As discussed in today's hearing, the Court ORDERS that by 12:00 p.m. on March 18, 2025, the Government shall file a Notice, which may, if necessary, be sealed in part, setting forth: 1) A sworn declaration that no one on any flight departing the United States after 7:25 p.m. on March 15, 2025, was removed solely on the basis of the Proclamation at issue; 2) A sworn declaration setting forth when the Proclamation at issue was signed, when it was made public, and when it went into effect; 3) The Government's best estimate of the number of individuals subject to the Proclamation currently remaining in the United States and how many are currently in U.S. custody; and 4) The Government's position on whether, and in what form, it will provide answers to the Court's questions regarding the particulars of the flights. Such form could include in camera review or in a classified setting. If the Government takes the position that it will not provide that information to the Court under any circumstances, it must support such position, including with classified authorities if necessary. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/17/2025. (lcjeb1)	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 PACER
25	TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Chief Judge James E. Boasberg held on 3/17/25; Page Numbers: 1-31. Court Reporter/Transcriber Tammy Nestor, tammy_nestor@dcd.uscourts.gov, 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 4/7/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/17/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/15/2025.(Nestor, Tammy) (Entered: 03/17/2025)	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 PACER
26	MOTION to Vacate re 3/15/2025 Minute Orders on Temporary Restraining Order and Certification of Class by MADISON SHEAHAN, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, DONALD J. TRUMP, PAMELA BONDI, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Robert L. Cerna, # 2 Declaration Declaration of Michael G. Kozak)(Flentje, August) Modified event and docket text on 3/18/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 03/17/2025) 1 Declaration Declaration of Robert L. Cerna View on RECAP 2 Declaration Declaration of Michael G. Kozak View on RECAP	March 17, 2025	March 17, 2025 Clearinghouse
27	NOTICE of Appearance by Hina Shamsi on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Shamsi, Hina) (Entered: 03/18/2025)	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 RECAP
	.Order	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 PACER
	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 PACER
28	NOTICE in Response to March 17 Minute Order by MADISON SHEAHAN, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, DONALD J. TRUMP, PAMELA BONDI, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Cerna Declaration)(Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 03/18/2025) 1 Affidavit Cerna Declaration View on RECAP	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 RECAP
	Order	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the Zoom hearing set for March 21, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. shall now take place in Courtroom 22A. Members of the public may attend in person or by telephone. Toll free number: 833-990-9400. Meeting ID: 049550816. Any use of the public-access telephone line requires adherence to the general prohibition against photographing, recording, livestreaming, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings (including those held by telephone or videoconference), as set out in Standing Order No. 24-31 (JEB). Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/18/2025. (lcjeb1)	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 PACER
29	NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Noelle Smith on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Smith, Noelle) (Entered: 03/18/2025)	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 RECAP
	Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 PACER
30	NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Omar C. Jadwat on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Jadwat, Omar) (Entered: 03/18/2025)	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 RECAP
	MINUTE ORDER: In response to Defendants' 28 Notice at page 2, the Court ORDERS that by 12:00 p.m. on March 19, 2025, Defendants shall file ex parte and under seal (or submit to the Court) a declaration providing the following details regarding each of the two flights leaving U.S. airspace before 7:25 p.m. on March 15, 2025: 1) What time did the plane take off from U.S. soil and from where? 2) What time did it leave U.S. airspace? 3) What time did it land in which foreign country (including if it made more than one stop)? 4) What time were individuals subject solely to the Proclamation transferred out of U.S. custody? and 5) How many people were aboard solely on the basis of the Proclamation? So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/18/2025. (lcjeb1)	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 PACER
31	NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Sidra Mahfooz on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Mahfooz, Sidra) (Entered: 03/18/2025)	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 RECAP
32	NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Oscar Sarabia Roman on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Sarabia Roman, Oscar) (Entered: 03/18/2025)	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 RECAP
33	NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Ashley Gorski on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Gorski, Ashley) (Entered: 03/18/2025)	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 RECAP
34	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Sarah M. Rich, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11550426. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by J.G.G., G.F.F., J.G.O., W.G.H., J.A.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Girard, Bradley) (Entered: 03/18/2025) 1 Declaration View on RECAP 2 Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 RECAP
35	NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Patrick Toomey on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Toomey, Patrick) (Entered: 03/18/2025)	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 RECAP
	MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the 34 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Sarah Marion Rich is GRANTED. 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 Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/18/2025. (lcjeb1)	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 PACER
36	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Audrey Wiggins, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11551084. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by J.G.G., G.F.F., J.G.O., W.G.H., J.A.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Girard, Bradley) (Entered: 03/18/2025) 1 Declaration View on RECAP 2 Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 RECAP
	MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the 36 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Audrey J. Wiggins is GRANTED. 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 Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/18/2025. (lcjeb1)	March 18, 2025	March 18, 2025 PACER
37	Emergency MOTION to Stay re Order,,,, Set Deadlines,,, by MADISON SHEAHAN, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, DONALD J. TRUMP, PAMELA BONDI, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 03/19/2025)	March 19, 2025	March 19, 2025 Clearinghouse
38	ORDER: The Court ORDERS that: 1) Defendants' 37 Motion is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART; and 2) Defendants shall have until March 20, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. to provide the information discussed in the Minute Order of March 18, 2025, or to invoke the state-secrets doctrine and explain the basis for such invocation. Signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on March 19, 2025. (lcjeb3) (Entered: 03/19/2025)	March 19, 2025	March 19, 2025 Clearinghouse
39	NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah Rich on behalf of J.G.G., G.F.F., J.G.O., W.G.H., J.A.V. (Rich, Sarah) (Entered: 03/19/2025)	March 19, 2025	March 19, 2025 RECAP
40	NOTICE of Appearance by Audrey Jordan Wiggins on behalf of J.G.G., G.F.F., J.G.O., W.G.H., J.A.V. (Wiggins, Audrey) (Entered: 03/19/2025)	March 19, 2025	March 19, 2025 RECAP
41	NOTICE of Appearance by Cody H. Wofsy on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Wofsy, Cody) (Entered: 03/19/2025)	March 19, 2025	March 19, 2025 RECAP
42	NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to MADISON SHEAHAN, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, DONALD J. TRUMP, PAMELA BONDI, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. Attorney Christina Greer terminated. (Greer, Christina) (Entered: 03/19/2025)	March 19, 2025	March 19, 2025 RECAP
43	NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by My Khanh Ngo on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Ngo, My Khanh) (Entered: 03/19/2025)	March 19, 2025	March 19, 2025 RECAP
44	RESPONSE re 26 MOTION to Vacate TRO filed by J.G.G., G.F.F., J.G.O., W.G.H., J.A.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Declaration of Deborah Fleishaker, # 3 Declaration of Juanita Goebertus, # 4 Declaration of Sarah Bishop, # 5 Declaration of Linette Tobin, # 6 Declaration of Austin Thierry, # 7 Declaration of Osvaldo E. Caro-Cruz, # 8 Declaration of Katherine Kim, # 9 Declaration of Karyn Ann Shealy, # 10 Declaration of Stephanie Quintero, # 11 Declaration of Grace Carney, # 12 Declaration of Melissa Smyth, # 13 Declaration of Solanyer Michell Sarabia Gonzalez, # 14 Declaration of Jennifer Venghaus, # 15 Declaration of Oscar Sarabia Roman)(Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 03/19/2025) 1 Index of Exhibits View on RECAP 2 Declaration of Deborah Fleishaker View on RECAP 3 Declaration of Juanita Goebertus View on RECAP 4 Declaration of Sarah Bishop View on RECAP 5 Declaration of Linette Tobin View on RECAP 6 Declaration of Austin Thierry View on RECAP 7 Declaration of Osvaldo E. Caro-Cruz View on RECAP 8 Declaration of Katherine Kim View on RECAP 9 Declaration of Karyn Ann Shealy View on RECAP 10 Declaration of Stephanie Quintero View on RECAP 11 Declaration of Grace Carney View on RECAP 12 Declaration of Melissa Smyth View on RECAP 13 Declaration of Solanyer Michell Sarabia Gonzalez View on RECAP 14 Declaration of Jennifer Venghaus View on RECAP 15 Declaration of Oscar Sarabia Roman View on RECAP	March 19, 2025	March 19, 2025 Clearinghouse
45	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Christine L. Coogle, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11556213. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by J.G.G., G.F.F., J.G.O., W.G.H., J.A.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Girard, Bradley) (Entered: 03/20/2025) 1 Declaration View on RECAP 2 Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP	March 20, 2025	March 20, 2025 RECAP
	Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice	March 20, 2025	March 20, 2025 PACER
46	NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Lawrence Waldman on behalf of J.G.G., G.F.F., J.G.O., W.G.H., J.A.V. (Waldman, Michael) (Entered: 03/20/2025)	March 20, 2025	March 20, 2025 RECAP
47	ORDER: The Court ORDERS that: 1) By March 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., Defendants shall submit a sworn declaration by a person with direct involvement in the Cabinet-level discussions regarding invocation of the state-secrets privilege; 2) By March 25, 2025, Defendants shall submit a declaration indicating whether or not the Government is invoking the privilege; 3) By March 25, 2025, Defendants shall file a brief showing cause why they did not violate the Court's Temporary Restraining Orders by failing to return class members removed from the United States on the two earliest planes that departed on March 15, 2025; and 4) Plaintiffs may file any response to such brief by March 31, 2025. Signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/20/2025. (lcjeb1) (Entered: 03/20/2025)	March 20, 2025	March 20, 2025 Clearinghouse
48	MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by BRANDON GILL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Block, Andrew) (Entered: 03/20/2025) 1 Exhibit Proposed Brief View on RECAP 2 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	March 20, 2025	March 20, 2025 RECAP
49	NOTICE by MADISON SHEAHAN, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, DONALD J. TRUMP, PAMELA BONDI, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Robert L. Cerna)(Flentje, August) (Entered: 03/20/2025) 1 Declaration Declaration of Robert L. Cerna View on RECAP	March 20, 2025	March 20, 2025 RECAP
	MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the 45 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Christine L. Coogle is GRANTED. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/20/2025. (lcjeb1)	March 20, 2025	March 20, 2025 PACER
50	RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re 47 Order by MADISON SHEAHAN, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, DONALD J. TRUMP, PAMELA BONDI, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Flentje, August) Modified event title on 3/21/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 03/21/2025) 1 Declaration View on RECAP	March 21, 2025	March 21, 2025 Clearinghouse
	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge James E. Boasberg: Motion Hearing held on 3/21/2025. Oral arguments heard. Order forthcoming. (Court Reporter Sonja Reeves) (znbn)	March 21, 2025	March 21, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that Amicus's 48 Motion for Leave to File is DENIED as untimely. Filing the night before the hearing does not permit the Court sufficient time to consider the arguments asserted. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/21/2025. (lcjeb1)	March 21, 2025	March 21, 2025 PACER
51	TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Chief Judge James E. Boasberg held on March 21, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-65. Date of Issuance:March 21, 2025. Court Reporter/Transcriber Sonja L. Reeves, RDR, CRR, Sonja_Reeves@dcd.uscourts.gov, 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 4/11/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/21/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/19/2025.(Reeves, Sonja) (Entered: 03/21/2025)	March 21, 2025	March 21, 2025 PACER
52	ORDER: For the reasons set forth in the accompanying Memorandum Opinion, the Court ORDERS that: 1) Defendants' 26 Motion to Vacate is DENIED; and 2) If Plaintiffs wish to convert the Temporary Restraining Order into a preliminary injunction, they shall so inform the Court by March 26, 2025. Signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/24/2025. (lcjeb1) (Entered: 03/24/2025)	March 24, 2025	March 24, 2025 Clearinghouse
53	MEMORANDUM OPINION re 52 Order on Motion to Vacate. Signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/24/2025. (lcjeb1) (Entered: 03/24/2025)	March 24, 2025	March 24, 2025 Clearinghouse
54	NOTICE of Appearance by Christine L. Coogle on behalf of J.G.G., G.F.F., J.G.O., W.G.H., J.A.V. (Coogle, Christine) (Entered: 03/24/2025)	March 24, 2025	March 24, 2025 RECAP
55	NOTICE in Response to March 19 Minute Order by J.G.G., G.F.F., J.G.O., W.G.H., J.A.V. re 47 Order,,,, Set Deadlines,,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Declaration of S.Z.F.R., # 2 Exhibit B: Declaration of E.E.P.B.)(Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 03/24/2025) 1 Exhibit A: Declaration of S.Z.F.R. View on RECAP 2 Exhibit B: Declaration of E.E.P.B. View on RECAP	March 24, 2025	March 24, 2025 RECAP
56	NOTICE Invoking State Secrets Privilege by MADISON SHEAHAN, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, DONALD J. TRUMP, PAMELA BONDI, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY re 47 Order,,,, Set Deadlines,,, (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Attorney General Bondi Declaration, # 2 Affidavit Secretary Rubio Declaration, # 3 Affidavit Secretary Noem Declaration)(Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 03/24/2025) 1 Affidavit Attorney General Bondi Declaration View on RECAP 2 Affidavit Secretary Rubio Declaration View on RECAP 3 Affidavit Secretary Noem Declaration View on RECAP	March 24, 2025	March 24, 2025 Clearinghouse
	MINUTE ORDER: Given the Government's 56 Notice Invoking State Secrets Privilege, the Court ORDERS that if Plaintiffs wish to respond, they shall file any Response by March 31, 2025. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/25/2025. (lcjeb1)	March 25, 2025	March 25, 2025 PACER
	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines	March 25, 2025	March 25, 2025 PACER
57	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Pooja A. Boisture, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11566919. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by J.G.G., G.F.F., J.G.O., W.G.H., J.A.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Girard, Bradley) (Entered: 03/25/2025) 1 Declaration View on RECAP 2 Certificate of Good Standing View on RECAP	March 25, 2025	March 25, 2025 RECAP
58	RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 47 Order by MADISON SHEAHAN, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, DONALD J. TRUMP, PAMELA BONDI, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Ensign, Drew) Modified event title on 3/26/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 03/25/2025)	March 25, 2025	March 25, 2025 RECAP
59	LEAVE TO FILE DENIED- Janice Wolk Grenadier - Motion. This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing. Pro Se party has been notified by first class mail. "Leave to file DENIED." Signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/25/2025. (zjm) (Entered: 03/26/2025)	March 25, 2025	March 25, 2025 PACER
	MINUTE ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the 57 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Pooja Ashok Boisture is GRANTED. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/26/2025. (lcjeb1)	March 26, 2025	March 26, 2025 PACER
	Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief AND Set/Reset Deadlines	March 26, 2025	March 26, 2025 PACER
	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings	March 26, 2025	March 26, 2025 PACER

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Case Details

State / Territory: District of Columbia

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 (Immigration Enforcement)

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government (Alien Enemies Act)

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 15, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiff class are "Venezuelan men in immigration custody threatened with imminent removal under the President’s expected Proclamation invoking the Alien Enemies Act."

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU National (all projects)

ACLU Affiliates (any)

Democracy Forward

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Donald J. Trump (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. Department of Justice (- United States (national) -), Federal

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (- United States (national) -), Federal