Case: E.Q. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

E.Q. et al. v. United States Department of Homeland Security et al.

COMPLAINT against EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, KIKA SCOTT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11548249) filed by FLORENCE IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RIGHTS PROJECT, AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, E.Q., REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons)(Berman, Amanda) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

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SEALED MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by E.Q., AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, FLORENCE IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RIGHTS PROJECT, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Berman, Amanda) (Entered: 03/17/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Cara Elizabeth Alsterberg on behalf of All Defendants (Alsterberg, Cara) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jared Levine, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11550695. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by E.Q., AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, FLORENCE IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RIGHTS PROJECT, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Certificate of Good Standing, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Berman, Amanda) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Taryn L. Arbeiter on behalf of All Defendants (Arbeiter, Taryn) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Keren Hart Zwick on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zwick, Keren) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Shelby Wade on behalf of SIRCE E. OWEN, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, KIKA SCOTT, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW (Wade, Shelby) (Entered: 03/18/2025)

Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order to Stay Removal with Supporting Points and Authorities by E.Q.. (Attachments: # 1 Local Rule 65.1(a) Certificate, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Berman, Amanda) Modified event on 3/19/2025 (znmw). (Entered: 03/19/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Richard P. Caldarone on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Caldarone, Richard) (Entered: 03/19/2025)

SUMMONS (8) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 03/19/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Melissa E. Crow on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Crow, Melissa) (Entered: 03/19/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Anne Elizabeth Peterson on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Peterson, Anne) (Entered: 03/19/2025)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Order on Sealed Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym

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Scheduling Conference

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER: Believing that Plaintiff E.Q. has made the required showing on the relevant factors, the Court ORDERS that: 1) Plaintiff's 2 Sealed Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym is GRANTED; and 2) He shall be permitted to proceed pseudonymously unless and until the assigned judge determines otherwise. Given the expedited nature of this matter, the Court determines that a full Opinion is not practical at this time. So ORDERED by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on 3/19/2025. (lcjeb4)

Case Assigned to Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (znmw)

MINUTE ORDER directing the parties to appear for a remote scheduling conference on 3/19/25 at 3 p.m. via VTC before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. Zoom information will be provided separately. Plaintiffs counsel shall inform government counsel of the Courts order forthwith. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/19/25. (lccrc3)

Minute Entry for video Scheduling Conference held before Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/19/2025. Forthcoming Scheduling Order. (Court Reporter: Lisa Moreira) (lsj)

MINUTE ORDER: Defendants shall file their response to 8 Plaintiff's Emergency Motion by March 26, 2025. Plaintiff shall file any reply by March 31, 2025. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/19/25. (lccrc3)

MINUTE ORDER granting 4 Motion for Leave for Jared Levine 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. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/19/2025. (lccrc2)

RESOLVED.....NOTICE of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status re 9 NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Richard P. Caldarone on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Caldarone, Richard).Your attorney renewal/government certification has not been received. As a result, your membership with the U.S. District & Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Columbia is not in good standing, and you are not permitted to file. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.9, you must immediately correct your membership status by following the appropriate instructions on this page of our website: https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/attorney-renewal. Please be advised that the presiding judge in this case has been notified that you are currently not in good standing to file in this court. Renewal Due by 3/26/2025. (zhcn) 3/21/2025 (zapb).

Notice of Provisional/Government Not Certified Status

NOTICE of Appearance by Jared Levine on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Levine, Jared) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 8 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by SIRCE E. OWEN, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, KIKA SCOTT, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Alsterberg, Cara) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Peter Cameron Alfredson on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Alfredson, Peter) (Main Document 15 replaced on 3/26/2025) (zjm). (Entered: 03/26/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Judy He, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11568502. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by E.Q., AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, FLORENCE IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RIGHTS PROJECT, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Berman, Amanda) (Entered: 03/26/2025)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Set/Reset Deadlines

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting Defendants' 14 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response. Defendants shall file their response by March 27, 2025. Plaintiffs shall file their reply by April 8, 2025. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/26/2025. (lccrc2)

MINUTE ORDER granting 16 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. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/26/2025. (lccrc2)

NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Robert Pauw on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Pauw, Robert) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

STIPULATION re Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply,, Set/Reset Deadlines, by SIRCE E. OWEN, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, KRISTI NOEM, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, KIKA SCOTT, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Alsterberg, Cara) (Entered: 03/27/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Judy He on behalf of All Plaintiffs (He, Judy) (Entered: 03/28/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 18 Joint Stipulation, the Court hereby stays the briefing schedule entered March 26, 2025. The parties shall submit a joint status report after they meet and confer following the entry of a new credible fear determination for Plaintiff E.Q. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/28/2025. (lccrc2)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jung Shin, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11577584. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by E.Q., AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, FLORENCE IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RIGHTS PROJECT, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Berman, Amanda) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER granting 20 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. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 4/1/2025. (lccrc2)

Emergency MOTION for Briefing Schedule on a renewed motion for stay of removal of Plaintiff E.Q., by AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, E.Q., FLORENCE IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RIGHTS PROJECT, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Levine, Jared) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

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Order on Motion for Briefing Schedule AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 21 Motion for Briefing Schedule. Plaintiffs shall file a renewed motion for a stay of removal by May 12, 2025. Defendants shall file their response by May 14, 2025. Plaintiffs shall file their reply by May 15, 2025. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/9/2025. (lccrc2)

Joint MOTION to amend briefing schedule on Plaintiffs' renewed emergency motion and stay all other deadlines re Order on Motion for Briefing Schedule,, Set/Reset Deadlines, by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, KIKA SCOTT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Alsterberg, Cara) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

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MOTION to Stay Removal with Supporting Points and Authorities by E.Q.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Colleen Cowgill, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Levine, Jared) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

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SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by E.Q. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Levine, Jared) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Set/Reset Deadlines AND Terminate Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER granting the parties' 22 Joint Motion Amending Deadlines Regarding Plaintiffs' Renewed Emergency Stay Motion and Staying All Other Deadlines Pending Resolution of Plaintiffs' Motion. The briefing schedule is hereby revised as follows: Plaintiffs shall file their renewed stay motion by May 13, 2025, Defendants shall file their opposition by May 16, 2025, and Plaintiffs shall file their reply by May 20, 2025. All other deadlines are hereby stayed pending resolution of Plaintiffs' motion. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/13/2025. (lccrc2)

SEALED Exhibits filed by E.Q.. re 23 Motion to Stay. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(zjm) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal

MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 24 Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/15/2025. (lccrc2)

Memorandum in opposition to re 23 MOTION to Stay Removal with Supporting Points and Authorities filed by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, KIKA SCOTT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, May 16, 2025 Declaration of Casey L. Martinez)(Alsterberg, Cara) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

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SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, KIKA SCOTT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit E.Q.s May 9, 2025 CFR, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Alsterberg, Cara) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 23 Motion to Stay Removal filed by E.Q.. (Levine, Jared) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

Joint MOTION to Continue May 22 Hearing to June 4 by E.Q.. (Levine, Jared) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: The parties are hereby ORDERED to appear for a hearing on Plaintiffs' 23 Motion to Stay Removal on May 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 27A before Judge Christopher R. Cooper (in person). Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/21/2025. (lccrc2)

MINUTE ORDER granting 28 Joint Motion to Continue. The motion hearing set for May 22, 2025, is hereby CONTINUED to May 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 27A before Judge Christopher R. Cooper (in person). Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/21/2025. (lccrc2)

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MINUTE ORDER: At the motion hearing on Thursday, May 29, 2025, the parties should be prepared to address: (1) whether E.Q.'s withholding of removal claim is, as the government represents, "the only claim potentially impacted by the [challenged] Rules," see ECF 25 at 14; (2) whether E.Q.'s first negative credible fear determination was based on a failure to establish nexus; (3) the extent to which E.Q.'s second negative credible fear determination depended on the Securing the Border Rule and, relatedly, whether a finding that E.Q. was not credible would have resulted in a negative credible fear determination absent the Securing the Border Rule; and (4) whether the Court has jurisdiction to determine the legal effect of the second negative credible fear determination and, if it does, whether that issue is properly before the Court. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/26/2025. (lccrc2)

SEALED DOCUMENT filed by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, KIKA SCOTT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY re 26 SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, KIKA SCOTT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (This document is SEALED and only (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Alsterberg, Cara) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Christina Greer on behalf of EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, KIKA SCOTT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (Greer, Christina) (Entered: 05/27/2025)

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for Motion Hearing held on 5/29/2025 before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. Oral arguments submitted on Plaintiff's Motion 23 to Stay Removal. Court takes matter under advisement. Order forthcoming. Court Reporter: Chandra Kean. (zljn)

NOTICE by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, KIKA SCOTT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (Arbeiter, Taryn) (Entered: 06/03/2025)

NOTICE by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, KIKA SCOTT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (Arbeiter, Taryn) (Entered: 06/03/2025)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, KIKA SCOTT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. Attorney Christina Greer terminated. (Greer, Christina) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, KIKA SCOTT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. Attorney Christina Greer terminated. (Greer, Christina) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

NOTICE by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, KIKA SCOTT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (Wade, Shelby) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

NOTICE by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, KIKA SCOTT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (Wade, Shelby) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

SEALED MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying Plaintiffs' Motion 23 to Stay Removal. The parties shall file a notice by June 26, 2025 and the Defendants shall answer by July 14, 2025. See document for full details. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 6/12/2025.(zlsj) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

SEALED MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying Plaintiffs' Motion 23 to Stay Removal. The parties shall file a notice by June 26, 2025 and the Defendants shall answer by July 14, 2025. See document for full details. (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 6/12/2025.(zlsj) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

MOTION for Reconsideration re 35 Sealed Order, by AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, E.Q., FLORENCE IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RIGHTS PROJECT, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Zwick, Keren) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

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MINUTE ORDER: Defendants are hereby ordered to respond to Plaintiffs' 36 Motion for Reconsideration by June 24, 2025. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 6/23/2025. (lccrc2)

MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 8 Joint Status Report, the parties shall file a further status report by August 22, 2025, and every sixty days thereafter. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 6/23/2025. (lccrc2)

ENTERED IN ERROR....MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 8 Joint Status Report, the parties shall file a further status report by August 22, 2025, and every sixty days thereafter. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 6/23/2025. (lccrc2) Modified on 6/24/2025 (zlsj).

SEALED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL filed by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, KIKA SCOTT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit CAR of Plaintiff E.Q.'s First CFR Proceedings, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Wade, Shelby) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

RESPONSE re 36 MOTION for Reconsideration re 35 Sealed Order, filed by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, KIKA SCOTT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, June 24, 2025 Declaration of Jessica Harrold, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Wade, Shelby) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 36 Motion to Alter Judgment, filed by E.Q.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Colleen Cowgill dated June 25, 2025)(Levine, Jared) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

REDACTED MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER denying Plaintiffs' 23 Motion to Stay E.Q.'s Removal. See full Redacted Memorandum Opinion and Order for details. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 6/26/2025. (lccrc2) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

OPINION AND ORDER denying Plaintiff E.Q.'s 36 Motion to Alter the June 12, 2025, Memorandum Denying his Stay of Removal. See full Opinion and Order for details. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 6/26/2025. (lccrc2) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, KIKA SCOTT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 DHS administrative record table of contents, # 3 EOIR administrative record table of contents, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Alsterberg, Cara) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

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Joint MOTION for Briefing Schedule on Defendants' Motion to Dismiss by AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, E.Q., FLORENCE IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RIGHTS PROJECT, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES. (Levine, Jared) (Entered: 07/17/2025)

Order on Motion for Briefing Schedule

MINUTE ORDER granting 43 Motion for Briefing Schedule. Plaintiffs shall file their opposition by August 29, 2025. Defendants shall file their reply by September 26, 2025. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 7/18/2025. (lccrc1)

Memorandum in opposition to re 42 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Failure to State a Claim filed by AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, E.Q., FLORENCE IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RIGHTS PROJECT, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Declaration of Amanda Meadow, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Levine, Jared) (Entered: 08/29/2025)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 42 Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction, filed by EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, KIKA SCOTT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Alsterberg, Cara) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

NOTICE of Change of Address by Melissa E. Crow (Crow, Melissa) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

MINUTE ORDER. The parties are directed to appear on March 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 27A before Judge Christopher R. Cooper for a hearing on the pending 42 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 2/20/2026. (lccrc3)

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Unopposed MOTION to Continue Hearing Scheduled for March 10 by AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, E.Q., FLORENCE IMMIGRANT & REFUGEE RIGHTS PROJECT, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Caldarone, Richard) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

MINUTE ORDER granting 47 Motion to Continue. The motion-to-dismiss hearing in this case is continued to March 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 27A before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 2/26/2026. (lccrc3)

Order on Motion to Continue AND Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

NOTICE OF COURTROOM CHANGE. Motion Hearing set for 3/18/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 14 (in person), 4th Floor before Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (lsj)

Notice of Courtroom Change

Motion Hearing