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

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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2 Summons

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3 Summons

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4 Summons

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5 Summons

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6 Summons

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7 Summons

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8 Summons

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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)

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)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Order on Sealed Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym

.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings

.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

Scheduling Conference

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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)