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PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number ATXSDC-33214688) filed by W.G.H., J.G.G., J.A.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Pinon, Adriana) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
Clearinghouse
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Set/Reset Hearings & Other Court Settings
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
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Request for Issuance of Summons as to Pamela Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Frank Venegas, filed. (Pinon, Adriana) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. Motion Docket Date 4/30/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted attachment Memorandum of Law In Support of Temporary Restraining Order, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Melissa Smyth, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Stephanie Quintero, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Molly Lauterback, # 5 Proposed Order) (Pinon, Adriana) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
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MOTION to Certify Class by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. Motion Docket Date 4/30/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Daniel Galindo, # 2 Proposed Order) (Pinon, Adriana) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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MOTION For Leave To Proceed Under Pseudonyms by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. Motion Docket Date 4/30/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Pinon, Adriana) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Lee Gelernt (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-33214706) by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. Motion Docket Date 4/30/2025. (Pinon, Adriana) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/9/2025: # 1 Verified Bar Membership Status) (jrl1). (Entered: 04/09/2025)
1 Verified Bar Membership Status
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Daniel Galindo (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-33214707) by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. Motion Docket Date 4/30/2025. (Pinon, Adriana) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/9/2025: # 1 Verified Bar Membership Status) (jrl1). (Entered: 04/09/2025)
1 Verified Bar Membership Status
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Buser-Clancy on behalf of J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. (Buser-Clancy, Thomas) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Charelle Lett on behalf of J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. (Lett, Charelle) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
PACER
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ORDER granting 6 Motion for Lee Gelernt to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
RECAP
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ORDER granting 7 Motion for Daniel Galindo to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
RECAP
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TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER terminating 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. This Temporary Restraining Order shall expire on the earlier of 5:00 p.m. (central time) on Tuesday, April 23, 2025, or by Order of the Court. The Court shall hold a hearing by videoconference on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., at which time the Court will consider whether to extend the temporary restraining order or issue other forms of emergency relief. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
Clearinghouse
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***Set/Reset Hearings: Miscellaneous Hearing set for 4/11/2025 at 01:30 PM by VIDEO before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr (bce1)
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
PACER
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Summons Issued as to 1.) Pamela Bondi, 2.) Robert Cerna, 3.) Todd Lyons, 4.) Kristi Noem, 5.) Marco Rubio, 6.) Donald J. Trump, 7.) U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 8.) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, 9.) U.S. State Department, 10.) Frank Venegas and 11.) U.S. Attorney. Issued summons delivered to plaintiff by NEF, filed. (jrl1) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
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NOTICE of Appearance by Savannah Kumar on behalf of J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. (Kumar, Savannah) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Ashley Gorski (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-33222336) by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. Motion Docket Date 4/30/2025. (Pinon, Adriana) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/10/2025: # 1 Verified Bar Membership Status) (jmt1). (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
PACER
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Hina Shamsi (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-33222337) by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. Motion Docket Date 4/30/2025. (Pinon, Adriana) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/10/2025: # 1 Verified Bar Membership Status) (jmt1). (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for My Khanh Ngo (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-33222338) by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. Motion Docket Date 4/30/2025. (Pinon, Adriana) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/10/2025: # 1 Verified Bar Membership Status) (jmt1). (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Noelle Smith (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-33222340) by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. Motion Docket Date 4/30/2025. (Pinon, Adriana) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/10/2025: # 1 Verified Bar Membership Status) (jmt1). (Attachment 1 replaced on 4/10/2025) (jmt1). (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Omar C. Jadwat (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-33222341) by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. Motion Docket Date 4/30/2025. (Pinon, Adriana) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/10/2025: # 1 Verified Bar Membership Status) (jmt1). (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Oscar Sarabia Roman (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-33222343) by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. Motion Docket Date 4/30/2025. (Pinon, Adriana) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/10/2025: # 1 Verified Bar Membership Status) (jmt1). (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
PACER
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Patrick Toomey (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-33222344) by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. Motion Docket Date 4/30/2025. (Pinon, Adriana) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/10/2025: # 1 Verified Bar Membership Status) (jmt1). (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Sidra Mahfooz (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-33222345) by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. Motion Docket Date 4/30/2025. (Pinon, Adriana) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/10/2025: # 1 Verified Bar Membership Status) (jmt1). (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025
PACER
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ORDER granting 15 Motion for Ashley Gorski to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 04/10/2025)
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April 10, 2025
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April 10, 2025
PACER
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ORDER granting 16 Motion for Hina Shamsi to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 04/10/2025)
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April 10, 2025
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April 10, 2025
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ORDER granting 17 Motion for My Khanh Ngo to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 04/10/2025)
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April 10, 2025
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April 10, 2025
PACER
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ORDER granting 18 Motion for Noelle Smith to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 04/10/2025)
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April 10, 2025
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April 10, 2025
PACER
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ORDER granting 19 Motion for Omar C Jadwat to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 04/10/2025)
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April 10, 2025
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April 10, 2025
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ORDER granting 20 Motion for Oscar Sarabia Roman to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 04/10/2025)
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April 10, 2025
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April 10, 2025
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ORDER granting 21 Motion for Patrick Toomey to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 04/10/2025)
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April 10, 2025
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PACER
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ORDER granting 22 Motion for Sidra Mahfooz to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 04/10/2025)
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April 10, 2025
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April 10, 2025
PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Hu on behalf of Pamela Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. State Department, Frank Venegas, filed. (Hu, Daniel) (Entered: 04/10/2025)
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April 10, 2025
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April 10, 2025
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DECLARATION of Adriana Pinon re: 12 Temporary Restraining Order,,, filed. (Pinon, Adriana) (Entered: 04/10/2025)
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April 10, 2025
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April 10, 2025
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NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah Wilson on behalf of Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. State Department, Frank Venegas, filed. (Hu, Daniel) (Entered: 04/11/2025)
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April 11, 2025
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April 11, 2025
PACER
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Miscellaneous Hearing
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April 11, 2025
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April 11, 2025
PACER
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Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings
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April 11, 2025
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April 11, 2025
PACER
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FTR Audio and Files Sent
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April 11, 2025
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April 11, 2025
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Appearances: Lee Gelernt f/Petitioners; Sarah Wilson & Daniel David Hu, AUSA f/Respondents; (ERO: Efrain Garcia) (Law Clerk: Mishan Kara) [Court time: 1:41-2:06 / 2:14-2:21]. HEARING REGARDING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER held on 4/11/2025. Case called; appearances made. Court addressed parties regarding TRO in place; discussion held. Court scheduled preliminary injunction hearing and related briefing: Petitioner deadline to file motion for preliminary injunction due by 4/16/2025; Respondents Response due by 4/22/2025; Petitioners Reply due by 4/23/2025; Evidentiary Hearing set for 4/24/2025 at 1:00 p.m. in person. Court found good cause to extend TRO based on date of hearing; TRO will remove President Trump from injunctive relief and broaden relief to include individuals detained within SDTX. Written order to be issued. Parties excused. (bce1)
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TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER entered. This Temporary Restraining Order shall expire on the earlier of 12:00 p.m. (central time) on Friday, April 25, 2025, or by Order of the Court. The parties shall appear in person for a hearing on the Motion for Preliminary Injunction on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (central time). (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 04/11/2025)
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***Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Brief due by 4/16/2025. Responses due by 4/22/2025. Replies due by 4/23/2025 Injunction Hearing set for 4/24/2025 at 01:00 PM in Courtroom 6 before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr (bce1)
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April 11, 2025
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April 11, 2025
PACER
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AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Daniel Hu for Transcript of Status Hearing-TRO 4/11/2025 before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr.. Expedited (7 days) turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Digital Scroll Transcription Services, filed. (Hu, Daniel) (Entered: 04/11/2025)
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AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Daniel Galindo for Petitioners-Plaintiffs for Transcript of Motion Hearing on 4/11/2025 before Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr.. Daily (24 hours) turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Veritext Legal Solutions, filed. (Galindo, Daniel) (Entered: 04/11/2025)
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FTR Audio and Files Electronically Sent to GLR Transcribing Services re 36 AO435 Transcript Request, 35 AO435 Transcript Request, as to HEARING REGARDING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER held on 4/11/25 before Judge Rodriguez, filed. (jmt1)
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April 11, 2025
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April 11, 2025
PACER
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FTR Audio and Files Sent
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April 14, 2025
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FTR Audio and Files Electronically Sent to Trinity Transcription Service re 36 AO435 Transcript Request, 35 AO435 Transcript Request, as to TRO Motion Hearing held on April 11, 2025 before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr.. Estimated Transcription Completion Date: 4/17/2025., filed. (dlr1)
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April 14, 2025
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April 14, 2025
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ORDER entered. Motion for Preliminary Injunction shall be no longer than 35 pages; Response shall be no longer than 35 pages; and Reply shall be no longer than 12 pages. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 04/16/2025)
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NOTICE of Appearance by Lee Kovarsky on behalf of Amicus Curiae Class Action and Habeas Professors, filed. (Kovarsky, Lee) (Entered: 04/16/2025)
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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae Class Action and Habeas Professors by Amicus Curiae Class Action and Habeas Professors, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/7/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order for leave to file Amicus Brief, # 2 Exhibit Amicus Brief to be filed) (Kovarsky, Lee) (Entered: 04/16/2025)
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ORDER granting 39 Motion for Leave to File.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (dlr1) (Entered: 04/16/2025)
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BRIEF of AMICUS CURIAE CLASS ACTION AND HABEAS PROFESSORS re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus by Amicus Curiae Class Action and Habeas Professors, filed. (dlr1) (Entered: 04/16/2025)
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April 16, 2025
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April 16, 2025
PACER
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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. Motion Docket Date 5/7/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Rebecca Hanson, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Andres Antillano, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Steven Dudley, # 5 Exhibit Declaration of Sarah Bishop, # 6 Exhibit Declaration of Juanita Goebertus, # 7 Exhibit Declaration of Paulina Reyes, # 8 Exhibit Declaration of Linette Tobin, # 9 Exhibit Declaration of Oscar Sarabia Roman) (Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 04/16/2025)
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April 16, 2025
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April 16, 2025
PACER
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TRANSCRIPT re: TRO MOTION HEARING held on April 11, 2025 before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Court Reporter/Transcriber TRINITY TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES. Ordering Party Daniel Galindo, Esq. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/16/2025., filed. (cbattaglia, ) (Entered: 04/17/2025)
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April 17, 2025
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April 17, 2025
PACER
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Notice of Filing of Official Transcript re: 43 Transcript,. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 04/17/2025)
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April 17, 2025
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April 17, 2025
PACER
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RESPONSE in Opposition to 42 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. State Department, Frank Venegas. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Smith Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B: Charles Declaration, # 3 Exhibit C: Kozak Declaration, # 4 Exhibit E: Cisneros Declaration, # 5 Proposed Order) (Ensign, Drew) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
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PACER
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Opposed MOTION to Unseal Cisneros Declaration, ECF No. 45 Exhibit D by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. Motion Docket Date 5/14/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
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April 23, 2025
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April 23, 2025
PACER
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REPLY in Support of 42 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H.. (Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
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April 23, 2025
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PACER
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Unopposed SUPPLEMENT to 47 Reply in Support of Motion by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Filing Index, # 2 Exhibit A - Harris Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B - Notices) (Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 04/24/2025)
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April 24, 2025
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April 24, 2025
PACER
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Oral Order
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April 24, 2025
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April 24, 2025
PACER
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Injunction Hearing
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April 24, 2025
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April 24, 2025
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SEALED EXHIBITS D Cisneros Declaration re: 45 Response in Opposition to Motion, by Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. State Department, Frank Venegas, filed. (Attachments: # 1 Form AEA-21B) (Hu, Daniel) (Entered: 04/24/2025)
1 Form AEA-21B
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Appearances: Lee Gelernt, Thomas Paul Buser-Clancy, and Noelle Smith f/Petitioners; Michael Velchik and Daniel Hu f/Respondents; (Court Reporter: Sheila Perales) (Law Clerk: Craig Smith) [1:02-2:42 / 2:56-3:03]. PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING held on 4/24/2025. Case called; appearances made. Court addressed parties regarding pending motions. Discussion held regarding 46 Opposed Motion to Unseal Cisneros Declaration ECF 45 Exhibit D; Court found that exhibit D Declaration of Cisneros does not reveal confidential investigative methods and would not pose harm to any individual; Motion granted. Clerk's Office directed to unseal document 49 . Court addressed 5 Motion for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms; Respondents unopposed to motion; motion granted. Court addressed 42 Motion for preliminary injunction and 4 Motion to Certify Class; discussion held; parties not opposed to converting the motion for preliminary injunction into motion for summary judgment. Court will convert motion for preliminary injunction into motion for partial summary judgment. The Court granted petitioners request to file a supplemental reply to declaration of Mr. Cisneros (Doc. 49); petitioners shall file supplemental reply by April 25, 2025. Court addressed parties regarding various issues related to the pending motions; discussion held. Court break. Court found good cause to extend the TRO to next Friday as to putative class members; written order to be issued. Court notified parties that court would certify its order on the converted motion for summary judgment for interlocutory appeal; parties not opposed. Parties final statements heard; parties excused; court adjourned. (bce1)
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April 24, 2025
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ORAL ORDER granting 46 Opposed MOTION to Unseal Cisneros Declaration, ECF No. 45 Exhibit D (by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1)
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April 24, 2025
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April 24, 2025
PACER
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50
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TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER entered. With respect to any person that Respondents designate as an alien enemy under 50 U.S.C. Section 21 and who is detained within the Southern District of Texas, Respondents are enjoined from transferring, relocating, deporting, or removing such person outside of the Southern District of Texas, without an Order from the Court. This Temporary Restraining Order shall expire on the earlier of noon (central time) on Friday, May 2, 2025, or by Order of the Court. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 04/24/2025)
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April 24, 2025
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April 24, 2025
Clearinghouse
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AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Daniel Galindo for Petitioners-Plaintiffs for Transcript of Motion Hearing on 4/24/2025. Daily (24 hours) turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Sheila Perales, filed. (Galindo, Daniel) (Entered: 04/24/2025)
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April 24, 2025
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April 24, 2025
PACER
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MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Sarah S. Wilson (Fee Exempt) by Pamela Bondi, Robert Cerna, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Donald J. Trump, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. State Department, Frank Venegas, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/15/2025. (Wilson, Sarah) (Entered: 04/24/2025)
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April 24, 2025
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April 24, 2025
PACER
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Unopposed MOTION to Unseal docket viewing restrictions by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. Motion Docket Date 5/16/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Pinon, Adriana) (Entered: 04/25/2025)
1 Proposed Order
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April 25, 2025
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April 25, 2025
RECAP
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AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Daniel Hu for Transcript of Injunction Hearing, April 24, 2025, Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr.. Expedited (7 days) turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Sheila Perales, filed. (Hu, Daniel) (Entered: 04/25/2025)
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April 25, 2025
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April 25, 2025
PACER
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ORDER LIFTING DOCKET VIEWING RESTRICTIONS regarding 53 Motion to Unseal. Accordingly, the Clerk of Court is directed to lift all viewing restrictions on the docket-i.e., to make all prior filings electronically available to the public. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 04/25/2025)
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April 25, 2025
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April 25, 2025
RECAP
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ORDER granting 52 Motion for Sarah Wilson to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found here.(Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 04/25/2025)
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April 25, 2025
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April 25, 2025
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ORDER AND OPINION granting 4 MOTION to Certify Class. It is ORDERED that the Court certifies a class of Venezuelan aliens, 14 years old or older, who have not been naturalized, who Respondents have designated or in the future designate as alien enemies under the March 14, 2025, Presidential Proclamation entitled 'Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of the United States by Tren De Aragua', 90 Fed. Reg. 13033, and who are detained or reside in the Southern District of Texas; and ORDERED that Lee Gelernt of the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation is appointed lead counsel for the certified class, and all ACLU attorneys who have appeared in this matter as counsel of record for Named Petitioners are appointed co-counsel for the certified class. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 05/01/2025)
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Oral Order
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May 1, 2025
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ORDER AND OPINION regarding 42 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. The Court has concluded that J.A.V., J.G.G., and W.G.H., in their individual capacity and as representatives of the certified class, have demonstrated entitlement to relief in habeas. Respondents have designated or will designate them as alien enemies under the Proclamation, subjecting them to unlawful detention, transfer, and removal under the AEA. As a result, J.A.V., J.G.G., and W.G.H. are each entitled to the granting of their Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, and a permanent injunction prohibiting Respondents from employing the Proclamation and the AEA against them. The certified class warrants similar protection. The Court will issue a Final Judgment with the appropriate relief. To the extent that J.A.V., J.G.G., and W.G.H., or any member of the certified class, have been detained or are detained in the future pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act, they have not sought and do not obtain any relief. In addition, the conclusions of the Court do not affect Respondents' ability to continue removal proceedings or enforcement of any final orders of removal issued against J.A.V., J.G.G., and W.G.H, or against any member of the certified class, under the Immigration and Nationality Act. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) (Attachments: # 1 Appendix) Parties notified. (bce1) (Main Document 58 replaced on 5/6/2025) (bce1). (Entered: 05/01/2025)
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FINAL JUDGMENT AND PERMANENT INJUNCTION entered. Accordingly, it is: ORDERED that the Class Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Doc. 1) is GRANTED; andORDERED that Respondents are permanently enjoined from detaining, transferring, or removing J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., and the members of the certified class, under the Alien Enemies Act, 50 U.S.C. Section 21, and based on the Presidential Proclamation, "Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act Regarding the Invasion of the United States by Tren de Aragua," 90 Fed. Reg. 13033. (Signed by Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr) Parties notified. (bce1) (Entered: 05/01/2025)
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TRANSCRIPT re: Injunction Hearing held on April 24, 2025 before Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. Court Reporter/Transcriber Sheila Perales. Ordering Party Mr. Daniel Hu and Mr. Daniel Galinda Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/11/2025., filed. (seh1) (Entered: 05/12/2025)
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Notice of Filing of Official Transcript re: 60 Transcript,. Parties notified, filed. (SDTX_CMECF_AutoDocket, ) (Entered: 05/12/2025)
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NOTICE of Service of Summons by J.A.V., J.G.G., W.G.H., filed. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit) (Pinon, Adriana) (Entered: 06/18/2025)
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