Case: Novedades Y Servicios, Inc. v. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

U.S. Department of Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ACASDC-19797074.), filed by Novedades Y Servicios, Inc., Esperanza Gomez Escobar. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)The new case number is 3:25-cv-886-AJB-DDL. Judge Anthony J. Battaglia and Magistrate Judge David D. Leshner are assigned to the case. (Sanz, Elizabeth)(axc1) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Esperanza Gomez Escobar, Novedades Y Servicios, Inc.. No Corporate Parents/Interested Parties. (axc1) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

NOTICE of Party With Financial Interest by Esperanza Gomez Escobar, Novedades Y Servicios, Inc.. No Parties With Financial Interest. (axc1) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

Summons Issued. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should print this summons and serve it in accordance with Rule 4, Fed.R.Civ.P and LR 4.1. (axc1) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 224 receipt number ACASDC-19800018.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Johnson, Robert) (exs). (Entered: 04/15/2025)

Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 224 receipt number ACASDC-19800042.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Marquez, Katrin) (exs). (Entered: 04/15/2025)

Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee received: $ 224 receipt number ACASDC-19800395.) (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Rowes, Jeffrey) (exs). (Entered: 04/15/2025)

Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Esperanza Gomez Escobar, Novedades Y Servicios, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Esperanza Gomez, # 3 Declaration of Elizabeth Sanz)(Sanz, Elizabeth) (maq). (Entered: 04/16/2025)

NOTICE of Intent to Oppose by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, U.S. Department of the Treasury re 8 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Parker, Katherine)Attorney Katherine L. Parker added to party Scott Bessent(pty:dft), Attorney Katherine L. Parker added to party Pam Bondi(pty:dft), Attorney Katherine L. Parker added to party Financial Crimes Enforcement Network(pty:dft), Attorney Katherine L. Parker added to party Andrea Gacki(pty:dft), Attorney Katherine L. Parker added to party U.S. Department of the Treasury(pty:dft) (maq). (Entered: 04/16/2025)

MINUTE ORDER OF TRANSFER. Judge Anthony J. Battaglia is no longer assigned. Case reassigned to Judge Janis L. Sammartino for all further proceedings. The new case number is 25cv886-JLS-DDL.(no document attached) (aas) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule and Setting Hearing re 8 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Responses due by 4/18/2025, Replies due by 4/19/2025. Motion Hearing set for 4/22/2025 09:30 AM before Judge Janis L. Sammartino. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 4/17/25.(aas) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

Order of Judge Transfer

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Novedades Y Servicios, Inc., Esperanza Gomez Escobar. All Defendants served. (Sanz, Elizabeth) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 8 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, U.S. Department of the Treasury. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice of Lodgment and Exhibits 1-3)(Parker, Katherine) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

1 Exhibit Notice of Lodgment and Exhibits 1-3

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 8 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Esperanza Gomez Escobar, Novedades Y Servicios, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Second Declaration of Esperanza Gomez)(Sanz, Elizabeth) (aas). (Entered: 04/19/2025)

Minute Order for proceedings held before Judge Janis L. Sammartino: Motion Hearing held on 4/22/2025 re 8 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Novedades Y Servicios, Inc., Esperanza Gomez Escobar. Oral arguments held. The Court grants 8 Motion for TRO. Written order to follow. The Administrative Record is due by 4/25/2025. Motion for Preliminary Injunction is due by 4/29/2025. Responses due by 5/6/2025 and Replies due by 5/9/2025. A Motion Hearing re Preliminary Injunction is set for 5/15/2025 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 4D before Judge Janis L. Sammartino. (Court Reporter/ECR Stephanie Whitehead). (Plaintiff Attorney Robert Johnson, Elizabeth Sanz and Katrin Marquez).(Defendant Attorney AUSA Katherine Parker). (no document attached) (ag) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

ORDER Granting 8 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 4/22/25.(aas) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion for TRO AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

NOTICE Regarding Administrative Record by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, U.S. Department of the Treasury (Parker, Katherine) (aas). (Entered: 04/24/2025)

NOTICE of Lodgment by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, U.S. Department of the Treasury Public Administrative Record (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certification and Index, # 2 Exhibit Pages 001-167, # 3 Exhibit Pages 168-224, # 4 Exhibit Pages 225-264, # 5 Exhibit Pages 265-304, # 6 Exhibit Pages 305-420, # 7 Exhibit Pages 421-443)(Parker, Katherine) (aas). (Entered: 04/25/2025)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 4/22/2025, before Judge Janis L. Sammartino. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Stephanie Whitehead. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 5/19/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/29/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/28/2025. (aas)(jrd) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance as co-counsel by Nilay U. Vora on behalf of Esperanza Gomez Escobar, Novedades Y Servicios, Inc. (Vora, Nilay)Attorney Nilay U. Vora added to party Esperanza Gomez Escobar(pty:pla), Attorney Nilay U. Vora added to party Novedades Y Servicios, Inc.(pty:pla) (aas). (Entered: 04/29/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance as co-counsel by Jeffrey Aaron Atteberry on behalf of Esperanza Gomez Escobar, Novedades Y Servicios, Inc. (Atteberry, Jeffrey)Attorney Jeffrey Aaron Atteberry added to party Esperanza Gomez Escobar(pty:pla), Attorney Jeffrey Aaron Atteberry added to party Novedades Y Servicios, Inc.(pty:pla) (aas). (Entered: 04/29/2025)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Esperanza Gomez Escobar, Novedades Y Servicios, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Memo of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of Esperanza Gomez, # 3 Declaration of Andres Payan, Jr., # 4 Declaration of Antonio Carpio, # 5 Declaration of Anuar Contreras, # 6 Declaration of Arnoldo Gonzalez Jr., # 7 Declaration of Clarissa Ashley Light, # 8 Declaration of Mariceli Castro, # 9 Declaration of Elizabeth Sanz)(Sanz, Elizabeth) (aas). (Entered: 04/29/2025)

ORDER Denying the Pro Hac Vice Application of Robert E. Johnson, re 5 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 4/30/2025.(rmc) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

ORDER Denying the Pro Hac Vice Application of Katrin Marquez, re 6 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 4/30/2025.(rmc) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

ORDER Denying the Pro Hac Vice Application of Jeffrey T. Rowes, re 7 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 4/30/2025.(rmc) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice, No payment Submitted. (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Johnson, Robert) (rmc). (Entered: 04/30/2025)

Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice, No payment Submitted. (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Rowes, Jeffrey) (rmc). (Entered: 04/30/2025)

Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice, No payment Submitted. (Application to be reviewed by Clerk.) (Marquez, Katrin) (rmc). (Entered: 04/30/2025)

ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Robert E. Johnson, re 26 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 4/30/2025.(rmc) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Katrin Marquez, re 28 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 4/30/2025.(rmc) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

ORDER Approving the Pro Hac Vice Application of Jeffrey T. Rowes, re 27 Request to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 4/30/2025.(rmc) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Novedades Y Servicios, Inc., Esperanza Gomez Escobar. Andrea Gacki served. (Sanz, Elizabeth) (aas).

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Novedades Y Servicios, Inc., Esperanza Gomez Escobar. Scott Bessent served., SUMMONS Returned Executed by Novedades Y Servicios, Inc., Esperanza Gomez Escobar. Scott Bessent served. (Sanz, Elizabeth) (aas).

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Novedades Y Servicios, Inc., Esperanza Gomez Escobar. Pam Bondi served. (Sanz, Elizabeth) (aas).

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Novedades Y Servicios, Inc., Esperanza Gomez Escobar. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network served. (Sanz, Elizabeth) (aas).

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Novedades Y Servicios, Inc., Esperanza Gomez Escobar. U.S. Department of the Treasury served. (Sanz, Elizabeth) (aas).

NOTICE of Appearance by Ava Sadeghi on behalf of Money Services Business Association, Inc. (Sadeghi, Ava)Attorney Ava Sadeghi added to party Money Services Business Association, Inc.(pty:am) (aas).

NOTICE of Appearance by David Samuel Wilson on behalf of Money Services Business Association, Inc. (Wilson, David)Attorney David Samuel Wilson added to party Money Services Business Association, Inc.(pty:am) (aas).

NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel C. Silva on behalf of Money Services Business Association, Inc. (Silva, Daniel)Attorney Daniel C. Silva added to party Money Services Business Association, Inc.(pty:am) (aas).

RESPONSE in Opposition re 22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, U.S. Department of the Treasury. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Andrea Gacki, # 2 Exhibit 2 (CTR Screenshots))(Parker, Katherine) (aas). (Entered: 05/06/2025)

1 Declaration of Andrea Gacki

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2 Exhibit 2 (CTR Screenshots)

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Amicus Curiae Appearance entered by Ava Sadeghi on behalf of Money Services Business Association, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Daniel Silva, # 2 Declaration of Connie Fenchel, # 3 Declaration of Nona Rangel, # 4 Declaration of Lee Jeffrey Ross, Jr., # 5 Declaration of Kathryn Tomasofsky)(Sadeghi, Ava) (aas). (Entered: 05/06/2025)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Esperanza Gomez Escobar, Money Services Business Association, Inc., Novedades Y Servicios, Inc.. (Sanz, Elizabeth) (aas). (Entered: 05/09/2025)

NOTICE of Amended Declaration by Esperanza Gomez Escobar, Novedades Y Servicios, Inc. re 22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Amended Declaration of Andres Payan, Jr.)(Sanz, Elizabeth) (aas). (Entered: 05/11/2025)

1 Amended Declaration of Andres Payan, Jr.

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REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE by Esperanza Gomez Escobar, Novedades Y Servicios, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Transcript of Hearing)(Sanz, Elizabeth) (aas). (Entered: 05/14/2025)

1 Exhibit A - Transcript of Hearing

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Minute Order for proceedings held before Judge Janis L. Sammartino: Motion Hearing held on 5/15/2025 re 22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Novedades Y Servicios, Inc. and Esperanza Gomez Escobar. Oral arguments held. Plaintiff's oral motion to augment the record is granted in part and denied in part. The Court grants 22 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Written order to follow. (Court Reporter/ECR Stephanie Whitehead). (Plaintiff Attorney Robert E. Johnson, Katrin Marquez, Elizabeth L. Sanz and Nilay Vora).(Defendant Attorney Katherine L. Parker).(Amicus Attorney Daniel Silva). (no document attached) (ag) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

Motion Hearing AND Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction

NOTICE of Supplement to Administrative Record by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, U.S. Department of the Treasury re 18 Notice of Lodgment, (Attachments: # 1 Supplement to Certification of Administrative Record and Revised Index, # 2 Supplement to Public Administrative Record)(Parker, Katherine) (aas). (Entered: 05/19/2025)

1 Supplement to Certification of Administrative Record and Revised Index

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ORDER Granting 22 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 5/21/255.(aas) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 5/15/2025, before Judge Janis L. Sammartino. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Stephanie Whitehead. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or the Court Reporter/Transcriber. If redaction is necessary, parties have seven calendar days from the file date of the Transcript to E-File the Notice of Intent to Request Redaction. The following deadlines would also apply if requesting redaction: Redaction Request Statement due to Court Reporter/Transcriber 6/11/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/23/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/19/2025. (aas)(jrd) (Entered: 05/21/2025)

Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint (Unopposed) by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, U.S. Department of the Treasury. (Parker, Katherine) (aas). (Entered: 06/12/2025)

RESPONSE to Motion re 49 Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint (Unopposed) filed by Esperanza Gomez Escobar, Novedades Y Servicios, Inc.. (Johnson, Robert) (aas). (Entered: 06/12/2025)

ORDER Granting 49 Defendant's Ex Parte Applicaiton Seeking Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 6/13/25. (aas) (Entered: 06/13/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie Amanda Sotomayor on behalf of Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, U.S. Department of the Treasury (Sotomayor, Stephanie)Attorney Stephanie Amanda Sotomayor added to party Scott Bessent(pty:dft), Attorney Stephanie Amanda Sotomayor added to party Pam Bondi(pty:dft), Attorney Stephanie Amanda Sotomayor added to party Financial Crimes Enforcement Network(pty:dft), Attorney Stephanie Amanda Sotomayor added to party Andrea Gacki(pty:dft), Attorney Stephanie Amanda Sotomayor added to party U.S. Department of the Treasury(pty:dft) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie Amanda Sotomayor on behalf of Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, U.S. Department of the Treasury (Sotomayor, Stephanie)Attorney Stephanie Amanda Sotomayor added to party Scott Bessent(pty:dft), Attorney Stephanie Amanda Sotomayor added to party Pam Bondi(pty:dft), Attorney Stephanie Amanda Sotomayor added to party Financial Crimes Enforcement Network(pty:dft), Attorney Stephanie Amanda Sotomayor added to party Andrea Gacki(pty:dft), Attorney Stephanie Amanda Sotomayor added to party U.S. Department of the Treasury(pty:dft) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint (Unopposed) by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, U.S. Department of the Treasury. (Sotomayor, Stephanie) (aas). (Entered: 07/03/2025)

Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint (Unopposed) by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, U.S. Department of the Treasury. (Sotomayor, Stephanie) (aas). (Entered: 07/03/2025)

ORDER Granting 53 Defendant's Ex Parte Application Seeking Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 7/7/25. (aas) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

ORDER Granting 53 Defendant's Ex Parte Application Seeking Extension of Time to Respond to the Complaint. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 7/7/25. (aas) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

Joint MOTION Proposed Schedule by Esperanza Gomez Escobar, Money Services Business Association, Inc., Novedades Y Servicios, Inc.. (Johnson, Robert)Attorney Robert E. Johnson added to party Money Services Business Association, Inc.(pty:am) (aas). (Entered: 07/07/2025)

Joint MOTION Proposed Schedule by Esperanza Gomez Escobar, Money Services Business Association, Inc., Novedades Y Servicios, Inc.. (Johnson, Robert)Attorney Robert E. Johnson added to party Money Services Business Association, Inc.(pty:am) (aas). (Entered: 07/07/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit as to 47 Order by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, U.S. Department of the Treasury., Fee Waived (Notice of Appeal electronically transmitted to US Court of Appeals.) (Sotomayor, Stephanie) (dim). (Entered: 07/08/2025)

ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule for the Parties' Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment and Vacating Defendant's Deadline for Filing an Answer to Plaintiffs' Complaint re 55 Motion. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 7/8/25. (aas) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

USCA Case Number 25-4238 for 56 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, filed by Scott Bessent, Andrea Gacki, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, U.S. Department of the Treasury. (Attachments: # 1 Attorney Appeal Case Opening, # 2 Pro Se Appeals Case Opening, # 3 Ninth Circuit Appellate Mentoring Program)(mjw) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

USCA Time Schedule Order as to 56 Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit, filed by Scott Bessent, Andrea Gacki, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, U.S. Department of the Treasury. (NOTICE TO PARTIES of deadlines regarding appellate transcripts: Appellant shall file transcript designation and ordering form with the US District Court, provide a copy of the form to the court reporter, and make payment arrangements with the court reporter on or by 8/7/2025 (see Ninth Circuit Rule 10-3.1); Due date for filing of transcripts in US District Court is 9/8/2025.) (mjw) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

Ex Parte MOTION to Stay District Court Proceedings Pending Appeal by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, U.S. Department of the Treasury. (Sotomayor, Stephanie) (aas). (Entered: 07/16/2025)

ORDER Denying without Prejudice Defendants' 60 Motion to Stay District Court Proceedings Pending Appeal. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 7/17/25. (aas) (Entered: 07/17/2025)

Ex Parte MOTION to Stay District Court Proceedings Pending Appeal by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, U.S. Department of the Treasury. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Stephanie A. Sotomayor)(Sotomayor, Stephanie) (aas). (Entered: 07/22/2025)

1 Declaration of Stephanie A. Sotomayor

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 62 Ex Parte MOTION to Stay District Court Proceedings Pending Appeal filed by Esperanza Gomez Escobar, Novedades Y Servicios, Inc.. (Johnson, Robert) (aas). (Entered: 07/23/2025)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 62 Ex Parte MOTION to Stay District Court Proceedings Pending Appeal filed by Scott Bessent, Pam Bondi, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Andrea Gacki, U.S. Department of the Treasury. (Sotomayor, Stephanie) (aas). (Entered: 07/25/2025)

ORDER Granting 62 Defendants' Motion to Stay District Court Proceedings Pending Appeal. Signed by Judge Janis L. Sammartino on 7/28/25. (aas)