Case: Hinge v. Lyons

COMPLAINT against TODD M. LYONS, ACTING DIRECTOR, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11609270) filed by CHANDRAPRAKASH HINGE. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Proposed Summons)(Banias, Bradley) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by CHANDRAPRAKASH HINGE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration Banias Declaration, # 3 Declaration Hinge Declaration, # 4 Exhibit A: Traffic offense ticket, # 5 Exhibit B: Order to dismiss Traffic violation, # 6 Exhibit C: Hinge SEVIS Termination)(Banias, Bradley) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to TODD M. LYONS, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

ORDER. In accordance with the attached Order, it is hereby ORDERED that, by 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on April 11, 2025, the plaintiff shall SHOW CAUSE in writing as to why the Court should not transfer this case to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. It is further ORDERED that the plaintiff shall forthwith notify the defendant of the contents of this Order. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 11, 2025. (lcrbw3) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Steven A. Brown on behalf of CHANDRAPRAKASH HINGE (Brown, Steven) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 4 Order,, Set Deadlines, filed by CHANDRAPRAKASH HINGE. (Brown, Steven) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph F. Carilli, Jr on behalf of All Defendants (Carilli, Joseph) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

Case Assigned/Reassigned

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Order

Case Assigned to Judge Reggie B. Walton. (zjd)

MINUTE ORDER. The Court requiring additional information before resolving the plaintiff's 2 Application for Temporary Restraining Order or In the Alternative Preliminary Injunction, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before April 13, 2025, the defendant shall file his opposition, if any, to the plaintiff's 2 motion. It is further ORDERED that, on April 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., the parties shall appear before the Court for a scheduling conference. The parties shall appear before the Court via teleconference, by calling 646-828-7666, entering the Meeting ID 161 591 8885 followed by the pound key (#), and then entering the Passcode 984979 followed by the pound key (#). SO ORDERED this 11th day of April, 2025. (lcrbw3)

Memorandum in opposition to re 2 Motion for TRO, filed by TODD M. LYONS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Carilli, Joseph) (Entered: 04/13/2025)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by CHANDRAPRAKASH HINGE (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Brown, Steven) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

MINUTE ORDER. The public is permitted to attend the scheduling conference currently scheduled for today, April 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., by calling 1-833-990-9400, and entering the Meeting ID 011366756. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 14, 2025. (lcrbw3)

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Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for telephonic proceedings held before Judge Reggie B. Walton: Motion Hearing held on 4/14/2025 re 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Oral arguments heard. The Court temporarily grants 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order for the reasons set forth on the record. Further Motion Hearing set for 4/16/2025 at 2:30 PM via teleconference (Audio Line Available) before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (Court Reporter: Lisa Moreira) (zalh)

Order

MINUTE ORDER. In accordance with the oral rulings issued by the Court at the motion hearing held on April 14, 2025, and in light of the forthcoming Order to be issued by the Court, the Court has determined that an immediate Order is warranted to maintain the status quo until the conclusion of a further hearing scheduled for April 16, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that the 2 plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order is GRANTED until the conclusion of a further hearing scheduled for April 16, 2025. It is further ORDERED that the defendant shall not commence proceedings to remove the plaintiff from the United States while this Order is in effect absent further Order from the Court. It is further ORDERED that, on April 16, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., the parties shall appear before the Court for a further hearing on the 2 plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order. The parties shall appear before the Court via teleconference by calling 646-828-7666, entering the Meeting ID 161 591 8885 followed by the pound key (#), and then entering the Passcode 984979 followed by the pound key (#). Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 14, 2025. (lcrbw3) Modified on 4/15/2025. (zalh)

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 15, 2025. (lcrbw3) (Main Document 10 replaced on 4/16/2025) (zalh). (Entered: 04/15/2025)

ORDER. In accordance with the Memorandum Opinion issued on this same date, it is hereby ORDERED that the plaintiff's 2 Application for Temporary Restraining Order or in the Alternative Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED IN PART AND HELD IN ABEYANCE IN PART. The motion is GRANTED to the extent it seeks a temporary restraining order until the conclusion of a further hearing scheduled for April 16, 2025. The motion is HELD IN ABEYANCE in all other respects pending a further hearing on the plaintiff's motion. It is further ORDERED that the defendant shall not commence proceedings to remove the plaintiff from the United States while this Order is in effect absent further Order from the Court. It is further ORDERED that, on April 16, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., the parties shall appear before the Court for a further hearing on the plaintiff's 2 Application for Temporary Restraining Order or in the Alternative Preliminary Injunction. The parties shall appear before the Court via teleconference by calling 646-828-7666, entering the Meeting ID 161 591 8885 followed by the pound key (#), and then entering the Passcode 984979 followed by the pound key (#). Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 15, 2025. (lcrbw3) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by CHANDRAPRAKASH HINGE (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Brown, Steven) (Entered: 04/16/2025)

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Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

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MINUTE ORDER. The public is permitted to attend the motion hearing currently scheduled for today, April 16, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., by calling 1-833-990-9400, and entering the Meeting ID 011366756. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 16, 2025. (lcrbw3)

MINUTE ORDER. In accordance with the oral rulings issued by the Court during the April 16, 2025, motion hearing, it is hereby ORDERED that the plaintiff's 2 Application for Temporary Restraining Order or in the Alternative Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED IN PART AND HELD IN ABEYANCE IN PART. The motion is GRANTED to the extent it seeks a temporary restraining order until the conclusion of a further hearing scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The motion is HELD IN ABEYANCE in all other respects pending a further hearing on the plaintiff's motion. It is further ORDERED that the defendant shall not commence proceedings to remove the plaintiff from the United States while this Order is in effect absent further Order from the Court. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall meet and confer in order to propose Order language resolving the dispute between the parties. It is further ORDERED that, by 9:59 a.m. on April 17, 2025, the parties shall jointly file with the Court proposed order language resolving the dispute between the parties, if they are able to agree upon such proposed language. It is further ORDERED that, on April 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the parties shall appear before the Court for a further hearing on the plaintiff's 2 Application for Temporary Restraining Order or in the Alternative Preliminary Injunction. The parties shall appear before the Court via teleconference by calling 646-828-7666, entering the Meeting ID 161 591 8885 followed by the pound key (#), and then entering the Passcode 984979 followed by the pound key (#). It is further ORDERED that, if the parties are able to agree upon and file proposed Order language resolving the dispute between the parties prior to the motion hearing scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Court will vacate that hearing. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 16, 2025. (lcrbw3)

Order

MINUTE ORDER. The public is permitted to attend the motion hearing currently scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., by calling 1-833-990-9400, and entering the Meeting ID 011366756. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 16, 2025. (lcrbw3)

Motion Hearing

Minute Entry for telephonic proceedings held before Judge Reggie B. Walton: Further Motion Hearing held on 4/16/2025 re 2 Application for Temporary Restraining Order or in the Alternative Preliminary Injunction. Oral arguments heard. The parties shall submit a proposed order prior to 10:00 AM on 4/17/2025. Further Motion Hearing set for 4/17/2025 at 10:00 AM via teleconference before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (Court Reporter: Chandra Kean) (zalh)

Minute Entry for telephonic proceedings held before Judge Reggie B. Walton: Further Motion Hearing held on 4/16/2025 re 2 Application for Temporary Restraining Order or in the Alternative Preliminary Injunction. Oral arguments heard. The parties shall submit a joint proposed order prior to 10:00 AM on 4/17/2025. Further Motion Hearing set for 4/17/2025 at 10:00 AM via teleconference (Audio Line Available) before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (Court Reporter: Chandra Kean) (zalh) Modified on 4/17/2025. (zalh)

RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order,,,,,,,, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,,,,, filed by TODD M. LYONS. (Carilli, Joseph) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

ORDER. In accordance with the attached Order, it is hereby ORDERED that the plaintiff's 2 Application for Temporary Restraining Order or in the Alternative Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE IN PART. The motion is GRANTED to the extent outlined in this Order, in accordance with the proposed language that was jointly filed by the parties in their 13 Joint Response to Court Order. The motion is DENIED in all other respects. It is therefore ORDERED that the defendant shall return the plaintiff's record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System ("SEVIS") to the Active status. It is further ORDERED that the defendant may not change or otherwise modify the plaintiff's record in SEVIS solely on the basis of his arrest on July 3, 2024, for a violation of Texas Transportation Code 545.401(b) and subsequent dismissal of charge on April 9, 2025, by the Dallas County Criminal Court. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 17, 2025. (lcrbw3) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

GENERAL ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES BEFORE THE HONORABLE REGGIE B. WALTON. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 17, 2025. (lcrbw3) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

Order

MINUTE ORDER. In light of the parties' 13 Joint Response to Court Order, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion hearing on the plaintiff's 2 Application for Temporary Restraining Order or in the Alternative Preliminary Injunction currently scheduled for April 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., is VACATED. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 17, 2025. (lcrbw3)

ORDER. In accordance with the attached Order, and in light of the Court's 14 Order that was issued on April 17, 2025, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before April 25, 2025, the parties shall file a notice with the Court indicating whether, given the Court's 14 Order, this case should be closed or, if the parties determine that this case should not be closed, how they wish to proceed towards closure of the case. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 18, 2025. (lcrbw3) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

NOTICE by TODD M. LYONS re 16 Order,, Set Deadlines, (Carilli, Joseph) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' 17 Joint Notice, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before April 30, 2025, the plaintiff shall file his motion for a preliminary injunction, should he wish to do so. It is further ORDERED that, on or before May 7, 2025, the defendant shall file his opposition to the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction. It is further ORDERED that, on or before May 9, 2025, the plaintiff shall file his reply in support of his motion for a preliminary injunction. It is further ORDERED that, on May 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., the parties shall appear before the Court for a motion hearing on the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction. The parties shall appear before the Court via teleconference by calling 646-828-7666, entering the Meeting ID 161 591 8885 followed by the pound key (#), and then entering the Passcode 984979 followed by the pound key (#). Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on April 28, 2025. (lcrbw3)

Order

TRANSCRIPT OF TELEPHONIC TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER HEARING before Judge Reggie B. Walton held on April 14, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-37. Date of Issuance:April 30, 2025. Court Reporter/Transcriber Lisa A. Moreira, RDR, CRR, Telephone number (202) 354-3187, 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 5/21/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/31/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/29/2025.(Moreira, Lisa) (Main Document 18 replaced on 5/1/2025) (znmw). (Entered: 04/30/2025)

Supplemental MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by CHANDRAPRAKASH HINGE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A: Appendix, # 2 Exhibit B: New ICE Policy)(Banias, Bradley) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL by Heather D. Graham-Oliver on behalf of All Defendants Substituting for attorney Joseph F. Carilli, Jr. (Graham-Oliver, Heather) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 19 Supplemental MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by TODD M. LYONS. (Graham-Oliver, Heather) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION by CHANDRAPRAKASH HINGE re 19 Supplemental MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Settlement)(Brown, Steven) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

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

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the defendant's 21 Motion for an Extension of Time, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED nunc pro tunc to May 7, 2025. It is further ORDERED that, on or before May 9, 2025, the defendant shall file his opposition to the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction. It is further ORDERED that on or before May 14, 2025, the plaintiff shall file his reply in support of his motion for a preliminary injunction. It is further ORDERED that, on May 20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., the parties shall appear before the Court for a motion hearing on the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction. The parties shall appear before the Court via teleconference by calling 646-828-7666, entering the Meeting ID 161 591 8885 followed by the pound key (#), and then entering the Passcode 984979 followed by the pound key (#). Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on May 9, 2025. (lcrbw3)

ORDER. In accordance with the attached Order, and in light of the plaintiff's 22 Withdrawal of Preliminary Injunction, it is hereby ORDERED that the plaintiff's 19 Supplemental Motion for Preliminary Injunction is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. It is further ORDERED that the motion hearing on the plaintiff's 19 Supplemental Motion for Preliminary Injunction, currently scheduled for May 20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., is VACATED. It is further ORDERED that, on or before September 3, 2025, unless otherwise Ordered by the Court, the parties shall file a joint status report apprising the Court of the status of this case. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on May 16, 2025. (lcrbw3) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by TODD M. LYONS. (Graham-Oliver, Heather) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the defendant's 24 Unopposed Motion for An Extension of Time to File Its[] Responsive Pleading, and for good cause shown, it is hereby ORDERED that the defendant's 13 and 24 Unopposed Motion for An Extension of Time to File Its[] Responsive Pleading is GRANTED nunc pro tunc to June 10, 2025. It is further ORDERED that the deadline for the defendant to answer or otherwise respond to the plaintiff's Complaint is EXTENDED to July 31, 2025. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on June 17, 2025. (lcrbw3) Modified on 6/20/2025. (zalh)

Dismiss

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Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

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