Case: Rameez Shaik v. Noem

COMPLAINT against Peter Berg, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-11832441) filed by Nithish Babu Challa, Akhil Pothuraju, Salma Rameez Shaik, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy, Almas Abdul. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet) (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

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EXHIBIT Index re 3 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Almas Abdul, Nithish Babu Challa, Akhil Pothuraju, Salma Rameez Shaik, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - Ratsantiboon v. Noem (D. Minn.), # 2 Exhibit(s) B - Jin v. Noem (D. Minn.), # 3 Exhibit(s) C - Liu v. Noem (D.N.H.), # 4 Exhibit(s) D - Student Doe #2 v. Trump (D. Ariz.), # 5 Exhibit(s) E - Isserdasani v. Noem (W.D. Wis.), # 6 Exhibit(s) F - Jane Doe #1 v. Bondi (N.D. Ga.))(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

Declaration of Almas Abdul in Support of 3 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Almas Abdul, Nithish Babu Challa, Akhil Pothuraju, Salma Rameez Shaik, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2)(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

Declaration of Nithish Babu Challa in Support of 3 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Almas Abdul, Nithish Babu Challa, Akhil Pothuraju, Salma Rameez Shaik, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2)(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

Declaration of Akhil Pothuraju in Support of 3 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Almas Abdul, Nithish Babu Challa, Akhil Pothuraju, Salma Rameez Shaik, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2)(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

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Declaration of Salma Rameez Shaik in Support of 3 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Almas Abdul, Nithish Babu Challa, Akhil Pothuraju, Salma Rameez Shaik, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1)(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

Declaration of Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy in Support of 3 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Almas Abdul, Nithish Babu Challa, Akhil Pothuraju, Salma Rameez Shaik, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3)(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Laura M. Provinzino recused. Case reassigned to Judge John R. Tunheim for all further proceedings. NOTE: the new case number is 25-cv-1584 JRT/DJF. Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings. Signed by Judge Laura M. Provinzino on 4/21/2025.(CLK) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Lucas B. Draisey on behalf of Peter Berg, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Draisey, Lucas) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Laura M. Provinzino per Civil (3rd, 4th - Master) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster. Please use case number 25-cv-1584 (LMP/DJF).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (BTX) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Almas Abdul, Nithish Babu Challa, Akhil Pothuraju, Salma Rameez Shaik, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy. (Shrinath, Kshithij) Modified text on 4/22/2025 (kt). (Entered: 04/21/2025)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 3 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested : Date and time to be determined. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

Summons Issued as to Peter Berg, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (BTX) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR. MEMORANDUM in Support re 3 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Almas Abdul, Nithish Babu Challa, Akhil Pothuraju, Salma Rameez Shaik, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate, # 2 Exhibit(s) A - Ratsantiboon v. Noem (D. Minn.), # 3 Exhibit(s) B - Jin v. Noem (D. Minn.), # 4 Exhibit(s) C - Liu v. Noem (D.N.H.), # 5 Exhibit(s) D - Student Doe #2 v. Trump (D. Ariz.), # 6 Exhibit(s) E - Isserdasani v. Noem (W.D. Wis.), # 7 Exhibit(s) F - Jane Doe #1 v. Bondi (N.D. Ga.), # 8 Exhibit(s) G - Shaik Declaration, # 9 Exhibit(s) H - Pothuraju Declaration, # 10 Exhibit(s) I - Challa Declaration, # 11 Exhibit(s) J - Yarkareddy Declaration, # 12 Exhibit(s) K - Abdul Declaration)(Shrinath, Kshithij) Modified text on 4/21/2025 (ACH). Modified text on 4/21/2025 (CLK). (Entered: 04/21/2025)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 3 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Almas Abdul, Nithish Babu Challa, Akhil Pothuraju, Salma Rameez Shaik, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 3 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Almas Abdul, Nithish Babu Challa, Akhil Pothuraju, Salma Rameez Shaik, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 3 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Almas Abdul, Nithish Babu Challa, Akhil Pothuraju, Salma Rameez Shaik, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR: WILL REFILE MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Granting Temporary Restraining Order 4 . 1. Plaintiffs Motion for Temporary Restraining Order [Docket No. 4] is GRANTED as follows:a.Defendants are ORDERED to temporarily set aside their determination to classify Plaintiffs F-1 student status as terminated.b.Defendants are ORDERED to reinstate Plaintiffs F-1 student status in the SEVIS system, retroactive to the date of each termination.c.Defendants are temporarily ENJOINED from taking any further action to terminate Plaintiffs student status.d.Defendants are ENJOINED from directly or indirectly enforcing, implementing, or otherwise taking any action or imposing any legal consequences as the result of the decision to terminate Plaintiffs SEVIS records including revoking Plaintiffs visas, detaining them, or deporting them.2. Plaintiffs are ORDERED to serve Defendants with the summons, complaint, motion papers, and a copy of this order as soon as possible.3. The Court exercises its discretion to waive the requirement in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c) for Plaintiffs to provide security.4. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(b)(2), this Order takes effect immediately and shall continue until its expiration in fourteen days unless the Court extends it for good cause shown or Defendants consent to an extension.(Written Opinion) Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 4/22/2025.(KKM) Modified text on 4/22/2025 (kt). (Entered: 04/22/2025)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Granting Temporary Restraining Order 3 .1. Plaintiffs Motion for Temporary Restraining Order [Docket No. 3] is GRANTED as follows:a.Defendants are ORDERED to temporarily set aside their determination to classify Plaintiffs F-1 student status as terminated.b.Defendants are ORDERED to reinstate Plaintiffs F-1 student status in the SEVIS system, retroactive to the date of each termination.c.Defendants are temporarily ENJOINED from taking any further action to terminate Plaintiffs student status.d.Defendants are ENJOINED from directly or indirectly enforcing, implementing, or otherwise taking any action or imposing any legal consequences as the result of the decision to terminate Plaintiffs SEVIS records including revoking Plaintiffs visas, detaining them, or deporting them.2. Plaintiffs are ORDERED to serve Defendants with the summons, complaint, motion papers, and a copy of this order as soon as possible.3. The Court exercises its discretion to waive the requirement in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c) for Plaintiffs to provide security.4. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(b)(2), this Order takes effect immediately and shall continue until its expiration in fourteen days unless the Court extends it for good cause shown or Defendants consent to an extension.(Written Opinion) Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 4/22/2025. (KKM) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

ORDER Extending Temporary Restraining Order 19 . The Courts Temporary Restraining Order 19 is EXTENDED until the Court enters an order on the pending preliminary injunction motion. Defendants opposition brief is due on May 12, 2025. Plaintiffs reply brief is due on May 26, 2025. Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 5/2/2025. (KKM) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time filed by Peter Berg, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Draisey, Lucas) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR/ WILL REFILE. PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 21 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time filed by Peter Berg, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem.(Draisey, Lucas) Modified text on 5/9/2025 (BTX). (Entered: 05/09/2025)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 21 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time filed by Peter Berg, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem.(Draisey, Lucas) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 21 Joint Motion to Extend Briefing Schedule. The Court's Temporary Restraining Order 19 is EXTENDED until the Court enters an order on the pending preliminary injunction motion. Defendants opposition brief is due on May 19, 2025. Plaintiffs reply brief is due on June 2, 2025. Ordered by Judge John R. Tunheim on 5/12/2025. (HMA) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 3 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Peter Berg, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Draisey, Lucas) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

DECLARATION of Lucas B. Draisey in Opposition to 3 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Peter Berg, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Draisey, Lucas) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

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Reply to Response to Motion re 3 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Almas Abdul, Nithish Babu Challa, Akhil Pothuraju, Salma Rameez Shaik, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

EXHIBIT List re 27 Reply to Response to Motion, filed by Almas Abdul, Nithish Babu Challa, Akhil Pothuraju, Salma Rameez Shaik, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) G: Patel v. Lyons DDC Transcript, # 2 Exhibit(s) H: Bushireddy v. Lyons DDC Transcript, # 3 Exhibit(s) I: SEVP Broadcast Message)(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

(Text-Only) AMENDED NOTICE of Hearing on Motion: 3 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested : Motion Hearing set for 6/23/2025 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 14E (MPLS) before Judge John R. Tunheim. (HMA) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Alison Zoschak on behalf of Almas Abdul, Nithish Babu Challa, Akhil Pothuraju, Salma Rameez Shaik, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy. (Zoschak, Alison) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge John R. Tunheim on 6/23/2025: Oral Arguments Motion Hearing.Court Reporter: Lori SimpsonMinneapolis Courthouse, Courtroom 14ETime commenced: 2:13 PMTime concluded: 3:16 PMTotal Time: 1 hour & 3 minutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): Kshithij Shrinath, Evangeline Dhawan-Maloney, Alison ZoschakFor Defendant(s): Lucas Draisey PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on: 3 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order - Expedited Handling Requested MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Salma Rameez Shaik, Almas Abdul, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy, Nithish Babu Challa, Akhil Pothuraju. The motion was argued and taken under advisement. Order to follow. (HMA) (Entered: 06/23/2025)

STIPULATION and Defendants' Unopposed Motion to Extend Defendants' Answer Deadline by Peter Berg, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. Jointly Signed by Salma Rameez Shaik, Akhil Pothuraju, Nithish Babu Challa, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy, and Almas Abdul. (Draisey, Lucas) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 32 Stipulation,. (Draisey, Lucas) (Entered: 06/24/2025)

(Text-Only) ORDER: Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(b) and for good cause shown, the Court APPROVES the parties' Stipulation and Defendants' Unopposed Motion to Extend Defendants' Answer Deadline 32 . Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before July 11, 2025. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 6/25/2025. (DCC) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

Order on Stipulation

STIPULATION and Unopposed Motion to Extend Defendants' Answer Deadline by Peter Berg, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. Jointly Signed by Salma Rameez Shaik, Akhil Pothuraju, Nithish Babu Challa, Shyam Vardhan Reddy Yarkareddy, and Almas Abdul. (Draisey, Lucas) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 35 Stipulation,. (Draisey, Lucas) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

(Text-Only) ORDER: Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(b) and for good cause shown, the Court APPROVES the parties' Second Stipulation and Unopposed Motion to Extend Defendants' Answer Deadline (ECF No. 35 ). Defendants shall have up to and including seven days after District Judge John R. Tunheim rules on Plaintiffs' Motion For Ex Parte Temporary Restraining Order and Emergency Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 3 ) to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint (ECF No. 1 ). The parties shall file a joint letter updating the Court on the status of the pleadings by August 23, 2025 if Defendants have not filed an answer or other response by that date. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Dulce J. Foster on 7/10/2025. (MEH) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

Order on Stipulation

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Granting 3 Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction.1. The Courts Temporary Restraining Order 19 is DISSOLVED.2. Plaintiffs Motion for a Preliminary Injunction 3 is GRA NTED as follows:a. To the extent they have not already done so, Defendants are ORDERED to set aside the previous termination of Plaintiffs SEVIS records, retroactive to the date of termination.b. Defendants are ENJOINED from t erminating SEVIS records again in the future for any reasons not authorized by law, including but not limited to immediate visa revocations, NCIC checks, criminal history that does not qualify under 8 C.F.R. § 214.1(g), and any other actions not specified in 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(d)(g).c. Defendants are ENJOINED from terminating Plaintiffs SEVIS records in the future without first providing one weeks notice to Plaintiffs and the Court, as well as providing Plaintiffs an opportunity to be heard prior to those terminations.d. Defendants are ENJOINED from imposing any adverse legal effect on Plaintiffs that otherwise may be caused by the termination of their SEVIS record.e. Defendants are ENJOINED from arresting an d incarcerating any of the Plaintiffs pending resolution of this action.3. The Court exercises its discretion to waive the requirement in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(c) for Plaintiffs to provide security.4. This Order is effective upon the date recited below and shall remain in effect until this action is terminated, or until otherwise ordered by the Court.LET JUDGMENT BE ENTERED ACCORDINGLY.(Written Opinion) Signed by Judge John R. Tunheim on 8/11/2025. (KKM)

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