Case: Doe 1 v. Noem

COMPLAINT against TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, RICKY PATEL, JOHN TSOUKARIS ( Filing and Admin fee $ 405 receipt number ANJDC-16190209), filed by STUDENT DOE #6, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(ANELLO, FARRIN) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5, STUDENT DOE #6. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Declaration of Molly K.C. Linhorst with Attached Exhibits, # 3 Declaration of Eric Garfunkel, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(ANELLO, FARRIN) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

1 Memorandum

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2 Declaration of Molly K.C. Linhorst with Attached Exhibits

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3 Declaration of Eric Garfunkel

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4 Text of Proposed Order

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DECLARATION of Student Doe #1 re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5, STUDENT DOE #6. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Student Doe #2, # 2 Declaration of Student Doe #3, # 3 Declaration of Student Doe #4, # 4 Declaration of Student Doe #5, # 5 Declaration of Student Doe #6)(ANELLO, FARRIN)NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c)(2), a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court. (Entered: 04/22/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by JEANNE LOCICERO on behalf of STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5, STUDENT DOE #6 (LOCICERO, JEANNE) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by MOLLY KC LINHORST on behalf of STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5, STUDENT DOE #6 (LINHORST, MOLLY) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by LAWRENCE S. LUSTBERG on behalf of All Plaintiffs (LUSTBERG, LAWRENCE) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by RUTH O'HERRON on behalf of All Plaintiffs (O'HERRON, RUTH) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

TEXT ORDER: The Court has reviewed plaintiffs' complaint (D.E. 1) and motion for a temporary restraining order and supporting declarations (D.E. 2, 3). The Court has further reviewed plaintiffs' representation in D.E. 8 that defendants have received notice and unsealed copies of all substantive filings in this matter as of April 23, 2025, and that they have been told that Matthew Mailloux will be representing defendants.Plaintiffs shall forward this Order to defendants and file a certificate of service once served. Defendants shall respond to plaintiffs' motion by 4/24/2025, at 3:00 PM. Plaintiffs may reply by 4/25/2025, at 3:00 p.m.Pending further order of the Court, defendants are enjoined from transferring plaintiffs out of this Court's jurisdiction, or taking them into custody, or arresting or detaining them. So Ordered by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 04/23/2025. (cm) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

Letter from Plaintiffs re service of filings re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . (LOCICERO, JEANNE) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

SUMMONS ISSUED as to TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, RICKY PATEL, JOHN TSOUKARIS. Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. (ld, ) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

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Case assigned to Judge Katharine S. Hayden and Magistrate Judge Andre M. Espinosa. (tjg, )

NOTICE of Appearance by John T. Stinson, Jr on behalf of TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, RICKY PATEL, JOHN TSOUKARIS (Stinson, John) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by All Plaintiffs (LOCICERO, JEANNE) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition filed by TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, RICKY PATEL, JOHN TSOUKARIS re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Stinson, John) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

Letter from Lawrence S. Lustberg re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . (LUSTBERG, LAWRENCE) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

REPLY BRIEF to Opposition to Motion filed by All Plaintiffs re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (LINHORST, MOLLY) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

TEXT ORDER: A status/scheduling conference re D.E. 2 will be held via Teams on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Counsel of record who intend to participate shall confirm their attendance via docketed letter no later than close of business today. So Ordered by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 4/25/25. (cm, ) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

Letter re 16 Order,. (LOCICERO, JEANNE) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by LEENA KHANDWALA on behalf of All Plaintiffs (KHANDWALA, LEENA) (Entered: 04/27/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jessica Rofe, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Certification of Jeanne LoCicero, # 4 Text of Proposed Order, # 5 Certificate of Service)(LOCICERO, JEANNE) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

TEXT ORDER: The Teams Status/Scheduling Conference set for 4/28/2025 at 03:00 PM has been converted to In-Person in Newark - PO Courtroom 5 before Judge Katharine S. Hayden re 16 Order. So Ordered by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 4/28/25. (cm, ) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

TEXT ORDER: Pursuant to the Court's orders D.E. 16, 20 counsel appeared before the undersigned today. The Court's April 23, 2025 order D.E. 10 that "[p]ending further order of the Court, defendants are enjoined from transferring plaintiffs out of this Court's jurisdiction, or taking them into custody, or arresting or detaining them" remains in effect. Counsel shall confer and submit a proposed order no later than 12:00 p.m. tomorrow, April 29, 2025. If they cannot reach agreement, counsel shall appear in person tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. before the undersigned. So Ordered by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 4/28/25. (cm, ) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Katharine S. Hayden: Status/Scheduling Conference held on 4/28/2025. (Court Reporter, Lisa Larsen (973-776-7741)) (cm, ) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

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Letter from Lawrence S. Lustberg re 21 Order,,. (LUSTBERG, LAWRENCE) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Katharine S. Hayden: Status/Scheduling Conference held on 4/29/2025. Oral Argument set for 5/7/2025 at 10:00 AM in Newark - PO Courtroom 5 before Judge Katharine S. Hayden. (Court Reporter, Laurie Engemann (973-776-7714)) (cm, ) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

ORDER: The Court's April 23, 2025 order D.E. 10 that "[p]ending further order of the Court, defendants are enjoined from transferring plaintiffs out of this Court's jurisdiction, or taking them into custody, or arresting or detaining them" remains in effect., etc. This Order shall take effect immediately upon entry and shall remain in effect until further order of the Court. Signed by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 4/29/25. (cm, ) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Set Deadlines as to 19 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion set for 6/2/2025 before Magistrate Judge Andre M. Espinosa. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (mxw, )

SUMMONS Returned Executed by STUDENT DOE #6, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5. All Defendants. (O'HERRON, RUTH) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

BRIEF in Opposition filed by TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, RICKY PATEL, JOHN TSOUKARIS re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Supplemental Brief per ECF No. 25)) (Stinson, John) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

BRIEF - Supplemental Brief in further Support of Emergency Motion for a TRO (LUSTBERG, LAWRENCE) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

DECLARATION of Elizabeth Goss, Esq. re 28 Brief by All Plaintiffs. (LUSTBERG, LAWRENCE) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

DECLARATION of - Second Declaration of Student Doe #1,#2, #3, #4, #5, #6 by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration - Second Declaration of Student Doe #2, # 2 Declaration - Second Declaration of Student Doe #3, # 3 Declaration - Second Declaration of Student Doe #4, # 4 Declaration - Second Declaration of Student Doe #5, # 5 Declaration - Second Declaration of Student Doe #6)(LUSTBERG, LAWRENCE)NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel is advised that pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3(c)(2), a single, consolidated motion to seal shall be filed within 14 days following the completed briefing of the materials sought to be sealed, or within 14 days following the date on which the last of such materials was filed under temporary seal if the motion is resolved, unless otherwise directed by the Court. (Entered: 05/05/2025)

DECLARATION of - Second Declaration of Molly K.C. Linhorst with attachments re 28 Brief by All Plaintiffs. (LUSTBERG, LAWRENCE) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

NOTICE by TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, RICKY PATEL, JOHN TSOUKARIS re 27 Brief in Opposition to Motion --presenting ICE document (Stinson, John) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

Letter from the United States Attorney's Office: appearance at May 7 hearing re 25 Order,. (Stinson, John) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

TEXT ORDER:Public and Media Access to proceedings in Student Doe #1, et al v. Noem et al 25-cv-2998 is available, in real time, via audio listen in by calling the following Public Access Telephone Line 973-437-5535, Phone Conference ID:173 263 427# on 5/7/2025 at 10:00 am. Due to technical limits on the number of dial-in listeners who may be accommodated, you may wish to establish your connection at least 10 minutes early to ensure access. REMINDER: Persons remotely accessing court proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings(including those held by telephone or video conference). So Ordered by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 5/6/25. (cm, ) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

NOTICE by TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, RICKY PATEL, JOHN TSOUKARIS of Declaration of J. Hicks (Stinson, John) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

Transcript of Conference held on April 29, 2025, before Judge Kathrine S. Hayden. Court Reporter: Laurie Engemann (973-776-7714). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter due, but not filed, by 5/27/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/6/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/4/2025. (and) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Katharine S. Hayden: Oral Argument held on 5/7/2025 re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #5, STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #6, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #3. (Court Reporter, Rhea Morales (732-895-3403)) (cm, ) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by STUDENT DOE #6, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5. JOHN TSOUKARIS served on 5/2/2025, answer due 6/30/2025. (LUSTBERG, LAWRENCE) (Main Document 37 replaced on 5/7/2025) (and, ). (Entered: 05/07/2025)

Letter from the United States Attorney's Office: presentment of records by Defendants. (Stinson, John) (Entered: 05/08/2025)

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 2 Motion for TRO. ORDERED that until final judgment is entered in this case, Defendants, their officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, and any other persons who are in active concert or participation with the foregoing: 1. Shall not directly or indirectly enforce, implement, or otherwise impose any consequences arising out of Defendants' prior decision to terminate Plaintiffs' SEVIS records or F-1 status, etc. Signed by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 4/8/25. (cm, ) (Entered: 05/08/2025)

Transcript of Motion for TRO held on May 7, 2025, before Judge Kathrine S. Hayden. Court Reporter: Rhea Morales (732-895-3403). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter due, but not filed, by 5/29/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/9/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/6/2025. (and) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

Transcript of Status/ Motion held on April 28, 2025, before Judge Kathrine S. Hayden. Court Reporter: Lisa Larsen (973-776-7741). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter due, but not filed, by 5/29/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/9/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/6/2025. (and) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

NOTICE by TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, RICKY PATEL, JOHN TSOUKARIS re 39 Order on Motion for TRO,, of Compliance (Stinson, John) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

ORDER granting 19 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice JESSICA L. ROFE. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andre M. Espinosa on 6/2/2025. (mj) Modified on 6/5/2025 (mj). (Entered: 06/05/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by STUDENT DOE #6, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5. TODD LYONS served on 5/12/2025, answer due 6/30/2025., CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by STUDENT DOE #6; STUDENT DOE #3; STUDENT DOE #2; STUDENT DOE #1; STUDENT DOE #4; STUDENT DOE #5 (O'HERRON, RUTH) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by STUDENT DOE #6, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5. All Defendants. (O'HERRON, RUTH) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

Pro Hac Vice Fee Received

Pro Hac Vice fee: $250.00, receipt number NEW52118 as to JESSICA L. ROFE. (ps)

Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Jessica L. Rofe to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (LOCICERO, JEANNE) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

Notice of Pro Hac Vice counsel added

Pro Hac Vice counsel, JESSICA L. ROFE, has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (pm, )

Letter from Plaintiffs Seeking Expedited Discovery. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Draft Expedited Discovery Requests, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order re Expedited Discovery)(LOCICERO, JEANNE) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

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TEXT ORDER - The Court has reviewed Plaintiffs' June 10, 2025 request for leave to engage in limited, expedited discovery related to the District Court's May 8, 2025 Preliminary Injunction Order [D.E. 48 ], and will hold a telephonic status conference on June 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., which the parties shall join by dialing 973-437-5535, access code 886 189 059#. Any reply from Defendants to Plaintiffs' June 10 letter shall be filed on or before 10:00 a.m. on June 16, 2025. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Andre M. Espinosa on 6/12/2025. (jd, ) (Entered: 06/12/2025)

Transcript of Motion for TRO held on May 7, 2025, before Judge Katharine S. Hayden. Court Reporter: Rhea Morales (732-895-3403). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Court Reporter due, but not filed, by 7/3/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/14/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/10/2025. (and) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

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Letter from the United States Attorney's Office: Defendants' Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Request for Expedited, Pre-answer Discovery re 48 Letter. (Stinson, John) (Entered: 06/16/2025)

Letter from Plaintiffs re Joint Proposal for Briefing Schedule. (LOCICERO, JEANNE) Modified on 6/20/2025 (jd, ). (Entered: 06/17/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Andre M. Espinosa: Discovery Hearing held on 6/17/2025. (jd, ) (Entered: 06/30/2025)

LETTER ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 51 Letter Request and granting the proposed schedule: Amended Complaint: 6/27/2025; Defendants' Motion to Dismiss: 8/4/2025; Plaintiffs' Opposition to Motion: 9/10/2025; Defendants' Reply: 9/24/2025. Signed by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 6/20/2025. (wh) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

ORDER granting Plaintiffs' request to conduct limited, expedited discovery, the scope of which was provided in their June 10th letter and sharpened at the June 17th hearing. The Defendants' request for stay pending appeal is denied. The Parties shall meet and confer forthwith regarding a joint, proposed schedule for limited, expedited discovery, which shall be filed on the docket for the Court's review and approval on or before June 26, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andre M. Espinosa on 6/20/2025. (jd, ) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

Letter from Parties regarding proposed schedule re 53 Order on Motion for Discovery,,. (LOCICERO, JEANNE) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

Transcript of Discovery Hearing held on June 17, 2025, before Judge Andre M. Espinosa. Transcriber: King Transcription Services (973-237-6080). NOTICE REGARDING (1) REDACTION OF PERSONAL IDENTIFIERS IN TRANSCRIPTS AND (2) MOTION TO REDACT AND SEAL: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this Transcript to comply with Fed.R.Civ.P.5.2(a) (personal identifiers). Parties seeking to redact and seal this Transcript, or portions thereof, pursuant to L.Civ.R. 5.3(g) must e-file a Motion to Redact and Seal utilizing the event `Redact and Seal Transcript/Digital Recording`. Redaction Request to Transcription Agency due, but not filed, by 7/17/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/28/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/24/2025. (and) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, RICKY PATEL, JOHN TSOUKARIS, Edward V. Owens, Brian McShane, Rebecca C Gonzalez-Ramos, Garrett J Ripa, filed by STUDENT DOE #6, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Redline of Amended Complaint)(LOCICERO, JEANNE) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

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LETTER ORDER GRANTING 54 proposed schedule; scheduling Telephone Status Conference for 9/5/2025 at 11:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Andre M. Espinosa. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andre M. Espinosa on 7/2/2025. (adc, ) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by JASON CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ on behalf of All Plaintiffs (HERNANDEZ, JASON) (Entered: 07/03/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 39 Order on Motion for TRO,, by TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, RICKY PATEL, JOHN TSOUKARIS. The Clerk's Office hereby certifies the record and the docket sheet available through ECF to be the certified list in lieu of the record and/or the certified copy of the docket entries. (Stinson, John) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 39 Order on Motion for TRO,, by TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, RICKY PATEL, JOHN TSOUKARIS. The Clerk's Office hereby certifies the record and the docket sheet available through ECF to be the certified list in lieu of the record and/or the certified copy of the docket entries. (Stinson, John) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

USCA Case Number 25-2260 for 61 Notice of Appeal (USCA), filed by KRISTI NOEM, TODD LYONS, JOHN TSOUKARIS, RICKY PATEL. USCA Case Manager Stephanie (Document Restricted - Court Only) (ca3sb, ) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

MOTION for Protective Order and for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Exhibit - Third Circuit Order dated July 10, 2025 regarding pseudonyms, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(LUSTBERG, LAWRENCE) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

Set Deadlines as to 63 MOTION for Protective Order and for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms. Motion set for 8/4/2025 before Judge Katharine S. Hayden. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (pm, )

TEXT ORDER - The Court has reviewed Plaintiffs' Motion for a Protective Order and for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms, [D.E. 63 ], and will hold a telephonic status conference to discuss this request on July 17, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., which the parties shall join by dialing 973-437-5535, access code 413 760 953#. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Andre M. Espinosa on 7/16/2025. (jd, ) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

MOTION to Seal, MOTION for Extension of Time to File by STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5, STUDENT DOE #6. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Molly Linhorst in support of Motion to Seal and Motion to Extend Time Nunc Pro Tunc, # 2 Index in support of Motion to Seal, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(LINHORST, MOLLY) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

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Set Deadlines as to 65 MOTION to Seal MOTION for Extension of Time to File . Motion set for 8/18/2025 before Magistrate Judge Andre M. Espinosa. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (arm)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Andre M. Espinosa: Telephonic Status Conference held on 7/17/2025. (jd, )

ORDER granting 63 Plaintiff's Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonyms and for a Protective Order. Defendants shall not publicly disclose the names or personally identifying information of Plaintiffs in their filings, including all briefs and exhibits; any documents containing Plaintiffs' real names or identifying information shall be redacted accordingly, with unredacted versions filed under seal if necessary pursuant to Local Civil Rule 5.3. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andre M. Espinosa on 7/18/2025. (jd, ) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

ORDER granting 65 Plaintiff's unopposed motion to seal; The documents filed at D.E. Nos. 3, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, 3-5, 30, 30-1, 30-2, 30-3, 30-4, and 30-5 shall be permanently sealed. The information in Exhibit A at D.E. 31 shall remain permanently redacted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Andre M. Espinosa on 7/18/2025. (jd, ) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

Request for Summons to be Issued by STUDENT DOE #6, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5 as to All Plaintiffs. (O'HERRON, RUTH) (Entered: 07/24/2025)

Request for Summons to be Issued by STUDENT DOE #6, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5 as to All Defendants. (O'HERRON, RUTH) (Entered: 07/30/2025)

Status Conference

SUMMONS ISSUED as to REBECCA C. GONZALEZ-RAMOS, TODD LYONS, BRIAN MCSHANE, KRISTI NOEM, EDWARD V. OWENS, RICKY PATEL, GARRETT J. RIPA, JESSICA L. ROFE, JOHN TSOUKARIS. Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. (sm) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

Letter from the United States Attorney's Office: Consent Request to Extend All Dates by One Week re 52 Order,. (Stinson, John) (Entered: 08/01/2025)

LETTER ORDER Granting the Department of Homeland Security's request for a one week extension of deadlines: Defendants' motion to dismiss due 8/11. Defendants will complete production of responses to the limited,expedited discovery and will produce documents on a rolling basis by 8/14. Plaintiffs' opposition to the motion to dismiss due by 9/17. Defendants' reply in support of the motion to dismiss due by 10/1. Signed by Judge Katharine S. Hayden on 8/5/2025. (dmr) (Entered: 08/05/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by STUDENT DOE #6, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5. KRISTI NOEM served on 8/6/2025, answer due 8/27/2025. (O'HERRON, RUTH) (Entered: 08/07/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by STUDENT DOE #6, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5. TODD LYONS served on 8/6/2025, answer due 8/27/2025. (O'HERRON, RUTH) (Entered: 08/07/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by STUDENT DOE #6, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5. RICKY PATEL served on 8/6/2025, answer due 8/27/2025. (O'HERRON, RUTH) (Entered: 08/07/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by STUDENT DOE #6, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5. JOHN TSOUKARIS served on 8/6/2025, answer due 8/27/2025. (O'HERRON, RUTH) (Entered: 08/07/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by STUDENT DOE #6, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5. EDWARD V. OWENS served on 8/6/2025, answer due 8/27/2025. (O'HERRON, RUTH) (Entered: 08/07/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by STUDENT DOE #6, STUDENT DOE #3, STUDENT DOE #2, STUDENT DOE #1, STUDENT DOE #4, STUDENT DOE #5. BRIAN MCSHANE served on 8/6/2025, answer due 8/27/2025. (O'HERRON, RUTH) (Entered: 08/07/2025)