Case: American Gateways v. U.S. Department of Justice

1:25-cv-01370 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: May 5, 2025

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Case Summary

On May 5, 2025, nine nonprofit legal service providers brought this lawsuit against the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and various officials, challenging the abrupt termination of grants to provide appointed immigration counsel to noncitizens in immigration proceedings who were deemed mentally incompetent. The plaintiffs, all subgrantee providers under discontinued parts of the National Qualified Representative Program (NQRP), brought claims under the Administrative Procedure Act, the Immigration and Nationality Act, and the Rehabilitation Act. The case was assigned to District Judge Amir H. Ali.

On May 7, the plaintiffs moved for a preliminary injunction. Defendants filed a motion to dismiss on May 16. 

The case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Scott Shuchart (5/11/2025)

Emma Vayda (6/18/2025)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Appelbaum, Adina Bassin (District of Columbia)

Feldman, Mark (District of Columbia)

Georgevich, Mary (District of Columbia)

Roth, Charles G. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant
Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Jacob, John R. (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1:25-cv-01370

Complaint

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

Complaint
8-1

1:25-cv-01370

Memorandum of Law in Support Of Plaintiffs’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction Or Stay Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 705

American Gateways v. Department of Justice

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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1:25-cv-01370

Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Gateways v. U.S. Department of Justice

May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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Last updated June 23, 2025, 6:57 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11667823) filed by IMMIGRATION SERVICES AND LEGAL ADVOCACY, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services (d/b/a Estrella Del Paso), NATIONAL IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER, Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, PENNSYLVANIA IMMIGRATION RESOURCE CENTER, AMERICAN GATEWAYS, GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT, Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons)(Ventresca, Ivano) (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/6/2025) (zjm). (Entered: 05/05/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons

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3 Summons

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4 Summons

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5 Summons

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6 Summons

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7 Summons

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8 Summons

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May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Adina Bassin Appelbaum on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Appelbaum, Adina) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Monica Sharma on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Sharma, Monica) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Ivano Michael Ventresca on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Ventresca, Ivano) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Keren Hart Zwick on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zwick, Keren) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

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Case Assigned to Judge Amir H. Ali. (zjm)

May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

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SUMMONS (7) Issued Electronically as to PAMELA BONDI, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zjm) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Frederick Evan Benz, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11674424. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN GATEWAYS, AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, DIOCESAN MIGRANT & REFUGEE SERVICES, GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT, IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA, IMMIGRATION SERVICES AND LEGAL ADVOCACY, NATIONAL IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER, PENNSYLVANIA IMMIGRATION RESOURCE CENTER, ROCKY MOUNTAIN IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY NETWORK. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration for Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Appelbaum, Adina) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction or Stay by AMERICAN GATEWAYS, AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, DIOCESAN MIGRANT & REFUGEE SERVICES, GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT, IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA, IMMIGRATION SERVICES AND LEGAL ADVOCACY, NATIONAL IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER, PENNSYLVANIA IMMIGRATION RESOURCE CENTER, ROCKY MOUNTAIN IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY NETWORK. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction or Stay, # 2 Declaration of Ivano M. Ventresca and Exhibits, # 3 Declaration of David Faherty (NIJC) in Support, # 4 Declaration of Edith Hinson (Amica Center) in Support, # 5 Declaration of Edna Yang (American Gateways) in Support, # 6 Declaration of Elizabeth Sanchez Kennedy (GHIRP) in Support, # 7 Declaration of Homero Lopez Jr. (ISLA) in Support, # 8 Declaration of Laura Lunn (RMIAN) in Support, # 9 Declaration of Melissa Mari Lopez (Estrella del Paso) in Support, # 10 Declaration of Robyn Meyer Thompson (ILCM) in Support, # 11 Declaration of Ryan Brunsink (PIRC) in Support, # 12 Declaration of Robert Dinerstein in Support, # 13 Text of Proposed Order (Proposed) Order for Preliminary Injunction or Stay, # 14 Certificate of Service)(Ventresca, Ivano) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

1 Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction or Stay

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2 Declaration of Ivano M. Ventresca and Exhibits

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3 Declaration of David Faherty (NIJC) in Support

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4 Declaration of Edith Hinson (Amica Center) in Support

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5 Declaration of Edna Yang (American Gateways) in Support

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6 Declaration of Elizabeth Sanchez Kennedy (GHIRP) in Support

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7 Declaration of Homero Lopez Jr. (ISLA) in Support

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8 Declaration of Laura Lunn (RMIAN) in Support

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9 Declaration of Melissa Mari Lopez (Estrella del Paso) in Support

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10 Declaration of Robyn Meyer Thompson (ILCM) in Support

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11 Declaration of Ryan Brunsink (PIRC) in Support

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12 Declaration of Robert Dinerstein in Support

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13 Text of Proposed Order (Proposed) Order for Preliminary Injunction or Stay

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14 Certificate of Service

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May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

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.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER. The Court will hold a telephonic scheduling conference on May 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. to set a briefing schedule for Plaintiffs' 8 motion for a preliminary injunction. Defendants should be prepared to address whether they are willing to preserve the status quo, in full or in material part, as it existed prior to April 25, 2025, until the preliminary injunction motion is briefed and resolved. The parties should be prepared to propose briefing schedules depending on Defendants' answer to the preceding question. Plaintiffs are directed to promptly serve a copy of this order on Defendants. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 5/8/2025. (lcaha3)

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew I. Warden on behalf of All Defendants (Warden, Andrew) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

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Scheduling Conference

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

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.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

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Minute Entry for telephonic proceedings held before Judge Amir H. Ali: Scheduling Conference held on 5/9/2025. Scheduling Order to be entered by the court. (Court Reporter: Timothy Miller) (zkh) Modified on 5/13/2025. (zalh)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER. The Court adopts the parties' proposed briefing schedule for Plaintiffs' 8 motion for a preliminary injunction. Defendants shall file their opposition by May 16, 2025. Plaintiffs shall file their reply by May 21, 2025. The Court will hold a hearing thereafter at a date to be determined. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 5/9/2025. (lcaha3)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Mary Georgevich, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11685536. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN GATEWAYS, AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, DIOCESAN MIGRANT & REFUGEE SERVICES, GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT, IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA, IMMIGRATION SERVICES AND LEGAL ADVOCACY, NATIONAL IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER, PENNSYLVANIA IMMIGRATION RESOURCE CENTER, ROCKY MOUNTAIN IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY NETWORK. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Ex. A - Declaration of Mary Georgevich, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Ex. C - Proposed Order)(Zwick, Keren) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Mark Feldman, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11685666. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN GATEWAYS, AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, DIOCESAN MIGRANT & REFUGEE SERVICES, GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT, IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA, IMMIGRATION SERVICES AND LEGAL ADVOCACY, NATIONAL IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER, PENNSYLVANIA IMMIGRATION RESOURCE CENTER, ROCKY MOUNTAIN IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY NETWORK. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Ex. A - Declaration of Mark Feldman, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Ex. C - Proposed Order)(Zwick, Keren) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Charles Roth, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-11695898. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by AMERICAN GATEWAYS, AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, DIOCESAN MIGRANT & REFUGEE SERVICES, GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT, IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA, IMMIGRATION SERVICES AND LEGAL ADVOCACY, NATIONAL IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER, PENNSYLVANIA IMMIGRATION RESOURCE CENTER, ROCKY MOUNTAIN IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY NETWORK. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Ex. A - Declaration of Charles Roth, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B - Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Ex. C - Proposed Order)(Zwick, Keren) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

PACER

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER granting 10 motion for leave to appear pro hac vice. Attorney Mary Georgevich is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 5/16/2025. (lcaha3)

May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER granting 11 motion for leave to appear pro hac vice. Attorney Mark Feldman is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 5/16/2025. (lcaha3)

May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER granting 12 motion for leave to appear pro hac vice. Attorney Charles Roth is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 5/16/2025. (lcaha3)

May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

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Memorandum in opposition to re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction or Stay MOTION to Stay filed by PAMELA J. BONDI, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Owen Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Acacia Contract, # 3 Exhibit NQRP Task Order, # 4 Exhibit FY24 Statement of Work, # 5 Exhibit Termination Order, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(Warden, Andrew) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

1 Exhibit Owen Declaration

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2 Exhibit Acacia Contract

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3 Exhibit NQRP Task Order

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4 Exhibit FY24 Statement of Work

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5 Exhibit Termination Order

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6 Text of Proposed Order

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May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

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MOTION to Dismiss by PAMELA J. BONDI, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Owen Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Acacia Contract, # 3 Exhibit NQRP Task Order, # 4 Exhibit FY24 Statement of Work, # 5 Exhibit Termination Order, # 6 Exhibit)(Warden, Andrew) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

1 Exhibit Owen Declaration

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2 Exhibit Acacia Contract

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3 Exhibit NQRP Task Order

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4 Exhibit FY24 Statement of Work

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5 Exhibit Termination Order

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6 Exhibit

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May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

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.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

PACER

MINUTE ORDER. The Court is in receipt of Defendants' combined 13 memorandum in opposition to Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction and 14 motion to dismiss. The Court anticipates holding a joint hearing on both motions. By 6:00 p.m. today, the parties shall propose a revised briefing schedule that accounts for Defendants' motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 5/19/2025. (lcaha3)

May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

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PROPOSED BRIEFING SCHEDULE by PAMELA J. BONDI, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Welch, Sarah) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Mary Georgevich on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Georgevich, Mary) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

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Scheduling Order

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Feldman on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Feldman, Mark) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by John R. Jacob on behalf of FORMER IMMIGRATION JUDGES & FORMER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS (Jacob, John) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by FORMER IMMIGRATION JUDGES & FORMER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS. (Attachments: # 1 Amicus Curiae Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Jacob, John) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER. The Court adopts the parties' 15 proposed revised briefing schedule. Plaintiffs shall file their combined reply in support of their motion for a preliminary injunction and brief in opposition to Defendants' motion to dismiss by May 23, 2025. Defendants shall file their reply in support of their motion to dismiss by May 30, 2025. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 5/20/2025. (lcaha3)

May 20, 2025

May 20, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Charles G. Roth on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Roth, Charles) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

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STANDING ORDER. The parties are ordered to comply with the directives set forth in the attached standing order. See document for details. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 5/23/2025. (lcaha3) (Entered: 05/23/2025)

May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

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RESPONSE re 14 MOTION to Dismiss and Reply In Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction or Stay filed by AMERICAN GATEWAYS, AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, DIOCESAN MIGRANT & REFUGEE SERVICES, GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT, IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA, IMMIGRATION SERVICES AND LEGAL ADVOCACY, NATIONAL IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER, PENNSYLVANIA IMMIGRATION RESOURCE CENTER, ROCKY MOUNTAIN IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY NETWORK. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Laura Lunn (RMIAN) in support, # 2 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of David Faherty (NIJC) in support, # 3 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Edna Yang (American Gateways) in support, # 4 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Elizabeth Sanchez Kennedy (GHIRP) in support, # 5 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Homero Lopez Jr (ISLA) in support, # 6 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Katherine Conway (Amica Center) in support, # 7 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Melissa Mari Lopez (Estrella del Paso) in support, # 8 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Robyn Meyer-Thompson (ILCM) in support, # 9 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Ryan Brunsink (PIRC) in support, # 10 Text of Proposed Order)(Ventresca, Ivano) Modified docket text on 5/27/2025 (zdp). (Entered: 05/23/2025)

1 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Laura Lunn (RMIAN) in support

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2 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of David Faherty (NIJC) in support

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3 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Edna Yang (American Gateways) in support

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4 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Elizabeth Sanchez Kennedy (GHIRP) in sup

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5 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Homero Lopez Jr (ISLA) in support

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6 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Katherine Conway (Amica Center) in suppo

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7 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Melissa Mari Lopez (Estrella del Paso) i

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8 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Robyn Meyer-Thompson (ILCM) in support

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9 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Ryan Brunsink (PIRC) in support

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10 Text of Proposed Order

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May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 8 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,,,, Motion to Stay,,,,, and Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by AMERICAN GATEWAYS, AMICA CENTER FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, DIOCESAN MIGRANT & REFUGEE SERVICES, GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT, IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA, IMMIGRATION SERVICES AND LEGAL ADVOCACY, NATIONAL IMMIGRANT JUSTICE CENTER, PENNSYLVANIA IMMIGRATION RESOURCE CENTER, ROCKY MOUNTAIN IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY NETWORK. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Laura Lunn (RMIAN) in support, # 2 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of David Faherty (NIJC) in support, # 3 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Edna Yang (American Gateways) in support, # 4 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Elizabeth Sanchez Kennedy (GHIRP) in support, # 5 Declaration of Homero Lopez Jr (ISLA) in Support, # 6 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Katherine Conway (Amica Center) in support, # 7 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Melissa Mari Lopez (Estrella del Paso) in support, # 8 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Robyn Meyer-Thompson (ILCM) in support, # 9 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Ryan Brunsink (PIRC) in support, # 10 Text of Proposed Order)(Ventresca, Ivano) Modified docket text on 5/27/2025 (zdp). (Entered: 05/23/2025)

1 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Laura Lunn (RMIAN) in support

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2 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of David Faherty (NIJC) in support

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3 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Edna Yang (American Gateways) in support

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4 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Elizabeth Sanchez Kennedy (GHIRP) in sup

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5 Declaration of Homero Lopez Jr (ISLA) in Support

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6 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Katherine Conway (Amica Center) in suppo

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7 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Melissa Mari Lopez (Estrella del Paso) i

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8 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Robyn Meyer-Thompson (ILCM) in support

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9 Declaration Supplemental Declaration of Ryan Brunsink (PIRC) in support

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10 Text of Proposed Order

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May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025

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.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings

May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

PACER

MINUTE ORDER. The Court will hold a motion hearing on Plaintiffs' 8 motion for a preliminary injunction and Defendants' 14 motion to dismiss on June 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 19. A public access line will be provided for the hearing: the toll-free number is 833-990-9400, and the meeting ID is 771021014. Persons remotely accessing court proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. See In re: Prohibition on Photographing, Recording, Broadcasting, and Livestreaming Judicial Proceedings, Standing Order 24-31 (JEB) (Sept. 18, 2024). Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 5/28/2025. (lcaha3)

May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER. The Court will hold a motion hearing on Plaintiffs' 8 motion for preliminary injunction or stay and Defendants' 14 motion to dismiss on June 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 19. A public access line will be provided for the hearing: the toll-free number is 833-990-9400, and the meeting ID is 771021014. Persons remotely accessing court proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. See In re: Prohibition on Photographing, Recording, Broadcasting, and Livestreaming Judicial Proceedings, Standing Order 24-31 (JEB) (Sept. 18, 2024). Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 5/28/2025. (lcaha3) Modified on 5/29/2025. (zalh)

May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 14 Motion to Dismiss, filed by PAMELA J. BONDI, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, KRISTI NOEM, SIRCE E. OWEN, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. (Welch, Sarah) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

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Motion Hearing

June 2, 2025

June 2, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Amir H. Ali: Motion Hearing held on 6/2/2025 re [14 Motion to Dismiss and 8 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The Court Heard Oral Arguments From The Parties And Will Take The Oral Arguments Under Advisement. (Court Reporter SONJA REEVES.) (mac)

June 2, 2025

June 2, 2025

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TRANSCRIPT OF MOTION HEARING before Judge Amir H. Ali held on June 2, 2025; Page Numbers: 1-84. Date of Issuance: June 3, 2025. Court Reporter/Transcriber Sonja L. Reeves, RDR, CRR, Telephone number (202) 354-3246, 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 6/24/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/4/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/1/2025.(Reeves, Sonja) (Entered: 06/03/2025)

June 3, 2025

June 3, 2025

PACER

Status Report Order

June 3, 2025

June 3, 2025

PACER

MINUTE ORDER. At yesterday's motion hearing, counsel for Defendants represented that she has become aware that "EOIR either has or is in the process of departing from" policy documents at issue in the parties' briefing. Counsel committed to filing a status report providing the Court with more information about this update by Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The status report shall address whether any policies referenced by the parties are being modified. If so, the report shall describe the modification in detail and identify when the modification occurred or is expected to occur. Signed by Judge Amir H. Ali on 6/3/2025. (lcaha3)

June 3, 2025

June 3, 2025

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Status Report

1 Declaration Owen Declaration

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2 Exhibit 2021 Policy Manual 1.1

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3 Exhibit 2021 Policy Manual 1.7

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4 Exhibit 2025 Memorandum

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5 Exhibit 2025 Policy Manual 1.1

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6 Exhibit 2025 Policy Manual 1.6

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June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

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Status Report

1 Declaration Owen Declaration

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2 Exhibit 2021 Policy Manual 1.1

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3 Exhibit 2021 Policy Manual 1.7

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4 Exhibit 2025 Memorandum

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5 Exhibit 2025 Policy Manual 1.1

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6 Exhibit EOIR Email

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7 Exhibit 2025 Policy Manual 1.6

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June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

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Leave to File Document

1 Exhibit Declaration of Eddie Lopez Lugo

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2 Exhibit Declaration of Sophie Woodruff

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

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Response to (non-motion) Document

June 5, 2025

June 5, 2025

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Certificate of Service

1 Exhibit Certified Mail Receipts

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2 Exhibit Email Service

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June 13, 2025

June 13, 2025

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Summons Returned Executed as to Federal Defendant AND Summons Returned Executed as to U.S. Attorney General AND Summons Returned Executed as to US Attorney

June 18, 2025

June 18, 2025

PACER

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