Case: W.B. v. Noem

4:25-cv-03407 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: April 17, 2025

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

This case is one of numerous lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s abrupt termination of immigration visas—mostly student or work visas—with no notice to the visa-holders and with dubious or no legal basis. You can see all of the cases here. On April 17, 2025, an international student—performing technical postgraduate work after obtaining a PhD  on an F-1 visa--filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against the Secretary of Homel…

This case is one of numerous lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s abrupt termination of immigration visas—mostly student or work visas—with no notice to the visa-holders and with dubious or no legal basis. You can see all of the cases here.

On April 17, 2025, an international student—performing technical postgraduate work after obtaining a PhD  on an F-1 visa--filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In early April, the Defendants abruptly terminated the Plaintiff’s, and other international students’, F-1 visa and records with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information (SEVIS), effectively stripping them of their ability to remain a student in the United States. The Plaintiff alleged that Defendants' actions were unlawful and designed to coerce them and other international students into abandoning their studies and self-deporting.

The case was initially assigned to District Judge Edward M. Chen, who initiated procedures to determine whether it should be related to other cases in the Northern District of California raising similar SEVIS termination issues.

On plaintiff's motion, on April 23, 2025, Judge Chen issued a temporary restraining order, requiring the government not to remove or transfer the plaintiff for 28 days. Also on April 23, Judge Jeffrey S. White consolidated this case with the other SEVIS termination cases before him, for which the lead case is Doe v. Trump.

On May 14, 2025, Judge White held a hearing on motions for a preliminary injunction in the related cases.

The case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Scott Shuchart (5/21/2025)

Related Cases

Doe v. Trump, Northern District of California (2025)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69905869/parties/b-v-noem/


Judge(s)

White, Jeffrey Steven (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Loveman, Ben (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Kurlan, Elizabeth D. (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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4:25-cv-03407

Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order

April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

Order/Opinion

2025 WL 1180296

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4:25-cv-03407

Notice of Tentative Ruling and Questions for Hearing

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

Order/Opinion

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69905869/b-v-noem/

Last updated June 23, 2025, 6:48 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-20576886.). Injunction against the US government/official or APA vacatur requested. Filed by W. B... (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Loveman, Ben) (Filed on 4/17/2025) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

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~Util - Case Assigned by Intake

April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

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Proposed Summons. (Loveman, Ben) (Filed on 4/17/2025) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

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Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Peter H Kang. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 5/1/2025. (mbc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/17/2025) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

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MOTION proceed under pseudonym filed by W. B... Motion Hearing set for 5/2/2025 01:00 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom F, 15th Floor before Magistrate Judge Peter H Kang. Responses due by 5/1/2025. Replies due by 5/8/2025. (Loveman, Ben) (Filed on 4/17/2025) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

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CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by W. B.... (Loveman, Ben) (Filed on 4/17/2025) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

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Immigration Mandamus Case Procedural Order, (kmg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/18/2025) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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Clerk's Notice of Impending Reassignment - Text Only

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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Clerk's Notice AND ~Util - Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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Order

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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Summons Issued as to Todd M. Lyons, Krisit Noem. (kmg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/18/2025) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by W. B... (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit in support of TRO)(Loveman, Ben) (Filed on 4/18/2025) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because either (1) a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge, or (2) time is of the essence in deciding a pending judicial action for which the necessary consents to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction have not been secured. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND SHOULD BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARING BEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (jaf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/18/2025) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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ORDER REASSIGNING CASE IT IS ORDERED that this case is reassigned using a proportionate, random and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to Judge Edward M Chen. Magistrate Judge Peter H Kang no longer assigned to the case. Counsel are instructed that all future filings shall bear the updated judicial initials immediately after the case number. Counsel are reminded to verify the location of the judge on the court website. All hearing and trial dates presently scheduled are vacated. However, existing briefing schedules for motions remain unchanged. Motions must be renoticed for hearing before the judge to whom the case has been reassigned, but the renoticing of the hearing does not affect the prior briefing schedule. Other deadlines such as those for ADR compliance and discovery cutoff also remain unchanged. Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order 65 and cand.uscourts.gov/cameras. Mark B. Busby Clerk, United States District Court (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (as, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/18/2025) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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ORDER. 8 Plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order shall be heard on Tuesday, 4/22/2025, at 10:00 a.m. Defendants shall file an opposition to the motion by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, 4/21/2025. Plaintiff shall immediately give Defendants notice of the hearing date and briefing schedule. Notice shall be given by email and by telephone. Plaintiff shall immediately file a declaration certifying that notice was given as ordered by the Court. Signed by Judge Edward M. Chen on 4/18/2025. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (emclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/18/2025) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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CLERK'S NOTICE SCHEDULING MOTION HEARING. Motion Hearing as to 8 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order set for 4/22/2025, at 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 05, 17th Floor before Judge Edward M Chen. ALL COUNSEL PARTICIPATING IN THE HEARING ARE REQUIRED TO ARRIVE IN COURTROOM 5, 17TH FLOOR NO LATER THAN 9:45 AM. TO CHECK-IN WITH THE COURTROOM DEPUTY. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(vla, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/18/2025) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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AFFIDAVIT re notice to Defendants' Counsel by W. B.. (Loveman, Ben) (Filed on 4/18/2025) Modified on 4/22/2025 (kmg, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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Judicial Referral for Purpose of Determining Relationship of Cases re 4:25-cv-03140-JSW. Signed by Judge Edward M. Chen on 4/18/2025. (vla, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/18/2025) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

April 18, 2025

April 18, 2025

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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 8 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order ) filed byKrisit Noem, Todd M. Lyons. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Watson Decl., # 2 Exhibit ICE Letter)(Kurlan, Elizabeth) (Filed on 4/21/2025) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

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EXHIBITS re 8 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed byW. B... (Related document(s) 8 ) (Loveman, Ben) (Filed on 4/22/2025) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Edward M Chen: Motion Hearing held on 4/22/2025 re 8 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Total Time in Court: 47 Minutes. Court Reporter: Cathy Taylor. (vla, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 4/22/2025) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025

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ORDER by Judge Edward M. Chen granting 4 Motion Proceed under Pseudonym; granting 8 Motion for TRO. (emclc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/23/2025) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

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ORDER RELATING CASE. Case related to 25-cv-3140-JSW. Signed by Judge Jeffrey S. White on April 23, 2025. (jswlc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/23/2025) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

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ORDER REASSIGNING CASE IT IS ORDERED that this case is directly assigned to Judge Jeffrey S. White. Judge Edward M Chen no longer assigned to the case. Counsel are instructed that all future filings shall bear the updated judicial initials immediately after the case number. Counsel are reminded to verify the location of the judge on the court website. All hearing and trial dates presently scheduled are vacated. However, existing briefing schedules for motions remain unchanged. Motions must be renoticed for hearing before the judge to whom the case has been reassigned, but the renoticing of the hearing does not affect the prior briefing schedule. Other deadlines such as those for ADR compliance and discovery cutoff also remain unchanged. Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order 65 and cand.uscourts.gov/cameras. Mark B. Busby Clerk, United States District Court (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (amf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/23/2025) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

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Statement Regarding Reactivation of Plaintiffs SEVIS Records by Krisit Noem, Todd M. Lyons. (Kurlan, Elizabeth) (Filed on 4/28/2025) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

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NOTICE Regarding Policy by Krisit Noem, Todd M. Lyons Regarding Policy (Kurlan, Elizabeth) (Filed on 4/30/2025) Modified on 5/1/2025 (kmg, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 04/30/2025)

April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025

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ORDER ADVANCING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING Re 8 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by Judge Jeffrey S. White on 5/2/2025. Opposition due by 2:00 p.m. on 5/6/2025. Reply due by 7:00 p.m. on 5/9/2025. Motion for Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 5/13/2025 09:00 AM in Oakland, Courtroom 5, 2nd Floor before Judge Jeffrey S. White. (nmh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/2/2025) To include language. Modified on 5/2/2025 (nmh, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/02/2025)

May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Extend Time for Defendants' Supplemental Opposition filed by Krisit Noem, Todd M. Lyons. (Kurlan, Elizabeth) (Filed on 5/6/2025) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

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ORDER GRANTING AS MODIFIED STIPULATION TO EXTEND THE DUE DATE FOR DEFENDANTS SUPPLEMENTAL OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Judge Jeffrey S. White granting ( 34 in 4:25-cv-03475-JSW) STIPULATION,( 36 in 4:25-cv-03244-JSW) STIPULATION ( 21 in 4:25-cv-03549-JSW) STIPULATION, ( 54 in 4:25-cv-03140-JSW) STIPULATION ( 25 in 4:25-cv-03323-JSW) STIPULATION, ( 24 in 4:25-cv-03502-JSW) STIPULATION, ( 24 in 4:25-cv-03407-JSW) STIPULATION, ( 29 in 4:25-cv-03383-JSW) STIPULATION, ( 41 in 4:25-cv-03292-JSW) STIPULATION, ( 30 in 4:25-cv-03481-JSW) STIPULATION, ( 18 in 4:25-cv-03480-JSW) STIPULATION. Opposition due no later than 5:00 p.m. on 5/7/2025.(nmh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/6/2025) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

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ORDER TERMINATING (56 in 4:25-cv-03140-JSW) and GRANTING AS MODIFIED (57 in 4:25-cv-03140-JSW) STIPULATION (Corrected to Replace Dkt. No. 56) to Extend Time to Allow the Parties to Engage in Negotiations for a Potential Resolution. Defendants' Responses due by 5:00 P.M. 5/8/2025. Signed by Judge Jeffrey S. White on May 7, 2025. (jswlc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/7/2025) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Extend Time to Allow the Parties to Engage in Negotiations for a Potential Resolution; [Proposed] Order filed by Krisit Noem, Todd M. Lyons. (Kurlan, Elizabeth) (Filed on 5/8/2025) (Entered: 05/08/2025)

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

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Order

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

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TEXT ORDER: The deadline for Defendants to file their opposition briefs has passed. The Court received a communication through its Courtroom Deputy that the parties inquired whether the Court would conduct the hearing on May 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The Court can accommodate that request if it is necessary to give the parties additional time to resolve the matters. The parties shall either file a stipulation and request to continue OR the Government shall file its supplemental briefs by no later than 8:00 p.m. May 8, 2025 and the hearing will remain on calendar on May 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.. Signed by Judge Jeffrey S. White on May 8, 2025. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jswlc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/8/2025) (Entered: 05/08/2025)

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

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Correction of docket See docket 30 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Revised Briefing Schedule filed by Krisit Noem, Todd M. Lyons. (Kurlan, Elizabeth) (Filed on 5/8/2025) Modified on 5/9/2025 (kmg, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/08/2025)

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Corrected to Replace Dkt. No. 29 filed by Krisit Noem, Todd M. Lyons. (Kurlan, Elizabeth) (Filed on 5/8/2025) Modified on 5/9/2025 (kmg, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/08/2025)

May 8, 2025

May 8, 2025

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ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO A REVISED BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND CONTINUING HEARING DATE BY Judge Jeffrey S. White granting 30 STIPULATION. Opposition due by 5:00 p.m. on 5/9/2025. Replies due by 5:00 p.m. on 5/12/2025. Motion Hearing set for 5/14/2025 10:00 AM in Oakland, Courtroom 5, 2nd Floor before Judge Jeffrey S. White. (nmh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/9/2025) (Entered: 05/09/2025)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

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Brief re 31 Order, Terminate Motions,, Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings, Set Deadlines, filed by Krisit Noem, Todd M. Lyons. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Watson Decl., # 2 Declaration Young Decl.) (Related document(s) 31 ) (Kurlan, Elizabeth) (Filed on 5/9/2025) Modified on 5/13/2025 (kmg, COURT STAFF). Modified on 5/13/2025 (kmg, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/09/2025)

May 9, 2025

May 9, 2025

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Declaration of Ben Loveman re PI motion and exhibits filed by W. B.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-E) (Loveman, Ben) (Filed on 5/12/2025) Modified on 5/13/2025 (kmg, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/12/2025)

May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

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Brief re 32 Brief, reply to opposition to preliminary injunction filed by W. B.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration with exhibits) (Related document(s) 32 ) (Loveman, Ben) (Filed on 5/12/2025) Modified on 5/13/2025 (kmg, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/12/2025)

May 12, 2025

May 12, 2025

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NOTICE OF TENTATIVE RULING AND QUESTIONS FOR HEARING. Signed by Judge Jeffrey S. White on 5/13/2025. (nmh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/13/2025) (Entered: 05/13/2025)

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jeffrey S. White: Motion Hearing Re: Motion for Preliminary Injunction held on 5/14/2025. Total Time in Court: 1:25. Court Reporter: Ana Dub. (nmh, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 5/14/2025) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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NOTICE by Krisit Noem, Todd M. Lyons re 36 Motion Hearing in Response to Court's Minute Order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Bushireddy Transcript, # 2 Exhibit SEVP Letter Text, # 3 Exhibit Doe v. Noem (WD Wash), # 4 Exhibit Student Doe #1 v. Noem (CD Cal))(Kurlan, Elizabeth) (Filed on 5/14/2025) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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AFFIDAVIT of Johnny Sinodia and evidence as ordered during hearing on May 14, 2025 by W. B.. (Loveman, Ben) (Filed on 5/14/2025) Modified on 5/20/2025 (kmg, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/14/2025)

May 14, 2025

May 14, 2025

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ORDER GRANTING MOTIONS FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTIONS AND SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES by Judge Jeffrey S. White granting Motions at Docket No. 9 in 4:25-cv-03140-JSW, 9 in 4:25-cv-03502-JSW, 10 in 4:25-cv-03244-JSW, 9 in 4:25-cv-03140-JSW, 8 in 4:25-cv-03407-JSW, 7 in 4:25-cv-03292-JSW, and 10 in 4:25-cv-03244-JSW. Joint Case Management Statements due by 7/25/2025. Initial Case Management Conference set for 8/1/2025 09:00 AM in Oakland, Courtroom 5, 2nd Floor. (nmh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/22/2025) (Entered: 05/22/2025)

May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025

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Transcript of Proceedings held on May 14, 2025, before Judge Jeffrey S. White. Stenographic Court Reporter Ana Dub, RDR, CRR, telephone number 415-290-1651/ana_dub@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. (Re (70 in 4:25-cv-03140-JSW) Transcript Order ) Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/28/2025. (amd, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/30/2025) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

May 30, 2025

May 30, 2025

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