Case: Luna Gutierrez v. Noem

1:25-cv-01766 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: June 4, 2025

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Case Summary

This is a class action lawsuit challenging the detention of immigrants at Guantánamo Bay. On January 29, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential memorandum titled “Expanding the Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay to Full Capacity,” directing the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security to prepare the facility to detain up to 30,000 migrants. The memorandum eliminated procedural safeguards such as bond hearings, individualized custody reviews, and access to im…

This is a class action lawsuit challenging the detention of immigrants at Guantánamo Bay.

On January 29, 2025, President Trump issued a presidential memorandum titled “Expanding the Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay to Full Capacity,” directing the U.S. Departments of Defense and Homeland Security to prepare the facility to detain up to 30,000 migrants. The memorandum eliminated procedural safeguards such as bond hearings, individualized custody reviews, and access to immigration courts. It also authorized the transfer of noncitizens—many initially apprehended and detained in the United States—to both the Migrant Operations Center and the military-run Camp 6. These directives marked a significant departure from the statutory requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which mandates notice, custody hearings, and removal procedures before prolonged detention. Guantánamo Bay Naval Base was originally established as a military detention facility for enemy combatants captured during the U.S. “War on Terror.” Its use for immigration detention represents a significant shift from its historical purpose, raising concerns about subjecting immigrants to conditions designed for wartime detainees.

On June 4, 2025, two individual plaintiffs filed this class action lawsuit and petition for writ of habeas corpus in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and its Secretary, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and its Secretary, the U.S. Department of Defense and its Secretary, and the U.S. State Department and its Secretary. The case was initially assigned to U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols but reassigned to Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on June 18, 2025.

The plaintiffs alleged that their detention at Guantánamo Bay exceeded the defendants’ statutory authority and violated the Administrative Procedure Act and the Fifth Amendment. They challenged their prolonged detention without notice or bond hearings, citing harsh and unlawful conditions and a lack of procedural protections. They further alleged that they were apprehended and detained solely because of their foreign status, without individualized assessments or due process, effectively criminalizing their origin in violation of constitutional protections. The complaint detailed punitive conditions at Guantánamo Bay, including solitary confinement, limited recreation, inadequate hygiene, denial of legal and religious materials, physical abuse, and family separation. It also referenced government press releases and statements by President Trump describing Guantánamo as a “detention center for illegal immigrants” and expressing the administration’s intent to “ensure strict enforcement” of immigration laws by expanding Guantánamo’s use as a detention site.

Represented by private counsel from the ACLU, ACLU-DC, Center for Constitutional Rights, and the International Refugee Assistance Project, the plaintiffs sought a writ of habeas corpus for immediate release, declaratory relief recognizing violations of their constitutional and statutory rights, and injunctive relief to prevent detention of them or others in the proposed class without proper notice, individualized custody determinations, and bond hearings. They also sought an order requiring compliance with immigration statutes and regulations, as well as attorneys’ fees and costs.

Also on June 4, 2025, the plaintiffs filed a motion for class certification, seeking to represent all similarly situated immigration detainees at Guantánamo. The proposed class was defined as “All immigration detainees originally apprehended and detained in the United States, and who are, or will be, held at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.”

On August 4, 2025, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the case. The defendants claimed the case was moot because the named plaintiffs were no longer in U.S. custody and were unlikely to be detained again under the challenged policies. They also argued the court lacked jurisdiction because the Immigration and Nationality Act barred judicial review of the defendants’ decision to transfer an alien to a detention facility. Finally, they contended that the plaintiffs’ claims failed to state a cause of action, arguing that the Administrative Procedure Act claims challenged a presidential order and non-final actions, the Secretary of Homeland Security had statutory authority to detain individuals overseas, and the presidential memorandum was not arbitrary or capricious. They further argued that the plaintiffs had not plausibly alleged a Fifth Amendment due process violation and that adequate safeguards ensured acceptable detention conditions.

On December 5, 2025, the plaintiff's June 4 motion for class certification was granted with a modified class definition: the court certified a class of "all immigration detainees originally apprehended and detained in the United States who have been ordered removed" but added that this class would exclude "those ordered removed pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225, and who are, or will be, held at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba." That same day, the court denied the government's motion to dismiss the case. Judge Sooknanan disagreed with the claim that the INA barred judicial review of a detainee transfer. Further, the court found that on the merits, plaintiff's claims under the APA and Fifth Amendment survived dismissal, reasoning that, if plaintiff's claims are accepted as true, the policy of holding detainees subject to removal at Guantanamo is not authorized by the INA.

On January 12, 2026, defendants filed an answer to the complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. As affirmative defenses, defendants assert that the court lacks both jurisdiction and authority to grant the plaintiffs’ requested relief and assert that their action, on behalf of the President, is unreviewable under the APA.

On June 10, 2026, plaintiffs filed a motion for partial summary judgment under the APA claims pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56. Plaintiffs requested that the court grant partial summary judgment and declare that the defendants’ detention of plaintiffs and the class members are contrary to law, arbitrary and capricious, and violates the APA. In addition, plaintiffs requested that defendants' policy of transferring noncitizens from the U.S. and to Guantánamo be vacated. On July 7, 2026, defendants filed a cross-motion for partial summary judgment on the grounds that there exists no dispute of genuine material fact.

On July 21, 2026, filed a reply to defendants’ cross-motion for partial summary judgment. Plaintiffs argued that defendants’ cross-motion for partial summary judgment rests on previously rejected arguments without failing to raise new reasons to reexamine these arguments. First, plaintiffs asserted that 8 U.S.C. § 1252(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which precludes jurisdiction by courts “any cause or claim by or on behalf of any alien arising from the decision or action by the Attorney General to commence proceedings, adjudicate cases, or execute removal orders against any alien under this chapter” does not apply in this case because the District Court has previously construed the language narrowly. Plaintiffs argued next that § 1252(a)(2)(B)(ii) is inapplicable as well. Finally, plaintiffs argued that the detention at Guantánamo is contrary to law and in excess of statutory authority, and that the policy is in violation of the APA.

On August 4, 2026, defendants filed their reply in support of their motion for partial summary judgment. Defendants argued that the District Court lacks jurisdiction because under both 8 U.S.C. § 1252(g) and § 1252(a)(2)(B)(ii), judicial review is foreclosed because the action challenged arises from the execution of removal orders and is pursuant to the Secretary’s discretion, respectively. Defendants also argued that the detention of individuals is not contrary to law and neither in violation of the APA.

The case remains ongoing.

Summary Authors

Sahana Shridhar (10/12/2026)

Victoria Tan (8/13/2025)

Calvin OConnell (12/7/2025)

People

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Judge(s)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Alagesan, Deepa (District of Columbia)

Behr, Natalie (District of Columbia)

Cho, Eunice Hyunhye (District of Columbia)

Dixon, J. Wells (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Flentje, August Edward (District of Columbia)

Judge(s)

Nichols, Carl John (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Alagesan, Deepa (District of Columbia)

Behr, Natalie (District of Columbia)

Cho, Eunice Hyunhye (District of Columbia)

Dixon, J. Wells (District of Columbia)

Gelernt, Lee (District of Columbia)

Grano, Kimberly Robin (District of Columbia)

Hauptman, Megan McLaughlin (District of Columbia)

Jadwat, Omar C. (District of Columbia)

Jr, Pedro Sepulveda (District of Columbia)

Kadidal, Shayana Devendra (District of Columbia)

Kaufman, Brett Max (District of Columbia)

Michelman, Scott (District of Columbia)

Ngo, My Khanh (District of Columbia)

Rabinovitz, Judy (District of Columbia)

Schwarz, Ghita (District of Columbia)

Smith, Noelle (District of Columbia)

Spitzer, Arthur B. (District of Columbia)

Virgien, Kyle A. (District of Columbia)

Zafar, Noor (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Flentje, August Edward (District of Columbia)

Lam, Ian S. (District of Columbia)

McDermond, Malcolm (District of Columbia)

McKay, Leslie M (District of Columbia)

Nayci, Bronwyn (District of Columbia)

Perlmutter, Alexa (District of Columbia)

Zubata, Jason Kyle (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1 1:25-cv-01766	Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief and Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus	June 4, 2025	June 4, 2025 Complaint
4 1:25-cv-01766	Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel	June 4, 2025	June 4, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
29 1:25-cv-01766	Defendants' Motion to Dismiss	Aug. 4, 2025	Aug. 4, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
33 1:25-cv-01766	Plaintiffs-Petitioners' Opposition to Motion to Dismiss	Aug. 27, 2025	Aug. 27, 2025 Pleading / Motion / Brief
51 1:25-cv-01766	Memorandum Opinion Gutierrez v. Noem	Dec. 5, 2025	Dec. 5, 2025 Order/Opinion 2025 WL 3496390
53 1:25-cv-01766	Memorandum Opinion Gutierrez v. Noem	Dec. 5, 2025	Dec. 5, 2025 Order/Opinion 811 F.Supp.3d 133
54 1:25-cv-01766	Order Gutierrez v. Noem	Dec. 5, 2025	Dec. 5, 2025 Order/Opinion
62 1:25-cv-01766	Defendants' Answer to Plaintiffs' Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief and Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Gutierrez v. Noem	Jan. 12, 2026	Jan. 12, 2026 Pleading / Motion / Brief
65 1:25-cv-01766	Defendants' Memorandum in Response to the Court's January 7, 2026 Minute Order Gutierrez v. Noem	Jan. 13, 2026	Jan. 13, 2026 Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Docket for: LUNA GUTIERREZ v. NOEM

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	June 4, 2025	COMPLAINT against PETE HEGSETH, TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11735799) filed by RAFAEL ANGEL LOPEZ OCON, YAMIL LUNA GUTIERREZ. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Kristi Noem, # 3 Summons U.S. Department of Homeland Security, # 4 Summons Todd Lyons, # 5 Summons U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, # 6 Summons Pete Hegseth, # 7 Summons U.S. Department of Defense, # 8 Summons Marco Rubio, # 9 Summons U.S. State Department, # 10 Summons Attorney General of the United States, # 11 Summons U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C.)(Gelernt, Lee) (Attachment 1 replaced on 6/5/2025) (zmtm). (Entered: 06/04/2025) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 2 Summons Kristi Noem View on PACER 3 Summons U.S. Department of Homeland Security View on PACER 4 Summons Todd Lyons View on PACER 5 Summons U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement View on PACER 6 Summons Pete Hegseth View on PACER 7 Summons U.S. Department of Defense View on PACER 8 Summons Marco Rubio View on PACER 9 Summons U.S. State Department View on PACER 10 Summons Attorney General of the United States View on PACER 11 Summons U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C. View on PACER	Clearinghouse
2	June 4, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Arthur B. Spitzer on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Spitzer, Arthur) (Entered: 06/04/2025)	RECAP
3	June 4, 2025	NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by All Plaintiffs. Case related to Case No. 1:25-cv-418. (Spitzer, Arthur) (Main Document 3 replaced on 6/5/2025) (zmtm). (Entered: 06/04/2025)	RECAP
4	June 4, 2025	MOTION to Certify Class by RAFAEL ANGEL LOPEZ OCON, YAMIL LUNA GUTIERREZ. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Yamil Luna Gutierrez, # 2 Declaration of Rafael Angel Lopez Ocon, # 3 Declaration of Noor Zafar, # 4 Declaration of Scott Michelman, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 06/04/2025) 1 Declaration of Yamil Luna Gutierrez View on PACER 2 Declaration of Rafael Angel Lopez Ocon View on RECAP 3 Declaration of Noor Zafar View on RECAP 4 Declaration of Scott Michelman View on PACER 5 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER	Clearinghouse
5	June 4, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Eunice Hyunhye Cho on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Cho, Eunice) (Entered: 06/04/2025)	RECAP
6	June 4, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Scott Michelman on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Michelman, Scott) (Entered: 06/04/2025)	RECAP
7	June 5, 2025	SUMMONS (10) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 06/05/2025) 1 Notice and Consent View on PACER	RECAP
8	June 5, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by My Khanh Ngo on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Ngo, My Khanh) (Entered: 06/05/2025)	RECAP
	June 5, 2025	Case Assigned/Reassigned
	June 5, 2025	Case Assigned to Judge Carl J. Nichols. (zmtm)
9	June 6, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Brett Max Kaufman on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Kaufman, Brett) (Entered: 06/06/2025)	RECAP
10	June 6, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Kyle A. Virgien on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Virgien, Kyle) (Entered: 06/06/2025)	RECAP
11	June 6, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Judy Rabinovitz on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Rabinovitz, Judy) (Entered: 06/06/2025)	RECAP
12	June 6, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Noelle Smith on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Smith, Noelle) (Entered: 06/06/2025)	RECAP
13	June 6, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Noor Zafar on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Zafar, Noor) (Entered: 06/06/2025)	RECAP
14	June 9, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Kimberly Robin Grano on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Grano, Kimberly) (Entered: 06/09/2025)	RECAP
	June 9, 2025	MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 3 Notice of Related Case, the government is ordered to provide, on or before June 16, 2025, its view as to whether this case should be randomly reassigned. So ORDERED by Judge Carl J. Nichols on June 9, 2025. (lccjn2)
	June 9, 2025	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
15	June 10, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Omar C. Jadwat on behalf of RAFAEL ANGEL LOPEZ OCON, YAMIL LUNA GUTIERREZ (Jadwat, Omar) (Entered: 06/10/2025)	RECAP
16	June 10, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Deepa Alagesan on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Alagesan, Deepa) (Entered: 06/10/2025)	RECAP
17	June 13, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Jason Kyle Zubata on behalf of All Defendants (Zubata, Jason) (Entered: 06/13/2025)	RECAP
18	June 13, 2025	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 4 MOTION to Certify Class by PETE HEGSETH, TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Zubata, Jason) (Entered: 06/13/2025) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
19	June 13, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Malcolm McDermond on behalf of All Defendants (McDermond, Malcolm) (Entered: 06/13/2025)	RECAP
20	June 13, 2025	RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order,, Set Deadlines, filed by PETE HEGSETH, TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT. (McDermond, Malcolm) (Entered: 06/13/2025)	RECAP
21	June 18, 2025	Case randomly reassigned to Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan as the case is not related. Judge Carl J. Nichols is no longer assigned to the case. (rj) (Entered: 06/18/2025)	RECAP
22	June 18, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Alexa Perlmutter on behalf of All Defendants (Perlmutter, Alexa) (Entered: 06/18/2025)	RECAP
	June 18, 2025	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply AND Set/Reset Deadlines
	June 18, 2025	MINUTE ORDER granting 18 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. The Defendants shall file their opposition to the Plaintiffs' motion for class certification by July 25, 2025, and the Plaintiffs shall file their reply by August 8, 2025. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 6/18/2025. (lcrk)
23	June 30, 2025	Consent MOTION for Briefing Schedule by PETE HEGSETH, TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Zubata, Jason) (Entered: 06/30/2025) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
	July 1, 2025	MINUTE ORDER granting 23 Consent Motion for Briefing Schedule. The Plaintiffs shall file their motion for partial summary judgment by July 14, 2025; the Defendants shall file their motion to dismiss and/or cross motion for summary judgment by August 4, 2025; the Plaintiffs shall file their reply in support of their motion for partial summary judgment and opposition to the Defendants' motion by August 27, 2025; and the Defendants shall file their reply in support of their motion by September 8, 2025. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 7/1/2025. (lcrk)
	July 1, 2025	Order on Motion for Briefing Schedule AND Set/Reset Deadlines
24	July 3, 2025	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. PETE HEGSETH served on 6/10/2025; TODD LYONS served on 6/10/2025; KRISTI NOEM served on 6/9/2025; MARCO RUBIO served on 6/9/2025; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE served on 6/10/2025; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY served on 6/12/2025; U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT served on 6/9/2025 (Cho, Eunice) (Entered: 07/03/2025)	RECAP
25	July 3, 2025	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 6/10/2025. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 8/9/2025. (Cho, Eunice) (Entered: 07/03/2025)	RECAP
26	July 3, 2025	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 6/10/2025. (Cho, Eunice) (Entered: 07/03/2025)	RECAP
27	July 11, 2025	Consent MOTION to Amend Briefing Schedule re Order on Motion for Briefing Schedule,,, Set/Reset Deadlines,, by RAFAEL ANGEL LOPEZ OCON, YAMIL LUNA GUTIERREZ. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Gelernt, Lee) Modified on 7/15/2025 to correct relief (zjm). (Entered: 07/11/2025) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
	July 14, 2025	MINUTE ORDER granting 27 Consent Motion to Amend Briefing Schedule re Order on Motion for Briefing Schedule. The Defendants' motion to dismiss is due by August 4, 2025, the Plaintiffs' response is due by August 27, 2025, and the Defendants' reply is due by September 8, 2025. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 7/14/2025. (lcrk)
	July 14, 2025	Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Set/Reset Deadlines
28	July 25, 2025	Memorandum in opposition to re 4 MOTION to Certify Class filed by PETE HEGSETH, TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, MARCO RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit NSGB MOU, # 2 Exhibit Sieker Declaration, # 3 Exhibit Madrigal Declaration, # 4 Exhibit NSGB TRO Hearing Transcript)(Zubata, Jason) (Entered: 07/25/2025) 1 Exhibit NSGB MOU View on RECAP 2 Exhibit Sieker Declaration View on RECAP 3 Exhibit Madrigal Declaration View on RECAP 4 Exhibit NSGB TRO Hearing Transcript View on RECAP	RECAP
29	Aug. 4, 2025	MOTION to Dismiss by PETE HEGSETH, TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, MARCO A. RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Zubata, Jason) (Entered: 08/04/2025) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	Clearinghouse
30	Aug. 8, 2025	REPLY to opposition to motion re 4 Motion to Certify Class, filed by RAFAEL ANGEL LOPEZ OCON, YAMIL LUNA GUTIERREZ. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Declaration of Yamil Luna Gutierrez, # 2 Supplemental Declaration of Rafael Angel Lopez Ocon)(Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 08/08/2025) 1 Supplemental Declaration of Yamil Luna Gutierrez View on RECAP 2 Supplemental Declaration of Rafael Angel Lopez Ocon View on RECAP	RECAP
31	Aug. 13, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Natalie Behr on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Behr, Natalie) (Entered: 08/13/2025)	RECAP
32	Aug. 21, 2025	Consent MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Deepa Alagesan for Plaintiffs by RAFAEL ANGEL LOPEZ OCON, YAMIL LUNA GUTIERREZ. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Alagesan, Deepa) (Entered: 08/21/2025) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
	Aug. 22, 2025	MINUTE ORDER granting 32 Consent Motion to Withdraw Appearance. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 8/22/2025. (lcdl)
33	Aug. 27, 2025	Memorandum in opposition to re 29 MOTION to Dismiss filed by RAFAEL ANGEL LOPEZ OCON, YAMIL LUNA GUTIERREZ. (Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 08/27/2025)	Clearinghouse
34	Aug. 28, 2025	RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT served on 8/15/2025 (Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 08/28/2025)	RECAP
35	Sept. 8, 2025	REPLY to opposition to motion re 29 Motion to Dismiss, filed by PETE HEGSETH, TODD M. LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, MARCO A. RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT. (Zubata, Jason) (Entered: 09/08/2025)	RECAP
	Sept. 9, 2025	MINUTE ORDER: On June 4, 2025, the Plaintiffs filed a 4 Motion for Class Certification, and on August 4, 2025, the Defendants filed a 29 Motion to Dismiss. In light of these motions, the Court ORDERS the Parties to file simultaneous supplemental briefs by September 23, 2025, addressing (1) whether a class action seeking vacatur or habeas relief without an injunction can be certified under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(b)(2); (2) whether Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(b)(2) permits certification of the Plaintiffs' claims for classwide vacatur and habeas relief in light of 8 U.S.C. § 1252(f)(1); (3) whether certifying the Plaintiffs' claims under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23 would result in a judgment that precludes the members of the putative class from later bringing individual actions for injunctive relief that are permitted by 8 U.S.C. § 1252(f)(1); (4) whether the Court can certify an issue class under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(c)(4) in this case that would permit later individual actions for injunctive relief; and (5) the statutory source of the Government's authority to detain an individual during the execution of a removal order. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 9/9/2025. (lcdl)
	Sept. 9, 2025	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
36	Sept. 11, 2025	ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE of Updated Conditions by PETE HEGSETH, TODD M. LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, MARCO A. RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Stephen, # 2 Declaration Lynch)(Perlmutter, Alexa) Modified on 9/15/2025 (zjm). (Entered: 09/11/2025) 1 Declaration Stephen View on RECAP 2 Declaration Lynch View on RECAP	RECAP
37	Sept. 12, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Ghita Schwarz on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Schwarz, Ghita) (Entered: 09/12/2025)	RECAP
38	Sept. 15, 2025	NOTICE of Updated Conditions by PETE HEGSETH, TODD M. LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, MARCO A. RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Stephen, # 2 Declaration Lynch)(Perlmutter, Alexa) (Entered: 09/15/2025) 1 Declaration Stephen View on RECAP 2 Declaration Lynch View on RECAP	RECAP
	Sept. 15, 2025	NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 36 Notice (Other),. The following error(s) need correction: Incorrect format (Letter)- correspondence is not permitted (LCvR 5.1(a)). Please refile. (zjm)
39	Sept. 19, 2025	NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF APPEARANCE as to PETE HEGSETH, TODD M. LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, MARCO A. RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT. Attorney Malcolm McDermond terminated. (McDermond, Malcolm) (Entered: 09/19/2025)	RECAP
40	Sept. 23, 2025	SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re Order,,,,,, Set Deadlines,,,,, September 9, 2025 Ordering Supplemental Briefing filed by PETE HEGSETH, TODD M. LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, MARCO A. RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT. (Zubata, Jason) (Entered: 09/23/2025)	RECAP
41	Sept. 23, 2025	SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM to re Order,,,,,, Set Deadlines,,,,, filed by RAFAEL ANGEL LOPEZ OCON, YAMIL LUNA GUTIERREZ. (Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 09/23/2025)	RECAP
	Sept. 25, 2025	MINUTE ORDER: The Court directs the Parties to appear for oral argument on October 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 14 before Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on the Plaintiffs' 4 Motion for Class Certification and the Defendants' 29 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 9/25/2025. (lcdl)
	Oct. 8, 2025	MINUTE ORDER: The Court has received an email from the Defendants requesting clarification about the argument scheduled for October 23, 2025, in light of the lapse in appropriations to the Department of Justice. Notwithstanding the lapse in appropriations, the argument set for October 23, 2025, will proceed as scheduled. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 10/8/2025. (lcdl)
	Oct. 8, 2025	.Order
42	Oct. 14, 2025	NOTICE of Updated Conditions by PETE HEGSETH, TODD M. LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, MARCO A. RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT re 38 Notice (Other), (Zubata, Jason) (Entered: 10/14/2025)	RECAP
43	Oct. 16, 2025	ENTERED IN ERROR.....NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by RAFAEL ANGEL LOPEZ OCON, YAMIL LUNA GUTIERREZ (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum and Opinion, FIRRP v DHS)(Cho, Eunice) Modified on 10/16/2025 (zjm). (Entered: 10/16/2025) 1 Memorandum and Opinion, FIRRP v DHS View on RECAP	RECAP
44	Oct. 16, 2025	NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by RAFAEL ANGEL LOPEZ OCON, YAMIL LUNA GUTIERREZ (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum and Opinion, FIRRP v DHS)(Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 10/16/2025) 1 Memorandum and Opinion, FIRRP v DHS View on RECAP	RECAP
	Oct. 16, 2025	NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 43 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY. The following error(s) need correction: Incorrect court case number. Please refile in correct case. (zjm)
45	Oct. 20, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by August Edward Flentje on behalf of All Defendants (Flentje, August) (Entered: 10/20/2025)	RECAP
46	Oct. 22, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Shayana Devendra Kadidal on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Kadidal, Shayana) (Entered: 10/22/2025)	RECAP
47	Oct. 22, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by J. Wells Dixon on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Dixon, J.) (Entered: 10/22/2025)	RECAP
48	Oct. 22, 2025	RESPONSE re 44 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY filed by PETE HEGSETH, TODD M. LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, MARCO A. RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT. (Perlmutter, Alexa) (Entered: 10/22/2025)	RECAP
49	Oct. 22, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Megan McLaughlin Hauptman on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Hauptman, Megan) (Entered: 10/22/2025)	RECAP
	Oct. 23, 2025	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan: Motion Hearing held on 10/23/2025. Oral arguments submitted on Plaintiffs' 4 Motion for Class Certification and the Defendants' 29 Motion to Dismiss. Motion taken under advisement. (Court Reporter Elizabeth Davila) (znbn)
	Oct. 23, 2025	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan: Motion Hearing held on 10/23/2025. Oral arguments submitted on Plaintiffs' 4 Motion for Class Certification and the Defendants' 29 Motion to Dismiss. Motions taken under advisement. (Court Reporter Elizabeth Davila) (znbn)
50	Oct. 30, 2025	TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan, held on 10-23-2025; Page Numbers: 1 - 99. Date of Issuance: 10-30-2025. Court Reporter, Elizabeth Davila, Telephone number: 202-354-3242. 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 11/20/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/30/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/28/2026.(Davila, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/30/2025)	RECAP
51	Dec. 5, 2025	MEMORANDUM OPINION re the Plaintiffs' 4 Motion for Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel. See the attached document for details. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 12/5/2025. (lcdl) (Entered: 12/05/2025)	Clearinghouse
52	Dec. 5, 2025	ORDER granting in part, as modified, and denying in part the Plaintiffs' 4 Motion for Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel. See the 51 Memorandum Opinion for details. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 12/5/2025. (lcdl) (Entered: 12/05/2025)	RECAP
53	Dec. 5, 2025	MEMORANDUM OPINION re the Defendants' 29 Motion to Dismiss. See the attached document for details. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 12/5/2025. (lcdl) (Entered: 12/05/2025)	Clearinghouse
54	Dec. 5, 2025	ORDER denying the Defendants' 29 Motion to Dismiss. See the 53 Memorandum Opinion for details. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 12/5/2025. (lcdl) (Entered: 12/05/2025)	Clearinghouse
	Dec. 5, 2025	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings
	Dec. 5, 2025	MINUTE ORDER: The Court directs the Parties to appear for a status conference on December 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 14 before Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan. The Parties should be prepared to discuss next steps in this case. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 12/5/2025. (lcdl)
55	Dec. 8, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Ian S. Lam on behalf of All Defendants (Lam, Ian) (Entered: 12/08/2025)	RECAP
	Dec. 10, 2025	MINUTE ORDER: Due to a scheduling conflict, the Parties are permitted to appear via Zoom for the status conference scheduled for December 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 12/10/2025. (lcdl)
	Dec. 10, 2025	.Order
	Dec. 11, 2025	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan: Hybrid Status Conference held on 12/11/2025. Order forthcoming. (Court Reporter Tim Miller) (znbn)
	Dec. 11, 2025	.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
	Dec. 11, 2025	MINUTE ORDER: In light of the status conference earlier today, the Court ORDERS the Parties to proceed according to the following schedule. The Parties will meet and confer by December 19, 2025, to discuss (1) whether discovery is needed on the Plaintiffs' contrary-to-law claim; (2) whether the Defendants will provide regular notices of the number and/or names of class members or other immigration detainees held at Guantanamo; and (3) a timeline for expedited discovery on the Plaintiffs' Fifth Amendment claim. With respect to the Plaintiffs' Fifth Amendment claim, the Parties should further discuss whether discovery could be completed for the Plaintiffs' "expressed intent" theory separate from and prior to discovery on the Plaintiffs' "conditions of detention" theory—and a timeline for discovery on that former theory if it were done first and separately. The Parties will file a notice updating the Court by December 29, 2025, regarding issues (2) and (3) above, noting any disagreements between the Parties. The Parties will file a notice updating the Court by January 5, 2026, regarding issue (1) above, in which each party will explain its position with respect to any disagreement in no more than five pages per side. The Defendants will file their Answer to the 1 Complaint and will file the Certified Administrative Record by January 12, 2026. The Parties will meet and confer within a reasonable time after January 12, 2026, to discuss whether additional discovery will be needed on the Plaintiffs' arbitrary-and-capricious claim. The Parties will file a notice updating the Court on the outcome of that discussion within a reasonable time after it occurs. The Plaintiffs will file their Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on their Administrative Procedure Act claims by February 23, 2026. The Defendants will file their Opposition and Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment on those claims by March 9, 2026. The Plaintiffs will file their Reply and Cross-Opposition by March 23, 2026. And the Defendants will file their Reply in support of their Cross-Motion by April 6, 2026. If, after discussing the issues above, the Parties believe the Court should move these deadlines, the Parties may file an appropriate motion. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 12/11/2025. (lcdl)
	Dec. 11, 2025	MINUTE ORDER: In light of the status conference earlier today, the Court ORDERS the Parties to proceed according to the following schedule. The Parties will meet and confer by December 19, 2025, to discuss (1) whether discovery is needed on the Plaintiffs' contrary-to-law claim; (2) whether the Defendants will provide regular notices of the number and/or names of class members or other immigration detainees held at Guantanamo; and (3) a timeline for expedited discovery on the Plaintiffs' Fifth Amendment claim. With respect to the Plaintiffs' Fifth Amendment claim, the Parties should further discuss whether discovery could be completed for the Plaintiffs' "expressed intent" theory separate from and prior to discovery on the Plaintiffs' "conditions of detention" theory—and a timeline for discovery on that former theory if it were done first and separately. The Parties will file a notice updating the Court by December 29, 2025, regarding issues (2) and (3) above, noting any disagreements between the Parties. The Parties will file a notice updating the Court by January 5, 2026, regarding issue (1) above, in which each party will explain its position with respect to any disagreement in no more than five pages per side.The Defendants will file their Answer to the 1 Complaint and will file the Certified Administrative Record by January 12, 2026. The Parties will meet and confer within a reasonable time after January 12, 2026, to discuss whether additional discovery will be needed on the Plaintiffs' arbitrary-and-capricious claim. The Parties will file a notice updating the Court on the outcome of that discussion within a reasonable time after it occurs. The Plaintiffs will file their Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on their Administrative Procedure Act claims by February 23, 2026. The Defendants will file their Opposition and Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment on those claims by March 9, 2026. The Plaintiffs will file their Reply and Cross-Opposition by March 23, 2026. And the Defendants will file their Reply in support of their Cross-Motion by April 6, 2026. If, after discussing the issues above, the Parties believe the Court should move these deadlines, the Parties may file an appropriate motion. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 12/11/2025. (lcdl)
	Dec. 11, 2025	VACATED PURSUANT TO MINUTE ORDER FILED ON 2/23/2026..... MINUTE ORDER: In light of the status conference earlier today, the Court ORDERS the Parties to proceed according to the following schedule. The Parties will meet and confer by December 19, 2025, to discuss (1) whether discovery is needed on the Plaintiffs' contrary-to-law claim; (2) whether the Defendants will provide regular notices of the number and/or names of class members or other immigration detainees held at Guantanamo; and (3) a timeline for expedited discovery on the Plaintiffs' Fifth Amendment claim. With respect to the Plaintiffs' Fifth Amendment claim, the Parties should further discuss whether discovery could be completed for the Plaintiffs' "expressed intent" theory separate from and prior to discovery on the Plaintiffs' "conditions of detention" theoryand a timeline for discovery on that former theory if it were done first and separately. The Parties will file a notice updating the Court by December 29, 2025, regarding issues (2) and (3) above, noting any disagreements between the Parties. The Parties will file a notice updating the Court by January 5, 2026, regarding issue (1) above, in which each party will explain its position with respect to any disagreement in no more than five pages per side.The Defendants will file their Answer to the 1 Complaint and will file the Certified Administrative Record by January 12, 2026. The Parties will meet and confer within a reasonable time after January 12, 2026, to discuss whether additional discovery will be needed on the Plaintiffs' arbitrary-and-capricious claim. The Parties will file a notice updating the Court on the outcome of that discussion within a reasonable time after it occurs. The Plaintiffs will file their Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on their Administrative Procedure Act claims by February 23, 2026. The Defendants will file their Opposition and Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment on those claims by March 9, 2026. The Plaintiffs will file their Reply and Cross-Opposition by March 23, 2026. And the Defendants will file their Reply in support of their Cross-Motion by April 6, 2026. If, after discussing the issues above, the Parties believe the Court should move these deadlines, the Parties may file an appropriate motion. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 12/11/2025. (lcdl) Modified on 2/23/2026 (zljn).
56	Dec. 16, 2025	TRANSCRIPT OF STATUS CONFERENCE before Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan held on 12-11-25; Page Numbers: 1-29; Date of Issuance: 12-16-25; Court Reporter: Timothy R. Miller, Telephone Number (202) 354-3111. 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 1/6/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/16/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/16/2026.(Miller, Timothy) (Entered: 12/16/2025)	RECAP
57	Dec. 29, 2025	NOTICE (Joint) Regarding Discovery and Reporting by RAFAEL ANGEL LOPEZ OCON, YAMIL LUNA GUTIERREZ (Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 12/29/2025)	RECAP
58	Dec. 30, 2025	NOTICE of Appearance by Pedro Sepulveda, Jr on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Sepulveda, Pedro) (Entered: 12/30/2025)	RECAP
59	Jan. 5, 2026	NOTICE (Joint) Regarding Discovery by RAFAEL ANGEL LOPEZ OCON, YAMIL LUNA GUTIERREZ (Gelernt, Lee) (Entered: 01/05/2026)	RECAP
	Jan. 6, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: In the Parties' 59 Joint Notice Regarding Discovery, the Parties dispute the scope of discovery for the Plaintiffs' contrary-to-law claim. The Defendants invoke the well-established principle that "in an APA case, a reviewing court 'should have before it neither more nor less information than did the agency when it made its decision.'" Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc. v. FDA, 709 F.3d 44, 47 (D.C. Cir. 2013) (quoting Walter O. Boswell Mem'l Hosp. v. Heckler, 749 F.2d 788, 792 (D.C. Cir. 1984)). But the D.C. Circuit has also recognized that in some circumstances, a court may "permit further discovery 'to ascertain the contours of the precise policy at issue,'" Hisp. Affs. Project v. Acosta, 901 F.3d 378, 388 (D.C. Cir. 2018) (quoting Venetian Casino Resort, L.L.C. v. EEOC, 530 F.3d 925, 388 (D.C. Cir. 2008)), or "fill[] in gaps in the record to determine what the agency actually did," Marshall Cnty. Health Care Auth. v. Shalala, 988 F.2d 1221, 1227 (D.C. Cir. 1993). On the Court's initial review, that appears to be the nature of the Plaintiffs' requests here—in response to the Defendants' suggestions that the challenged policy is "part of the government's efforts to facilitate [immigration detainees'] removals," Mot. Dismiss at 20, ECF No. 29, and that detention at Guantanamo constitutes a "staging point" amid execution of a removal order, Reply at 17, ECF No. 35. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS the Defendants to file a memorandum by January 13, 2026, providing any arguments opposing the Plaintiffs' requests that are not detailed in the 59 Joint Notice Regarding Discovery. The Plaintiffs shall file a response by January 16, 2026. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 1/6/2026. (lcdl)
	Jan. 6, 2026	.Order
60	Jan. 7, 2026	Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Produce the Certified Administrative Record by PETE HEGSETH, TODD M. LYONS, KRISTI L. NOEM, MARCO A. RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Perlmutter, Alexa) (Entered: 01/07/2026) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
61	Jan. 8, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Malcolm McDermond on behalf of All Defendants (McDermond, Malcolm) (Entered: 01/08/2026)	RECAP
	Jan. 8, 2026	MINUTE ORDER granting the Defendants' 60 Motion for Extension of Time. The Defendants shall file the certified administrative record by January 16, 2026. Further, the Court ORDERS that the Plaintiffs shall respond to the Defendants' memorandum regarding discovery, see Min. Order (Jan. 6, 2026), by January 20, 2026. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 1/8/2026. (lcdl)
	Jan. 8, 2026	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to AND Set/Reset Deadlines
62	Jan. 12, 2026	ANSWER to Complaint by PETE HEGSETH, TODD M. LYONS, KRISTI L. NOEM, MARCO A. RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT.(Perlmutter, Alexa) (Entered: 01/12/2026)	Clearinghouse
63	Jan. 12, 2026	NOTICE Regarding Production of and Request to Bifurcate the Certified Administrative Record (JOINT) by PETE HEGSETH, TODD M. LYONS, KRISTI L. NOEM, MARCO A. RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Zubata, Jason) (Entered: 01/12/2026) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
64	Jan. 12, 2026	MOTION to Bifurcate by PETE HEGSETH, TODD M. LYONS, KRISTI L. NOEM, MARCO A. RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT. (See Docket Entry 63 to view document) (zjm) (Entered: 01/13/2026)	RECAP
65	Jan. 13, 2026	MEMORANDUM re Order,,,,,,, by PETE HEGSETH, TODD M. LYONS, KRISTI L. NOEM, MARCO A. RUBIO, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT. (Perlmutter, Alexa) (Entered: 01/13/2026)	Clearinghouse
	Jan. 13, 2026	Bifurcate
66	Jan. 14, 2026	ORDER granting the Parties' 63 request to bifurcate the certified administrative record. See the attached document for details. Signed by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on 1/14/2026. (lcdl) (Entered: 01/14/2026)	RECAP