Case: National TPS Alliance v. Noem

3:25-cv-05687 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: July 7, 2025

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

This case is about the federal government’s termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. On July 7, 2025, the National TPS Alliance and private plaintiffs who are individual TPS holders filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), its Secretary, and the United States under the Administrative Procedure Act and the Fifth Amendment. The case was assigned to Judge Trina…

This case is about the federal government’s termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. On July 7, 2025, the National TPS Alliance and private plaintiffs who are individual TPS holders filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), its Secretary, and the United States under the Administrative Procedure Act and the Fifth Amendment. The case was assigned to Judge Trina L. Thompson.

The complaint provided extensive background on the TPS program’s purpose and statutory framework. Congress created TPS in 1990 to replace politically driven discretionary programs like “extended voluntary departure” with decisions based on clear humanitarian standards. TPS designations confer work authorization and protection from deportation. By statute, the Secretary must review country conditions before terminating any designation, with extensions effectively the default absent timely notice. Honduras and Nicaragua were designated in 1999 following Hurricane Mitch; Nepal in 2015 after a major earthquake. These designations were repeatedly extended due to ongoing humanitarian crises.

During the first Trump administration, DHS announced TPS terminations between 2017 and 2018, affecting over 400,000 people. Federal courts blocked those terminations, finding they stemmed from a predetermined agenda to end TPS and were tainted by discriminatory animus against non-white immigrants. DHS rescinded those terminations in 2023.

Plaintiffs alleged that the second Trump administration renewed this agenda under Executive Order 14159, titled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion,” which directed DHS to rescind prior TPS-related policies and prioritize the removal of non-citizens. Plaintiffs asserted that Secretary Noem’s TPS terminations were preordained, based on a superficial review, and motivated by racial and national-origin animus, citing public statements by Noem, President Trump, and Vice President Vance. Plaintiffs challenged the truncated 60-day transition period—the minimum statutory notice before TPS termination became effective, a significant departure from historical practice—as violating the equal protection guarantee implicit in the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment and alleged that DHS breached statutory requirements and the Administrative Procedure Act.

Represented by nonprofit immigrant rights attorneys, plaintiffs sought an injunction barring DHS from enforcing the terminations and an order maintaining TPS protections. They also sought to have the court set aside, postpone, or stay the terminations, enjoin enforcement, and award attorneys’ fees and costs.

On July 11, 2025, Judge Thompson granted plaintiffs’ motion to expedite briefing and hearing on their request to postpone the effective date of the TPS terminations. 

On July 31, 2025, the court granted the plaintiffs’ motion to postpone the effective date of the TPS terminations for Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal until a hearing on the merits scheduled for November 18, 2025. In its order, the court wrote, “The freedom to live fearlessly, the opportunity of liberty, and the American dream. That is all Plaintiffs seek. Instead, they are told to atone for their race, leave because of their names, and purify their blood. The Court disagrees.”

The court found that the plaintiffs were likely to succeed on the merits of their claims that the TPS terminations were preordained and not based on an objective assessment of country conditions. The court cited comments made by Secretary Noem before she reviewed any country conditions reports, which suggested a predetermined intent to end the TPS program. The court also found that the terminations failed to address data previously considered relevant, including political violence and crime in Honduras and recurring weather events in Nicaragua. The court determined that terminating TPS would cause irreparable harm to the plaintiffs and that the balance of harms and the public interest weighed in favor of postponement. Judge Thompson concluded that the court had jurisdiction to review the case and that the requested relief to postpone the terminations fell within the scope of the Administrative Procedure Act.

That same day, the defendants filed an emergency motion to stay the court’s July 31 order. The defendants argued that they were likely to prevail on appeal, citing the Supreme Court’s decision in Noem v. National TPS Alliance, No. 25 cv 1766 EMC (N.D. Cal.), where the district court had erroneously concluded that the Secretary’s action vacating a prior extension of TPS for certain Venezuelans exceeded her statutory authority. The defendants also contended that the court lacked jurisdiction to grant the plaintiffs’ requested relief because the TPS statute explicitly barred judicial review of any decision to terminate a TPS designation. The defendants further argued that the balance of harms favored a stay, asserting that the government suffered irreparable harm when its policies were enjoined. Finally, the defendants maintained that the plaintiffs’ claims were without merit.

On August 1, 2025, the defendants appealed the July 31 order to the Ninth Circuit.

This case is ongoing. 

Summary Authors

Victoria Tan (8/11/2025)

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Alliance, National TPS (California)

Arulanantham, Ahilan Thevanesan (California)

Bansal, Jessica Karp (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Attorney, Mr. Eric

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Alvarez, Brigit G (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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3:25-cv-05687

Complaint

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

Complaint
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3:25-cv-05687

Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion to Postpone

July 31, 2025

July 31, 2025

Order/Opinion
75

3:25-cv-05687

Defendants' Emergency Motion to Stay Pending Appeal

Aug. 1, 2025

Aug. 1, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief
87

3:25-cv-05687

Order Denying Defendants' Motion to Stay

Aug. 8, 2025

Aug. 8, 2025

Order/Opinion
5

25-4901

Emergency Motion Pursuant to Circuit Rule 27-3 Plaintiffs' Motion for Stay Pending Appeal

Noem v. National TPS Alliance

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Aug. 8, 2025

Aug. 8, 2025

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70726295/national-tps-alliance-v-noem/

Last updated Aug. 29, 2025, 12:54 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
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COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-20864603.). Injunction against the US government/official or APA vacatur requested. Filed by Sandhya Lama, Jhony Silva, S.K., Denis Molina, Teofilo Martinez, National TPS Alliance, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

View on PACER

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

Clearinghouse
10

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Michelle Young Cho on behalf of National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez (Cho, Michelle) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
10

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Michelle Young Cho on behalf of National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez (Cho, Michelle) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
11

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Amanda Young on behalf of National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez (Young, Amanda) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
11

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Amanda Young on behalf of National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez (Young, Amanda) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
12

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Jessica Karp Bansal on behalf of National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
12

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Jessica Karp Bansal on behalf of National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
13

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Eva Lucia Bitran on behalf of National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez (Bitran, Eva) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
13

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Eva Lucia Bitran on behalf of National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez (Bitran, Eva) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
14

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Diana Sanchez on behalf of National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez (Sanchez, Diana) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
15

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20865275.) filed by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez. (Crew, Erik) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
15

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20865275.) filed by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez. (Crew, Erik) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
16

Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
16

ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION of Plaintiffs' S.K. and O.C. to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez. Responses due by 7/11/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jessica Karp Bansal, # 2 Declaration of O.C., # 3 Declaration of S.K., # 4 Proposed Order)(Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
2

Proposed Summons. (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
2

Proposed Summons. (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
3

Proposed Summons. (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
3

Proposed Summons. (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

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4

Proposed Summons. (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
4

Proposed Summons. (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
5

Rule 7.1 Disclosures by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez identifying Other Affiliate Central American Resource Center CARECEN of California for National TPS Alliance. and Certificate of Interested Entities or Persons (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
5

Rule 7.1 Disclosures by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez identifying Other Affiliate Central American Resource Center CARECEN of California for National TPS Alliance. and Certificate of Interested Entities or Persons (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
6

Certificate of Interested Entities by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
6

Certificate of Interested Entities by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
7

CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez.. (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
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CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez.. (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
8

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Ahilan Thevanesan Arulanantham on behalf of National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez (Arulanantham, Ahilan) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
8

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Ahilan Thevanesan Arulanantham on behalf of National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez (Arulanantham, Ahilan) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
9

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Emilou MacLean on behalf of National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez (MacLean, Emilou) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
9

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Emilou MacLean on behalf of National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez (MacLean, Emilou) (Filed on 7/7/2025) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER

Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER

Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

PACER
17

MOTION to Postpone Effective Date of Agency Action filed by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez. Responses due by 7/22/2025. Replies due by 7/29/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration of Denis Molino, # 3 Declaration of Jhony Silva, # 4 Declaration of Maria Elena Hernandez, # 5 Declaration of OC, # 6 Declaration of Sandhya Lama, # 7 Declaration of SK, # 8 Declaration of Teofilo Martinez, # 9 Declaration of RA, # 10 Declaration of AC, # 11 Declaration of Rajbin Shreshta, # 12 Declaration of Patricia Carbajal, # 13 Declaration of Jose Palma, # 14 Declaration of Watson and Veuger, # 15 Declaration of Hannah Postel, # 16 Declaration of Tom Wong, # 17 Declaration of Dana Frank, # 18 Declaration of Melanie Morten, # 19 Declaration of Stacy Tolchin, # 20 Declaration of Elliott Young)(Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/8/2025) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER
18

Declaration of Jessica Karp Bansal in Support of 17 MOTION to Postpone Effective Date of Agency Action filed byNational TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit 21, # 22 Exhibit 22, # 23 Exhibit 23, # 24 Exhibit 24, # 25 Exhibit 25, # 26 Exhibit 26, # 27 Exhibit 27, # 28 Exhibit 28, # 29 Exhibit 29, # 30 Exhibit 30, # 31 Exhibit 31)(Related document(s) 17 ) (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/8/2025) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER
19

ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION FOR ORDER SHORTENING TIME AND SETTING SCHEDULE re 17 MOTION to Postpone Effective Date of Agency Action filed by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez. Responses due by 7/14/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order)(Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/8/2025) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER
20

Case assigned to Judge Trina L Thompson. 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. (mbc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/8/2025) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER
21

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20866301.) filed by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez. (Wilfong, Lauren) (Filed on 7/8/2025) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER
22

Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 10/2/2025. Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/9/2025 02:00 PM in San Francisco, - Videoconference Only. (pjf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/8/2025) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER
23

Summons Issued as to Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States of America, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (pjf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/8/2025) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER
24

ORDER by Judge Trina L. Thompson granting 21 Motion for Pro Hac Vice. (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/8/2025) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER
25

ORDER The defendant was served on July 8, 2025. The defendant shall respond to ECF 19 no later than the close of the business day on July 11, 2025. Signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson on July 8, 2025. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (Thompson, Trina) (Filed on 7/8/2025) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER
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ORDER by Judge Trina L. Thompson granting 16 Administrative Motion. The Court grants the request to generate orders, public filings and judgments using plaintiffs' initials only, instead of full names. The plaintiff is ordered to provide the full names of all parties under seal. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (Thompson, Trina) (Filed on 7/8/2025) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER
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ORDER: The Court reserves July 29, 2025 at 10 a.m. for hearing re. ECF 17. All parties are ordered to appear. The Plaintiff is also ordered to provide the Court with notice of any related cases that are pending in federal court no later than July 11, 2025. Signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson on July 8, 2025. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (Thompson, Trina) (Filed on 7/8/2025) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER
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Appendix re 17 MOTION to Postpone Effective Date of Agency Action filed byNational TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez. (Related document(s) 17 ) (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/8/2025) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER

~Util - Case Assigned by Intake

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER

Order on Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER

Order

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER

Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings No NEF

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 17 MOTION to Postpone Effective Date of Agency Action . Motion Hearing set for 7/29/2025 02:00 PM in San Francisco, Courtroom 09, 19th Floor before Judge Trina L Thompson. (lrc, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/8/2025)

July 8, 2025

July 8, 2025

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance filed by Amanda Saylor on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States of America, Kristi Noem (Saylor, Amanda) (Filed on 7/9/2025) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

PACER
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REFERRAL FOR PURPOSE OF DETERMINING RELATIONSHIP re 3:25-cv-01766-EMC. Signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson on 7/8/2025. (rfm, COURT USER) (Filed on 7/9/2025)

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

RECAP
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NOTICE of Appearance filed by Anna Dichter on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States of America, Kristi Noem (Dichter, Anna) (Filed on 7/9/2025) (Entered: 07/09/2025)

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

PACER

Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

July 9, 2025

July 9, 2025

PACER
32

NOTICE of Appearance filed by Daniel Cappelletti on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States of America, Kristi Noem (Cappelletti, Daniel) (Filed on 7/10/2025) (Entered: 07/10/2025)

July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025

PACER

Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

July 10, 2025

July 10, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by Eric Michael Snyderman on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States of America, Kristi Noem (Snyderman, Eric) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance filed by Eric Michael Snyderman on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States of America, Kristi Noem (Snyderman, Eric) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance filed by Catherine Ross on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States of America (Ross, Catherine) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance filed by Catherine Ross on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States of America (Ross, Catherine) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

PACER
35

OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 19 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION FOR ORDER SHORTENING TIME AND SETTING SCHEDULE re 17 MOTION to Postpone Effective Date of Agency Action ) filed byU.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States of America. (Ross, Catherine) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

PACER
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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 19 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION FOR ORDER SHORTENING TIME AND SETTING SCHEDULE re 17 MOTION to Postpone Effective Date of Agency Action ) filed byU.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States of America. (Ross, Catherine) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

PACER
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ORDER GRANTING ECF 19 : The Court finds good cause to grant Plaintiffs' administrative motion for order shortening time and setting schedule re Plaintiffs' motion to postpone effective date of agency action (ECF 17 ). Defendants shall file their response to Plaintiffs' motion to postpone by July 14, 2025. Plaintiffs shall file their reply by July 18, 2025. The Court shall hear oral argument on Plaintiffs' motion to postpone on July 29, 2025 at 10am. Signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson on 7/11/2025. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (tltlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

PACER
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ORDER GRANTING ECF 19 : The Court finds good cause to grant Plaintiffs' administrative motion for order shortening time and setting schedule re Plaintiffs' motion to postpone effective date of agency action (ECF 17 ). Defendants shall file their response to Plaintiffs' motion to postpone by July 14, 2025. Plaintiffs shall file their reply by July 18, 2025. The Court shall hear oral argument on Plaintiffs' motion to postpone on July 29, 2025 at ***2:00 PM***. Signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson on 7/11/2025. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (tltlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/11/2025) Modified on 7/11/2025 (rfm, COURT USER). (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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NOTICE by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez re 27 Order, re Notice of Related Cases (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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NOTICE by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez re 27 Order, re Notice of Related Cases (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sandhya Lama, Jhony Silva, S.K., Denis Molina, Teofilo Martinez, National TPS Alliance, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C.. Kristi Noem served on 7/11/2025, answer due 9/9/2025. (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sandhya Lama, Jhony Silva, S.K., Denis Molina, Teofilo Martinez, National TPS Alliance, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C.. Kristi Noem served on 7/11/2025, answer due 9/9/2025. (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sandhya Lama, Jhony Silva, S.K., Denis Molina, Teofilo Martinez, National TPS Alliance, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C.. U.S. Department of Homeland Security served on 7/11/2025, answer due 9/9/2025. (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sandhya Lama, Jhony Silva, S.K., Denis Molina, Teofilo Martinez, National TPS Alliance, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C.. U.S. Department of Homeland Security served on 7/11/2025, answer due 9/9/2025. (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sandhya Lama, Jhony Silva, S.K., Denis Molina, Teofilo Martinez, National TPS Alliance, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C.. United States of America served on 7/11/2025, answer due 9/9/2025. (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sandhya Lama, Jhony Silva, S.K., Denis Molina, Teofilo Martinez, National TPS Alliance, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C.. United States of America served on 7/11/2025, answer due 9/9/2025. (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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41

Summons Returned Executed as to USA

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sandhya Lama, Jhony Silva, S.K., Denis Molina, Teofilo Martinez, National TPS Alliance, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C.. All Defendants. (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Expedite Production of the Certified Administrative Records filed by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez. Responses due by 7/15/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Expedite Production of the Certified Administrative Records filed by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez. Responses due by 7/15/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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Declaration in Support of 42 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Expedite Production of the Certified Administrative Records filed byNational TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Related document(s) 42 ) (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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Declaration in Support of 42 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Expedite Production of the Certified Administrative Records filed byNational TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Related document(s) 42 ) (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/11/2025) (Entered: 07/11/2025)

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

PACER

Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

PACER

Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

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ERRATA re 18 Declaration in Support,,, of Plaintiffs' Motion to Postpone Effective Date of Agency Action by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (replaces Dkt 18), # 2 Exhibit 16 (replaces Dkt 18-16))(Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/12/2025) (Entered: 07/12/2025)

July 12, 2025

July 12, 2025

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ERRATA re 18 Declaration in Support,,, of Plaintiffs' Motion to Postpone Effective Date of Agency Action by National TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (replaces Dkt 18), # 2 Exhibit 16 (replaces Dkt 18-16))(Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/12/2025) (Entered: 07/12/2025)

July 12, 2025

July 12, 2025

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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 17 MOTION to Postpone Effective Date of Agency Action ) filed byU.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States of America, Kristi Noem. (Saylor, Amanda) (Filed on 7/14/2025) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 17 MOTION to Postpone Effective Date of Agency Action ) filed byU.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States of America, Kristi Noem. (Saylor, Amanda) (Filed on 7/14/2025) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 17 MOTION to Postpone Effective Date of Agency Action ) filed byU.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States of America, Kristi Noem. (Saylor, Amanda) (Filed on 7/14/2025) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 42 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Expedite Production of the Certified Administrative Records ) filed byU.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States of America, Kristi Noem. (Dichter, Anna) (Filed on 7/15/2025) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 42 ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION to Expedite Production of the Certified Administrative Records ) filed byU.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States of America, Kristi Noem. (Dichter, Anna) (Filed on 7/15/2025) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

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ORDER GRANTING ECF 42 PLAINTIFFS' ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION TO EXPEDITE PRODUCTION OF CERFITIED ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS. Signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson on 7/15/2025. (tltlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/15/2025) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

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ORDER GRANTING ECF 42 PLAINTIFFS' ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION TO EXPEDITE PRODUCTION OF CERFITIED ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS. Signed by Judge Trina L. Thompson on 7/15/2025. (tltlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/15/2025) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

July 15, 2025

July 15, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by Jonathon Paul Hauenschild on behalf of Immigration Reform Law Institute (Hauenschild, Jonathon) (Filed on 7/16/2025) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION Leave to File Amicus filed by Immigration Reform Law Institute. Responses due by 7/21/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Granting Motion For Leave, # 3 Certificate/Proof of Service Certificate of Service)(Hauenschild, Jonathon) (Filed on 7/16/2025) (Entered: 07/16/2025)

1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief

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2 Proposed Order [Proposed] Order Granting Motion For Leave

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3 Certificate/Proof of Service Certificate of Service

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July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

July 16, 2025

July 16, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by William Weiland on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States of America, Kristi Noem (Weiland, William) (Filed on 7/17/2025) (Entered: 07/17/2025)

July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

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Order GRANTING 15 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to Erik Matthew Crew. Signed by Judge Trina L Thompson on 7/17/2025. (rfm, COURT USER) (Filed on 7/17/2025) (Entered: 07/17/2025)

July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

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Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Postpone Effective Date of Agency Action (Doc 17) filed by State of California. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order)(Conway, Benjamin) (Filed on 7/18/2025) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

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REPLY (re 17 MOTION to Postpone Effective Date of Agency Action ) and Defendants' 45 Opposition/Response filed byNational TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez. (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/18/2025) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

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Declaration of Jessica Karp Bansal in Support of 53 Reply to Opposition/Response, filed byNational TPS Alliance, Denis Molina, Jhony Silva, Maria Elena Hernandez, O.C., Sandhya Lama, S.K., Teofilo Martinez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9)(Related document(s) 53 ) (Bansal, Jessica) (Filed on 7/18/2025) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

1 Exhibit 1

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2 Exhibit 2

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3 Exhibit 3

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4 Exhibit 4

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5 Exhibit 5

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6 Exhibit 6

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7 Exhibit 7

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8 Exhibit 8

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9 Exhibit 9

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July 18, 2025

July 18, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by Shelby Wade on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States of America, Kristi Noem (Wade, Shelby) (Filed on 7/21/2025) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 7, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

National TPS Alliance, an organization advocating for the rights of TPS holders

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

ACLU of Southern California

National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON)

ACLU of Northern California

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (- United States (national) -), Federal

United States (- United States (national) -), Federal

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Removal/deportation barred

Order Duration: 2025 - None

Issues

Immigration/Border:

Constitutional rights

Deportation - criteria

Deportation - procedure

Temporary protected status