Case: V. v. Acuna

J. L. V. et al. v. Acuna et al.

J. L. V. et al. v. Acuna et al.

L.V. v. Acuna

COMPLAINT against Brian Acuna, Pamela Bondi, ICE Officer Doe 1, ICE Officer Doe 10, ICE Officer Doe 2, ICE Officer Doe 3, ICE Officer Doe 4, ICE Officer Doe 5, ICE Officer Doe 6, ICE Officer Doe 7, ICE Officer Doe 8, ICE Officer Doe 9, Mellissa Harper, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ALAMDC-2932448.), filed by O. Y.Z.M., V. M.L., J. L.V., A. A.Z.M., V., A. M.S., R. M.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Vogel, Matthew) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

Certificate of Interested Persons by V., A. A.Z.M., J. L.V., V. M.L., A. M.S., R. M.V., O. Y.Z.M. identifying Affiliate/Interested Person U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Affiliate/Interested Person Most & Associates, Affiliate/Interested Person National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild, Affiliate/Interested Person U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Affiliate/Interested Person Kristi Noem, Affiliate/Interested Person J. L.V., Affiliate/Interested Person V. M.L., Affiliate/Interested Person A. M.S., Affiliate/Interested Person R. M.V., Affiliate/Interested Person A. A.Z.M., Affiliate/Interested Person O. Y.Z.M., Affiliate/Interested Person Brian Acuna, Affiliate/Interested Person Scott Ladwig, Affiliate/Interested Person Todd Lyons, Affiliate/Interested Person Pamela Bondi, Affiliate/Interested Person Mellissa Harper, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 1, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 2, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 3, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 4, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 5, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 6, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 7, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 8, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 9, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 10, Affiliate/Interested Person Ware Immigration, Affiliate/Interested Person Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, Affiliate/Interested Person V. for A. A.Z.M., A. M.S., J. L.V., O. Y.Z.M., R. M.V., V., V. M.L.. (Vogel, Matthew) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

MOTION for Stephanie Alvarez-Jones to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2932511) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Alvarez-Jones Decl., # 2 Exhibit 1 Alvarez-Jones Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Vogel, Matthew) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

1 Affidavit Alvarez-Jones Decl.

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2 Exhibit 1 Alvarez-Jones Certificate of Good Standing

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3 Proposed Order

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MOTION for Sirine Shebaya to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2932516) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Shebaya Decl., # 2 Exhibit 1 Shebaya Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Vogel, Matthew) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

1 Affidavit Shebaya Decl.

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2 Exhibit 1 Shebaya Certificate of Good Standing

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MOTION for Ann Garcia to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2932517) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Garcia Decl., # 2 Exhibit 1 Garcia Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Vogel, Matthew) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

MOTION for Bridget Pranzatelli to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2932518) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Pranzatelli Decl., # 2 Exhibit 1 Pranzatelli Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Vogel, Matthew) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

MOTION for Michael D. Celio to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2932520) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Celio Decl., # 2 Exhibit 1 Celio Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Vogel, Matthew) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

MOTION for Mellissa N. Campbell Duru to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2932522) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Campbell Duru Decl., # 2 Exhibit 1 Campbell Duru Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Vogel, Matthew) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

MOTION for Charline O. Yim to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2932524) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Yim Decl., # 2 Exhibit 1 Yim Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Vogel, Matthew) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

MOTION To Proceed Under Pseudonyms by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Proposed Order)(Vogel, Matthew) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

Summons Submitted as to Brian Acuna, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Vogel, Matthew) (Entered: 07/31/2025)

Summons Issued as to Brian Acuna, Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.) (JEG) (Entered: 08/01/2025)

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 4 MOTION for Sirine Shebaya to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2932516), 5 MOTION for Ann Garcia to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2932517), 7 MOTION for Michael D. Celio to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2932520), 6 MOTION for Bridget Pranzatelli to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2932518), 3 MOTION for Stephanie Alvarez-Jones to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2932511), 8 MOTION for Mellissa N. Campbell Duru to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2932522), 10 MOTION To Proceed Under Pseudonyms, 9 MOTION for Charline O. Yim to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2932524). These motions are now pending before the USMJ. (JEG)

ORDER granting 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 Motions to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorneys Stephanie Alvarez-Jones, Sirine Shebaya, Ann Garcia, Bridget Pranzatelli, Michael D. Celio, Mellissa N. Campbell Duru and Charline O. Yim are enrolled as pro hac vice co-counsel on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 8/4/2025. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (SGO)ATTENTION: Local counsel shall provide the following link to those attorneys granted leave to proceed pro hac vice in the Middle District of Louisiana who choose to register for e-file access www.lamd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-e-filing-registration. (Entered: 08/04/2025)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MOTION for Erin Colleen Hebert to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2951497) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Certificate of Good Standing)(Lanser, David) Modified on 8/7/2025 to edit docket text. (JEG). (Entered: 08/05/2025)

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 14 MOTION for Erin Colleen Hebert to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2951497). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (JEG)

ORDER granting 14 Ex Parte Motion for Erin Colleen Hebert to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 8/11/2025. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (SGO)ATTENTION: Local counsel shall provide the following link to those attorneys granted leave to proceed pro hac vice in the Middle District of Louisiana who choose to register for e-file access www.lamd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-e-filing-registration. (Entered: 08/11/2025)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Summons Submitted as to Mellissa B. Harper (Vogel, Matthew) (Entered: 08/14/2025)

Summons Issued as to Mellissa Harper. (NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.) (JEG) (Entered: 08/15/2025)

ORDER granting 10 Motion To Proceed Under Pseudonyms. Plaintiffs may proceed anonymously in this matter, at this time, using only their initials. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 8/15/2025. (JEG) (Entered: 08/15/2025)

Notice to Counsel: In Person Status Conference set for 8/25/2025 at 02:30 PM in chambers before Judge Brian A. Jackson. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(JEG) (Entered: 08/21/2025)

Summons Submitted as to US Attorney, Middle District of Louisiana (Vogel, Matthew) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Brian A. Jackson: Status Conference held on 8/25/2025. Present: Matthew Vogel, Bridget Pranzatelli, and Stephanie Alvarez-Jones on behalf of the Plaintiffs. Katherine Green and Chase Zachary on behalf of the Federal Defendants.The parties discussed the status of the case, and the status of service on the Defendants. Plaintiffs to address issues with service and finalize service. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (JEG) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Summons Issued as to US Attorney, Middle District of Louisiana (NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.) (CIS) (Entered: 08/27/2025)

Status Conference

SCHEDULING CONFERENCE ORDER: A Telephone Scheduling Conference is set for 10/30/2025 at 03:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois Jr. Counsel for Plaintiff(s) shall initiate the call to all parties then contact the Court at (225) 389-3602. Status Report due by 10/16/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 9/5/2025. (SGO) (Entered: 09/05/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by J. L.V., A. M.S., R. M.V.. U.S. Department of Homeland Security served on 8/6/2025, answer due 10/6/2025. (Alvarez-Jones, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by J. L.V., A. M.S., R. M.V.. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement served on 8/6/2025, answer due 10/6/2025. (Alvarez-Jones, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by J. L.V., A. M.S., R. M.V.. Todd Lyons served on 8/6/2025, answer due 8/27/2025. (Alvarez-Jones, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by J. L.V., A. M.S., R. M.V.. Scott Ladwig served on 8/6/2025, answer due 8/27/2025. (Alvarez-Jones, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by J. L.V., A. M.S., R. M.V.. Brian Acuna served on 8/6/2025, answer due 8/27/2025. (Alvarez-Jones, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by J. L.V., A. M.S., R. M.V.. Pamela Bondi served on 8/6/2025, answer due 8/27/2025. (Alvarez-Jones, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by J. L.V., A. M.S., R. M.V.. Kristi Noem served on 8/6/2025, answer due 8/27/2025. (Alvarez-Jones, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by J. L.V., A. M.S., R. M.V.. Mellissa Harper served on 8/20/2025, answer due 9/10/2025. (Alvarez-Jones, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by J. L.V., A. M.S., R. M.V. on the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana (Alvarez-Jones, Stephanie) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

MOTION to Stay Case During Lapse of Appropriations by Brian Acuna, Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Order)(Zachary, Chase) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

Certificate of Interested Persons by Brian Acuna, Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement identifying Affiliate/Interested Person William Most, Affiliate/Interested Person David Lanser, Affiliate/Interested Person U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Affiliate/Interested Person Most & Associates, Affiliate/Interested Person National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild, Affiliate/Interested Person U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Affiliate/Interested Person Kristi Noem, Affiliate/Interested Person Brian Acuna, Affiliate/Interested Person Scott Ladwig, Affiliate/Interested Person Todd Lyons, Affiliate/Interested Person Pamela Bondi, Affiliate/Interested Person Mellissa Harper, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 1, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 2, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 3, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 4, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 5, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 6, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 7, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 8, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 9, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 10, Affiliate/Interested Person Ware Immigration, Affiliate/Interested Person Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, Affiliate/Interested Person V.M.L., Affiliate/Interested Person V., Affiliate/Interested Person A.A.Z.M., Affiliate/Interested Person O.Y.Z.M., Affiliate/Interested Person J.L.V., Affiliate/Interested Person A.M.S., Affiliate/Interested Person R.M.V., Affiliate/Interested Person Michael D. Celio, Affiliate/Interested Person Mellissa C. Duru, Affiliate/Interested Person Charline O. Yim, Affiliate/Interested Person Erin C. Hebert, Affiliate/Interested Person Matthew Vogel, Affiliate/Interested Person Bridget Pranzatelli, Affiliate/Interested Person Ann Garcia, Affiliate/Interested Person Stephanie M. Alvarez-Jones, Affiliate/Interested Person Sirine Shebaya, Affiliate/Interested Person U.S. Department of Justice, Affiliate/Interested Person United States of America for Brian Acuna, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.. (Zachary, Chase) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

ORDER granting 33 Motion to Stay Case During Lapse of Appropriations. The matter be and is hereby STAYED and ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSED until Congress has restored appropriations to the DOJ. Signed by Judge Brian A. Jackson on 10/08/2025. (NLT) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

MOTION to Lift Stay and Restore Case to the Court's Active Docket by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Proposed Pleading; Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit Forthcoming Preliminary Injunction Filing)(Lanser, David) Modified on 10/15/2025 to edit text (ELW). (Entered: 10/14/2025)

ORDER granting 36 Motion to Motion To Lift Stay And Restore Case To The Court's Active Docket for the sole purpose of adjudicating Plaintiffs' forthcoming motion for a preliminary injunction which shall be filed by 10/29/2025. Defendants shall immediately notify the Court upon a restoration of appropriations to the DOJ. Signed by Judge Brian A. Jackson on 10/22/2025. (NLT) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Proposed Order)(Lanser, David) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

Notice of Deficiency with Administrative Procedure III(A)(1) as to 38 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Pursuant to Administrative Procedure III(A)(1), Each exhibit should be submitted individually in CM/ECF with an exhibit number and short description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). REQUIRED CORRECTION: The filer is directed to refile the exhibits in the proper format using the event Exhibit located under Other Documents in the CM/ECF system and link the exhibits to the previously filed document. The main document for this event shall be an exhibit list of the exhibits being attached. Each exhibit MUST include a description (e.g., Ex.1 Plaintiff Depo). (NLT) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

Exhibit(s) to 38 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by J. L.V., A. M.S., R. M.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A: Declaration of Plaintiff "Rosario", # 2 Ex. B: Declaration of Plaintiff "Julia")(Lanser, David) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance of Government Attorney - Nicole Marimon by Mellissa Harper (Zachary, Chase) Modified on 10/27/2025 to edit text (CIS). (Entered: 10/26/2025)

MOTION to Enroll Katherine K. Green as Additional Attorney by Brian Acuna, Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Zachary, Chase) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 42 MOTION to Enroll Katherine K. Green as Additional Attorney. This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (CIS)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to 38 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Brian Acuna, Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Zachary, Chase) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition to 43 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to 38 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Lanser, David) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

ORDER granting 42 Motion to Enroll Additional Counsel. Attorney Katherine Krupa Green is enrolled as co-counsel for defendants Brian Acuna, Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 11/4/2025. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (SGO) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

ORDER denying 43 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to 38 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Brian A. Jackson on 11/04/2025. (CIS) (Entered: 11/04/2025)

Order on Motion to Enroll Additional Attorney

RESPONSE in Opposition to 38 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Mellissa Harper. (Marimon, Nicole) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

Certificate of Interested Persons by Mellissa Harper identifying Affiliate/Interested Person William Most, Affiliate/Interested Person David Lanser, Affiliate/Interested Person U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Affiliate/Interested Person Most & Associates, Affiliate/Interested Person National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild, Affiliate/Interested Person U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Affiliate/Interested Person Kristi Noem, Affiliate/Interested Person Brian Acuna, Affiliate/Interested Person Scott Ladwig, Affiliate/Interested Person Todd Lyons, Affiliate/Interested Person Pamela Bondi, Affiliate/Interested Person Mellissa Harper, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 1, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 2, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 3, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 4, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 5, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 6, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 7, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 8, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 9, Affiliate/Interested Person ICE Officer Doe 10, Affiliate/Interested Person Ware Immigration, Affiliate/Interested Person Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, Affiliate/Interested Person V.M.L., Affiliate/Interested Person V., Affiliate/Interested Person A.A.Z.M., Affiliate/Interested Person O.Y.Z.M., Affiliate/Interested Person J.L.V., Affiliate/Interested Person A.M.S., Affiliate/Interested Person R.M.V., Affiliate/Interested Person Michael D. Celio, Affiliate/Interested Person Mellissa C. Duru, Affiliate/Interested Person Charline O. Yim, Affiliate/Interested Person Erin C. Hebert, Affiliate/Interested Person Matthew Vogel, Affiliate/Interested Person Bridget Pranzatelli, Affiliate/Interested Person Ann Garcia, Affiliate/Interested Person Stephanie M. Alvarez-Jones, Affiliate/Interested Person Sirine Shebaya, Affiliate/Interested Person U.S. Department of Justice, Affiliate/Interested Person United States of America for Brian Acuna, Kristi Noem, Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for Mellissa Harper. (Marimon, Nicole) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition to 38 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Brian Acuna, Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Brian S. Acuna, # 2 Exhibit B - ICE Directive 11064.3)(Zachary, Chase) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

Unopposed MOTION to Lift Stay of Case Following Reinstatement of Government Appropriations by Brian Acuna, Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Zachary, Chase) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

Notice to Counsel regarding the 38 Motion for Preliminary Injunction : A Motion Hearing before the District Judge is set for 11/25/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2 before Judge Brian A. Jackson. Plaintiffs may file a reply to Defendants' Memorandum in Opposition (Rec. Doc. 47; Rec. Doc. 49) by 11/19/2025, not to exceed 10 pages. Evidence, in electronic format, shall be provided in accordance with Local Rule 79 and Administrative Procedures.(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (JEG) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

ORDER granting 50 Unopposed Motion to Lift Stay on Case Following Reinstatement of Government Appropriations. This matter is hereby referred to the Magistrate Judge for the issuance of a Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Brian A. Jackson on 11/13/2025. (CIS) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

Notice to Counsel: Considering the 52 Order referring this matter for issuance of a scheduling order, a Telephone Scheduling Conference is set for 1/22/2026 at 02:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois Jr. Counsel for Plaintiffs shall initiate the call to all parties then contact the Court at 225-389-3602. A Joint Status Report is due by 1/8/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(SGO) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

MOTION for Leave to File Enlarged Reply Memorandum by All Plaintiffs (Pranzatelli, Bridget) Modified on 11/18/2025 to edit text (CIS). (Entered: 11/17/2025)

RESPONSE to 54 MOTION for Leave to File Enlarged Reply Memorandum filed by Brian Acuna, Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Zachary, Chase) Modified on 11/18/2025 to edit text (CIS). (Entered: 11/18/2025)

REPLY to 38 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 49 Memorandum in Opposition to, 47 Response in Opposition to Motion filed by All Plaintiffs. (Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Brian A. Jackson: Motion Hearing held on 11/25/2025. Present: Michael Celio, Stephanie Alvarez-Jones, and Zaneta Kim on behalf of the Plaintiffs; Chase Zachary and Katherine Green for the Federal Defendants in their Official Capacity; Nicole Marimon for Mellissa Harper. The parties presented arguments regarding the Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Rec. Doc. 38). The Court ORDERS the Parties to file post hearing briefs, if any, on or before 12/12/2025, not to exceed 8 pages. (Court Reporter Natalie Breaux.) (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (JEG) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

MOTION for Zaneta J. Kim to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2999067) by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration and Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

Motion Hearing

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by J. L.V., A. M.S., R. M.V. for proceedings held on 11/25/2025 before Judge Brian A. Jackson.. (Celio, Michael) (Entered: 11/26/2025)

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 58 MOTION for Zaneta J. Kim to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2999067). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (ELW)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings: Motion hearing before Judge Brian A. Jackson held on November 25, 2025. Court Reporter: Natalie W. Breaux. Phone Number: 225-389-3565. NOTICE RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.lamd.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Redaction Request due 12/23/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/2/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/2/2026. (Breaux, Natalie) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Brian Acuna, Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for proceedings held on 11/25/2025 before Judge Brian A. Jackson.. (Zachary, Chase) (Entered: 12/02/2025)

SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF TO 38 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by All Plaintiffs. (Pranzatelli, Bridget) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

Post-Hearing BRIEF in Opposition to Motion For a Preliminary Injunction filed by Brian Acuna, Pamela Bondi, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Zachary, Chase) Modified on 12/15/2025 to edit the text (NLT). (Entered: 12/12/2025)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 1 Complaint,, by Brian Acuna, Pamela Bondi, Mellissa Harper, Scott Ladwig, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Zachary, Chase) Modified on 12/19/2025 (SGO). (Entered: 12/15/2025)

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 64 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to 1 Complaint,, . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (NLT)

MOTION for Matthew S. Vogel to Withdraw as Attorney by J. L.V., A. M.S., R. M.V. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Vogel, Matthew) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

ORDER denying 58 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for failure to comply with Local Rule 83(b)(8)(E) as local counsel did not sign the pleading. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 12/17/2025. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (SGO) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

ORDER Vacating 66 Order denying Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 12/17/2025. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(SGO) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

ORDER granting 58 Motion for Zaneta J. Kim to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of all Plaintiffs as, upon further review, the Court's records reflect that filing attorney, Bridget Pranzatelli, is admitted to this district as of 11/19/2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 12/17/2025. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.)(SGO) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Order

Order Vacating Previous Order

MOTION(S) REFERRED: 65 MOTION for Matthew S. Vogel to Withdraw as Attorney. This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (CIS)

ORDER granting 64 Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The defendants shall file their answers or otherwise respond to the plaintiffs' Complaint within thirty (30) days after the Court issues its ruling on thepending 38 Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 12/19/2025. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (SGO) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

ORDER granting 65 Motion to Withdraw as Counsel. Attorney Matthew Scott Vogel is withdrawn as counsel for Plaintiffs. Signed by Magistrate Judge Richard L. Bourgeois, Jr. on 12/19/2025. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (SGO) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney