Case: Doe v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Doe et al. v U.S. Department of Homeland Security et al.

Doe et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security et al.

COMPLAINT against U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number AMADC-11170588 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Category Form, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit)(Chaput, Melanie) (Entered: 08/11/2025)

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ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Allison D. Burroughs assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Paul G. Levenson. (JAM) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

Summons Issued as to Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (MAC) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

MOTION for Leave to File Pseudonymously by Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Declaration, # 5 Declaration)(Chaput, Melanie) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

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MOTION to Certify Class by Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Declaration)(Chaput, Melanie) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Allyson R. Scher Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11173051 by Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Chaput, Melanie) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Cortney Robinson Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11173060 by Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Chaput, Melanie) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Brian Netter Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11173073 by Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Chaput, Melanie) (Entered: 08/12/2025)

Notice of Case Assignment

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 6 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Allyson R. Scher. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (CAM) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 7 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Cortney Robinson. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual upgraded PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. Counsel may need to link their CM/ECF account to their upgraded individual pacer account. Instructions on how to link CM/ECF accounts to upgraded pacer account can be found at https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-current-pacer-accounts.htm#link-account. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (CAM) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 8 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Brian Netter. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (CAM) (Entered: 08/13/2025)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

NOTICE of Appearance by Allyson Scher on behalf of Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 08/14/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Brian David Netter on behalf of Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts (Netter, Brian) (Entered: 08/14/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Cortney Robinson on behalf of Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts (Robinson, Cortney) (Entered: 08/15/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Heather Perez Arroyo on behalf of Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts (Arroyo, Heather) (Main Document 15 replaced on 8/21/2025) (CAM). (Entered: 08/20/2025)

Joint MOTION for Briefing Schedule by Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Shawna Yen on behalf of Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Yen, Shawna) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 16 Motion for briefing schedule. (KF) (Entered: 09/09/2025)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Olivia Doe, Meryem Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. U.S. Customs and Border Protection served on 8/28/2025, answer due 9/18/2025. Acknowledgement filed by Olivia Doe; Meryem Doe; Sileiri Doe; Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Olivia Doe, Meryem Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. U.S. Department of Homeland Security served on 8/28/2025, answer due 9/18/2025. Acknowledgement filed by Olivia Doe; Meryem Doe; Sileiri Doe; Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Olivia Doe, Meryem Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. Joseph B. Edlow served on 8/28/2025, answer due 9/18/2025. Acknowledgement filed by Olivia Doe; Meryem Doe; Sileiri Doe; Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Olivia Doe, Meryem Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. Kristi Noem served on 8/28/2025, answer due 9/18/2025. Acknowledgement filed by Olivia Doe; Meryem Doe; Sileiri Doe; Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Olivia Doe, Meryem Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. Rodney S. Scott served on 8/28/2025, answer due 9/18/2025. Acknowledgement filed by Olivia Doe; Meryem Doe; Sileiri Doe; Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Olivia Doe, Meryem Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services served on 8/28/2025, answer due 9/18/2025. Acknowledgement filed by Olivia Doe; Meryem Doe; Sileiri Doe; Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 09/24/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Olivia Doe, Meryem Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to US Attorney by Olivia Doe, Meryem Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. All Defendants. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Opposition re 4 MOTION for Leave to File Pseudonymously filed by Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (Yen, Shawna) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 5 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (Yen, Shawna) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

REPLY to Response to 4 MOTION for Leave to File Pseudonymously filed by Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Robinson, Cortney) (Entered: 10/09/2025)

REPLY to Response to 5 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Robinson, Cortney) (Entered: 10/09/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance by Iris Gomez on behalf of Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts (Gomez, Iris) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

MOTION for Summary Judgment by Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgement, # 2 Text of Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit AR Excerpts, # 4 Exhibit Sileiri Declaration, # 5 Exhibit Olivia Declaration, # 6 Exhibit Meryem Declaration, # 7 Exhibit Velasquez Declaration)(Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

MOTION to Stay OF PROCEEDINGS by Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.(Yen, Shawna) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

MOTION to Stay OF PROCEEDINGS by Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.(Yen, Shawna) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

NOTICE to Counsel re 32 MOTION for Summary Judgment : Pursuant to the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures Section (G) Number (4): Any memorandum of law or other attachment filed in support of a main document shall be filed as a separate document, using the proper event.DO NOT REFILE. (CAM) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

RESPONSE to Motion re 33 MOTION to Stay OF PROCEEDINGS filed by Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

Notice - Other

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. Defendants’ motion for a stay, [ECF No. 33 ], is DENIED. Per the joint schedule, [ECF No. 18], Defendants shall file their consolidated opposition to summary judgment, motion to dismiss, and cross-motion for summary judgment by November 5, 2025.(CAM) (Entered: 10/21/2025)

Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to 11/06/2025 to to file its consolidated Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment, Motion to Dismiss, and Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Judgment, which is currently due on November 5, 2025. by Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.(Yen, Shawna) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 37 Motion for Extension of Time to 11/06/2025 to file its consolidated Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment, Motion to Dismiss, and Opposition to Plaintiffs Motion for Summary Judgment. (KF) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss DEFENDANTS CONSOLIDATED MOTION TO DISMISS AND CROSS-MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT by Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.(Yen, Shawna) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 32 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Yen, Shawna) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING by Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security re 40 -1 Exhibit A. USB drive received by court. Administrative record too voluminous to docket electronically. (CAM) (Entered: 11/07/2025)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Catherine M.A. Carroll Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11382324 by Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Arroyo, Heather) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 39 MOTION to Dismiss DEFENDANTS CONSOLIDATED MOTION TO DISMISS AND CROSS-MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT filed by Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Scher, Allyson) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 42 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Catherine M.A. Carroll. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause.(CAM) (Entered: 11/26/2025)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

NOTICE of Appearance by Catherine Carroll on behalf of Meryem Doe, Olivia Doe, Sileiri Doe, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts (Carroll, Catherine) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 39 MOTION to Dismiss DEFENDANTS CONSOLIDATED MOTION TO DISMISS AND CROSS-MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT DEFENDANTS REPLY IN FURTHER SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION TO DISMISS AND CROSS-MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS COMBINED OPPOSTION filed by Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Yen, Shawna) (Entered: 12/11/2025)

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