Case: Rodriguez Vazquez v. Bostock

3:25-cv-05240 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: March 20, 2025

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This class action and habeas corpus petition, filed on March 20, 2025, by the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, challenged the Tacoma Immigration Court’s blanket policy of denying bond hearings to certain detained noncitizens and the Board of Immigration Appeals’ (BIA) systemic delay in deciding bond-appeal cases. Plaintiffs filed this claim in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, and argued these practices violate the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), and the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment. Plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief that the Tacoma IJ practice violates the INA and APA, and requiring BIA to decide bond appeals within 60 days. Plaintiffs also filed a writ of habeas corpus ordering Rodriguez’s release or a bond hearing within 14 days.

This case is ongoing.

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Adams, Matt (Washington)

Kang, Leila (Washington)

Korthuis, Aaron (Washington)

Madrid, Glenda M (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

Lam, Ian S (Washington)

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3:25-cv-05240

Class Action Complaint and Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus

March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

Complaint

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Receipt # AWAWDC-8891963) filed by Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons, # 9 Summons, # 10 Summons)(Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

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March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

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MOTION to Certify Class, filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 4/21/2025 4/17/2025, (Korthuis, Aaron) Modified noting date per 14 Notice on 4/1/2025 (CJS). (Entered: 03/20/2025)

March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 4/21/2025 <4/17/2025, (Korthuis, Aaron) Modified noting date per 14 Notice on 4/1/2025 (CJS). (Entered: 03/20/2025)

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DECLARATION of Sydney Maltese filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez re 2 MOTION to Certify Class, 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

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DECLARATION of Christopher Stanislowski filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez re 2 MOTION to Certify Class, 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L)(Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

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DECLARATION of Adam Boyd filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez re 2 MOTION to Certify Class, 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

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DECLARATION of Aaron Korthuis filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez re 2 MOTION to Certify Class, 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

March 20, 2025

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DECLARATION of Julia Braker filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

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DECLARATION of Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez re 2 MOTION to Certify Class, 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

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DECLARATION of Daniela Torres Medina filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez re 2 MOTION to Certify Class, 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

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DECLARATION of Matt Adams filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez re 2 MOTION to Certify Class (Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

March 20, 2025

March 20, 2025

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Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) Pamela Bondi, Drew Bostock, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen, Bruce Scott, Tacoma Immigration Court, United States Department of Homeland Security. (CJS) (Entered: 03/21/2025)

March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez (Kang, Leila) (Entered: 03/21/2025)

March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

Add and Terminate Judges

March 21, 2025

March 21, 2025

District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright added. (CJS)

March 21, 2025

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NOTICE that the following is RE-NOTED: 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 2 MOTION to Certify Class . Filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez. Noting Date 4/21/2025, (Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

March 31, 2025

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NOTICE of Hearing: Scheduling Conference set for 4/2/2025 at 01:30 PM via ZOOM before District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.The court will provide remote audio public access for this hearing. Access information can be found on the court's Calendar page at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. (MET) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Victor M. Mercado-Santana on behalf of Defendants Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Sirce Owen, Tacoma Immigration Court, Drew Bostock, Bruce Scott, Kristi Noem, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Mercado-Santana, Victor) (Entered: 04/01/2025)

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

Notice of Hearing

April 1, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Ian S Lam on behalf of Defendants Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Sirce Owen, Tacoma Immigration Court, Drew Bostock, Bruce Scott, Kristi Noem, United States Department of Homeland Security. (Lam, Ian) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Michael D. Ross on behalf of Defendants Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Sirce Owen, Tacoma Immigration Court, Drew Bostock, Bruce Scott, Kristi Noem. (Ross, Michael) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

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MINUTE ENTRY for Scheduling Conference held on 4/2/2025 before District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright- Dep Clerk: Mary Trent; Pla Counsel: Aaron Korthuis, Glenda Madrid, Leila Kang, Matt Adams; Def Counsel: Victor Mercado-Santana, Ian Lam, Michael Ross; CR: Sheri Schelbert; Time of Hearing: 1:30 PM; Courtroom: Zoom; Court hears from parties and sets the following briefing schedule: defense response to motions due 4/14; plaintiff reply due 4/17. Motions Hearing re: 2 MOTION to Certify Class and 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction set for 4/21/2025 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom C before District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. The court will provide remote audio public access for this hearing. Access information can be found on the court's Calendar page at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. (MET) (Entered: 04/02/2025)

April 2, 2025

April 2, 2025

Scheduling Conference

April 2, 2025

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AFFIDAVIT of Mailing of Summons and Complaint to Drew Bostock, Bruce Scott, Kristi Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Pamela Bondi, Executive Office for Immigratino Review, Sirce Owen, Tacoma Immigration Court on 3/21/2025, filed by All Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Kang, Leila) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

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RESPONSE, by All Defendants, to 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Ross, Michael) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

April 14, 2025

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DECLARATION of Jessica Harrold filed by All Defendants re 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Ross, Michael) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

April 14, 2025

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RESPONSE, by All Defendants, to 2 MOTION to Certify Class . (Lam, Ian) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

April 14, 2025

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REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez, TO RESPONSE to 2 MOTION to Certify Class (Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

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REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez, TO RESPONSE to 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

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DECLARATION of Andrea Lino filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez re 2 MOTION to Certify Class, 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

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MINUTE ENTRY for Motion Hearing held on 4/21/2025 before District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright- Dep Clerk: Mary Trent; Pla Counsel: Aaron Korthuis, Glenda Madrid, Leila Kang, Matt Adams; Def Counsel: Victor Mercado-Santana, Michael Ross; CR: Angela Nicolavo; Time of Hearing: 9:30 AM; Courtroom: C; Court hears arguments from counsel re 2 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez, 3 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez and takes the matters under consideration. Written orders to issue. (MET) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

Motion Hearing

April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by All Defendants for proceedings held on 4/21/2025 re 27 Motion Hearing,,. Requesting Attorney: Victor M. Mercado-Santana.Posting of this Transcript Order form does not constitute an official request for transcript(s). If you have not already done so, you MUST contact the individual court reporter(s), Angela Nicolavo (angela_nicolavo@wawd.uscourts.gov, 253-882-3832) to make payment arrangements and secure your desired delivery time. (Mercado-Santana, Victor) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

April 24, 2025

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ORDER granting Plaintiff's 3 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The Court further ORDERS that:(1)Defendants must provide Rodriguez with a bond hearing under 8 U.S.C.§ 1226(a) within fourteen days of this Order;(2)Defendants are enjoined from denying bond to Rodriguez on the basis that heis detained pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2);(3)Defendants must record the hearing provided in connection with this Order.Signed by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.(CJS) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

April 24, 2025

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 4/21/2025 before Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.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 may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.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. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court's website at www.wawd.uscourts.gov.To purchase a copy of the transcript, contact court reporter Angela Nicolavo, angela_nicolavo@wawd.uscourts.gov, 253-882-3832. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/28/2025, (AN) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

April 29, 2025

April 29, 2025

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ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES, JOINT STATUS REPORT, DISCOVERY, DEPOSITIONS AND EARLY SETTLEMENT by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 7/15/2025, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 7/22/2025, Joint Status Report due by 7/29/2025. (MET) (Entered: 04/30/2025)

April 30, 2025

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ORDER granting in part and denying in part Plaintiff's 2 Motion to Certify Class. Signed by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.(MW) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

May 2, 2025

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order on Behalf of Class Member Alfredo Juarez Zeferino, filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 5/14/2025, (Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

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DECLARATION of Sydney Maltese filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez re 33 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order on Behalf of Class Member Alfredo Juarez Zeferino (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

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DECLARATION of Alfredo Juarez Zeferino filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez re 33 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order on Behalf of Class Member Alfredo Juarez Zeferino (Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

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NOTICE of Intent to Oppose re 33 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order on Behalf of Class Member Alfredo Juarez Zeferino ; filed by All Defendants. (Lam, Ian) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

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RESPONSE, by All Defendants, to 33 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order on Behalf of Class Member Alfredo Juarez Zeferino. (Mercado-Santana, Victor) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

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ORDER denying Class Member Zeferino's 33 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. The Court finds that Zeferino has failed to satisfy the high bar required for emergency relief. Thus, the Court DENIES Zeferinos motion for a TRO. The Court instructs Zeferino that he may still seek a preliminary injunction that allows for full briefing or pursue alternative paths for individual relief. Should he choose to seek a preliminary injunction, Zeferino must address the Court's power to grant the type of relief requested to an unnamed class member. Signed by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.(CJS) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

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Stipulated MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint, with Proposed Order, filed by All Defendants. Noting Date 5/20/2025, (Lam, Ian) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

May 20, 2025

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ORDER granting the Parties' 39 Stipulated Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or before June 6, 2025. Signed by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.(CJS) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

May 20, 2025

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MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment as to Bond Denial Class, filed by All Plaintiffs. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 7/8/2025 6/30/2025, (Korthuis, Aaron) Modified to correct motion event on 6/3/2025 (MDH). Modified Noting date per 53 Order on 6/10/2025 (MDH). (Entered: 06/02/2025)

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DECLARATION of Sydney Maltese filed by All Plaintiffs re 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Bond Denial Class (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M)(Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

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DECLARATION of David Nunez Hernandez filed by All Plaintiffs re 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Bond Denial Class (Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

June 2, 2025

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DECLARATION of Yesica Contreras-Baca filed by All Plaintiffs re 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Bond Denial Class (Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

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DECLARATION of Jose Manuel Mateo filed by All Plaintiffs re 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Bond Denial Class (Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Over-length Motions and Briefs, filed by All Defendants. Noting Date 6/5/2025, (Mercado-Santana, Victor) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

June 5, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER. Defendants' unopposed motion for leave to file overlength briefing 46 is GRANTED. Defendants are allowed up to 10,500 words for their forthcoming combined dispositive motion. Plaintiff will also be allowed up to 10,500 words for his opposition brief. Authorized by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.(MW) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

June 5, 2025

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Order on Motion for Leave to File Over-length Motions and Briefs

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MOTION to Stay re 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Bond Denial Class stay briefing, filed by All Defendants. Noting Date 6/20/2025, (Mercado-Santana, Victor) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

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MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, filed by All Defendants. Oral Argument Requested. Noting Date 7/7/2025, (Ross, Michael) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

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DECLARATION of Jessica Harrold filed by All Defendants re 49 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Ross, Michael) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

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DECLARATION of Daniel Strzelczyk filed by All Defendants re 49 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Ross, Michael) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

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RESPONSE, by All Plaintiffs, to 48 MOTION to Stay re 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Bond Denial Class stay briefing. (Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

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ORDER denying 48 Motion to Stay re 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Bond Denial Class stay briefing. The Court GRANTS Defendants' alternative request to allow 21 days from entry of this Order for Defendant to file an opposition to Plaintiffs motion for partial summary judgment. Defendants must now file their opposition to Plaintiffs' motion by July 1, 2025 instead of June 23, 2025.The Court directs the clerk to re-note the pending summary judgment motion (Dkt. 41 ) for July 8, 2025. See LCR 7(d)(4). The Court will contact the parties to schedule a combined, in-person oral argument on the partial summary judgment motion and the motion to dismiss after the briefing on both motions is complete. Signed by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.(MDH) Signed by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.(MDH) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

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RESPONSE, by All Plaintiffs, to 49 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . Oral Argument Requested. (Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

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DECLARATION of Aaron Korthuis filed by All Plaintiffs re 49 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 06/27/2025)

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RESPONSE, by All Defendants, to 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Bond Denial Class. Oral Argument Requested. (Lam, Ian) (Entered: 07/01/2025)

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At the parties request and agreement, the following deadlines are reset: FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline is 9/15/2025, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 9/22/2025, Joint Status Report due by 9/29/2025. (MET)

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REPLY, filed by All Defendants, TO RESPONSE to 49 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim (Lam, Ian) (Entered: 07/07/2025)

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REPLY, filed by All Plaintiffs, TO RESPONSE to 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Bond Denial Class (Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

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DECLARATION of Sydney Maltese filed by All Plaintiffs re 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Bond Denial Class (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 07/08/2025)

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NOTICE of Hearing on 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment & 49 MOTION to Dismiss. Motion Hearing set for 8/22/2025 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom C before District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.The court will provide remote audio public access for this hearing. Access information can be found on the court's Calendar page at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. (MET) (Entered: 07/21/2025)

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Notice of Hearing on Motion

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Bond Denial Class, 49 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by All Plaintiffs (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - D. Mass. decision, # 2 Exhibit B - S.D.N.Y. decision, # 3 Exhibit C - D. Mass decision, # 4 Exhibit D - C.D. Cal. decision, # 5 Exhibit E - D. Minn. decision, # 6 Exhibit F - ICE memo, # 7 Exhibit G - Mateo IJ order, # 8 Exhibit H - Nunez IJ order, # 9 Exhibit I - Contereras-Baca IJ order, # 10 Exhibit J - Juarez IJ order)(Korthuis, Aaron) (Entered: 08/18/2025)

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MINUTE ENTRY for Motion Hearing held on 8/22/2025 before District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright- Dep Clerk: Mary Trent; Pla Counsel: Aaron Korthuis, Glenda Madrid, Leila Kang, Matt Adams; Def Counsel: Michael Ross, Iam Lam; CR: Sheri Schelbert; Time of Hearing: 1:30 PM; Courtroom: C; Court hears from counsel on 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Bond Denial Class and re 49 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim and takes the matters under advisement. Written order will issue. (MET) (Entered: 08/22/2025)

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NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re 57 Reply to Response to Motion, 49 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, 56 Response to Motion by All Defendants (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Matter of Yajure Hurtado, 29 I&N Dec. 216 (BIA 2025))(Lam, Ian) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

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NOTICE to Withdraw Request for Individual Injunctive Relief re 41 MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Bond Denial Class ; filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Kang, Leila) (Entered: 09/11/2025)

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At the parties' request and agreement, the following deadline is reset: Joint Status Report due by 10/29/2025. (MET)

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ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 41 Motion for Partial Summary Judgment; denying Defendants' 49 Motion to Dismiss. Summary judgment is GRANTED to the Bond Denial Class on their claims that their detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2) is unlawful. The Court declares that Bond Denial Class members are detained under 8 U.S.C. § 1226(a) and are not subject to mandatory detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2). The Court further declares that the Tacoma Immigration Courts practice of denying bond to Bond Denial Class members on the basis of § 1225(b)(2) violates the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Court will enter final judgment in a separate document on the claims of the Bond Denial Class. Signed by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.(MW) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

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JUDGMENT BY COURT. Summary judgment is GRANTED to the Bond Denial Class on their claims that their detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2) is unlawful. As set forth in the class certification order, the Bond Denial Class is defined as all noncitizens without lawful status detained at the Northwest ICE Processing Center who (1) have entered or will enter the United States without inspection, (2) are not apprehended upon arrival, (3) are not or will not be subject to detention under 8 U.S.C. §1226(c), § 1225(b)(1), or § 1231 at the time the noncitizen is scheduled for or requests a bond hearing. The Court declares that Bond Denial Class members are detained under 8 U.S.C.§1226(a) and are not subject to mandatory detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(2).The Court further declares that the Tacoma Immigration Court's practice of denying bond to Bond Denial Class members on the basis of § 1225(b)(2) violates the Immigration and Nationality Act. (MW) (Entered: 09/30/2025)

Sept. 30, 2025

Sept. 30, 2025

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67

MOTION to Stay Deadlines in Light of Lapse of Appropriations, filed by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 10/15/2025, (Lam, Ian) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

1 Proposed Order

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Oct. 1, 2025

Oct. 1, 2025

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68

MINUTE ORDER. Defendants' motion to stay 67 is GRANTED IN PART. The Court grants Defendants' request to stay the deadline to answer the complaint and file the parties' 26(f) joint status report due to the lapse in appropriations. The Court agrees with Plaintiff, however, that the answer and the JSR shall be due within 14 days of the end of the government shutdown. Defendants' counsel shall notify the Court as soon as Congress has appropriated funds for the Department of Justice. Authorized by District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.(MW) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

Oct. 1, 2025

Oct. 1, 2025

Order on Motion to Stay AND ~Util - Terminate Deadlines/Hearings

Oct. 1, 2025

Oct. 1, 2025

70

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by All Defendants for proceedings held on 08/22/2025 re 62 Motion Hearing,,. Requesting Attorney: Ian S Lam.Posting of this Transcript Order form does not constitute an official request for transcript(s). If you have not already done so, you MUST contact the individual court reporter(s), Sheri Schelbert (sheri_schelbert@wawd.uscourts.gov, 253-882-3831) to make payment arrangements and secure your desired delivery time. (Lam, Ian) (Entered: 10/15/2025)

Oct. 15, 2025

Oct. 15, 2025

71

NOTICE OF APPEAL to Ninth Circuit (#25-6842) re 65 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,,, 66 Judgment by Court,,, by All Defendants. No fee required- US Government Party (cc: USCA) (Ross, Michael) Modified to add Appeal no. on 10/30/2025 (ZMG). (Entered: 10/28/2025)

Oct. 28, 2025

Oct. 28, 2025

73

TIME SCHEDULE ORDER (#25-6842) as to 71 Notice of Appeal, filed by Bruce Scott, Sirce Owen, Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem, Tacoma Immigration Court, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Drew Bostock, United States Department of Homeland Security. (ZMG) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

Oct. 29, 2025

Oct. 29, 2025

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 8/22/2025 before Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright.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 may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.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. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court's website at www.wawd.uscourts.gov.To purchase a copy of the transcript, contact court reporter Sheri Schelbert, sheri_schelbert@wawd.uscourts.gov Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/28/2026, (SLS) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

Oct. 30, 2025

Oct. 30, 2025

74

MOTION for Further Relief Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2202 re [65] Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,,, [66] Judgment by Court,,, , filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: (1) Proposed Order) Noting Date 11/21/2025, (Korthuis, Aaron)

1 Proposed Order

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Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

75

DECLARATION of Nicolas McKee filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez re [74] MOTION for Further Relief Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2202 re [65] Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,,, [66] Judgment by Court,,, (Korthuis, Aaron)

Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

76

DECLARATION of Jennifer Lesmez filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez re [74] MOTION for Further Relief Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2202 re [65] Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,,, [66] Judgment by Court,,, (Korthuis, Aaron)

Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

77

DECLARATION of Virginia Rivas Aldrete filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez re [74] MOTION for Further Relief Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2202 re [65] Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,,, [66] Judgment by Court,,, (Korthuis, Aaron)

Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

78

DECLARATION of Laura Reist filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez re [74] MOTION for Further Relief Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2202 re [65] Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,,, [66] Judgment by Court,,, (Korthuis, Aaron)

Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

79

MOTION to Expedite Briefing on Motion for Further Relief Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2202, filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez. (Attachments: (1) Proposed Order) Noting Date 10/31/2025, (Korthuis, Aaron)

1 Proposed Order

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Oct. 31, 2025

Oct. 31, 2025

80

RESPONSE, by All Defendants, to 79 MOTION to Expedite Briefing on Motion for Further Relief Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2202. (Lam, Ian) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

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MINUTE ORDER at the direction of District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright: Plaintiff's motion to expedite briefing Dkt. [79] is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. The Court agrees with Defendants that motions to shorten time are procedurally improper under the Local Civil Rules and it is rare that briefing will be expedited in a typical civil case. The parties are usually expected to cooperate on briefing schedules that depart from the Local Civil Rules or use the telephonic hearing procedure under Local Civil Rule 7 for true emergencies. The Court also agrees with Defendants that four business days would be an unreasonably short amount of time for Defendants to respond to the motion. The Court, however, is faced with its own scheduling constraints due to the lapse in federal appropriations and intends to schedule a hearing on Plaintiffs Motion for Further Relief (Dkt. 74) for Thursday, November 20, 2025. To accommodate that hearing date, based on the Courts inherent power to manage its docket, the Court ORDERS that Defendants response to the Motion for Further Relief shall be filed no later than November 14, 2025. Plaintiffs reply shall be filed no later than November 19, 2025. The Clerk is respectfully requested to re-note the Motion for Further Relief Dkt. [74] for November 20, 2025. A hearing notice will follow. (ZMG)

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

Order on Motion to Expedite AND ~Util - Set/Reset Motion Noting Date

Nov. 3, 2025

Nov. 3, 2025

82

NOTICE of Hearing on [74] MOTION for Further Relief. Motion Hearing set for 11/20/2025 via ZOOM at 10:00 AM before District Judge Tiffany M. Cartwright. The court will provide remote audio public access for this hearing. Access information can be found on the court's Calendar page at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. (MET)

Nov. 6, 2025

Nov. 6, 2025

Notice of Hearing on Motion

Nov. 6, 2025

Nov. 6, 2025

83

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by All Defendants for proceedings held on 8/22/2025. Requesting Attorney: Victor M. Mercado-Santana. Posting of this Transcript Order form does not constitute an official request for transcript(s). If you have not already done so, you MUST contact the individual court reporter(s), Sheri Schelbert (sheri_schelbert@wawd.uscourts.gov, 253-882-3831) to make payment arrangements and secure your desired delivery time. (Mercado-Santana, Victor)

Nov. 12, 2025

Nov. 12, 2025

84

NOTICE OF RESTORATION OF FUNDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE re [68] Order on Motion to Stay,,, Terminate Deadlines and Hearings,, ; filed by All Defendants. (Lam, Ian)

Nov. 13, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

85

RESPONSE, by All Defendants, to [74] MOTION for Further Relief Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2202 re [65] Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,,, [66] Judgment by Court,,, . (Lam, Ian)

Nov. 14, 2025

Nov. 14, 2025

86

DECLARATION of Jamie Burns filed by All Defendants re [74] MOTION for Further Relief Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2202 re [65] Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,,, [66] Judgment by Court,,, (Lam, Ian)

Nov. 14, 2025

Nov. 14, 2025

87

REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez, TO RESPONSE to [74] MOTION for Further Relief Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2202 re [65] Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,,, [66] Judgment by Court,,, (Korthuis, Aaron)

Nov. 19, 2025

Nov. 19, 2025

88

DECLARATION of Luis Garcia filed by Plaintiff Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez re [74] MOTION for Further Relief Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2202 re [65] Order on Motion for Summary Judgment,,,, Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,,, [66] Judgment by Court,,, (Korthuis, Aaron)

Nov. 19, 2025

Nov. 19, 2025

Case Details

State / Territory:

Washington

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 20, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Western District of Washington 3:25-cv-05240

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket