Case: Brito Guevara v. Francisco Castro

Brito Guevara et al. v. Francisco Castro et al.

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Brito Guevara et al. v. Francisco Castro

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Brito Guevara et al. v. Francisco Castro

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas

Brito Guevara et al. v. Francisco Castro

Brito Guevara et al. v. Francisco Castro

COMPLAINT and Petition For Return of Child against Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXEDC-9460180.), filed by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Summons(es))(Hunt, Laura) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 04/19/2023)

Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Scheduling of Expedited Preliminary Injunction Hearing and Brief in Support by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hunt, Laura) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 04/19/2023)

Case assigned to District Judge Sean D. Jordan. (jmb) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.]

In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (jmb) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.]

SUMMONS Issued as to Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro. (jmb) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 04/20/2023)

MOTION for Leave to File Under Seal Personally Identifiable Information of a Minor Child by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hunt, Laura) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 04/20/2023)

Sealed Notice of Personally Identifiable Information of a Minor Child (Hunt, Laura) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 04/20/2023)

ORDER granting 4 Motion for Leave to File. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 4/25/2023. (ldm) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 04/25/2023)

Ex Parte Order Setting Hearing on Motion 2 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Scheduling of Expedited Preliminary Injunction Hearing and Brief in Support: Motion Hearing set for 5/2/2023 at 10:00 a.m. in Ctrm 105 (Plano) before District Judge Sean D. Jordan. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 4/25/2023. (ldm) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 04/25/2023)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Sean D. Jordan: Motion Hearing held on 5/2/2023 re 2 Ex Parte MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Scheduling of Expedited Preliminary Injunction Hearing and Brief in Support filed by Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores, Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara. (No exhibits)(Court Reporter Gayle Wear.) (bss, ) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 05/02/2023)

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER granting 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Scheduling of Expedited Preliminary Injunction Hearing. It is ORDERED that pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(b)(2), the TRO will go into effect immediately and last for fourteen days, unless a motion is filed to extend it. Accordingly, unless extended by the Court, this TRO expires on May 18, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. It is further ORDERED that this case shall be set for a consolidated preliminary injunction and trial on the merits pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65(a)(2) commencing on June 1, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 5/4/2023. (rpc, ) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 05/04/2023)

NOTICE of Hearing: Consolidated Preliminary Injunction and Trial set for 6/1/2023 at 09:00 AM in Ctrm 105 (Plano) before District Judge Sean D. Jordan. (rpc, ) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.]

MOTION to Continue and Extend Temporary Restraining Order by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hunt, Laura) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 05/16/2023)

MOTION to Withdraw Sam Bragg as counsel of record by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hunt, Laura) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 05/16/2023)

ORDER granting 10 Petitioners' Motion for Extension of Temporary Restraining Order. It is further ORDERED that the TRO issued on May 4, 2023, (Dkt. # 9 ), is hereby extended to June 1, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 05/16/2023. (jmb) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 05/16/2023)

ORDER granting 11 Petitioners' Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record. It is ORDERED that Petitioners' Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record, (Dkt. # 11 ), is GRANTED, and Samuel Bragg is withdrawn as counsel of record for Petitioners. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 05/17/2023. (jmb) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 05/17/2023)

ORDER. Petitioners Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara and Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores are hereby ORDERED to file a status report by May 25, 2023, advising the Court as to the status of service on Respondent. (jmb) Modified on 5/22/2023 (jmb, ). [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 05/22/2023)

STATUS REPORT by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Hunt, Laura) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 05/24/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Christian Sweeney on behalf of Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores (Sweeney, Christian) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 05/24/2023)

ORDER. The Court ORDERS Petitioners to file another status report by no later than May 30, 2023, advising the Court as to the status of service on Respondent. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 05/24/2023. (jmb) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 05/24/2023)

STATUS REPORT by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - USM285-Service of Process, # 2 Exhibit B - Translated Texts)(Hunt, Laura) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 05/30/2023)

MOTION to Continue The Consolidated Injunction Hearing and Trial on the Merits by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hunt, Laura) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 05/31/2023)

MOTION to Continue and Extend Temporary Restraining Order by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hunt, Laura) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 05/31/2023)

ORDER granting in part 19 Motion to Continue and denying 20 Motion to Continue. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 5/31/2023. (ldm) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 05/31/2023)

Opposed MOTION Take Judicial Notice by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit/Declaration Declaration in Support, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Sweeney, Christian) (Additional attachment(s) added on 6/1/2023: # 4 Proposed Order) (daj, ). [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 05/31/2023)

***PROPOSED ORDER AS STAND-ALONE ENTRY. DISREGARD.*** Proposed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Proposed Order by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara. (Sweeney, Christian) Modified on 6/1/2023 (daj, ). [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 05/31/2023)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Sean D. Jordan: Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction held on 6/1/2023. From 9:12-1:19 p.m. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Laura B. Hunt, Mia Lucienne Falazarano, and Christian Sweeney; Defense - N/A. (Exhibits admitted)(Court Reporter Gayle Wear.) (ldm) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 06/01/2023)

NOTICE by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores of Supplemental Evidence in support of Preliminary Injunction (Hunt, Laura) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 06/01/2023)

Admitted Exhibit and Witness List. Exhibits delivered to the Clerk's Office. (ldm) (Main Document 26 replaced on 6/2/2023) (ldm, ). [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 06/01/2023)

Preliminary Injunction Order and Granting 22 Petitioners' Motion for Judicial Notice. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 6/1/2023. (ldm) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 06/01/2023)

STATUS REPORT by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Falzarano, Mia) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 06/15/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Tracy Lynn McCreight on behalf of Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro (McCreight, Tracy) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 06/27/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Johan Gustaf Soederbaum on behalf of Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro (Soederbaum, Johan) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 06/27/2023)

STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Hunt, Laura) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 06/29/2023)

ORDER SETTING HEARING. It is hereby ORDERED that this case is set for a telephonic status conference on July 5, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. The dial-in information will be provided to counsel via email. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 06/30/2023. (jmb) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 06/30/2023)

MOTION to Change Venue to the Northern District of Texas by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(McCreight, Tracy) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 06/30/2023)

Receipt for Surrender of Passport. (jmb) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/06/2023)

Sealed Transcript. (gwear, ) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/05/2023)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Preliminary Injunction Hearing Proceedings held on June 1, 2023, before Judge Sean D. Jordan. Court Reporter: Gayle Wear, Telephone number: 214-872-4860. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) 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.txed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Motion to Redact due 7/26/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/3/2023. (gwear, ) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/05/2023)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Sean D. Jordan: Telephonic Status Conference held on 7/5/2023 to discuss Respondent's Motion to Transfer Venue to the Northern District of Texas 33 and setting motion for a hearing on July 14, 2023. From 2:00 p.m.-2:16 p.m. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Laura B. Hunt; Defense - Tracy Lynn McCreight and Johan Gustaf Soederbaum. (No exhibits)(Court Reporter Not Recorded.) (ldm) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/05/2023)

ORDER Setting Hearing on 33 MOTION to Change Venue to the Northern District of Texas. It is ORDERED that Petitioners shall respond to the motion by July 10, 2023. The transfer motion is SET for a hearing, including the presentation of evidence, on July 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the United States Courthouse located at 7940 Preston Road in Plano, Texas. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 07/05/2023. (jmb) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/05/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Ramsey Schultz on behalf of Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-9585296. (Schultz, Ramsey) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/06/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Margaret Ellen Studdard on behalf of Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ATXEDC-9588808. (Studdard, Margaret) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/07/2023)

RESPONSE in Opposition re 33 MOTION to Change Venue to the Northern District of Texas filed by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Hunt, Laura) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/10/2023)

ORDER. It is ORDERED that the parties are responsible for providing and paying fortheir own interpreters required for any court proceedings scheduled in the abovecause of action. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 07/11/2023. (jmb) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/11/2023)

NOTICE by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores re 35 Transcript,,, Notice of Intent to Redact Transcript of June 1, 2023 Hearing (Hunt, Laura) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/12/2023)

***DEFICIENT. TO BE REFILED. PLEASE DISREGARD*** NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Tracy Lynn McCreight on behalf of Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro (McCreight, Tracy) Modified text on 7/14/2023 (jmb). [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/14/2023)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 33 MOTION to Change Venue to the Northern District of Texas filed by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro. (McCreight, Tracy) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/14/2023)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Sean D. Jordan: Motion Hearing held on 7/14/2023 re 33 MOTION to Change Venue to the Northern District of Texas filed by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro. Attorney Appearances: Plaintiff - Laura Hunt; Defense - Joakim Soederbaum. (Exhibits admitted)(Court Reporter Gayle Wear.) (bss, ) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/14/2023)

ORDER Re: 33 MOTION to Change Venue to the Northern District of Texas filed by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 7/14/2023. (ldm) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/14/2023)

NOTICE of Deficiency regarding the 44 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Tracy Lynn McCreight submitted by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro. The Notice of Appearance was filed using another attorney's credentials. Correction should be made by as soon as possible. (jmb) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.]

Defenses and ANSWER to 1 Complaint, of Petitioners by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro.(Soederbaum, Johan) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/19/2023)

Unopposed MOTION to Redact 35 Transcript,,, of June 1, 2023 Hearing by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Redacted Hearing Transcript)(Hunt, Laura) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/26/2023)

***DEFICIENT. TO BE REFILED. PLEASE DISREGARD*** STATUS REPORT Joint Statement Pursuant to Court's July 14, 2023 Order by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Soederbaum, Johan) Modified text on 7/31/2023 (jmb). [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/28/2023)

STATUS REPORT Joint Statement Pursuant to Court's July 14, 2023 Order by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 1 - Respondent's Job Application, # 2 Exhibit Ex 2 - Respondent's Background Report, # 3 Exhibit Ex 3 - Respondent and A.F.'s ID Cards, # 4 Exhibit Ex 4 - Respondent and A.F.'s Applications for Employment Authorization Cards, # 5 Exhibit Ex 5 - Respondent's Screen Recordings Sending Address to Friends, # 6 Exhibit Ex 6 - Apartment Lease Contract, # 7 Exhibit Ex 7 - Respondent's Pay Stubs, # 8 Exhibit Ex 8 - Respondent and A.F.'s Asylum Applications, # 9 Exhibit Ex 9 - Email Exchange, # 10 Exhibit Ex 10 - Respondent's Bank Statements, # 11 Exhibit Ex 11 - Respondent's Receipts from Uber Eats, # 12 Exhibit Ex 12 - Geo-Data and Photos)(Soederbaum, Johan) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/31/2023)

Redaction of 35 Transcript. (gwear, ) (Main Document 52 replaced on 8/1/2023) (dm, ). [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/31/2023)

ORDER granting 49 Petitioners' Unopposed Motion to Redact Transcript of June 1, 2023 Hearing. It is further ORDERED that the transcript of the June 1, 2023, hearing on Petitioners' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction will be redacted as requested by Petitioners. The court reporter is directed to make the redactions as proposed by Petitioners, (Dkt. # 49 at 27), which will then become the official record in this case. The unredacted transcript will remain under seal. (Dkt. # 34 ). Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 07/31/2023. (jmb) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 07/31/2023)

NOTICE of Deficiency regarding the 50 STATUS REPORT Joint Statement Pursuant to Court's July 14, 2023 Orde submitted by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. The exhibits are not filed as separate attachments. Correction should be made by ONE BUSINESS DAY. (jmb) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.]

ORDER granting 33 Respondent's Motion to Transfer Venue to the Northern District of Texas. It is ORDERED that the instant action is hereby TRANSFERRED to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. The clerk is instructed that this transfer shall take place immediately. Signed by District Judge Sean D. Jordan on 08/01/2023. (jmb) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.] (Entered: 08/01/2023)

Interdistrict transfer to the Northern District of Texas Dallas Division. (jmb) [Transferred from Texas Eastern on 8/3/2023.]

New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Rutherford). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (cfk) (Entered: 08/03/2023)

Case electronically transferred in from District of Texas Eastern; Case Number 4:23-cv-00345. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas should seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. Copy of NEF to be sent US Mail to parties not electronically noticed. (Entered: 08/03/2023)

MOTION to Hold Status Conference to Schedule Hearing on the Merits filed by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Hunt, Laura) (Entered: 08/09/2023)

Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Protective Order) (McCreight, Tracy) (Entered: 09/08/2023)

STATUS REPORT and Request For Setting For Final Hearing on the Merits filed by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Falzarano, Mia) (Entered: 10/06/2023)

STATUS REPORT and Request for Status Conference filed by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro. (McCreight, Tracy) (Entered: 10/06/2023)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Rory Michael Smith on behalf of Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Smith, Rory) (Entered: 10/10/2023)

ELECTRONIC ORDER: In person status conference set for November 7, 2023 at 2:30 pm. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 10/19/2023) (chmb) (Entered: 10/19/2023)

ELECTRONIC ORDER terminating 57 Motion as moot. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 10/19/2023) (chmb) (Entered: 10/19/2023)

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Order

Hearing Modification: Hearing set per 63 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief. Status Conference set for 11/7/2023 02:30 PM before Judge Ada Brown. (oyh)

ELECTRONIC ORDER: Informal status conference set for Thursday November 9, 2023 at 10:30 am. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 11/8/2023) (chmb) (Entered: 11/08/2023)

Order

Hearing/Deadline Modification: Informal Status Conference set for 11/9/2023 at 10:30 AM before Judge Ada Brown. (Per 64 Electronic Order.) (twd)

ORDER granting 58 Joint Motion for Protective Order. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 11/9/2023) (cea) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

STATUS REPORT ORDER: Joint Status Report Due Two (2) Weeks from the Date of this Order. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 11/14/2023) (cfk) (Entered: 11/15/2023)

MOTION Expeditiously Set Final Hearing on the Merits or, in the Alternative, to Reassign filed by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit 1 - Hague Convention Cases Decided in the Northern District, # 2 Proposed Order) (Falzarano, Mia) Modified event and linkage on 11/27/2023 (sxf). (Entered: 11/24/2023)

Designation of lead counsel Johan G Joakim Soederbaum for Respondent Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro. (Soederbaum, Johan) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

STATUS REPORT filed by Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara, Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro, Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Agreed Stipulations of Fact and Law) (Falzarano, Mia) (Entered: 11/28/2023)

ELECTRONIC ORDER denying 67 Motion for Hearing. Before the Court is Petitioners Jose Leonardo Brito Guevara and Beatriz Zulay Guevara Flores' Motion to Expeditiously Set Final Hearing on the Merits or, in the Alternative, to Reassign. Having considered the Motion the Court concludes that it should be and hereby is DENIED. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 11/30/2023) (chmb) (Entered: 11/30/2023)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Bench Trial set for three-week docket beginning 3/21/2024 before Judge Ada Brown. Motions due by 12/31/2023. Discovery due by 2/1/2024. Pretrial Order due by 2/22/2024. Pretrial Materials due by 2/22/2024. Pretrial Conference set for 3/18/2024 10:00 AM before Judge Ada Brown. Deadline for mediation is on or before 1/15/2024. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 11/30/2023) (kaf) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

Order on Motion for Hearing

MOTION Temporary Partial Relief from Preliminary Injunction re 27 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro (Soederbaum, Johan) (Entered: 12/01/2023)

ELECTRONIC ORDER denying 72 Motion The motion is denied in its entirety. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 12/5/2023) (chmb) (Entered: 12/05/2023)

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ellen Catherine Earl on behalf of Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro. (Filer confirms contact info in ECF is current.) (Earl, Ellen) (Entered: 12/06/2023)

MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Petitioner Guevara filed by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro (McCreight, Tracy) (Entered: 12/31/2023)

Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro re 75 MOTION for Summary Judgment as to Petitioner Guevara (McCreight, Tracy) (Entered: 12/31/2023)

Appendix in Support filed by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro re 76 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment as to Petitioner Guevara (McCreight, Tracy) (Entered: 12/31/2023)

MOTION for Leave to File Amended Appendix by January 5, 2024 filed by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro (McCreight, Tracy) (Entered: 12/31/2023)

ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 78 Motion for Leave to File Amended Appendix that includes the certified English translation of the Leon Declaration no later than January 5, 2024. (The requesting party must file the document with the clerk.) (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 1/3/2024) (chmb) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

Appendix in Support filed by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro re 76 Brief/Memorandum in Support of Motion (AMENDED APPENDIX) (McCreight, Tracy) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

Order on Motion for Leave to File

(Document Restricted) Sealed Motion for Leave to File Unredacted Amended Appendix (Sealed pursuant to motion to seal) filed by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Unredacted Amended Appendix) (McCreight, Tracy) (Entered: 01/04/2024)

(Document Restricted) Sealed Amended Appendix in Support re: 75 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro. (sxf) (Entered: 01/08/2024)

Alternative Dispute Resolution Summary filed by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro. Outcome of ADR: Continuing to work with parties to reach a settlement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A) (Soederbaum, Johan) (Entered: 01/15/2024)

Joint MOTION for Leave to File Modify or Amend Discovery Deadlines filed by Samantha Estefania Francisco Castro (Soederbaum, Johan) (Entered: 01/18/2024)

ELECTRONIC ORDER denying 85 Joint Motion for Leave to File Modify or Amend Discovery Deadlines. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 1/19/2024) (chmb) (Entered: 01/19/2024)

Order on Motion for Leave to File