Case: Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership v. Noem

Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership et al. v. Noem et al.

Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership v. Mullin

Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership v. Mullin

COMPLAINT for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief filed by Larry Dowling, Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership, Michael N. Okiczyc-Cruz, Jeremy Midura, Dennis Berry, Dan Hartnett; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24373582. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Geoghegan, Thomas) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Dennis Berry, Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership, Larry Dowling, Dan Hartnett, Jeremy Midura, Michael N. Okiczyc-Cruz by Patrick V. Dahlstrom (Dahlstrom, Patrick) (Entered: 11/19/2025)

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (nh, )

CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (nh, )

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Dennis Berry, Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership, Larry Dowling, Dan Hartnett, Jeremy Midura, Michael N. Okiczyc-Cruz by Thomas Howard Geoghegan (Geoghegan, Thomas) (Entered: 11/20/2025)

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Pamela Bondi, Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Russell Hott, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott, Donald J Trump, and U.S. Attorney. (cvk, ) (Entered: 11/21/2025)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership as to US Attorney served on 11/21/2025, answer due 1/20/2026 (Dahlstrom, Patrick) (Entered: 12/01/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Executive Committee: Case reassigned to the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman for all further proceedings pursuant to Local Rule 40.4. Mailed notice (Attachments: # 1 Request for Reassignment) (vkm, ) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: Telephonic status hearing set for 12/11/2025 at 10:30 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 1809 88 3385. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Counsel of record and other essential case participants will receive an email prior to the start of the hearing with instructions to join the hearing. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 12/05/2025)

MOTION by Plaintiffs Dennis Berry, Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership, Larry Dowling, Jeremy Midura, Michael N. Okiczyc-Cruz for preliminary injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A. Persch Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B. Okiczyc-Cruz Declaration, # 3 Exhibit C. Dowling Declaration)(Geoghegan, Thomas) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

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DESIGNATION of Sarah Fattahi Terman as U.S. Attorney for Defendants Pamela Bondi, Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Russell Hott, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott, Donald J Trump, US Attorney (Terman, Sarah) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: Telephonic hearing held on 12/11/2025. For the reasons stated on the record, the court sets the following briefing schedule on Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction 8 : defendants' response due 1/20/2026; plaintiffs' reply due 1/27/2026. Telephonic status hearing set for 1/6/2026 at 1:30 p.m. Telephonic motion hearing set for 2/10/2026 at 10:00 a.m. To join the telephone conferences, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 1809 88 3385. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Counsel of record and other essential case participants will receive an email prior to the start of the hearing with instructions to join the hearing. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 12/11/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: Telephonic status hearing set for 1/6/2026 at 1:30 p.m. is stricken and reset to an in court hearing set for 1/6/2026 at 2:00 p.m. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 12/27/2025)

ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/31/2025: Mailed notice. (tg, ) (Entered: 12/31/2025)

ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 1/5/2026: Mailed notice. (tg, ) (Entered: 01/05/2026)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on December 11, 2025 before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman. Order Number: 54048. Court Reporter Contact Information: nancy_bistany@ilnd.uscourts.gov. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's 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 the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 1/27/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/6/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/6/2026. (Bistany, Nancy) (Entered: 01/06/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: In court hearing held on 1/6/2025. The parties will adhere to the briefing schedule set on 12/11/2025 10 . Telephonic hearing set for 2/10/2026 at 10:00 a.m. is stricken and reset to an in court hearing set for 2/12/2026 at 10:00 a.m. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 01/06/2026)

Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Laura K. McNally for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: discovery supervision (including the authority to adjust all deadlines) and settlement. (cn) Emailed notice. (Entered: 01/08/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Laura K. McNally: This case has been referred for discovery supervision and, if requested, settlement assistance. Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures shall be exchanged by 1/23/26. Fact discovery will close 11/13/26. A schedule for expert discovery will be set, if needed, closer to the end of fact discovery. Turning to the pending motion for preliminary injunction 8, briefing is underway 10, and the parties have not indicated that they are seeking interim discovery targeted toward the issues raised in that motion. Accordingly, the Court will not set interim dates for preliminary injunction-related discovery. The parties should notify the Court if they are seeking discovery relating to 8 . A joint status report is to be filed by 3/18/26. (rbf, ) (Entered: 01/09/2026)

MOTION by Defendants Pamela Bondi, Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Russell Hott, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott, Donald J Trump, US Attorney for extension of time to respond to motion for preliminary injunction and complaint (unopposed) Presented before District Judge (Terman, Sarah) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: Defendants' unopposed Motion For More Time To Respond To The Motion For Preliminary Injunction And To Answer Or Otherwise Plead 18 is granted. Defendants' responsive pleading due 1/23/2026. The briefing schedule set on 12/11/2025 10 is modified as follows: defendants' response to plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction due 1/23/2026; plaintiffs' reply due 1/30/2026. In court hearing remains set for 2/12/2026 at 10:00 a.m. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 01/17/2026)

RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Russell Hott, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott, Donald J Trump, US Attorney to MOTION by Plaintiffs Dennis Berry, Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership, Larry Dowling, Jeremy Midura, Michael N. Okiczyc-Cruz for preliminary injunction 8 (Terman, Sarah) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendants Pamela Bondi, Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Russell Hott, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott, Donald J Trump, US Attorney Presented before District Judge (Terman, Sarah) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

MOTION by Plaintiff Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership for extension of time to file response/reply as to order on motion for extension of time,,, terminate deadlines,, 19 Presented before District Judge (Dahlstrom, Patrick) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: Plaintiffs' Motion To Extend The Time To File Their Reply 22 is granted in part. Plaintiff's reply is due by 4:00 p.m. on February 6, 2026. If the reply includes any exhibits a courtesy copy must also be delivered by February 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 01/30/2026)

REPLY by Dennis Berry, Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership, Larry Dowling, Jeremy Midura, Michael N. Okiczyc-Cruz to response to motion, 20 Plaintiffs' Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1. Jan 27, 2026 Letter, # 2 Exhibit 2. ICE Email)(Geoghegan, Thomas) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: In court hearing held on 2/12/2026 and continued to 2/12/2026 at 3:00 p.m. Plaintiff's response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 21 due by 2/26/2026; government's reply due 3/12/2026. For the reasons stated on the hearing Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction 8 is granted in part. Enter order. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 02/12/2026)

MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order signed by the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman on 2/12/2026: The court grants plaintiffs' motion 8 in part and orders the following: 1. Defendants are directed to allow plaintiffs to access the Broadview facility on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, to offer ashes and Communion for those who desire it. 2. The parties are directed to meet and confer to establish an appropriate protocol for the purposes of safety and security with regard to the Ash Wednesday services. 3. Based on the parties' representations during today's proceedings, the court directs them to meet and confer with regard to plaintiffs' religious ministry at the Broadview facility after Ash Wednesday, including: (1) personal interactions between plaintiffs and detainees; and (2) the ability of plaintiffs to engage in prayer outside of the Broadview facility and in view of the detainees. 4. This matter is set for a status hearing on February 25, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 02/12/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: In court hearing continued and concluded on 2/12/2026. Supplemental order to follow. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 02/12/2026)

SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER: In light of the parties' representations at the hearing conducted this afternoon, in addition to the terms of this court's order of earlier this date (Doc. 26), the court further orders that: 1. The visit on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, will take place in a space sufficient for the distribution of Communion and ashes. 2. The visit will occur at a time agreed to by the parties. 3. No more than four visitors may attend on behalf of plaintiffs, absent agreement of the parties. 4. Plaintiffs will provide defendants with 24-hour notice of the identity of the four individuals who will visit the Broadview facility on Ash Wednesday. 5. Plaintiffs' visitors shall be afforded the opportunity to briefly address the detainees as a group in order to explain their role and invite detainees to participate in Ash Wednesday services. 6. No detainee will be required to participate in Ash Wednesday services. 7.Plaintiffs' visitors will be required to undergo standard background check, ID verification, and usual security protocol for visiting the facility. 8. Plaintiffs' visit should preserve Immigration and Customs Enforcement's ("ICE") ability to implement security measures so as to avoid interference with facility operations and with operational parameters reasonably determined by ICE. Signed by the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman on 2/12/2026. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 02/12/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: In Court status hearing remains set for 2/25/2026 at 02:30 PM. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 02/24/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: In court hearing held on 2/25/2026. The parties are in negotiations. Telephonic hearing set for 3/24/2026 at 10:00 a.m. To join the telephone conference, dial (650) 479-3207, Access Code 1809 88 3385. Throughout the hearing, each speaker will be expected to identify themselves for the record before speaking. Counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line. Please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Counsel of record and other essential case participants will receive an email prior to the start of the hearing with instructions to join the hearing. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 02/25/2026)

MEMORANDUM by Dennis Berry, Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership, Larry Dowling, Dan Hartnett, Jeremy Midura, Michael N. Okiczyc-Cruz in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, 21 (Geoghegan, Thomas) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

REPLY by Defendants Pamela Bondi, Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Russell Hott, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott, Donald J Trump, US Attorney in Support of Motion to Dismiss (Terman, Sarah) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

MOTION by Plaintiff Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership for preliminary injunction Renewed Motion for Supplemental Injunctive Relief Presented before District Judge (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Dahlstrom, Patrick) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: Telephonic hearing held on 3/24/2026. Plaintiffs filed a Renewed Motion For Supplemental Preliminary Injunctive Relief 33 on 3/23/2026. In court hearing to address the motion set for 3/31/2026 at 10:00 a.m. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 03/24/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: In court hearing held on 3/31/2026. For the reasons stated on the record Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Supplemental Preliminary Injunctive Relief 33 is granted. Order will follow. In court hearing set for 4/7/2026 at 11:00 a.m. The parties are directed to file a joint or individual reports by 4/6/2026. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 03/31/2026)

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER signed by the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman on 3/31/2026: The court orders the following: 1. Defendants are directed to allow plaintiffs to access the Broadview facility on each day of Holy Week, from Thursday April 2, 2026, through Sunday April 5, 2026, to offer services for those who desire them. 2. The parties are directed to meet and confer to establish an appropriate protocol for the purposes of safety and security with regard to the Holy Week services. 3. Based on the parties' representations during today's proceedings, the court directs them to meet and confer with regard to plaintiffs' religious ministry at the Broadview facility after Holy Week, including: (1) personal interactions between plaintiffs and detainees; and (2) the ability of plaintiffs to engage in prayer outside of the Broadview facility and in view of the detainees. 4. The visits on Holy Week will take place in a space sufficient for services. 5. The visits will occur at a time agreed to by the parties. 6. No more than four visitors may attend on behalf of plaintiffs, absent agreement of the parties. 7. Plaintiffs will provide defendants with 24-hour notice of the identity of the four individuals who will visit the Broadview facility on Holy Week. 8. Plaintiffs' visitors shall be afforded the opportunity to briefly address the detainees as a group in order to explain their role and invite detainees to participate in Holy Week services. 9. No detainee will be required to participate in Holy Week services. 10. Plaintiffs' visitors will be required to undergo standard background check, ID verification, and usual security protocol for visiting the facility. 11. Plaintiffs' visits should preserve Immigration and Customs Enforcement's ("ICE") ability to implement security measures so as to avoid interference with facility operations and with operational parameters reasonably determined by ICE. 12. This matter is set for an in-person status hearing on April 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 03/31/2026)

STATUS Report On Access to Broadview by Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership Presented before District Judge (Dahlstrom, Patrick) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

STATUS Report On Access to Broadview by Pamela Bondi, Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Russell Hott, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott, Donald J Trump, US Attorney Presented before District Judge (Terman, Sarah) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: In court hearing held on 4/7/2026. For the reasons stated on the record, the court grants plaintiffs' motion 33 in part and orders the following: 1)Defendants are enjoined from enforcing a total ban on clergy-initiated visits to Broadview. 2)Defendants are directed to allow plaintiffs to access the Broadview facility on each day of the pendency of this litigation to offer services for those who desire them. 3)The parties are directed to meet and confer to establish an appropriate protocol for the purposes of safety and security with regard to the daily visits. 4) This matter is set for an in-person status hearing on April 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Enter order. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 04/07/2026)

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION ORDER signed by the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman on 4/7/2026. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 04/07/2026)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on March 31, 2026 before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman. Order Number: 55014. Court Reporter Contact Information: nancy_bistany@ilnd.uscourts.gov. IMPORTANT: The transcript may be viewed at the court's 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 the Court Reporter/Transcriber or PACER. For further information on the redaction process, see the Court's web site at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov under Quick Links select Policy Regarding the Availability of Transcripts of Court Proceedings. Redaction Request due 4/29/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/11/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/7/2026. (Bistany, Nancy) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: In court hearing held on 4/16/2026. The parties are in settlement negotiations. In court hearing continued to 4/23/2026 at 2:30 p.m. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 04/16/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: Due to a change in the court's schedule, in court hearing set for 4/23/2026 is stricken and reset to 4/30/2026 at 3:00 p.m. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 04/22/2026)

DESIGNATION of Geoffrey Park Gilpin as U.S. Attorney for Defendants Pamela Bondi, Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice (Gilpin, Geoffrey) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall: Due to an unforeseen medical issue, in court hearing on 4/30/2026 is stricken. The parties are directed to file a Joint Status Report on settlement negotiations by 5/15/2026. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 04/27/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Laura K. McNally. This case has been referred for discovery supervision and settlement assistance. 16 A hearing is scheduled for 4/30/26 at 11:30 in Courtroom 2230 to discuss status of settlement talks, as had been previously scheduled in 43 before Judge Gettleman. If the time change (from 3:00) poses problems for the parties, they should confer and contact courtroom deputy Scott White together to select a different time on 4/30/26 or 5/1/26. Mailed notice. (sxw, ) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Laura K. McNally. The parties' joint request to reset the status hearing set on 4/30/26 is granted. In-person status set on 4/30/26 is rescheduled to 5/6/26 at 10:00 a.m. in courtroom 2230. Mailed notice (sxw) (Entered: 04/29/2026)

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MOTION to reset hearing. (sxw, )

MOTION by Defendants Pamela Bondi, Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Russell Hott, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott, Donald J Trump, US Attorney to alter judgment granting preliminary injunction Presented before District Judge (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Terman, Sarah) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall: The court sets the following briefing schedule on Defendants' Rule 59(e) motion to amend 48 : plaintiffs' response due 5/27/2026; defendants' reply due 6/3/2026. This order has been reviewed and approved by Chief Judge Kendall in the court's absence. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 05/06/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Status hearing held 5/6/26. By agreement, the status hearing is continued to 5/21/26 at 10:00 a.m. in courtroom 2230. Mailed notice (sxw) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

MOTION by Plaintiff Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership to stay the scheduling order to respond to Defendant's rule 59(e) motion to amend judgement granting preliminary injunction. Presented before District Judge (Geoghegan, Thomas) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall: Plaintiffs' Motion To Stay The Scheduling Order To Respond To Defendants' Rule 59(e) Motion To Amend Judgment Granting Preliminary Injunction 51 is granted. Plaintiff has leave to take expedited discovery. The briefing schedule set on 5/6/2026 49 is modified as follows: plaintiffs' response due 7/9/2026; defendants' reply due 7/16/2026. This order has been reviewed and approved by Chief Judge Kendall in the court's absence. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 05/14/2026)

STATUS Report Regarding Protocols for Court-Ordered Visitation at Broadview by Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership Presented before Magistrate Judge (Geoghegan, Thomas) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Laura K. McNally: The Court thanks the parties for their status report, which sets forth an agreement for the Broadview facility to provide access to Plaintiffs during the pendency of this litigation absent agreement or further Court order. In light of that agreement, the status hearing set for 5/21/26 is stricken. A joint status report on the status of discovery is to be filed 6/26/26. That report must include a proposed schedule for overall case fact and expert discovery. An in person status hearing is set for 7/7/26 at 10:00 in Courtroom 2240. (pk, ) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

STATUS Report (Joint) by Pamela Bondi, Gregory Bovino, Marcos Charles, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Russell Hott, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott, Donald J Trump, US Attorney Presented before Magistrate Judge (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A.)(Terman, Sarah) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

MOTION by Plaintiff Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership for extension of time to file Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Motion to Amend Judgment Granting Preliminary Injunction Presented before District Judge (Dahlstrom, Patrick) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert W. Gettleman: Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion To Extend Their Time To File A Response To Defendants' Motion To Amend 56 is granted. The briefing schedule set on 5/14/2026 52 is modified as follows: plaintiffs' response due 9/9/2026; defendants' reply due 9/16/2026. Emailed notice (cn). (Entered: 07/01/2026)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Status hearing held 7/7/26. The parties are engaged in discovery. Fact discovery will close 2/1/27. Regarding experts, the Court will not set an expert discovery schedule at this time. On 12/15/26, the parties are to file a joint status report that discloses whether they will be relying on retained experts pursuant to Rule 26(a)(2)(B), and if so, the general subject matters of the opinions. Specific opinions and expert names need not be disclosed at that time. This information will be used to set an expert discovery schedule. Also on 12/15/26, the parties are to share Rule 26(a)(2)(C) summaries. The next status report will be due 9/8/26. Mailed notice (sxw) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

Miscellaneous Relief

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief