Case: State of California v. Noem

1:25-cv-13829 | U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Filed Date: Dec. 12, 2025

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On December 12, 2025, Plaintiffs - a coalition of twenty states - filed this lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against the United States, the Department of Homeland Security, and several top executive officials. Plaintiffs sought to challenge Executive Order 10973, which imposed a $100,000 supplemental fee on H-1B petitions. Filing under the APA and the Separation of Powers doctrine, Plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief as well as a vacatur of the EO.

This case is ongoing.

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Cedrone, Gerard J. (Massachusetts)

Levey, Denise Yesenia (Massachusetts)

Lopez, Lorraine (Massachusetts)

Malouff, Marissa (Massachusetts)

Newman, Michael Louis (Massachusetts)

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1:25-cv-13829

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Dec. 12, 2025

Dec. 12, 2025

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Dec. 26, 2025, 12:27 a.m.

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COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number AMADC-11417610 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Arizona, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, State of Hawaii, State of Illinois, State of Maryland, State of Michigan, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New York, State of North Carolina, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of Vermont, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Category Form)(Cedrone, Gerard) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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Dec. 12, 2025

Dec. 12, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Gerard J. Cedrone on behalf of Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Cedrone, Gerard) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

Dec. 12, 2025

Dec. 12, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Michelle R. Pascucci on behalf of Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Pascucci, Michelle) (Entered: 12/12/2025)

Dec. 12, 2025

Dec. 12, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of James E. Richardson, Marissa Malouff, Denise Levey, and Lorraine Lopez Filing fee: $ 500, receipt number AMADC-11417925 by State of California. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of James E. Richardson, # 2 Certificate of Marissa Malouff, # 3 Certificate of Denise Levey, # 4 Certificate of Lorraine Lopez)(Cedrone, Gerard) (Entered: 12/13/2025)

1 Certificate of James E. Richardson

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2 Certificate of Marissa Malouff

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3 Certificate of Denise Levey

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4 Certificate of Lorraine Lopez

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Dec. 13, 2025

Dec. 13, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Jeanelly Orozco Alcala, James Stanley, and Michael L. Newman Filing fee: $ 375, receipt number AMADC-11417926 by State of California. (Attachments: # 1 Jeanelly Orozco Alcala, # 2 Certificate of James Stanley, # 3 Certificate of Michael L. Newman)(Cedrone, Gerard) (Entered: 12/13/2025)

1 Jeanelly Orozco Alcala

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2 Certificate of James Stanley

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3 Certificate of Michael L. Newman

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Dec. 13, 2025

Dec. 13, 2025

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ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin 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 Jessica D. Hedges. (CM) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

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Summons Issued as to All Defendants. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added James E. Richardson, Marissa Malouff, Denise Levey, and Lorraine Lopez. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Jeanelly Orozco Alcala, James Stanley, and Michael L. Newman. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Neil Giovanatti Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11420548 by State of Michigan. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Neil Giovanatti)(Cedrone, Gerard) (Entered: 12/15/2025)

1 Certificate of Neil Giovanatti

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Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

Notice of Case Assignment

Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

Dec. 15, 2025

Dec. 15, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of David Moskowitz and Nora Q. Passamaneck Filing fee: $ 250, receipt number AMADC-11421841 by State of Colorado. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of David Moskowitz, # 2 Certificate of Nora Q. Passamaneck)(Cedrone, Gerard) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

1 Certificate of David Moskowitz

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2 Certificate of Nora Q. Passamaneck

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Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Daniel P. Mosteller Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11421917 by State of North Carolina. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Daniel P. Mosteller)(Cedrone, Gerard) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

1 Certificate of Daniel P. Mosteller

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Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Denise Yesenia Levey on behalf of State of California (Levey, Denise) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Joshua G. Nomkin Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11422660 by State of Arizona. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Joshua G. Nomkin)(Cedrone, Gerard) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

1 Certificate of Joshua G. Nomkin

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Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Lorraine Lopez on behalf of State of California (Lopez, Lorraine) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Francesca Testa Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11423156 by State of Connecticut. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Francesca Testa)(Cedrone, Gerard) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

1 Certificate of Francesca Testa

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Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Julia Suzanna Canney on behalf of Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Canney, Julia) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Kalikoonlani D. Fernandes, David D. Day Filing fee: $ 250, receipt number AMADC-11423563 by State of Hawaii. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Kalikoonlani D. Fernandes, # 2 Certificate of David D. Day)(Canney, Julia) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

1 Certificate of Kalikoonlani D. Fernandes

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2 Certificate of David D. Day

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Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Aleeza Strubel, Elizabeth A.F. Morris Filing fee: $ 250, receipt number AMADC-11423670 by State of Illinois. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Aleeza Strubel, # 2 Certificate of Elizabeth A.F. Morris)(Canney, Julia) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

1 Certificate of Aleeza Strubel

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2 Certificate of Elizabeth A.F. Morris

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Dec. 16, 2025

Dec. 16, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Joseph Richie Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11424515 by State of Minnesota. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Joseph Richie)(Canney, Julia) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

1 Certificate of Joseph Richie

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Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Melina Meneguin Layerenza, Max Lesser Filing fee: $ 250, receipt number AMADC-11424594 by State of New Jersey. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Melina Meneguin Layerenza, # 2 Certificate of Max Lesser)(Canney, Julia) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

1 Certificate of Melina Meneguin Layerenza

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2 Certificate of Max Lesser

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Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Kyla Duffy Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11424649 by State of Rhode Island. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Kyla Duffy)(Canney, Julia) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

1 Certificate of Kyla Duffy

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Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Neil Giovanatti. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 11 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added David Moskowitz and Nora Q. Passamaneck. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 12 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Daniel P. Mosteller. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 14 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Joshua G. Nomkin. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 16 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Francesca Testa. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 18 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Kalikoonlani D. Fernandes, and David D. Day. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 19 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Aleeza Strubel, and Elizabeth A.F. Morris. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 20 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Joseph Richie. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 21 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Melina Meneguin Layerenza, Max Lesser. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 22 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Kyla Duffy. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jeanelly Orozco Alcala on behalf of State of California (Orozco Alcala, Jeanelly) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kyla Duffy on behalf of State of Rhode Island (Duffy, Kyla) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by David Moskowitz on behalf of State of Colorado (Moskowitz, David) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Nora Q.E. Passamaneck on behalf of State of Colorado (Passamaneck, Nora) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by James Everett Richardson on behalf of State of California (Richardson, James) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Louis Newman on behalf of State of California (Newman, Michael) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Nita Kumaraswami Klunder on behalf of Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Klunder, Nita) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Marissa Malouff on behalf of State of California (Malouff, Marissa) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph Robert Richie on behalf of State of Minnesota (Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by James Edward Stanley on behalf of State of California (Stanley, James) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kalikoonalani Diara Fernandes on behalf of State of Hawaii (Fernandes, Kalikoonalani) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by David Dana Day on behalf of State of Hawaii (Day, David) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

Dec. 17, 2025

Dec. 17, 2025

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

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NOTICE of Appearance by Joshua Nomkin on behalf of State of Arizona (Nomkin, Joshua) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

Dec. 18, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Neil Giovanatti on behalf of State of Michigan (Giovanatti, Neil) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed as to US Attorney by State of Minnesota, State of Hawaii, State of Rhode Island, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of California, State of Vermont, State of Oregon, State of New Jersey, State of Delaware, State of Arizona, State of Maryland, State of Nevada, State of Wisconsin, State of New York, State of North Carolina, State of Illinois, State of Colorado, State of Washington, State of Michigan, State of Connecticut. All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Certified Mail Service on Defendants)(Cedrone, Gerard) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

1 Affidavit of Certified Mail Service on Defendants

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NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth Morris on behalf of State of Illinois (Morris, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Jonathan Rose Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11428284 by State of Vermont. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Jonathan Rose)(Canney, Julia) (Entered: 12/18/2025)

1 Certificate of Jonathan Rose

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Zoe Levine, Victoria Ochoa Filing fee: $ 250, receipt number AMADC-11429778 by State of New York. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Zoe Levine, # 2 Certificate of Victoria Ochoa)(Canney, Julia) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

1 Certificate of Zoe Levine

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2 Certificate of Victoria Ochoa

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Dec. 19, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance by Francesca Testa on behalf of State of Connecticut (Testa, Francesca) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 49 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Jonathan Rose. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 50 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Zoe Levine, and Victoria Ochoa. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan T Rose on behalf of State of Vermont (Rose, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

Dec. 19, 2025

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

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NOTICE of Appearance by Aleeza M. Strubel on behalf of State of Illinois (Strubel, Aleeza) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Sara Wilmot, Kate Worthington Filing fee: $ 250, receipt number AMADC-11433991 by State of Washington. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Sara Wilmot, # 2 Certificate of Kate Worthington)(Canney, Julia) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

1 Certificate of Sara Wilmot

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Dec. 22, 2025

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 56 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Sara L. Wilmot, and Kate. S. Worthington. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kate S. Worthington on behalf of State of Washington (Worthington, Kate) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Sara L. Wilmot on behalf of State of Washington (Wilmot, Sara) (Entered: 12/22/2025)

Dec. 22, 2025

Dec. 22, 2025

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Thomas H. Castelli Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11436337 by State of Oregon. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Thomas H. Castelli)(Canney, Julia) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

1 Certificate of Thomas H. Castelli

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Faye B. Hipsman Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11436513 by State of Wisconsin. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Faye B. Hipsman)(Canney, Julia) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

1 Certificate of Faye B. Hipsman

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Ian R. Liston, Jennifer Kate Aaronson, Vanessa L. Kassab Filing fee: $ 375, receipt number AMADC-11436773 by State of Delaware. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Ian R. Liston, # 2 Certificate of Vanessa L Kassab, # 3 Certificate of Jennifer Kate Aaronson)(Klunder, Nita) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

1 Certificate of Ian R. Liston

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2 Certificate of Vanessa L Kassab

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3 Certificate of Jennifer Kate Aaronson

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Virginia A. Williamson Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11436977 by State of Maryland. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Virginia A. Williamson)(Klunder, Nita) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

1 Certificate of Virginia A. Williamson

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of K. Brunetti Ireland Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11436987 by State of Nevada. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of K. Brunetti Ireland)(Klunder, Nita) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

1 Certificate of K. Brunetti Ireland

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 60 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Thomas H. Castelli. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 61 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Faye B. Hipsman. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 62 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Ian R. Liston, Jennifer Kate Aaronson, Vanessa L. Kassab. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 63 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Virginia A. Williamson. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

Dec. 23, 2025

Dec. 23, 2025

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 64 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added K. Brunetti Ireland. 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. (FGD) (Entered: 12/23/2025)

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Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Massachusetts

Case Type(s):

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Dec. 12, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of Massachusetts 1:25-cv-13829

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket