Case: United States v. Government of the Virgin Islands

United States of America v. The Government of the Virgin Islands et al.

United States of America v. The Government of the Virgin Islands et al.

Attorney General Merrick Garland and Assoc. AG Vanita Gupta

COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Tyson-Floyd, Angela) (Entered: 12/16/2025)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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NOTICE of Filing Summonses by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Attachments: # 1 Summons for Honorable Governor Albert Bryan Jr., # 2 Summons for Honorable Gordon Rhea-Attorney General of the VI, # 3 Summons for VIPD Commissioner Mario Brooks) (Tyson-Floyd, Angela) (Entered: 01/07/2026)

1 Summons for Honorable Governor Albert Bryan Jr.

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2 Summons for Honorable Gordon Rhea-Attorney General of the VI

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3 Summons for VIPD Commissioner Mario Brooks

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Summons Issued as to Hon. Albert Bryan, Jr. (TSJ) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

Summons Issued as to Gordon C. Rhea, Esq. (TSJ) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

Summons Issued as to Mario Brooks. (TSJ) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

CLERK'S NOTICE to Parties of Consent and Reference of A Civil Action to Magistrate Judge issued via upload with a copy of Notice attached to each summons. Re: 3, 4, 5 (TSJ) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States of America. Government of the Virgin Islands served on 1/13/2026, answer due 2/3/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Process Server Re Service on Hon Albert Bryan Jr) (Tyson-Floyd, Angela) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Process Server Re Service on Hon. Gordon C. Rhea Esq) (Tyson-Floyd, Angela) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States of America. Mario Brooks served on 1/14/2026, answer due 2/4/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Process Server Re Service on Hon. Mario M. Brooks) (Tyson-Floyd, Angela) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

NOTICE of Filing Summonses for V.I. Police Department by United States of America (Attachments: # 1 VIPD Summons c/o Gov. Albert Bryant, # 2 VIPD Summons c/o Gordon Rhea VIAG, # 3 VIPD Summons c/o VIPD Legal Counsel Sherri Lewis) (Tyson-Floyd, Angela) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher M. Timmons on behalf of Defendants Mario Brooks, Government of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Police Department (Timmons, Christopher) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

Defendants' ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Mario Brooks, Government of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Police Department. (Timmons, Christopher) (Entered: 02/06/2026)

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Defendants Mario Brooks, Government of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Police Department. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Timmons, Christopher) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

ORDER (GAT), SCHEDULING CONFERENCE set for 04/17/2026 at 02:00 PM in Chambers before US Magistrate Judge G. Alan Teague. (Teague, G.) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

ORDER (GAT), granting motion 13 for leave to withdraw as counsel. Specifically, it is ORDERED that Atty. Christopher M. Timmons is RELIEVED as counsel for Defendants. It is further ORDERED that Defendants SHALL SUBSTITUTE COUNSEL by no later than 04/02/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (Teague, G.) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

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Summons Issued as to Virgin Islands Police Department c/o Sherri E. Lewis, Esq. (JC) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

Summons Issued as to The Honorable Albert Bryan, Jr. Governor of the Virgin Islands. (JC) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

Summons Issued as to The Honorable Gordon Rhea, Esq., Attorney General of the Virgin Islands Department of Justice for the VI Police Department. (JC) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

CLERK'S NOTICE to Parties of Consent and Reference of A Civil Action to Magistrate Judge issued via upload. (JC) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

MOTION Motion to Extend Deadlines in Court's March 2, 2026< Order Setting Rule 16 Conference by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Tyson-Floyd, Angela) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

1 Proposed Order

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ORDER (GAT) granting Plaintiff's unopposed motion 20 for extension of time. SCHEDULING CONFERENCE set for 05/08/2026 at 10:00 AM in Chambers before US Magistrate Judge G. Alan Teague. (Teague, G.) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

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SCHEDULING CONFERENCE set for 05/08/2026 at 10:00 AM in Chambers before US Magistrate Judge G. Alan Teague. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (Teague, G.)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ariel Marie Smith-Francois on behalf of Defendants Mario Brooks, Government of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Police Department (Smith-Francois, Ariel) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Rule 16 Discovery Deadlines by Defendants Mario Brooks, Government of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Police Department. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Smith-Francois, Ariel) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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ORDER (GAT) denying Defendants' Motion 23 for extension of time. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (GP) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States of America. Government of the Virgin Islands served on 3/18/2026, answer due 4/8/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Process Server re Hon. Albert Bryan, Jr.) (Tyson-Floyd, Angela) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Process Server re Service on Hon. Gordon C. Rhea, Esq) (Tyson-Floyd, Angela) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by United States of America. Virgin Islands Police Department served on 3/18/2026, answer due 4/8/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Process Server re Service on VIPD, Sherri E. Lewis, Esq.) (Tyson-Floyd, Angela) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

NOTICE OF CORRECTED DOCKET ENTRY Filer is reminded when filing Summons Returned Executed, the proof of service should be the first page and the summons the second page. No action is required at this time. Re: 26 Summons Returned Executed, 27 Summons Returned Executed. (JC)

MEDIATION REFERRAL ORDER (RAM) The Court hereby appoints U.S. Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller to serve as mediator at no additional cost to the parties. The parties SHALL adhere to the deadlines set forth in this Order. (IW) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by William Hanrahan, I on behalf of Plaintiff United States of America (Hanrahan, William) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

ORDER Scheduling Mediation Conference (RM) dated 4/21/2026 set for 6/16/2026 09:30 AM in STT Courtroom 3 before US Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller.) (Attachments: # 1 Attachment 1) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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ORDER (GAT), SCHEDULING CONFERENCE currently set for 05/08/2026 is RESCHEDULED for 05/15/2026 at 02:00 PM in Chambers before US Magistrate Judge G. Alan Teague. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (GMP) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

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MOTION Remote Appearance for Scheduling Conference by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Hanrahan, William) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

ORDER (GAT), granting Plaintiff's motion 32 to allow its off-island counsel to appear remotely for the upcoming scheduling conference. Specifically, it is ORDERED that Plaintiff's counsel based in Washington, D.C. are permitted to attend via Teams video conferencing the scheduling conference set for 05/15/2026 at 2:00 PM in Chambers before US Magistrate Judge G. Alan Teague. Video conferencing information to be provided by the Court. It is further ORDERED that local counsel for Plaintiff shall appear IN PERSON for said conference. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (GMP) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

DISCOVERY MEMORANDUM-Rule 16 by Plaintiff United States of America. (Hanrahan, William) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Hanrahan, William) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

NOTICE of service of GVI Initial Disclosures by Mario Brooks, Government of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Police Department (Smith-Francois, Ariel) (Entered: 05/09/2026)

DISCOVERY MEMORANDUM-Rule 16 by Defendants Mario Brooks, Government of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Police Department. (Smith-Francois, Ariel) (Entered: 05/09/2026)

NOTICE Notice of Service of United States' Initial Disclosures by United States of America (Hanrahan, William) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before US Magistrate Judge G. Alan Teague: Scheduling Conference held on 5/15/2026. (Court Reporter FTR Gold Recorder.) (TRH) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

TRIAL MANAGEMENT ORDER (GAT): BENCH TRIAL set for 11/01/2027 at 09:00 AM in STT Courtroom 1 before Chief Judge Robert A. Molloy. STATUS CONFERENCE set for 08/20/2026 at 11:00 AM via Teams video conferencing before US Magistrate Judge G. Alan Teague. Video conferencing information to be provided by the Court. (GMP) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

ORDER (RAM) REASSIGNING CASE dated 5/28/2026. Case reassigned to US District Judge Evan Rikhye for all further proceedings. Chief Judge Robert A. Molloy no longer assigned to case. (EMK) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

NOTICE of Interrogatories by William Hanrahan, I (Hanrahan, William) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Barry K. Arrington on behalf of Plaintiff United States of America (Arrington, Barry) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

NOTICE Notice of United States' First Supplemental Initial Disclosures by United States of America (Hanrahan, William) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

NOTICE Notice of Second Supplemental Initial Disclosures by United States of America (Hanrahan, William) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

First MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A (redacted), # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B (redacted), # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit E (redacted), # 7 Exhibit Exhibit F) (Hanrahan, William) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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2 Exhibit Exhibit A (redacted)

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3 Exhibit Exhibit B (redacted)

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4 Exhibit Exhibit C

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5 Exhibit Exhibit D

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6 Exhibit Exhibit E (redacted)

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7 Exhibit Exhibit F

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REPORT of Mediation by Honorable Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller. The matter has been recessed. Further mediation may take place at a date to be determined. (TRH) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

NOTICE Request to Enter Preliminary Injunction Forthwith by United States of America re 46 First MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Hanrahan, William) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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Opposition to Motion re 46 First MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Defendants Mario Brooks, Government of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Police Department. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A- Act No. 9113, # 2 Text of Proposed Order) (Smith-Francois, Ariel) (Entered: 06/28/2026)

1 Exhibit A- Act No. 9113

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2 Text of Proposed Order

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (ER) dated 6/30/2026, Defendants shall show cause in writing no later than Monday, July 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. as to why counsel should not be sanctioned for failure to timely file a response to the United States Motion for Preliminary Injunction pursuant to Rule 6(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

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SCHEDULING ORDER:(ER) dated 07/01/2026 Status Conference set for 7/8/2026 10:00 AM, via Microsoft Teams, before US District Judge Evan Rikhye. The Teams call-in information will be forwarded to the parties (Rikhye, Evan) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

NOTICE by Mario Brooks, Government of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Police Department re 50 Order, (Persad, Jalicha) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

ORDER (GAT), Having considered Defendants' notice 52 that requests a 3-day extension of time to respond to the Court's order at ECF 50 to show cause, and the Court deeming it appropriate to rule on said request in accordance with LRCi 6.1(b)(4) without the need of a responsive brief from Plaintiff, it is hereby ORDERED that the time in which Defendants have to show cause in writing to the Court's order at ECF 50 is EXTENDED to 07/09/2026. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no.pdf document associated with this entry.) (Teague, G.) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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REPLY to Opposition to Motion re 46 First MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiff United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. A) (Arrington, Barry) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

Reset Hearings: Bench Trial set for 11/1/2027 09:00 AM in STT Courtroom 1 before US District Judge Evan Rikhye. (TRH)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before US District Judge Evan Rikhye: Status Conference held on 7/8/2026. (Court Reporter Tracy Binder.) (TSJ) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

ORDER (ER) dated 7/9/2026: Oral Arguments set for 8/19/2026 10:00 a.m.in STT Courtroom 1 before US District Judge Evan Rikhye. (EMK) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

Response re 53 Order,, 50 Order, to Show Cause filed by Defendants Mario Brooks, Government of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Police Department. (Smith-Francois, Ariel) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

Emergency MOTION to Stay Briefing [ECF No. 56] pending ruling on Motion to Withdraw or Amend RFA by Defendants Mario Brooks, Government of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Police Department. (Smith-Francois, Ariel) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

MOTION to Amend/Correct 58 Emergency MOTION to Stay Briefing [ECF No. 56] pending ruling on Motion to Withdraw or Amend RFA USA RFAs by Defendants Mario Brooks, Government of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Police Department. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit) (Smith-Francois, Ariel) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

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NOTICE of filing of Draft Order and Exhibit A and Commissioner's Declaration by Mario Brooks, Government of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Police Department re Notice of Corrected Docket Entry,, 59 MOTION to Amend/Correct 58 Emergency MOTION to Stay Briefing [ECF No. 56] pending ruling on Motion to Withdraw or Amend RFA USA RFAs, 58 Emergency MOTION to Stay Briefing [ECF No. 56] pending ruling on Motion to Withdraw or Amend RFA (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Affidavit) (Smith-Francois, Ariel) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

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Notice of Service of Response to Interrogatories from Defendants GVI,VIPD & Brooks Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents (Smith-Francois, Ariel) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

ORDER (ER) dated 7/18/2026 Denying 58 Motion to Stay and Denying, without prejudice, Motion to Withdraw RFA's. However, Defendant may reserve argument that RFA's are inapplicable in light of recent statutory changes in the Virgin Islands. (Rikhye, Evan)