Case: Mourtaga v. Trump

Mourtaga v. Biden

COMPLAINT filed by Mohanad Alnajjar, Sahar Harara, Mariam Alrayes, Samia Abualreesh, Salsabeel Elhelou, Heba Enayeh, Khalid Mourtaga, Sawsan Kahil, Marowa Abusharia; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-22863086.(Masri, Lena) (Entered: 12/19/2024)

ORDER: Local Rule 3.1 requires at the time of filing a case, plaintiff's counsel, or if the case is filed pro se, the plaintiff shall file with the original papers a completed designation sheet (civil cover sheet). No civil cover sheet was submitted at the time of filing this matter. Mohanad Alnajjar, et al is directed to file the Civil Cover Sheet within 14 days of this notification. Signed by the Executive Committee. (smb, ) (Entered: 12/20/2024)

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Laura K. McNally. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (rjm, )

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. (rjm, )

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Khalid Mourtaga, Salsabeel Elhelou, Sahar Harara, Sawsan Kahil, Marowa Abusharia, Mohanad Alnajjar, Mariam Alrayes, Heba Enayeh, Samia Abualreesh by Yasmeen Elagha (Elagha, Yasmeen) (Entered: 12/20/2024)

Local Rule 3.2 Annual Reminder Order

Appear Pro Hac Vice

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Attorney Maria Kari's request to appear via Webex on 3/6/2025 at 9:30 AM due to being out state is approved. Prior to the hearing, you are directed to cut and paste this hyper link into a browser: https://us-courts.webex.com/join/virginia_kendallilnd.uscourts.gov You can use the dial in option ONLY if you do not have access to a device with video capability: (650)-479-3207, the access code is: 180 698 4009. Mailed notice (lk, ) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

STATUS Report and Proposed Briefing Schedule (Joint) by Samia Abualreesh, Marowa Abusharia, Mohanad Alnajjar, Mariam Alrayes, Salsabeel Elhelou, Heba Enayeh, Sahar Harara, Sawsan Kahil, Khalid Mourtaga (Masri, Lena) (Entered: 03/03/2025)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Lloyd J. Austin III, Joseph R. Biden, Antony Blinken by Jason Altabet (Altabet, Jason) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Lloyd J. Austin III, Joseph R. Biden, Antony Blinken by Olivia Grace Horton (Horton, Olivia) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Samia Abualreesh, Marowa Abusharia, Mohanad Alnajjar, Mariam Alrayes, Salsabeel Elhelou, Heba Enayeh, Sahar Harara, Sawsan Kahil, Khalid Mourtaga by Lena Fatina Masri (Masri, Lena) (Entered: 03/05/2025)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Samia Abualreesh, Marowa Abusharia, Mohanad Alnajjar, Mariam Alrayes, Salsabeel Elhelou, Heba Enayeh, Sahar Harara, Sawsan Kahil, Khalid Mourtaga by Gadeir Ibrahim Abbas (Abbas, Gadeir) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

MOTION by Plaintiffs Samia Abualreesh, Marowa Abusharia, Mohanad Alnajjar, Mariam Alrayes, Salsabeel Elhelou, Heba Enayeh, Sahar Harara, Sawsan Kahil, Khalid Mourtaga for preliminary injunction and declaratory judgment (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Masri, Lena) (Entered: 03/06/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Status hearing held on 3/6/2025 in person and via Webex. Plaintiffs advised a Motion for Preliminary Injunction and declaratory judgment would be filed. Due to clerical error, minutes were not entered regarding 3/6/2025 hearing. Motion for Preliminary Injunction and declaratory judgment 16 was filed on 3/6/2025. By agreement of Parties, the following briefing schedule was set during the hearing. Response due by 3/20/2025; Reply due by 4/24/2025. In Court oral argument regarding Motion 16 is set for 5/30/2025 at 10:00 AM which will proceed in Courtroom 2541. Mailed notice (lk, ) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

MOTION by Attorney Olivia Horton to withdraw as attorney for Lloyd J. Austin III, Joseph R. Biden, Antony Blinken. No party information provided (Horton, Olivia) (Entered: 03/07/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Attorney Olivia Grace Horton'sMotion to withdraw as attorney 17 is granted. Mailed notice (lk, ) (Entered: 03/10/2025)

MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendants Antony Blinken, Lloyd J. Austin III, Joseph R. Biden, MOTION by Defendants Antony Blinken, Lloyd J. Austin III, Joseph R. Biden to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction (Attachments: # 1 MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS AND IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C)(Altabet, Jason) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

RESPONSE by Lloyd J. Austin III, Joseph R. Biden, Antony Blinkenin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiffs Samia Abualreesh, Marowa Abusharia, Mohanad Alnajjar, Mariam Alrayes, Salsabeel Elhelou, Heba Enayeh, Sahar Harara, Sawsan Kahil, Khalid Mourtaga for preliminary injunction and declaratory judgment 16 MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS AND IN OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Altabet, Jason) (Entered: 03/20/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Minute Entry 18 is corrected as follows: Briefing schedule as to Motion for Preliminary Injunction 16 is as follows: Responses due by 3/20/2025; Reply due by 4/10/2025. Briefing schedule as to Motion to Dismiss 20 is as follows: Response due by 4/10/2025; Reply due by 4/24/2025. Status hearing set for 5/30/2025 at 9:30 AM stands. Mailed notice (lk, ) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

MOTION by Plaintiffs Samia Abualreesh, Marowa Abusharia, Mohanad Alnajjar, Mariam Alrayes, Salsabeel Elhelou, Heba Enayeh, Sahar Harara, Sawsan Kahil, Khalid Mourtaga for leave to file excess pages (Masri, Lena) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

REPLY by Samia Abualreesh, Marowa Abusharia, Mohanad Alnajjar, Mariam Alrayes, Salsabeel Elhelou, Heba Enayeh, Sahar Harara, Sawsan Kahil, Maria A. Kari, Khalid Mourtaga to response in opposition to motion,, 21 AND OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO DISMISS (Masri, Lena) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Plaintiffs' Motion for leave to file excess pages 23 is granted. Mailed notice (lk, ) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

REPLY by Defendants Lloyd J. Austin III, Joseph R. Biden, Antony Blinken to Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,, motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction, 20 In Support (Altabet, Jason) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. On the Court's own Motion, Motion hearing set for 5/30/2025 is reset for 10:30 AM (PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE ONLY). Mailed notice (lk, ) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

Notice of Witnesses at Hearing by Samia Abualreesh, Marowa Abusharia, Mohanad Alnajjar, Mariam Alrayes, Salsabeel Elhelou, Heba Enayeh, Sahar Harara, Sawsan Kahil, Khalid Mourtaga (Masri, Lena) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

Notice of Supplemental Authority by Samia Abualreesh, Marowa Abusharia, Mohanad Alnajjar, Mariam Alrayes, Salsabeel Elhelou, Heba Enayeh, Sahar Harara, Sawsan Kahil, Khalid Mourtaga (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Abrego Garcia SCOTUS Opinion)(Masri, Lena) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

RESPONSE by Defendants Lloyd J. Austin III, Joseph R. Biden, Antony Blinken to other 28 Notice of Witnesses (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit May 27 Email)(Altabet, Jason) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. On the Court's own Motion due to a family medical emergency, Final Revocation hearing set for 5/30/2025 is stricken. The courtroom deputy will coordinate with Parties to reschedule hearing. Mailed notice (lk, ) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. In Court hearing has been reset for 6/3/2025 to begin at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice (lk, ) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. In Court hearing held on 6/3/2025 regarding Motion for Preliminary Injunction 16 . Oral argument heard. The Court takes Motion 16 under advisement. Mailed notice (lk, ) (Entered: 06/03/2025)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS held on 06/03/2025 before the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall. Oral Argument. Order Number: 52097. Court Reporter Contact Information: Gayle A. McGuigan, CSR, RMR, CRR, Gayle_McGuigan@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 7/23/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/4/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/30/2025. (McGuigan, Gale) (Entered: 07/02/2025)

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: 01/01/2026)

MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 1/8/2026. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 20 is granted, and Plaintiffs' Complaint 1 is dismissed with prejudice. Accordingly, Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction 16 is denied as moot. Please refer to Opinion for further details. Mailed notice(lk, ) (Entered: 01/08/2026)

ENTERED JUDGMENT, Civil case terminated. Mailed notice(lk, ) (Entered: 01/08/2026)