Case: Hussen v. Noem

0:26-cv-00324 | U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Filed Date: Jan. 15, 2026

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Case Summary

This case was filed in response to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) flooding Minneapolis and St. Paul with federal agents - including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agents. There have been repeated violent confrontations between federal agents and protesters, which has resulted in ICE agents shooting and killing two protesters as of February 25, 2026. Federal agents have also been accused of racially profiling racial minorities and targeting them for harassment.  Plaintiffs,…

This case was filed in response to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) flooding Minneapolis and St. Paul with federal agents - including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agents. There have been repeated violent confrontations between federal agents and protesters, which has resulted in ICE agents shooting and killing two protesters as of February 25, 2026. Federal agents have also been accused of racially profiling racial minorities and targeting them for harassment. 

Plaintiffs, who are residents of the Twin Cities, filed a class action lawsuit on January 15, 2026, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief to halt three allegedly unlawful policies and practices by DHS in Minnesota. First, plaintiffs alleged that federal agents were stopping people to question them about immigration status without reasonable suspicion of removability—and particularly targeting those they perceive to be Somali or Latino. Second, federal agents were arresting individuals for immigration purposes without warrants and without probable cause to believe that they are removable, including both U.S. citizens (who cannot be detained for civil immigration purposes) and individuals with immigration status. Third, federal agents were making warrantless arrests without probable cause to believe the person is a flight risk. Plaintiffs alleged these practices constituted a violation of constitutional guarantees of the Fourth Amendment, the Fifth Amendment's Equal Protection guarantee, and the Administrative Procedure Act. This case was assigned to U.S. District Judge Paul A. Magnuson. After Judge Magnuson's recusal, the case was reassigned to Judge Eric Christian Tostrud.

On January 16, 2025, plaintiffs moved for a class-wide preliminary injunction to enjoin defendants from conducting the above three allegedly unlawful practices. Also on January 16, plaintiffs filed a motion to certify their class of plaintiffs - asking the court to include other Minnesotans who have been impacted by DHS's flood into the Twin Cities. Motion practice regarding evidentiary matters ensued over the following weeks. On February 23, 2026, Defendants posted notice of supplemental filings, including several affidavits and declarations related to the drawdown of "Operation Metro Surge."

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Nick Martire (1/25/2026)

Ben Hefter (2/25/2026)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Ahlin-Halverson, Catherine H. (Minnesota)

Amdur, Spencer Elijah (Minnesota)

Bratlie, Ian (Minnesota)

Casper, Benjamin (Minnesota)

Attorney for Defendant
Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Duindam-Kazanjian, Guus (Minnesota)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

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Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Jan. 15, 2026

Jan. 15, 2026

Complaint
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Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction; Expedited Handling Requested

Jan. 16, 2026

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Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction

Jan. 16, 2026

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Order

Jan. 21, 2026

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Order/Opinion
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Defendants' Notice of Supplemental Filing Regarding "Operation Metro Surge"

Feb. 23, 2026

Feb. 23, 2026

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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Last updated July 22, 2026, 3:35 a.m.

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1 Jan. 15, 2026

DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//COMPLAINT against All Defendants (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-12532990) filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. Filer requests summons issued. (Shrinath, Kshithij) Modified text on 1/15/2026 (ACH). (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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2 Jan. 15, 2026

COMPLAINT against All Defendants (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-12533134) filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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3 Jan. 15, 2026

(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Paul A. Magnuson per Civil (3rd, 4th - Civil Rights) list, referred to Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright. Please use case number 26-cv-324 (PAM/ECW).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (BTX) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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4 Jan. 15, 2026

Summons Issued as to Michael W. Banks, Gregory Bovino, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (BTX) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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5 Jan. 15, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Bree Peilen. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12534218 filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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6 Jan. 15, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Gregg Levy. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12534237 filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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7 Jan. 15, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Kathryn Huddleston. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12534314 filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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8 Jan. 15, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Lucia Goin. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12534365 filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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9 Jan. 15, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Omar Jadwat. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12534380 filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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10 Jan. 15, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Oscar Sarabia Roman. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12534411 filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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11 Jan. 15, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Robert D. Fram. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12534419 filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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12 Jan. 15, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Spencer Amdur. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12534431 filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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13 Jan. 15, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Paul Killebrew. Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AMNDC-12534996 filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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14 Jan. 15, 2026

(Text-Only) Notice re: Non-Admitted AttorneyWe have received documents listing Bree Peilen, Paul Killebrew, Kathryn Huddleston, Lucia Goin, Omar C. Jadwat, Robert Fram, Gregg Levy, Oscar Sarabia Roman, Spencer Amdur as counsel of record. If he or she wishes to be listed as an attorney of record in this case, he or she must be admitted to the bar of the U.S. District Court of Minnesota in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (a), (b) and (c) or temporarily admitted pro hac vice in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (d) or (e).For more admissions information and forms, please see the Attorney Forms Section of the courts website at www.mnd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms. (BTX) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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15 Jan. 15, 2026

MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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16 Jan. 15, 2026

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 15 MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym : Date and time to be determined. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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17 Jan. 15, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 15 MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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18 Jan. 15, 2026

Declaration of Javier Doe in Support of 15 MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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19 Jan. 15, 2026

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 15 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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20 Jan. 15, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 15 MOTION to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/15/2026)

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21 Jan. 16, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 6 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Gregg H. Levy for Javier Doe, for Mahamed Eydarus, and, for Mubashir Khalif Hussen. Approved by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright on 1/16/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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22 Jan. 16, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 7 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Kathryn Huddleston for Javier Doe, for Mahamed Eydarus, and, for Mubashir Khalif Hussen. Approved by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright on 1/16/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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23 Jan. 16, 2026

ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge Paul A. Magnuson recused. Case reassigned to Judge Eric C. Tostrud for all further proceedings. NOTE: the new case number is 26-cv-324 ECT/ECW. Please use this case number for all subsequent pleadings. Signed by Judge Paul A. Magnuson on 1/16/2026.(kt) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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24 Jan. 16, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 8 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Lucia Goin for Javier Doe, for Mahamed Eydarus, and, for Mubashir Khalif Hussen. Approved by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright on 1/16/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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25 Jan. 16, 2026

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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26 Jan. 16, 2026

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested : Date and time to be determined. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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27 Jan. 16, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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28 Jan. 16, 2026

DOCUMENT FILE IN ERROR. Second Declaration in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - PLACERHOLDER, # 2 Exhibit(s) B - PLACEHOLDER, # 3 Exhibit(s) C - PLACEHOLDER)(Shrinath, Kshithij) Modified text on 1/16/2026 (BTX). Modified text on 1/16/2026 (MMG). (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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29 Jan. 16, 2026

Declaration of Said Osman in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - PLACEHOLDER)(Shrinath, Kshithij) PORTABLE MEDIA CONVENTIONALLY FILED IN CLERK'S OFFICE ON 1/20/2026. Modified text on 1/20/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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30 Jan. 16, 2026

SEALED Declaration of JD in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Plaintiffs.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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31 Jan. 16, 2026

EXHIBIT A - PLACEHOLDER re 30 Declaration in Support filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) B- PLACEHOLDER, # 2 Exhibit(s) C - PLACEHOLDER)(Shrinath, Kshithij) PORTABLE MEDIA FILED CONVENTIONALLY AND UNDER SEAL IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE ON 1/20/2026. Modified text on 1/20/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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32 Jan. 16, 2026

Declaration of Ali Dahir in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - PLACEHOLDER)(Shrinath, Kshithij) PORTABLE MEDIA CONVENTIONALLY FILED IN CLERK'S OFFICE ON 1/20/2026. Modified text on 1/20/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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33 Jan. 16, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 10 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Oscar Sarabia Roman for Javier Doe, for Mahamed Eydarus, and, for Mubashir Khalif Hussen. Approved by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright on 1/16/2026. (CNO) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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34 Jan. 16, 2026

Declaration of Mubashir Hussen Declaration in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A - PLACEHOLDER)(Shrinath, Kshithij) PORTABLE MEDIA CONVENTIONALLY FILED IN CLERK'S OFFICE ON 1/20/2026. Modified text on 1/20/2026 (ABR). (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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35 Jan. 16, 2026

Declaration of Lindsay Vogt in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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36 Jan. 16, 2026

Declaration of Allison Sharkey in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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37 Jan. 16, 2026

Declaration of A.A. in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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38 Jan. 16, 2026

Declaration of Crisareli Castillo in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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39 Jan. 16, 2026

Declaration of Julio Cesar Martinez Garcia in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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40 Jan. 16, 2026

Declaration of Julio Doe in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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41 Jan. 16, 2026

Declaration of Luisa Doe in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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42 Jan. 16, 2026

Declaration of Mahamed Rufai Eydarus in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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43 Jan. 16, 2026

Declaration of Mark Castillo in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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44 Jan. 16, 2026

Declaration of Pedro Moreno in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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45 Jan. 16, 2026

Declaration of Raul Aguirre Castrejon in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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46 Jan. 16, 2026

Declaration of Santiago Doe in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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47 Jan. 16, 2026

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 25 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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48 Jan. 16, 2026

Declaration of Kshithij Shrinath in Support of 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4, # 5 Exhibit(s) 5, # 6 Exhibit(s) 6, # 7 Exhibit(s) 7, # 8 Exhibit(s) 8, # 9 Exhibit(s) 9, # 10 Exhibit(s) 10, # 11 Exhibit(s) 11, # 12 Exhibit(s) 12, # 13 Exhibit(s) 13)(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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49 Jan. 16, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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50 Jan. 16, 2026

MOTION to Appoint Counsel, MOTION to Certify Class (Plaintiffs' Motion for Provisional Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel) filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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51 Jan. 16, 2026

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 50 MOTION to Appoint Counsel MOTION to Certify Class (Plaintiffs' Motion for Provisional Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel) : Date and time to be determined. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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52 Jan. 16, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 50 MOTION to Appoint Counsel MOTION to Certify Class (Plaintiffs' Motion for Provisional Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel) filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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53 Jan. 16, 2026

Declaration of Spencer Amdur in Support of 50 MOTION to Appoint Counsel MOTION to Certify Class (Plaintiffs' Motion for Provisional Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel) filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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Declaration of Teresa Nelson in Support of 50 MOTION to Appoint Counsel MOTION to Certify Class (Plaintiffs' Motion for Provisional Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel) filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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Declaration of Stacey Slaughter in Support of 50 MOTION to Appoint Counsel MOTION to Certify Class (Plaintiffs' Motion for Provisional Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel) filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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Declaration of Robert D. Fram in Support of 50 MOTION to Appoint Counsel MOTION to Certify Class (Plaintiffs' Motion for Provisional Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel) filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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Declaration of Kshithij Shrinath in Support of 50 MOTION to Appoint Counsel MOTION to Certify Class (Plaintiffs' Motion for Provisional Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel) filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 2, # 3 Exhibit(s) 3, # 4 Exhibit(s) 4, # 5 Exhibit(s) 5, # 6 Exhibit(s) 6, # 7 Exhibit(s) 7, # 8 Exhibit(s) 8, # 9 Exhibit(s) 9, # 10 Exhibit(s) 10, # 11 Exhibit(s) 11, # 12 Exhibit(s) 12, # 13 Exhibit(s) 13, # 14 Exhibit(s) 14, # 15 Exhibit(s) 15, # 16 Exhibit(s) 16, # 17 Exhibit(s) 17, # 18 Exhibit(s) 18, # 19 Exhibit(s) 19)(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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58 Jan. 16, 2026

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 50 Motion to Appoint Counsel, Motion to Certify Class filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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59 Jan. 16, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 50 MOTION to Appoint Counsel MOTION to Certify Class (Plaintiffs' Motion for Provisional Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel) filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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60 Jan. 16, 2026

MOTION for Non-Party Declarants to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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61 Jan. 16, 2026

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 60 MOTION for Non-Party Declarants to Proceed Under Pseudonym : Date and time to be determined. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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62 Jan. 16, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 60 MOTION for Non-Party Declarants to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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63 Jan. 16, 2026

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 60 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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64 Jan. 16, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 60 MOTION for Non-Party Declarants to Proceed Under Pseudonym filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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65 Jan. 16, 2026

SUMMONS Returned Executed as to USA by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. All Defendants. (Shrinath, Kshithij) (Entered: 01/16/2026)

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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

66 Jan. 20, 2026

(Text-Only) NOTICE: Telephone Scheduling Conference set for 1/21/2026 at 11:00 AM before Judge Eric C. Tostrud. Instructions to join the call have been sent to all attorneys of record. (RMM) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

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67 Jan. 20, 2026

MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for U.S. Government Attorney Lori MacKenzie. (KMO) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

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FILED IN ERROR - MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for U.S. Government Attorney filed by Michael W. Banks, Gregory Bovino, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (MacKenzie, Lori) Modified text on 1/20/2026 (jam). (Entered: 01/20/2026)

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TEXT ONLY ENTRY: ORDER granting 67 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of U.S. Government Attorney Lori MacKenzie for Michael W. Banks, Gregory Bovino, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Approved by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright on 1/20/2026. (KMO) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

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70 Jan. 20, 2026

(Text-Only) NOTICE of Rescheduling of Scheduling Conference: Scheduling Conference is rescheduled for 1/21/2026 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 7D (STP) before Judge Eric C. Tostrud. (RMM) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

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71 Jan. 20, 2026

(Text-Only) ORDER granting 5 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Bree Peilen for Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, and Mubashir Khalif Hussen.; granting 9 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Omar Jadwat for Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, and Mubashir Khalif Hussen; granting 11 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Robert Fram for Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, and Mubashir Khalif Hussen; granting 12 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Spencer Elijah Wittmann Amdur for Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, and Mubashir Khalif Hussen.; granting 13 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Attorney Paul Killebrew for Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, and Mubashir Khalif Hussen Approved by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright on 1/20/2026. (jam) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

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MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice for U.S. Government Attorney James J. Walker. (KMO) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

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TEXT ONLY ENTRY: ORDER granting 72 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of U.S. Government Attorney James Walker for Michael W. Banks, Gregory Bovino,David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Approved by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Cowan Wright on 1/20/2026. (KMO) (Entered: 01/20/2026)

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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

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(Text-Only) MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 1/21/2026: Scheduling Conference.Court Reporter: Tim WilletteSt. Paul Courthouse, Courtroom 7DTime: 12:03 PM - 12:20 PMTotal Time: 17 MinutesAPPEARANCES:For Plaintiff(s): X. Kevin Zhao, Kshithij Shrinath, Catherine Ahlin-Halverson, Bahram Samie, Kathryn Huddleston, Lucia Goin, Oscar Sarabia Roman, Spencer Amdur, Paul Killebrew, Robert Fram, Benjamin Larson, Michelle Morrow and Stacey SlaughterFor Defendant(s): James Walker and Lori MacKenzie PROCEEDINGS: Discussion regarding briefing deadlines and hearing date. Order to be issued. (RMM) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

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75 Jan. 21, 2026

ORDER re: Motion for Preliminary Injunction 25 and Motion for Provisional Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel. Motion Hearing set for 2/9/2026 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 7D (STP) before Judge Eric C. Tostrud. See order for dates and details. Signed by Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 1/21/2026.(RMM) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

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76 Jan. 22, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief. (BTX) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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77 Jan. 22, 2026

AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF re 76 MOTION for Leave to File Reply/Surreply.(BTX) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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78 Jan. 22, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 76 MOTION for Leave to File Reply/Surreply.(BTX) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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79 Jan. 22, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 77 Brief, 76 MOTION for Leave to File Reply/Surreply, 78 Proposed Order to Judge (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(BTX) (Entered: 01/26/2026)

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80 Jan. 27, 2026

ORDER: Abaju's Motion for Leave to File an Amicus Curiae Brief 76 is DENIED.The Clerk is directed to strike Abaju's proposed Amicus Curiae Brief 77 from the docket. Signed by Judge Eric C. Tostrud on 1/27/2026. (RMM) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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81 Jan. 30, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Michael W. Banks, Gregory Bovino, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(MacKenzie, Lori) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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82 Jan. 30, 2026

DECLARATION of Michael Bottjen in Opposition to 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Michael W. Banks, Gregory Bovino, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.(MacKenzie, Lori) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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83 Jan. 30, 2026

DECLARATION of Kyle C. Harvick in Opposition to 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Michael W. Banks, Gregory Bovino, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.(MacKenzie, Lori) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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84 Jan. 30, 2026

DECLARATION of William A. Berry in Opposition to 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Michael W. Banks, Gregory Bovino, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.(MacKenzie, Lori) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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85 Jan. 30, 2026

DECLARATION of Lori MacKenzie in Opposition to 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Michael W. Banks, Gregory Bovino, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s))(MacKenzie, Lori) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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86 Jan. 30, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 50 MOTION to Appoint Counsel MOTION to Certify Class (Plaintiffs' Motion for Provisional Class Certification and Appointment of Class Counsel) filed by Michael W. Banks, Gregory Bovino, David Easterwood, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(MacKenzie, Lori) (Entered: 01/30/2026)

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87 Feb. 2, 2026

MOTION to Supplement Record (Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Supplement Record) filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Morrow, Michelle) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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88 Feb. 2, 2026

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 87 MOTION to Supplement Record (Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Supplement Record) : Date and time to be determined. (Morrow, Michelle) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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89 Feb. 2, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 87 MOTION to Supplement Record (Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Supplement Record) filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate)(Morrow, Michelle) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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90 Feb. 2, 2026

SEALED Declaration of Michelle E. Morrow in Support of 87 MOTION to Supplement Record (Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Supplement Record) filed by Plaintiffs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 3, # 3 Exhibit(s) 4, # 4 Exhibit(s) 5, # 5 Exhibit(s) 6, # 6 Exhibit(s) 7, # 7 Exhibit(s) 8, # 8 Exhibit(s) 9, # 9 Exhibit(s) 10, # 10 Exhibit(s) 11, # 11 Exhibit(s) 13, # 12 Exhibit(s) 14, # 13 Exhibit(s) 15, # 14 Exhibit(s) 18)(Morrow, Michelle) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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91 Feb. 2, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Shane Alan Young on behalf of All Defendants. (Young, Shane) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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92 Feb. 2, 2026

Redacted Document for 90 Sealed Declaration filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Attachments: DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//# 1 Exhibit(s) 1, # 2 Exhibit(s) 3, DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//# 3 Exhibit(s) 4, DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//# 4 Exhibit(s) 5, # 5 Exhibit(s) 6, # 6 Exhibit(s) 7, # 7 Exhibit(s) 8, # 8 Exhibit(s) 9, # 9 Exhibit(s) 10, # 10 Exhibit(s) 11, # 11 Exhibit(s) 13, # 12 Exhibit(s) 14, # 13 Exhibit(s) 15, DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//# 14 Exhibit(s) 18, # 15 Exhibit(s) 24, # 16 Exhibit(s) 26)(Morrow, Michelle) Modified text/restrictions on 2/3/2026 (ACH). Modified text on 2/3/2026 (ACH). (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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93 Feb. 2, 2026

EXHIBIT 2 re 90 Declaration in Support,, filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) 16, # 2 Exhibit(s) 17, # 3 Exhibit(s) 19, # 4 Exhibit(s) 20, # 5 Exhibit(s) 21, # 6 Exhibit(s) 22, # 7 Exhibit(s) 23, # 8 Exhibit(s) 25, # 9 Exhibit(s) 27)(Morrow, Michelle) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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94 Feb. 2, 2026

EXHIBIT A (PLACEHOLDER for Exh A to Declaration of H.S. [92-5] PUBLIC - Video on USB re 92 Redacted Document, filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) A (PLACEHOLDER for Exh A to Declaration of R.J. [92-9] PUBLIC - Video on USB, # 2 Exhibit(s) B (PLACEHOLDER for Exh B to Declaration of R.J. [92-9] PUBLIC -Video on USB)(Morrow, Michelle) PORTABLE MEDIA CONVENTIONALLY FILED IN CLERKS OFFICE ON 2/3/2025. Modified text on 2/3/2026 (MMG). (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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95 Feb. 2, 2026

EXHIBIT 12 [PUBLIC] re 90 Declaration in Support,, filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Morrow, Michelle) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 87 Motion to Supplement Record filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Morrow, Michelle) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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97 Feb. 2, 2026

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 87 MOTION to Supplement Record (Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Supplement Record) filed by Javier Doe, Mahamed Eydarus, Mubashir Khalif Hussen.(Morrow, Michelle) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Minnesota

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Operation Metro Surge

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Jan. 15, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs are individuals living in Minneapolis and St. Paul who have been allegedly harassed and racially profiled by federal agents.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

Federal

David Easterwood

Kristi Noem

Todd M. Lyons

U.S. Border Patrol

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Constitutional Clause(s):

Equal Protection

Unreasonable search and seizure

Other Dockets:

District of Minnesota 0:26-cv-00324

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Policing:

Excessive force

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