Case: Haggai v. Kiswani

Haggai et al. v. Kiswani et al.

COMPLAINT against Maryam Alwan, COLUMBIA STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE, COLUMBIA-BARNARD JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE, Jones Cameron, Mahmoud Khalil, Nerdeen Kiswani. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-30815433)Document filed by Ayelet Samerano, Gad Haggai, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Shlomi Ziv, JOHN DOE, Roee Baruch, Talik Gvili, Richard Roe, James Poe, Jane Moe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - NSJP Toolkit, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Towfan Al-Aqsa Statement, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Resistance News Network Telegram, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Statements of Support, # 5 Exhibit 5 - IRGC Memo).(Edlin, Richard) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

1 Exhibit 1 - NSJP Toolkit

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3 Exhibit 3 - Resistance News Network Telegram

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4 Exhibit 4 - Statements of Support

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5 Exhibit 5 - IRGC Memo

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FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR - CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Edlin, Richard) Modified on 3/25/2025 (jgo). (Entered: 03/24/2025)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Nerdeen Kiswani, Maryam Alwan, Cameron Jones, Mahmoud Khalil,, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Roee Baruch, JOHN DOE, Talik Gvili, Gad Haggai, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Jane Moe, James Poe, Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano, Shlomi Ziv..(Edlin, Richard) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

MOTION Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonym re: 1 Complaint,, . Document filed by Roee Baruch, JOHN DOE, Talik Gvili, Gad Haggai, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Jane Moe, James Poe, Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano, Shlomi Ziv..(Edlin, Richard) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 4 MOTION Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonym re: 1 Complaint,, . . Document filed by Roee Baruch, JOHN DOE, Talik Gvili, Gad Haggai, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Jane Moe, James Poe, Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano, Shlomi Ziv..(Edlin, Richard) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Scott J. Bornstein on behalf of Roee Baruch, JOHN DOE, Talik Gvili, Gad Haggai, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Jane Moe, James Poe, Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano, Shlomi Ziv..(Bornstein, Scott) (Entered: 03/24/2025)

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Edlin, Richard) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Maryam Alwan(as the representative of COLUMBIA STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE), Maryam Alwan (individually), Cameron Jones(as the representative of COLUMBIA-BARNARD JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE), Cameron Jones (individually), Mahmoud Khalil(as the representative of COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY APARTHEID DIVEST), Mahmoud Khalil (individually), Nerdeen Kiswani(as the representative of WITHIN OUR LIFETIME-UNITED FOR PALESTINE), Nerdeen Kiswani(individually)..(jgo) (Entered: 03/25/2025)

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Richard Aframe Edlin re: Document No. 1 Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): all of the parties listed on the pleading were not entered on CM ECF; add Iris Weinstein Haggai 'on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein', and separately 'on behalf of Gad Haggai', Ayelet Samerano 'on behalf of Yonatan Samerano', Talik Gvili 'on behalf of Ran Gvili', Roee Baruch 'on behalf of Uriel Baruch', James Poes 'on behalf of Leo Poe', Nerdeen Kiswani 'individually', Maryam Alwan 'individually', Cameron Jones 'individually', and, Mahmoud Khalil 'individually'. Docket the event type Add Party to Pleading found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents... (jgo)

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to attorney Richard Aframe Edlin to RE-FILE Document No. 2 Civil Cover Sheet. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the civil cover sheet is not correct; the PDF was not properly signed by the attorney;. Re-file the document using the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct PDF. Use civil cover sheet issued by S.D.N.Y. dated December 4, 2024. The S.D.N.Y. Civil Cover Sheet dated December 4, 2024 is located athttp://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms/civil-cover-sheet-2.. (jgo)

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING REMOVAL OF PARTY. Notice to attorney Richard Aframe Edlin. The following party/parties has been removed from this case: Gad Haggai. The party was added to the case in error. (jgo)

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Richard Aframe Edlin. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Iris Weinstein Haggai; Gad Haggai; JOHN DOE; Ayelet Samerano; Talik Gvili; Roee Baruch; James Poe; Nerdeen Kiswani; Maryam Alwan; Jones Cameron; Mahmoud Khalil; COLUMBIA STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE; COLUMBIA-BARNARD JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name was entered in all caps; party text contained a typographical error. (jgo)

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(jgo)

Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (jgo)

Case Designated ECF. (jgo)

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Richard Aframe Edlin to RE-FILE Document No. 3 Request for Issuance of Summons,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct; party names must be added in order for summons request to be issued;. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (jgo)

ADD PARTY FOR PLEADING. Plaintiffs/Petitioners Ayelet Samerano, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Shlomi Ziv, John Doe, Roee Baruch, Talik Gvili, Richard Roe, James Poe, Jane Moe, Talik Gvili, Roee Baruch, James Poe, Ayelet Samerano, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Iris Weinstein Haggai added. Party added pursuant to 1 Complaint,,.Document filed by Ayelet Samerano, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Shlomi Ziv, John Doe, Roee Baruch, Talik Gvili, Richard Roe, James Poe, Jane Moe, Talik Gvili, Roee Baruch, James Poe, Ayelet Samerano, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Iris Weinstein Haggai. Related document: 1 Complaint,,..(Edlin, Richard)

ADD PARTY FOR PLEADING. Defendants/Respondents Nerdeen Kiswani added. Party added pursuant to 1 Complaint,,.Document filed by Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), Shlomi Ziv, Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai), Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein), Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Richard Roe, Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili), James Poe(on his own behalf), Jane Moe. Related document: 1 Complaint,,..(Edlin, Richard)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by David I. Schoen on behalf of Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), Jane Moe, James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), James Poe(on his own behalf), Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano), Shlomi Ziv..(Schoen, David) (Entered: 03/31/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Susan Lee Greene on behalf of Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein), Jane Moe, James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), James Poe(on his own behalf), Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano), Shlomi Ziv..(Greene, Susan) (Entered: 04/03/2025)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,, served. Cameron Jones(as the representative of COLUMBIA-BARNARD JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE) served on 4/8/2025, answer due 4/29/2025; Cameron Jones (individually) served on 4/8/2025, answer due 4/29/2025. Service was accepted by Jane Doe, roomate who refused to give first or last name. Document filed by Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf); Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano); Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf); James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe); Shlomi Ziv; Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch); John Doe; Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai); Roee Baruch(on his own behalf); Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein); Talik Gvili(on her own behalf); Richard Roe; Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili); James Poe(on his own behalf); Jane Moe. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Issued Summons).(Edlin, Richard) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

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SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,, served. Mahmoud Khalil(as the representative of COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY APARTHEID DIVEST) served on 4/1/2025, answer due 4/22/2025; Mahmoud Khalil (individually) served on 4/1/2025, answer due 4/22/2025. Service was accepted by Mahmoud Khalil. Document filed by Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf); Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano); Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf); James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe); Shlomi Ziv; Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch); John Doe; Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai); Roee Baruch(on his own behalf); Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein); Talik Gvili(on her own behalf); Richard Roe; Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili); James Poe(on his own behalf); Jane Moe. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Issued Summons).(Edlin, Richard) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

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SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,, served. Maryam Alwan(as the representative of COLUMBIA STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE) served on 3/26/2025, answer due 4/16/2025; Maryam Alwan (individually) served on 3/26/2025, answer due 4/16/2025; Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine served on 3/26/2025, answer due 4/16/2025. Service was accepted by John Doe, refused to give first or last name (father). Document filed by Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf); Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano); Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf); James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe); Shlomi Ziv; Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch); John Doe; Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai); Roee Baruch(on his own behalf); Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein); Talik Gvili(on her own behalf); Richard Roe; Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili); James Poe(on his own behalf); Jane Moe. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Issued Summons).(Edlin, Richard) (Entered: 04/11/2025)

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FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR - MOTION for Jason Brett Torchinsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30924981. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein), Jane Moe, James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), James Poe(on his own behalf), Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano), Shlomi Ziv. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing DC, # 3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing VA).(Torchinsky, Jason) Modified on 4/14/2025 (bc). (Entered: 04/14/2025)

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MOTION for Jason Brett Torchinsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein), Jane Moe, James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), James Poe(on his own behalf), Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano), Shlomi Ziv. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit VA Certificate of Good Standing VA, # 4 Exhibit DC Certificate of Good Standing).(Torchinsky, Jason) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

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ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 15 Motion for Jason B. Torchinsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Jason B. Torchinsky, for admission to practice Pro Hae Vice in the above captioned action is granted. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the applicant is admitted to practice Pro Hae Vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 4/14/2025) (jjc) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac vice

>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 14 MOTION for Jason Brett Torchinsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30924981. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Missing notarized affidavit/declaration;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (bc)

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 15 MOTION for Jason Brett Torchinsky to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

OPINION AND ORDER re: 4 MOTION Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonym re: 1 Complaint,, filed by Jane Moe, John Doe, Talik Gvili, Shlomi Ziv, Iris Weinstein Haggai, Ayelet Samerano, Richard Roe, Roee Baruch, James Poe. After an analysis of the Sealed Plaintiff factors set forth by the Second Circuit, and in light of the highly sensitive nature of this suit, this Court finds that anonymity at this current stage of the litigation weighs in favor of the Movants. Accordingly, Plaintiffs' Motion to Proceed Under Pseudonym is GRANTED. Once Defendants appear in this litigation, however, they can file a motion to revisit this issue. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate ECF No. 4. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 4/17/2025) (sgz) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joseph Pace on behalf of Cameron Jones (individually)..(Pace, Joseph) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joseph Pace on behalf of Maryam Alwan(as the representative of COLUMBIA STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE), Maryam Alwan (individually)..(Pace, Joseph) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR - MOTION for Bina Ahmad to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30988022. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Columbia-Barnard Jewish Voice for Peace. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Re Ahmad PHV).(Ahmad, Bina) Modified on 4/25/2025 (bc). (Entered: 04/25/2025)

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MOTION for Bina Ahmad to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Columbia-Barnard Jewish Voice for Peace. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order re Ahmad PHV).(Ahmad, Bina) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Joseph Pace dated 04/25/2025. Document filed by Maryam Alwan(as the representative of COLUMBIA STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE), Maryam Alwan (individually), Cameron Jones (individually)..(Pace, Joseph) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac vice

>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 20 MOTION for Bina Ahmad to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30988022. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of California, not state bar;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (bc)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF PRO BONO COUNSEL by Lauren Israelovitch on behalf of Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), Jane Moe, James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Shlomi Ziv.(Israelovitch, Lauren) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 21 Motion for Bina Ahmad to Appear Pro Hac Vice. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Applicant is admitted to practice Pro Hac Vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 4/28/2025) (sgz) (Entered: 04/28/2025)

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 21 MOTION for Bina Ahmad to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joshua Lewis Dratel on behalf of Mahmoud Khalil (individually)..(Dratel, Joshua) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Amy E Greer on behalf of Mahmoud Khalil (individually)..(Greer, Amy) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF PRO BONO COUNSEL by Lauren Israelovitch on behalf of Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), John Doe, Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), Jane Moe, James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Shlomi Ziv.(Israelovitch, Lauren) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

ORDER granting 22 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 4/29/2025) (sgz) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

Set/Reset Deadlines

Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 5/30/2025. (sgz)

MOTION for Dan Stormer to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-31019061. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Columbia-Barnard Jewish Voice for Peace. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order re Stormer PHV).(Stormer, Dan) (Entered: 05/01/2025)

ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 29 Motion for Dan Stormer to Appear Pro Hac Vice. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Applicant is admitted to practice Pro Hae Vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 5/2/2025) (sgz) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 29 MOTION for Dan Stormer to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-31019061. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jonathan Wallace on behalf of Nerdeen Kiswani(as the representative of WITHIN OUR LIFETIME-UNITED FOR PALESTINE), Nerdeen Kiswani(individually)..(Wallace, Jonathan) (Entered: 05/03/2025)

SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,, served. Nerdeen Kiswani(as the representative of WITHIN OUR LIFETIME-UNITED FOR PALESTINE) served on 5/2/2025, answer due 5/23/2025; Nerdeen Kiswani(individually) served on 5/2/2025, answer due 5/23/2025. Service was accepted by Jonathan Wallace, Esq.. Document filed by Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf); Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano); Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf); James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe); Shlomi Ziv; Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch); John Doe; Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai); Roee Baruch(on his own behalf); Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein); Talik Gvili(on her own behalf); Richard Roe; Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili); James Poe(on his own behalf); Jane Moe. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Summons Issued).(Edlin, Richard) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

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FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Hanna Chandoo to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-31127212. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Columbia-Barnard Jewish Voice for Peace. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Grant PHV for Hanna Chandoo).(Chandoo, Hanna) Modified on 5/23/2025 (rju). (Entered: 05/22/2025)

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Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 33 MOTION for Hanna Chandoo to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-31127212. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of Texas;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (rju)

Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac vice

LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Bina Ahmad dated 05/26/2025. Document filed by Columbia-Barnard Jewish Voice for Peace..(Ahmad, Bina) (Entered: 05/26/2025)

ORDER granting 34 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. SO ORDERED. Motions due by 6/12/2025. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 5/28/2025) (sgz) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 1 Complaint,, against Maryam Alwan(as the representative of COLUMBIA STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE), Maryam Alwan (individually), Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine, Columbia-Barnard Jewish Voice for Peace, Cameron Jones(as the representative of COLUMBIA-BARNARD JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE), Cameron Jones (individually), Mahmoud Khalil(as the representative of COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY APARTHEID DIVEST), Mahmoud Khalil (individually), Nerdeen Kiswani(as the representative of WITHIN OUR LIFETIME-UNITED FOR PALESTINE), Nerdeen Kiswani(individually) with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), Shlomi Ziv, Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai), Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein), Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Richard Roe, Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili), James Poe(on his own behalf), Jane Moe. Related document: 1 Complaint,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - NSJP Toolkit, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Towfan Al-Aqsa Statement, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Resistance News Network Telegram, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Statements of Support, # 5 Exhibit 5 - IRGC Memo).(Edlin, Richard) Modified on 5/30/2025 (vf). Modified on 6/5/2025 (gp). (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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2 Exhibit 2 - Towfan Al-Aqsa Statement

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3 Exhibit 3 - Resistance News Network Telegram

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4 Exhibit 4 - Statements of Support

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5 Exhibit 5 - IRGC Memo

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LETTER addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Richard A. Edlin, Esq. dated May 29, 2025 re: Amended Complaint Redline. Document filed by Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein), Jane Moe, James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), James Poe(on his own behalf), Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano), Shlomi Ziv. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Amended Complaint Redline).(Edlin, Richard) (Entered: 05/29/2025)

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MOTION for Arielle Fabiana Klepach to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-31162614. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein), Jane Moe, James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), James Poe(on his own behalf), Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano), Shlomi Ziv. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Klepach, Arielle) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

LETTER MOTION for Conference re: Request to Accept Amended Complaint as Operative Pleading. addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Richard A. Edlin dated May 30, 2025. Document filed by Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein), Jane Moe, James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), James Poe(on his own behalf), Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano), Shlomi Ziv..(Edlin, Richard) (Entered: 05/30/2025)

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Pleading

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Richard Aframe Edlin re: Document No. 36 Amended Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the pleading is amended more than 21 days after service of the original pleading; the order granting permission to file the pleading was not attached; Court's leave has not been granted. File the Exhibit to Pleading event found under the event list Other Documents and attach either opposing party's written consent or Court's leave. (vf)

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 38 MOTION for Arielle Fabiana Klepach to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-31162614. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 38 MOTION for Arielle Fabiana Klepach to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Arielle F. Klepach, for admission to practice Pro Hac Vice in the above captioned action is granted. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 6/2/2025) (jca) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

ORDER terminating as moot 39 Letter Motion for Conference. As reflected in the docket on June 5, 2025, the Amended Complaint was accepted as to form. The Amended Complaint (ECF No. 36), is treated as the operative pleading in this matter. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas)(Text Only Order) (Yin-Olowu, Tammy) (Entered: 06/05/2025)

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As per Chambers, doc#36 Amended Complaint has been accepted as to form..(gp)

LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Jonathan Wallace dated May 6, 2025. Document filed by Nerdeen Kiswani(as the representative of WITHIN OUR LIFETIME-UNITED FOR PALESTINE), Nerdeen Kiswani(individually)..(Wallace, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/06/2025)

LETTER RESPONSE to Motion addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from David I. Schoen dated June 9, 2025 re: 42 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Jonathan Wallace dated May 6, 2025. . Document filed by Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein), Jane Moe, James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), James Poe(on his own behalf), Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano), Shlomi Ziv. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Email Correspondence in Reverse Chronological Order).(Schoen, David) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

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LETTER addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Joshua L. Dratel dated 6/10/25 re: on behalf of all defendants in response to Plaintiffs June 9, 2025, letter (ECF # 43). Document filed by Mahmoud Khalil (individually)..(Dratel, Joshua) (Entered: 06/10/2025)

LETTER RESPONSE to Motion addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from David I. Schoen dated June 10, 2025 re: 42 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Jonathan Wallace dated May 6, 2025. and further reply to ECF No. 44. Document filed by Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein), Jane Moe, James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), James Poe(on his own behalf), Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano), Shlomi Ziv..(Schoen, David) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

ORDER granting 42 Letter Motion for Extension of Time for Defendants to Answer Amended Complaint. The parties have submitted four letters, spanning eight pages, on an uncontested request for a one-week extension of time. The parties may have an abundance of time to waste on such matters; the Court does not. Defendants' Motions to Dismiss shall be due by June 19, 2025. Opposition papers are due August 4, 2025. Replies shall be due August 18, 2025. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas)(Text Only Order) (Vargas, Jeannette) (Entered: 06/11/2025)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

LETTER addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Joshua L. Dratel dated 6/18/25 re: word count for the motions to dismiss the First Amended Complaint that, pursuant to the Courts June 12, 2025, Order, are due tomorrow, June 19, 2025. Document filed by Mahmoud Khalil (individually)..(Dratel, Joshua) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

ORDER. Counsel for Plaintiffs shall have until 6 pm today to file any objections to the request made in ECF No. 47 for an extension of the word count for the forthcoming motions to dismiss. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas) (Text Only Order) (Vargas, Jeannette) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

LETTER addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Richard A. Edlin dated June 18, 2025 re: Letter from Plaintiffs regarding Defendants word count application. Document filed by Roee Baruch(on his own behalf), Roee Baruch (on behalf of Uriel Baruch), John Doe, Talik Gvili(on her own behalf), Talik Gvili (on behalf of Ran Gvili), Iris Weinstein Haggai(on her own behalf), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Gad Haggai), Iris Weinstein Haggai (on behalf of Judy Lynne Weinstein), Jane Moe, James Poe(on behalf of Leo Poe), James Poe(on his own behalf), Richard Roe, Ayelet Samerano(on her own behalf), Ayelet Samerano (on behalf of Yonatan Samerano), Shlomi Ziv..(Edlin, Richard) (Entered: 06/18/2025)

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ORDERED that Defendants request that the permitted word count for the Memorandum of Law in support of Defendants A Jewish Voice for Peace and Nerdeen Kiswani's motions to dismiss be extended to 13,000 words is GRANTED. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas) (Text Only Order) (Vargas, Jeannette) (Entered: 06/19/2025)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF PRO BONO COUNSEL by Collin Poirot on behalf of Nerdeen Kiswani(as the representative of WITHIN OUR LIFETIME-UNITED FOR PALESTINE), Nerdeen Kiswani(individually).(Poirot, Collin) (Entered: 06/19/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by Columbia-Barnard Jewish Voice for Peace..(Ahmad, Bina) (Entered: 06/19/2025)

AFFIDAVIT of Jonathan Wallace in Support re: 52 MOTION to Dismiss .. Document filed by Nerdeen Kiswani(as the representative of WITHIN OUR LIFETIME-UNITED FOR PALESTINE), Nerdeen Kiswani(individually)..(Wallace, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/19/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by Maryam Alwan(as the representative of COLUMBIA STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE), Maryam Alwan (individually)..(Pace, Joseph) (Entered: 06/19/2025)

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 54 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by Maryam Alwan(as the representative of COLUMBIA STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE), Maryam Alwan (individually). (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Maryam Alwan, # 2 Affidavit Declaration of Majd Alwan).(Pace, Joseph) (Entered: 06/19/2025)

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FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - MOTION to take judicial notice re: 54 MOTION to Dismiss ., 55 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion, . Document filed by Maryam Alwan(as the representative of COLUMBIA STUDENTS FOR JUSTICE IN PALESTINE), Maryam Alwan (individually). (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Joseph Pace, # 2 Exhibit CRS Report, # 3 Exhibit CRS Report, # 4 Exhibit ICJ Application, # 5 Exhibit WFP Press Release, # 6 Exhibit Lancet Article, # 7 Exhibit CNN Article, # 8 Exhibit Alwan NYCLU Affidavit, # 9 Exhibit ISGAP Study, # 10 Exhibit Forward Article, # 11 Exhibit Algemeiner Article, # 12 Exhibit NYP Article, # 13 Exhibit The Freelance Article).(Pace, Joseph) Modified on 7/18/2025 (db). (Entered: 06/19/2025)

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3 Exhibit CRS Report

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4 Exhibit ICJ Application

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5 Exhibit WFP Press Release

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6 Exhibit Lancet Article

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7 Exhibit CNN Article

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8 Exhibit Alwan NYCLU Affidavit

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9 Exhibit ISGAP Study

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10 Exhibit Forward Article

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11 Exhibit Algemeiner Article

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12 Exhibit NYP Article

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13 Exhibit The Freelance Article

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MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint against Mahmoud Khalil personally and in his alleged representative capacity pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(1), 12(b)(5), and 12(b)(6), set forth in the accompanying Memorandum of Law, and Declaration, and for any such other and further relief as to the Court seems just and proper. Document filed by Mahmoud Khalil(as the representative of COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY APARTHEID DIVEST), Mahmoud Khalil (individually)..(Dratel, Joshua) (Entered: 06/19/2025)

DECLARATION of Joshua L. Dratel in Support re: 57 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint against Mahmoud Khalil personally and in his alleged representative capacity pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(1), 12(b)(5), and 12(b)(6), set forth in the accompanying Me. Document filed by Mahmoud Khalil(as the representative of COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY APARTHEID DIVEST), Mahmoud Khalil (individually)..(Dratel, Joshua) (Entered: 06/19/2025)

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 57 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint against Mahmoud Khalil personally and in his alleged representative capacity pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(1), 12(b)(5), and 12(b)(6), set forth in the accompanying Me . Document filed by Mahmoud Khalil(as the representative of COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY APARTHEID DIVEST), Mahmoud Khalil (individually)..(Dratel, Joshua) (Entered: 06/19/2025)

NOTICE of Motion to Dismiss re: 52 MOTION to Dismiss .. Document filed by Columbia-Barnard Jewish Voice for Peace..(Ahmad, Bina) (Entered: 06/19/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by Cameron Jones (individually). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Letter Brief).(Pace, Joseph) (Entered: 06/19/2025)

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SECOND MOTION for Hanna Chandoo to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Columbia-Barnard Jewish Voice for Peace. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Hanna Chandoo).(Chandoo, Hanna) (Entered: 06/20/2025)

ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 62 SECOND MOTION for Hanna Chandoo to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Hanna Chandoo, for admission to practice Pro Hac Vice in the above captioned action is granted. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 6/23/2025) (jca) (Entered: 06/23/2025)