Case: Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. v. Rubio

1:26-cv-00858 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: Feb. 2, 2026

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case.)  Plaintiffs Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (“CLINIC”) et. al. brought this complaint Complaint against Defendants Marco Rubio, in his official capacity as Secretary of State, and the United States Department of State (DOS) in the Southern District of New York.  The plaintiffs—individuals facing exclusion from the United States; their petitioning United States citizen relatives; and nonprofit organizations that legally advise, ass…

(This summary is temporary while we research the case.)

 Plaintiffs Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (“CLINIC”) et. al. brought this complaint Complaint against Defendants Marco Rubio, in his official capacity as Secretary of State, and the United States Department of State (DOS) in the Southern District of New York.  The plaintiffs—individuals facing exclusion from the United States; their petitioning United States citizen relatives; and nonprofit organizations that legally advise, assist, advocate for and serve hundreds of thousands of low-income noncitizens and their families in New York City and nationwide—brought this action under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Administrative Procedures Act and the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution to enjoin and vacate the DOS Blanket Visa Ban, DOS Blanket Visa Cable, the DOS Consular Processing Cable and any related Implementing Actions, declare them unlawful and ultra vires, and set them aside.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Jinan Abufarha (2/7/2026)

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Broder, Tanya (New York)

Henley, Evan (New York)

Ingram, Joanna Elise (New York)

Olivares, Efren Carlos (New York)

Shafiqullah, Hasan (New York)

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72218277/catholic-legal-immigration-network-inc-v-rubio/

Last updated March 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.

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FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR COMPLAINT against All Defendants. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-32346968) Document filed by Patricia Richardson, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Agnes Kyeremaa, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, African Communities Together, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Maru Mahmud Hassen, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Adrian Mitchell, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit DOS Immigrant Visa Processing Updates, # 2 Exhibit U.S. Freezes Visas to 75 Countries, # 3 Exhibit DOS Cable 2025, # 4 Exhibit 01-27-2026 Congressional Letter to Secretaries Rubio & Noem, # 5 Exhibit TRO Sangster v. Rubio).(Cuevas Ingram, Joanna) Modified on 2/3/2026 (sj). (Entered: 02/02/2026)

1 Exhibit DOS Immigrant Visa Processing Updates

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2 Exhibit U.S. Freezes Visas to 75 Countries

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3 Exhibit DOS Cable 2025

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4 Exhibit 01-27-2026 Congressional Letter to Secretaries Rubio & Noem

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5 Exhibit TRO Sangster v. Rubio

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Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Cuevas Ingram, Joanna) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb. 2, 2026

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FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Attorney General of the United States, re: 1 Complaint. Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson..(Cuevas Ingram, Joanna) Modified on 2/3/2026 (sj). (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

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FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF AMENDED SUMMONS as to Civil Process Clerk, United States Attorneys Office, Southern District of New York, re: 1 Complaint. Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson..(Cuevas Ingram, Joanna) Modified on 2/3/2026 (sj). (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Hasan Shafiqullah on behalf of African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson..(Shafiqullah, Hasan) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

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FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Executive Office, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State, re: 1 Complaint. Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson..(Cuevas Ingram, Joanna) Modified on 2/3/2026 (sj). (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of State, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson..(Cuevas Ingram, Joanna) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Evan Henley on behalf of African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson..(Henley, Evan) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

9

FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Civil Process Clerk, United States Attorneys Office, Southern District of New York, re: 1 Complaint. Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson..(Cuevas Ingram, Joanna) Modified on 2/3/2026 (sj). (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Susan Elizabeth Welber on behalf of African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson..(Welber, Susan) (Entered: 02/02/2026)

Feb. 2, 2026

Feb. 2, 2026

11

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Marco Rubio, United States Department of State. (sj) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

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COMPLAINT against Marco Rubio, United States Department of State. Document filed by Patricia Richardson, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Agnes Kyeremaa, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, African Communities Together, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Maru Mahmud Hassen, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Adrian Mitchell, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit DOS Immigrant Visa Processing Updates, # 2 Exhibit U.S. Freezes Visas to 75 Countries, # 3 Exhibit DOS Cable 2025, # 4 Exhibit 01-27-2026 Congressional Letter to Secretaries Rubio & Noem, # 5 Exhibit TRO Sangster v. Rubio).(Cuevas Ingram, Joanna) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

1 Exhibit DOS Immigrant Visa Processing Updates

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2 Exhibit U.S. Freezes Visas to 75 Countries

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3 Exhibit DOS Cable 2025

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4 Exhibit 01-27-2026 Congressional Letter to Secretaries Rubio & Noem

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5 Exhibit TRO Sangster v. Rubio

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Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, re: 12 Complaint,,. Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson..(Cuevas Ingram, Joanna) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to U. S. Department of State, re: 12 Complaint,,. Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson..(Cuevas Ingram, Joanna) (Entered: 02/03/2026)

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Request for Issuance of Summons

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Case Opening Statistical Error Correction

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Pleading

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Joanna Elise Cuevas Ingram to RE-FILE Document No. 1 Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the All Defendant radio button was selected; the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected. Re-file the pleading using the event type Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (sj)

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Joanna Elise Cuevas Ingram. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Marco Rubio, U.S. Department of State. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name contained a typographical error; party text was omitted. (sj)

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Joanna Elise Cuevas Ingram. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: Jurisdiction code 3 (Federal Question). The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the Jurisdiction code has been modified to 2 (U.S. Government Defendant). (sj)

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

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..(sj)

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses 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. (sj)

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (sj)

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Joanna Elise Cuevas Ingram to RE-FILE Document No. 3 Request for Issuance of Summons, 9 Request for Issuance of Summons, 4 Request for Issuance of Amended Summons, 6 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Summonses are only issued to active parties of the case and must be listed in the 'To' field of the PDF. 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. (sj)

Feb. 3, 2026

Feb. 3, 2026

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MOTION for Tanya Broder to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32361353. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Appendix Certificate of Good Standing - California Supreme Court, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order - PHV SDNY).(Broder, Tanya) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

Feb. 4, 2026

Feb. 4, 2026

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MOTION for Efren Carlos Olivares to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32361877. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit AFFIDAVIT - PHV SDNY - Efrn C Olivares, # 2 Appendix Certificate of Good Standing - Texas Supreme Court, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order - PHV SDNY).(Olivares, Efren) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

Feb. 4, 2026

Feb. 4, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification

Feb. 4, 2026

Feb. 4, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Feb. 4, 2026

Feb. 4, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Joanna Elise Cuevas Ingram. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted;. (pc)

Feb. 4, 2026

Feb. 4, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 15 MOTION for Tanya Broder to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32361353. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

Feb. 4, 2026

Feb. 4, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 16 MOTION for Efren Carlos Olivares to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32361877. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

Feb. 4, 2026

Feb. 4, 2026

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FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Erez Reuveni to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Erez Reuveni in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Supplement Erez Reuveni Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Reuveni, Erez) Modified on 2/9/2026 (bc). (Entered: 02/09/2026)

Feb. 9, 2026

Feb. 9, 2026

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MOTION for Sarah Stevens Wilson to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit in support of motion, # 2 Exhibit Good Standing Letter, # 3 Proposed Order proposed order).(Wilson, Sarah) (Entered: 02/09/2026)

Feb. 9, 2026

Feb. 9, 2026

Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Feb. 9, 2026

Feb. 9, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Feb. 9, 2026

Feb. 9, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 22 MOTION for Sarah Stevens Wilson to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32378420. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Please label your Proposed Order;. 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)

Feb. 9, 2026

Feb. 9, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE re: Document No. 23 MOTION for Erez Reuveni to Appear Pro Hac Vice . 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; the filing fee was not paid;. 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. Pay the filing fee using the event Pro Hac Vice Fee Payment found under the event list Other Documents. (bc)

Feb. 9, 2026

Feb. 9, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 24 MOTION for Sarah Stevens Wilson 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)

Feb. 9, 2026

Feb. 9, 2026

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ORDER ON MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 24 Motion for Sarah Stevens Wilson 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 2/10/2026) (sgz) Transmission to Attorney Services/Help Desk. (Entered: 02/10/2026)

Feb. 10, 2026

Feb. 10, 2026

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MOTION for David Kane to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number BNYSDC-32396453. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit ISO Mtn to Appear Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order ISO Mtn to Appear Pro Hac Vice).(Kane, David) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

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MOTION for Antionette Dozier to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32397200. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit ISO Mtn to Appear Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order ISO Mtn to Appear Pro Hac Vice).(Dozier, Antionette) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb. 11, 2026

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ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 26 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of David Kane, for admission to practice Pro Hac Vice in the above captioned action is granted. As further set forth by this Order. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 2/11/2026) (tg) Transmission to Attorney Services/Help Desk. (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb. 11, 2026

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ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 27 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Antionette Dozier, for admission to practice Pro Hac Vice in the above captioned action is granted. As further set forth by this Order. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 2/11/2026) (tg) Transmission to Attorney Services/Help Desk. (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 26 MOTION for David Kane to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number BNYSDC-32396453. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 27 MOTION for Antionette Dozier to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32397200. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

Feb. 11, 2026

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NOTICE OF INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Counsel for all parties shall appear for an initial pretrial conference with the Court on March 31, 2026, at 11:00am. The conference will be held in Courtroom 11B, Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York 10007. (Initial Conference set for 3/31/2026 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 11B, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Jeannette A. Vargas.) (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 2/17/2026) (sgz) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

Feb. 17, 2026

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MOTION for Joy Dockter to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32440028. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit ISO Mtn to Appear Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order ISO Mtn to Appear Pro Hac Vice).(Dockter, Joy) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Feb. 20, 2026

Feb. 20, 2026

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MOTION for Catherine M.A. Carroll to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32441239. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Carroll, Catherine) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Feb. 20, 2026

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FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for David Kim to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32442248. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Exhibit Letter of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Kim, David) Modified on 2/24/2026 (rju). (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Feb. 20, 2026

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ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 31 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Joy Dockter, for admission to practice Pro Hac Vice in the above captioned action is granted.. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 2/20/2026) (jca) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

Feb. 20, 2026

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ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 32 Motion for Catherine M.A. Carroll to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Jeannette A. Vargas on 2/20/2026) (tro) Transmission to Attorney Services/Help Desk. (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Feb. 20, 2026

Feb. 20, 2026

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Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Feb. 20, 2026

Feb. 20, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 31 MOTION for Joy Dockter to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32440028. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

Feb. 20, 2026

Feb. 20, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 32 MOTION for Catherine M.A. Carroll to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32441239. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

Feb. 20, 2026

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SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. Marco Rubio served on 2/6/2026, answer due 4/7/2026. Service was made by MAIL. Document filed by Patricia Richardson; Juan David Buitrago Cagua; Agnes Kyeremaa; Cesar Andred Aguirre; Munthaz Mahmud Hassen; Alejandra Alcendra Moscote; African Communities Together; Fernando Lizcano Losada; Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda; Maru Mahmud Hassen; Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.; Adrian Mitchell; Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proof of Service to Defendant, Secretary of State Marco Rubio).(Cuevas Ingram, Joanna) Modified on 2/24/2026 (jca). (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Feb. 23, 2026

Feb. 23, 2026

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SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED. United States Department of State served on 2/6/2026, answer due 4/7/2026. Service was made by MAIL. Document filed by Patricia Richardson; Juan David Buitrago Cagua; Agnes Kyeremaa; Cesar Andred Aguirre; Munthaz Mahmud Hassen; Alejandra Alcendra Moscote; African Communities Together; Fernando Lizcano Losada; Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda; Maru Mahmud Hassen; Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.; Adrian Mitchell; Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proof of Service to Defendant, U.S. Department of State).(Cuevas Ingram, Joanna) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Feb. 23, 2026

Feb. 23, 2026

Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Feb. 24, 2026

Feb. 24, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 33 MOTION for David Kim to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32442248. 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 Illinois; Affidavit must be signed and notarized;. 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)

Feb. 24, 2026

Feb. 24, 2026

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MOTION for Erez Reuveni to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Reuveni, Erez) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

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ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 38 Motion for Erez Reuveni to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Erez Reuveni, for admission to practice pro hac vice in the above-captioned matter, is hereby granted. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Mr. Reuveni is admitted to practice pro hac vice in this case in the U.S. 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 3/2/2026) (jjc) Transmission to Attorney Services/Help Desk. (Entered: 03/02/2026)

March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Erez R Reuveni on behalf of African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson..(Reuveni, Erez) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

Pro Hac Vice Fee Payment

March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

Pro Hac Vice Fee Payment: for 38 MOTION for Erez Reuveni to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32480345..(Reuveni, Erez)

March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 38 MOTION for Erez Reuveni 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. (rju)

March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joy K Dockter on behalf of Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc...(Dockter, Joy) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Antionette Dozier on behalf of Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc...(Dozier, Antionette) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by David Kane on behalf of Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc...(Kane, David) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

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CONSENT LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference, enter a schedule for further proceedings, and to hold in abeyance certain claims and deadlines addressed to Judge Jeannette A. Vargas from Erez Reuveni dated 03/04/26. Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson..(Reuveni, Erez) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

March 4, 2026

March 4, 2026

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MOTION for David Kim to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32501856. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Kim, David) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 45 MOTION for David Kim to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-32501856. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026

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ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting 45 Motion for David Kim 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 3/10/2026) (sgz) Transmission to Attorney Services/Help Desk. (Entered: 03/10/2026)

March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

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MOTION for Summary Judgment . Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson. Responses due by 3/26/2026.(Reuveni, Erez) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

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DECLARATION of Joanna Elise Cuevas Ingram in Support re: 47 MOTION for Summary Judgment .. Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O, # 16 Exhibit P, # 17 Exhibit Q, # 18 Exhibit R, # 19 Exhibit S, # 20 Exhibit T, # 21 Exhibit U, # 22 Exhibit V, # 23 Exhibit W, # 24 Exhibit Y, # 25 Exhibit Z).(Reuveni, Erez) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

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MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 47 MOTION for Summary Judgment . . Document filed by African Communities Together, Cesar Andred Aguirre, Lina Margarita Angulo Penaranda, Juan David Buitrago Cagua, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Maru Mahmud Hassen, Munthaz Mahmud Hassen, Agnes Kyeremaa, Fernando Lizcano Losada, Andres Alfonso Medina Ramirez, Adrian Mitchell, Alejandra Alcendra Moscote, Patricia Richardson..(Reuveni, Erez) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

March 10, 2026

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NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Angel Fleming on behalf of Marco Rubio, United States Department of State..(Fleming, Angel) (Entered: 03/11/2026)

March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

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Notice of Appearance

March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

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Summary Judgment

March 11, 2026

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Rule 56.1 Statement

March 11, 2026

March 11, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 2, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Southern District of New York 1:26-cv-00858

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

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