Case: Rosado v. Bondi

1:26-cv-01532 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Filed Date: Feb. 11, 2026

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

On February 11, 2026, Plaintiffs filed this lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General, Pamela Bondi, and Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Increased ICE enforcement and concerns about abuses of power led the first and second Plaintiff to create a social media group and an app, respectively, each dedicated to sharing information about ICE enforcement activities. The first Plaintiff created the “ICE Sightings – Chicagoland” Face…

On February 11, 2026, Plaintiffs filed this lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General, Pamela Bondi, and Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Increased ICE enforcement and concerns about abuses of power led the first and second Plaintiff to create a social media group and an app, respectively, each dedicated to sharing information about ICE enforcement activities. The first Plaintiff created the “ICE Sightings – Chicagoland” Facebook group to allow fellow residents of Chicago to share information about ICE sightings. The second Plaintiff created the "Eyes Up" app to allow users to preserve and view videos of ICE activity across the country.

Together, Plaintiffs alleged that Defendants coerced Facebook to disable the Facebook group and coerced Apple to remove the Group’s Eyes Up app from its App Store, in violation of their First Amendment guarantees. Their complaint alleged that defendants wanted to control what the public can see, hear, or say about ICE operations.  Filing under the First Amendment, Plaintiffs sought attorneys' fees, a jury trial, and an injunction barring Defendants from coercing Facebook and Apple into suppressing the “ICE Sightings" Facebook group and "Eyes Up" app, respectively. 

The case was assigned to Judge Jorge L. Alonso on February 12, 2026, with the Honorable Maria Valdez presiding as Magistrate. The following week, on February 17, Judge Alonso set a schedule regarding telephonic hearings and status reports, with parties asked to submit a joint status report by May 11, 2026.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Ben Hefter (2/26/2026)

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Judge(s)

Alonso, Jorge Luis (Illinois)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Abbott, Hannah Maria (Illinois)

McDonell, Colin Patrick (Illinois)

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1:26-cv-01532

Verified Complaint for Civil Rights Violations

Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated April 4, 2026, 4:54 a.m.

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COMPLAINT Verified and filed by Kassandra Rosado, Kreisau Group LLC; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24711417.(McDonell, Colin) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

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CIVIL Cover Sheet (McDonell, Colin) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Kreisau Group LLC, Kassandra Rosado by Colin Patrick McDonell (McDonell, Colin) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

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NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Kreisau Group LLC (McDonell, Colin) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

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SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem by Plaintiffs Kreisau Group LLC, Kassandra Rosado (McDonell, Colin) (Entered: 02/11/2026)

Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

SUMMONS - ERROR UNPROCESSED due to please wait until judges are assigned. (mam, )

Feb. 11, 2026

Feb. 11, 2026

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SUMMONS Submitted (Court Participant) for defendant(s) Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem by Plaintiffs Kreisau Group LLC, Kassandra Rosado (McDonell, Colin) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

Feb. 12, 2026

Feb. 12, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Kreisau Group LLC, Kassandra Rosado by Hannah Maria Abbott; Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-24721200. (Abbott, Hannah) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

Feb. 12, 2026

Feb. 12, 2026

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Maria Valdez. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (cvk, )

Feb. 12, 2026

Feb. 12, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (cvk, )

Feb. 12, 2026

Feb. 12, 2026

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SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendants Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem (pjj, ) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

Feb. 13, 2026

Feb. 13, 2026

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Hannah Abbot's motion 7 for leave to appear pro hac vice is granted. The Court sets a telephonic status hearing for 5/14/26 at 9:30 a.m. By 5/11/26, the parties shall file a joint initial status report. A template for the Initial Status Report, setting forth the information required, may be found at http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/Judges.aspx by clicking on Judge Alonso's name and then again on the link entitled 'Initial Status Hearings.' If defendants have not entered appearances or been served, plaintiff must file a status report advising the court of the status of service of process or any communication with defendants. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, ) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

Feb. 17, 2026

Feb. 17, 2026

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MOTION by Plaintiffs Kreisau Group LLC, Kassandra Rosado for preliminary injunction (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Declaration of Colin McDonell, # 3 Exhibits A-S to Declaration of Colin McDonell, # 4 Exhibits T-SS to Declaration of Colin McDonell, # 5 Declaration of Kassandra Rosado, # 6 Exhibits A-L2 to Declaration of Kassandra Rosado, # 7 Declaration of Mark Hodges, # 8 Exhibits A1-J to Declaration of Mark Hodges)(McDonell, Colin) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction

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2 Declaration of Colin McDonell

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3 Exhibits A-S to Declaration of Colin McDonell

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4 Exhibits T-SS to Declaration of Colin McDonell

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5 Declaration of Kassandra Rosado

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6 Exhibits A-L2 to Declaration of Kassandra Rosado

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7 Declaration of Mark Hodges

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8 Exhibits A1-J to Declaration of Mark Hodges

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Feb. 26, 2026

Feb. 26, 2026

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NOTICE of Motion by Colin Patrick McDonell for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction,, 10 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 3/26/2026 at 09:30 AM. (McDonell, Colin) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

Feb. 26, 2026

Feb. 26, 2026

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DIGITAL EXHIBIT submitted by Kreisau Group LLC, Kassandra Rosado regarding 10 For more information, please visit https://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/LandingPage.php?page=digital_media_submissions. If you wish to download a digital exhibit, please send your request to the Certified Copy Desk (CCD) inbox at CCD_ILND@ilnd.uscourts.gov. You will be provided with an invoice and charged according to the Fee Schedule. Once your payment has been processed, you will receive a URL via email to download the exhibit. regarding MOTION by Plaintiffs Kreisau Group LLC, Kassandra Rosado for preliminary injunction 10 (man, ) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

Feb. 26, 2026

Feb. 26, 2026

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Kassandra Rosado, Kreisau Group LLC as to Pamela Bondi on 2/27/2026, answer due 3/20/2026; Kristi Noem on 2/27/2026, answer due 3/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 USPS Certified Mail Receipts, # 2 Affidavit of Service on the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois)(McDonell, Colin) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

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CERTIFICATE of Service by Plaintiffs Kreisau Group LLC, Kassandra Rosado regarding notice of motion 11, digital exhibit,, 12, MOTION by Plaintiffs Kreisau Group LLC, Kassandra Rosado for preliminary injunction 10 (Attachments: # 1 Proof of Delivery Confirmation)(McDonell, Colin) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiffs move 10 for a preliminary injunction. Defendants shall respond by 3/9/26. Plaintiffs shall reply by 3/16/26. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, ) (Entered: 03/02/2026)

March 2, 2026

March 2, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Kreisau Group LLC, Kassandra Rosado by Cary Anne Davis; Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-24794906. (Davis, Cary) (Entered: 03/03/2026)

March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiffs' Motion for leave to appear pro hac vice 17 is granted. Attorney Cary Davis is given leave to file an appearance on behalf of Plaintiffs. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, ) (Entered: 03/04/2026)

March 4, 2026

March 4, 2026

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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Kreisau Group LLC, Kassandra Rosado by Cary Anne Davis (Davis, Cary) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026

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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Kreisau Group LLC, Kassandra Rosado by Hannah Maria Abbott (Abbott, Hannah) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026

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DESIGNATION of Thomas Cull as U.S. Attorney for Defendants Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem (Cull, Thomas) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026

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MOTION by Defendants Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem for extension of time, MOTION by Defendants Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem for leave to file excess pages (Cull, Thomas) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026

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NOTICE of Motion by Thomas Cull for presentment of extension of time, motion for leave to file excess pages 22 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 3/10/2026 at 09:30 AM. (Cull, Thomas) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026

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RESPONSE by Kreisau Group LLC, Kassandra Rosadoin Opposition to MOTION by Defendants Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem for extension of time MOTION by Defendants Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noem for leave to file excess pages 22 (McDonell, Colin) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Defendant's motion 22 for extension of time and for additional pages is granted. Defendants may respond with up to ten additional pages by 3/23/26. Plaintiff may reply by 4/6/26. Presentment of motion set for 3/10/26 is stricken. Mailed notice (ags) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026

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AMENDED summons returned executed, 14 (Attachments: # 1 Amended Affidavit of Process Server)(McDonell, Colin) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Kreisau Group LLC, Kassandra Rosado by James C. Grant; Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-24854805. (Grant, James) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: James Grant's motion 27 for leave to appear pro hac vice is granted. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, ) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Status hearing set for 3/26/26 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, ) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

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RESPONSE by Pamela Bondi, Kristi Noemin Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiffs Kreisau Group LLC, Kassandra Rosado for preliminary injunction 10 (Cull, Thomas) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Illinois

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Immigration and/or the Border

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 11, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Two creators of digital anti-ICE groups.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

Kristi Noem

Pamela Bondi

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Ex Parte Young (Federal) or Bivens

Constitutional Clause(s):

Freedom of speech/association

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Illinois 1:26-cv-01532

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

General/Misc.:

Retaliation

Website

Immigration/Border:

Constitutional rights

Policing:

Phone (policing)

Presidential/Gubernatorial Authority:

Access to information systems

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