Case: Hilton v. Noem

2:26-cv-00092 | U.S. District Court for the District of Maine

Filed Date: Feb. 23, 2026

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Case Summary

The plaintiffs in this case are two lifelong residents of Maine who are engaged in political activity amidst the federal government's aggressive deportation campaign throughout the country. Both allege that they had their faces scanned and other personal data collected, have been added to one or more government “databases” or “watchlists,” and have been told by government agents that they are “domestic terrorists.” Plaintiff Elinor Hilton claimed that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE…

The plaintiffs in this case are two lifelong residents of Maine who are engaged in political activity amidst the federal government's aggressive deportation campaign throughout the country. Both allege that they had their faces scanned and other personal data collected, have been added to one or more government “databases” or “watchlists,” and have been told by government agents that they are “domestic terrorists.” Plaintiff Elinor Hilton claimed that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) told her, “If you keep coming to things like this, you are going to be on a domestic terrorist watchlist. Then we’re going to come to your house later tonight." Both allege that they are being targeted by ICE for engaging in protected and lawful protest activity,

Accordingly, they brought this class action lawsuit on behalf of the following proposed class: "All individuals who have exercised or will exercise their constitutional right to peacefully observe or record immigration enforcement operations conducted by Defendants in the District of Maine and whose biometric data or other personal information is or will be collected and maintained by Defendants because of that activity." The putative class brought suit through the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. Represented by Protect Democracy, this case was filed in the District Court of Maine and assigned to John A. Woodcock Jr. The plaintiffs requested that any record collected or maintained about the class members during protests be expunged.

On February 23, the plaintiffs moved for a temporary restraining order (TRO) barring Defendants, their officers, officials, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, and all persons acting in concert or participation with them, from engaging in the unconstitutional collection, maintenance, and dissemination of records based on First Amendment-protected activity and from threatening, harassing, and otherwise retaliating against Plaintiffs and other Class Members for exercising their First Amendment rights.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Jinan Abufarha (2/28/2026)

Claire Pollard (3/29/2026)

People

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Class Action Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Feb. 23, 2026

Feb. 23, 2026

Complaint
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Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026

Order/Opinion

2026 WL 800228

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72313728/hilton-v-noem/

Last updated July 28, 2026, 4:12 p.m.

Docket for: HILTON v. NOEM
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1 Feb. 23, 2026

COMPLAINT against All Defendants PAYMENT OF FILING FEE DUE WITHIN 48 HOURS. IF FILING FEE IS BEING PAID WITH A CREDIT CARD COUNSEL ARE INSTRUCTED TO LOGIN TO CMECF AND DOCKET Case Opening Filing Fee Paid FOUND IN THE Complaints and Other Initiating Documents CATEGORY. CHECK PAYMENTS DUE WITHIN 48 HOURS., filed by COLLEEN FAGAN, ELINOR HILTON. (Service of Process Deadline 5/26/2026) Fee due by 2/25/2026.(cjd) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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2 Feb. 23, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET. (cjd) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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3 Feb. 23, 2026

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by COLLEEN FAGAN, ELINOR HILTON (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Elinor Hilton, # 2 Exhibit 1 to Hilton Declaration (video exhibit), # 3 Exhibit 2 to Hilton Declaration (video exhibit), # 4 Exhibit 3 to Hilton Declaration (video exhibit), # 5 Declaration of Colleen Fagan, # 6 Exhibit 1 to Fagan Declaration (video exhibit))(cjd) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

1 Declaration of Elinor Hilton

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2 Exhibit 1 to Hilton Declaration (video exhibit)

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3 Exhibit 2 to Hilton Declaration (video exhibit)

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4 Exhibit 3 to Hilton Declaration (video exhibit)

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5 Declaration of Colleen Fagan

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6 Exhibit 1 to Fagan Declaration (video exhibit)

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4 Feb. 23, 2026

DECLARATION OF MELISSA HEWEY filed by COLLEEN FAGAN, ELINOR HILTON re 3 Motion for TRO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Article: Alex Nitzberg & Griff Jenkins, # 2 Exhibit 2 Article: Jon Chrisos & Cate McCusker,, # 3 Exhibit 3 Article: Alfred Ng, # 4 Exhibit 4 -- Article: Michelle Hackman, Arian Campo-Flores and Hannah Critchfield, # 5 Exhibit 5 Article: Sheera Frenkel & Aaron Krolik, # 6 Exhibit 6 U.S. Dept of Homeland Sec, # 7 Exhibit 7 -- Ken Klippenstein,, # 8 Exhibit 8 -- Ken Klippenstein, # 9 Exhibit 9 -- Joseph Cox, # 10 Exhibit 10 -- Anthony Kimery, # 11 Exhibit 11 -- Peter McGuire, # 12 Exhibit 12 Link for Anderson Cooper (video exhibit), # 13 Exhibit 13 -- Callie Ferguson, # 14 Exhibit 14 -- Salome Cloteaux, Dana Richie,, # 15 Exhibit 15 -- Grace Bellinghausen, # 16 Exhibit 16 -- Matthew Cunningham-Cook, # 17 Exhibit 17 The Glenn Beck Program, # 18 Exhibit 18 -- Matthew Cunningham-Cook,, # 19 Exhibit 19 -- Sarah Fortinsky, # 20 Exhibit 20 -- Stephen Miller, # 21 Exhibit 21 -- Ted Hesson, Kristina Cooke & Brad Heath, # 22 Exhibit 22 -- Ken Klippenstein,, # 23 Exhibit 23 -- Jeff Winter & Priscilla Alvarez)(cjd) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

1 Exhibit 1 Article: Alex Nitzberg & Griff Jenkins

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2 Exhibit 2 Article: Jon Chrisos & Cate McCusker,

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3 Exhibit 3 Article: Alfred Ng

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4 Exhibit 4 -- Article: Michelle Hackman, Arian Campo-Flores and Hannah Critchfie

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5 Exhibit 5 Article: Sheera Frenkel & Aaron Krolik

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6 Exhibit 6 U.S. Dept of Homeland Sec

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7 Exhibit 7 -- Ken Klippenstein,

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8 Exhibit 8 -- Ken Klippenstein

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9 Exhibit 9 -- Joseph Cox

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10 Exhibit 10 -- Anthony Kimery

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11 Exhibit 11 -- Peter McGuire

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12 Exhibit 12 Link for Anderson Cooper (video exhibit)

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13 Exhibit 13 -- Callie Ferguson

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14 Exhibit 14 -- Salome Cloteaux, Dana Richie,

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15 Exhibit 15 -- Grace Bellinghausen

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16 Exhibit 16 -- Matthew Cunningham-Cook

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17 Exhibit 17 The Glenn Beck Program

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18 Exhibit 18 -- Matthew Cunningham-Cook,

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19 Exhibit 19 -- Sarah Fortinsky

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20 Exhibit 20 -- Stephen Miller

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21 Exhibit 21 -- Ted Hesson, Kristina Cooke & Brad Heath

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22 Exhibit 22 -- Ken Klippenstein,

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23 Exhibit 23 -- Jeff Winter & Priscilla Alvarez

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5 Feb. 23, 2026

ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS (Exhibits 24-46) filed by COLLEEN FAGAN, ELINOR HILTON re 4 Declaration of Melissa Hewey.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 25 -- Judge restricts federal agents from using tear gas, projectile munitions at Portland immigration protests, # 2 Exhibit 26 -- Memorandum from Attorney General Pam Bondi, # 3 Exhibit 27 -- Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence,, # 4 Exhibit 28 link for Kristi Noem says Alex Pretti was a domestic terrorist (video exhibit), # 5 Exhibit 29 -- Jon Collins,, # 6 Exhibit 30 -- Declaration of Nicole Cleveland, # 7 Exhibit 31 -- Declaration of Ryan Doxsey, # 8 Exhibit 32 -- Leah Feiger, # 9 Exhibit 33 -- U.S. Dept of Homeland Sec., # 10 Exhibit 34 Link for DRM News (video exhibit), # 11 Exhibit 35 -- Joseph Cox, # 12 Exhibit 36 -- Joseph Cox, # 13 Exhibit 37 -- Joseph Cox,, # 14 Exhibit 38 -- U.S. Dept of Homeland Sec.,, # 15 Exhibit 39 -- U.S. Dept of Homeland Sec.,, # 16 Exhibit 40 -- : U.S. Govt Accountability Off.,, # 17 Exhibit 41 -- Rachel Ohm,, # 18 Exhibit 42 -- United States Department of Homeland Security, Archived Memorandum, # 19 Exhibit 43 -- Press Release, # 20 Exhibit 44 -- Jonah E. Bromwich,, # 21 Exhibit 45 -- 2025 DHS AI Use Case Inventory, # 22 Exhibit 46 -- Ari Snider)(cjd) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

1 Exhibit 25 -- Judge restricts federal agents from using tear gas, projectile mu

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2 Exhibit 26 -- Memorandum from Attorney General Pam Bondi

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3 Exhibit 27 -- Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence,

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4 Exhibit 28 link for Kristi Noem says Alex Pretti was a domestic terrorist (vi

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5 Exhibit 29 -- Jon Collins,

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6 Exhibit 30 -- Declaration of Nicole Cleveland

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7 Exhibit 31 -- Declaration of Ryan Doxsey

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8 Exhibit 32 -- Leah Feiger

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9 Exhibit 33 -- U.S. Dept of Homeland Sec.

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10 Exhibit 34 Link for DRM News (video exhibit)

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11 Exhibit 35 -- Joseph Cox

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12 Exhibit 36 -- Joseph Cox

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13 Exhibit 37 -- Joseph Cox,

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14 Exhibit 38 -- U.S. Dept of Homeland Sec.,

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15 Exhibit 39 -- U.S. Dept of Homeland Sec.,

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16 Exhibit 40 -- : U.S. Govt Accountability Off.,

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17 Exhibit 41 -- Rachel Ohm,

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18 Exhibit 42 -- United States Department of Homeland Security, Archived Memorandu

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19 Exhibit 43 -- Press Release

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20 Exhibit 44 -- Jonah E. Bromwich,

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21 Exhibit 45 -- 2025 DHS AI Use Case Inventory

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22 Exhibit 46 -- Ari Snider

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6 Feb. 23, 2026

Summonses Issued as to all Defendants. Counsel shall print the embossed summons and effect service in the manner in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P.4. Note-If you are using Version 6 of Adobe Acrobat, be sure the PRINT WHAT field is set to DOCUMENTS AND COMMENTS (Click File, then Print to check this setting). (Attachments: # 1 Summons to Todd Lyons, # 2 Summons to John Condon, # 3 Summons to Rodney Scott, # 4 Summons to Michael Banks, # 5 Summons to US Department of Homeland Security, # 6 Summons to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, # 7 Summons to Homeland Security Investigations, # 8 Summons to US Customs and Border Protection, # 9 Summons US Border Patrol, # 10 Summons to Unidentified Federal Agencies, # 11 Summons to Unidentified Federal Agent)(cjd) Modified on 2/23/2026 (cjd). (Entered: 02/23/2026)

1 Summons to Todd Lyons

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3 Summons to Rodney Scott

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4 Summons to Michael Banks

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5 Summons to US Department of Homeland Security

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6 Summons to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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7 Summons to Homeland Security Investigations

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8 Summons to US Customs and Border Protection

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9 Summons US Border Patrol

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10 Summons to Unidentified Federal Agencies

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11 Summons to Unidentified Federal Agent

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7 Feb. 23, 2026

NOTICE of Docket Entry Modification regarding 6 Summons Issued to correct parties to be served. (cjd) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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8 Feb. 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JOHN G. OSBORN on behalf of All Defendants (OSBORN, JOHN) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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Feb. 23, 2026

Case Opening Filing Fee Paid

Feb. 23, 2026

Filing Fee Paid via Credit Card ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AMEDC-3252899.), filed by COLLEEN FAGAN, ELINOR HILTON.(HEWEY, MELISSA)

9 Feb. 24, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing: A telephonic hearing has been scheduled and the parties have been or will be provided the Court's call-in information. Conference of Counsel set for 2/27/2026 02:00 PM by Telephone before JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK JR. (jam) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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10 Feb. 24, 2026

CERTIFICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Yotam Barkai, Benjamin Cabranes, Karen Dunn filed by MELISSA A. HEWEY on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Total admission fee $ 600 receipt number AMEDC-3253853.) The District of Maine is a CM/ECF NextGen Court. If PHV counsel has not previously been granted electronic filing rights with the District of Maine, PHV counsel will now need to submit a PRO HAC VICE request in this District via PACER at www.pacer.uscourts.gov (Attachments: # 1 Benjamin Cabranes, # 2 Karen Dunn)(HEWEY, MELISSA) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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11 Feb. 24, 2026

CERTIFICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of John Paredes, Jeannie Rhee, Rush Atkinson filed by MELISSA A. HEWEY on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Total admission fee $ 600 receipt number AMEDC-3253860.) The District of Maine is a CM/ECF NextGen Court. If PHV counsel has not previously been granted electronic filing rights with the District of Maine, PHV counsel will now need to submit a PRO HAC VICE request in this District via PACER at www.pacer.uscourts.gov (Attachments: # 1 Jeannie Rhee, # 2 Rush Atkinson)(HEWEY, MELISSA) (Entered: 02/24/2026)

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12 Feb. 25, 2026

NOTICE of APPROVAL by Clerk's Office re 10 Certification for Admission Pro Hac Vice and 11 Certification for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Attorneys YOTAM BARKAI, BENJAMIN CABRANES, KAREN L. DUNN, ERIC JOHN GALVEZ PAREDES, JEANNIE S. RHEE, LAWRENCE RUSH ATKINSON for COLLEEN FAGAN and ELINOR HILTON added to this specific case only. (jgd) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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13 Feb. 25, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by DAVID M. KALLIN on behalf of All Plaintiffs (KALLIN, DAVID) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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14 Feb. 25, 2026

CERTIFICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Janine Lopez, Jessica Marsden, Genevieve Nadeau filed by MELISSA A. HEWEY on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Total admission fee $ 600 receipt number AMEDC-3254759.) The District of Maine is a CM/ECF NextGen Court. If PHV counsel has not previously been granted electronic filing rights with the District of Maine, PHV counsel will now need to submit a PRO HAC VICE request in this District via PACER at www.pacer.uscourts.gov (Attachments: # 1 Jessica Marsden, # 2 Genevieve Nadeau)(HEWEY, MELISSA) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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15 Feb. 25, 2026

CERTIFICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Kenneth Parreno, JoAnna Suriani filed by MELISSA A. HEWEY on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Total admission fee $ 400 receipt number AMEDC-3254769.) The District of Maine is a CM/ECF NextGen Court. If PHV counsel has not previously been granted electronic filing rights with the District of Maine, PHV counsel will now need to submit a PRO HAC VICE request in this District via PACER at www.pacer.uscourts.gov (Attachments: # 1 JoAnna Suriani)(HEWEY, MELISSA) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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16 Feb. 25, 2026

NOTICE of APPROVAL by Clerk's Office re 14 Certification for Admission Pro Hac Vice and 15 Certification for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Attorneys JANINE LOPEZ, JESSICA MARSDEN, GENEVIEVE NADEAU, KENNETH PARRENO, and JOANNA SURIANI for COLLEEN FAGAN and ELINOR HILTON added to this specific case only. Maine has transitioned to the NextGen ECF filing system; therefore, to complete the admissions process, Attorney Janine Lopez, Jessica Marsden, Genevieve Nadeau, Kenneth Parreno, and JoAnna Suriani must register for a PACER account and/or request the appropriate e-filing rights in the District of Maine via PACER at www.pacer.uscourts.gov by 3/2/2026. NOTE: Counsel appearing Pro Hac Vice MUST click on the PRO HAC VICE link when requesting e-filing rights via PACER. For more details on NextGen/PACER go to our website at www.med.uscourts.gov. (jgd) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

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17 Feb. 27, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR: Telephonic Conference of Counsel held, Oral Argument re: 3 Motion for TRO set for 3/16/2026 10:00 AM Portland Courtroom 2 before JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK JR., Responses due by 3/10/2026., Reply due by 3/12/2026.). (Court Reporter: Lori Dunbar) (jam) (Entered: 02/27/2026)

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18 March 10, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by MICHAEL BANKS, JOHN A CONDON, HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS, TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, RODNEY SCOTT, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENCIES, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENTS, US BORDER PATROL, US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. Reply due by 3/24/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Jeffrey P. Barbero, # 2 Declaration of Stephen W. Wells, # 3 Exhibit A - Email Regarding First Amendment Policy Memo, # 4 Exhibit B - First Amendment Policy Memo)(MORELAND VILLALON, NATALIE) (Entered: 03/10/2026)

1 Declaration of Jeffrey P. Barbero

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3 Exhibit A - Email Regarding First Amendment Policy Memo

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March 11, 2026

Reset Deadlines as to 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order per directive of U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock, Jr.: Reply due by 3/12/2026. (jam)

March 11, 2026

Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

19 March 12, 2026

MAIL (ECF 16) sent to JESSICA MARSDEN returned as undeliverable. Reason: Return to Sender/Vacant/Unable to Forward. (jam) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

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20 March 12, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by COLLEEN FAGAN, ELINOR HILTON. (HEWEY, MELISSA) (Entered: 03/12/2026)

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21 March 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by JOHN STEPHEN TAGERT on behalf of All Defendants (TAGERT, JOHN) (Entered: 03/15/2026)

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22 March 16, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR: Motion Hearing held re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by COLLEEN FAGAN, ELINOR HILTON. Order to issue. (Court Reporter: Tammy Martell) (jam) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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23 March 16, 2026

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings Oral Argument held on March 16, 2026 before Judge John A. Woodcock. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Tammy Martell, Telephone Number: 207.272.5566. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.med.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/15/2026. (MARTELL, TAMMY) (Entered: 03/16/2026)

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24 March 23, 2026

ORDER ON MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER denying 3 Motion for TRO By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (CCS)

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25 April 1, 2026

MOTION for Entry of a Joint Expedited Discovery Plan and Proposed Scheduling Order by COLLEEN FAGAN, ELINOR HILTON Responses due by 4/22/2026. (HEWEY, MELISSA) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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26 April 1, 2026

ORDER granting 25 Motion for Entry of a Joint Expedited Discovery Plan and Proposed Scheduling Order. Scheduling Order to issue. By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (jam) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

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April 2, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief 1

27 April 6, 2026

Joint MOTION for Confidentiality Order by MICHAEL BANKS, JOHN A CONDON, HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS, TODD LYONS, KRISTI NOEM, RODNEY SCOTT, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENCIES, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENTS, US BORDER PATROL, US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT Responses due by 4/27/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit (A) Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit (B) Redline of Proposed Modifications to Form Heightened Confidentiality Order)(MORELAND VILLALON, NATALIE) (Entered: 04/06/2026)

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28 April 7, 2026

CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER granting 27 Motion for Confidentiality Order. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON. (MFS) (Entered: 04/07/2026)

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29 April 27, 2026

First AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by ELINOR HILTON, COLLEEN FAGAN, POLYXENIA PANTOS, CARLYN WILLIAMS.(SURIANI, JOANNA) (Entered: 04/27/2026)

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30 May 5, 2026

(Restricted Document not available in CM/ECF or PACER) REQUEST FOR A HEARING REGARDING A DISCOVERY DISPUTE filed by MICHAEL BANKS, JOHN A CONDON, HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLEN, KRISTI NOEM, RODNEY SCOTT, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENCIES, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENTS, US BORDER PATROL, US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Rule 30(b)(6) Notice, # 2 Exhibit Amended Rule 30(b)(6) Notice)(MORELAND VILLALON, NATALIE) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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31 May 6, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing: A telephonic hearing has been scheduled and the parties have been provided with the Court's call-in information. Conference of Counsel set for 5/12/2026 at 11:00 AM by Telephone before MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON. (MFS) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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32 May 6, 2026

(Restricted Document not available in CM/ECF or PACER) REQUEST FOR A HEARING REGARDING A DISCOVERY DISPUTE filed by COLLEEN FAGAN, ELINOR HILTON (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiffs amended and operative 30(b)(6) deposition notice for Defendant DHS, # 2 Plaintiffs Expedited First Set of Requests for Production of Documents)(HEWEY, MELISSA) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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33 May 8, 2026

CERTIFICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Tyler Mikulis filed by MELISSA A. HEWEY on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Total admission fee $ 200 receipt number AMEDC-3288693.) (HEWEY, MELISSA) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

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34 May 8, 2026

NOTICE of APPROVAL by Clerk's Office re 33 Certification for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Attorney TYLER THOMAS MIKULIS for COLLEEN FAGAN, ELINOR HILTON, POLYXENIA PANTOS, and CARLYN WILLIAMS added to this specific case only. (jgd) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

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35 May 11, 2026

Unopposed MOTION to Extend Time to File Answer by MICHAEL BANKS, JOHN A CONDON, HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLEN, KRISTI NOEM, RODNEY SCOTT, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENCIES, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENTS, US BORDER PATROL, US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT Responses due by 6/1/2026. (MORELAND VILLALON, NATALIE) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

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36 May 12, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON: Telephone Conference of Counsel held. (Court Reporter: FTR) (MFS) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

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37 May 13, 2026

ORDER granting 35 Motion to Extend Time. Time to file response to the amended complaint is extended to June 11, 2026. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON. (NIVISON, JOHN) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

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May 13, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

May 13, 2026

Reset Answer Deadline for MICHAEL BANKS, JOHN A CONDON, HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLEN, KRISTI NOEM, RODNEY SCOTT, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENCIES, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENTS, US BORDER PATROL, US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT per Order No. 37: Answer due by 6/11/2026. (jam)

38 May 26, 2026

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings Discovery Dispute held on May 12, 2026 before Magistrate Judge John C. Nivison. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Leslie Miller, Telephone Number: 207.745.0897. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.med.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/24/2026. (MILLER, LESLIE) Modified on 5/26/2026 to modify judge name (jam). (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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39 May 26, 2026

NOTICE of Docket Entry Modification regarding 38 Transcript: The docket text was modified by the Clerk's Office to reflect hearing on May 12, 2026 was held by Magistrate Judge John C. Nivison. (jam) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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40 May 26, 2026

Joint MOTION FOR ENTRY OF JOINT AMENDED EXPEDITED DISCOVERY PLAN AND PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER TO AMEND ECF NO. 26 by COLLEEN FAGAN, ELINOR HILTON Responses due by 6/16/2026. (CABRANES, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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41 June 1, 2026

ORDER granting 40 Joint MOTION FOR ENTRY OF JOINT AMENDED EXPEDITED DISCOVERY PLAN AND PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER TO AMEND ECF NO. 26 By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (jam) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

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42 June 1, 2026

CERTIFICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Ori Lev filed by MELISSA A. HEWEY on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Amount paid $200.00 receipt #AMEDC-3299305. (HEWEY, MELISSA) Modified on 6/1/2026 to add receipt information (jgd). (Entered: 06/01/2026)

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43 June 1, 2026

NOTICE of APPROVAL by Clerk's Office re 42 Certification for Admission Pro Hac Vice. Attorney ORI LEV for COLLEEN FAGAN,ORI LEV for ELINOR HILTON,ORI LEV for POLYXENIA PANTOS,ORI LEV for CARLYN WILLIAMS added to this specific case only. Maine has transitioned to the NextGen ECF filing system; therefore, to complete the admissions process, Attorney ORI LEV must register for a PACER account and/or request the appropriate e-filing rights in the District of Maine via PACER at www.pacer.uscourts.gov by 6/8/2026. NOTE: Counsel appearing Pro Hac Vice MUST click on the PRO HAC VICE link when requesting e-filing rights via PACER. For more details on NextGen/PACER go to our website at www.med.uscourts.gov. (jgd) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

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June 1, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief 1

June 15, 2026

Reset Answer Deadline for MICHAEL BANKS, JOHN A CONDON, HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLEN, KRISTI NOEM, RODNEY SCOTT, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENCIES, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENTS, US BORDER PATROL, US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT per Order No. 41: Answer due by 7/17/2026. (jam)

44 June 17, 2026

(Restricted Document not available in CM/ECF or PACER) REQUEST FOR A HEARING REGARDING A DISCOVERY DISPUTE filed by MICHAEL BANKS, JOHN A CONDON, HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLEN, KRISTI NOEM, RODNEY SCOTT, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENCIES, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENTS, US BORDER PATROL, US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Third Amended Notice of 30(b)(6) Deposition, # 2 Exhibit Redline - First to Third Amended Notice of 30(b)(6) Deposition)(TAGERT, JOHN) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

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45 June 18, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing: A telephonic hearing has been scheduled and the parties have been provided the Court's call-in information. Conference of Counsel set for 6/25/2026 at 1:00 PM by Telephone before MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON. (MFS) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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46 June 18, 2026

Joint MOTION FOR ENTRY OF JOINT AMENDED EXPEDITED DISCOVERY PLAN AND PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER to amend ECF Nos. 40-41 by COLLEEN FAGAN, ELINOR HILTON Responses due by 7/9/2026. (CABRANES, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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47 June 22, 2026

(Restricted Document not available in CM/ECF or PACER) REQUEST FOR A HEARING REGARDING A DISCOVERY DISPUTE filed by COLLEEN FAGAN, ELINOR HILTON, POLYXENIA PANTOS, CARLYN WILLIAMS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - 2026.04.01 - Plaintiffs' Expedited First Set of RFPs, # 2 Exhibit 2 - 2026.04.29 Expedited Second Set of RFPs, # 3 Exhibit 3 - HILTON-MAINE2026-DEFS000316, # 4 Exhibit 4 - HILTON- MAINE2026-DEFS000482, # 5 Exhibit 5 - HILTON-MAINE2026-DEFS000001_, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Defs Priv. Log, Hilton v. Mullin 5.8.26, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Defs Priv. Log, Hilton v. Mullin 6.17.26)(CABRANES, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

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48 June 23, 2026

ORDER granting 46 Motion FOR ENTRY OF JOINT AMENDED EXPEDITED DISCOVERY PLAN AND PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER to amend ECF Nos. 40-41 By JUDGE JOHN A. WOODCOCK, JR. (jam) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

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June 23, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief 1

June 23, 2026

Reset Answer Deadline for MICHAEL BANKS, JOHN A CONDON, HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLEN, KRISTI NOEM, RODNEY SCOTT, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENCIES, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENTS, US BORDER PATROL, US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT per Order No. 48: Answer due by 8/21/2026. (jam)

49 June 25, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON: Telephone Conference held. Order to issue. (Court Reporter: Lori Dunbar) (MFS) (Entered: 06/25/2026)

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50 June 26, 2026

ORDER ON DISCOVERY ISSUES. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON. (MFS) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

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51 June 29, 2026

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings Telephone Conference held on June 25, 2026, before Judge John C. Nivison. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Lori Dunbar, Telephone Number: (207) 749-4072. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.med.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/28/2026. (DUNBAR, LORI) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

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52 July 10, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing: A video hearing has been scheduled and the parties have been provided the Court's video link. Conference of Counsel set for 7/14/2026 at 1:00 PM by Video before MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON. (MFS) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

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53 July 10, 2026

(Sealed Document not available in CM/ECF or PACER) SEALED MOTION REQUEST FOR A HEARING REGARDING A DISCOVERY DISPUTE by COLLEEN FAGAN, ELINOR HILTON, POLYXENIA PANTOS, CARLYN WILLIAMS Responses due by 7/31/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Defendants' Responses to Plaintiffs' Expedited First Set of Requests for Production, including RFP No. 5)(CABRANES, BENJAMIN) (Entered: 07/10/2026)

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54 July 14, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON: Conference of Counsel held. (Court Reporter: Lori Dunbar) (cjd) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

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55 July 16, 2026

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings Video Conference of Counsel held on July 14, 2026, before Judge John C. Nivison. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Lori Dunbar, Telephone Number: (207) 749-4072. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.med.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/14/2026. (DUNBAR, LORI) (Entered: 07/16/2026)

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56 July 17, 2026

ORDER ON DISCOVERY ISSUES. By MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON. (MFS) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

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57 July 20, 2026

(Restricted Document not available in CM/ECF or PACER) REQUEST FOR A HEARING REGARDING A DISCOVERY DISPUTE filed by MICHAEL BANKS, JOHN A CONDON, HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONS, TODD LYONS, MARKWAYNE MULLEN, KRISTI NOEM, RODNEY SCOTT, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENCIES, UNIDENTIFIED FEDERAL AGENTS, US BORDER PATROL, US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Transmittal Letter from Plaintiffs, # 2 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Privilege Log for Redacting Documents, # 3 Exhibit Plaintiffs' Privilege Log for Withholding Documents)(TAGERT, JOHN) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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58 July 21, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing: A video hearing has been scheduled and the parties have been or will be provided the Court's video link. Conference of Counsel Re: discovery dispute set for 7/21/2026 12:00 PM by Video before MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON. (cjd) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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59 July 21, 2026

(Restricted Document not available in CM/ECF or PACER) REQUEST FOR A HEARING REGARDING A DISCOVERY DISPUTE filed by COLLEEN FAGAN, ELINOR HILTON, POLYXENIA PANTOS, CARLYN WILLIAMS (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Ds' Resp Ps 3rd Exped ROGs_2026.07.20)(BARKAI, YOTAM) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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60 July 21, 2026

CERTIFICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of F. Elias Boujaoude filed by DAVID M. KALLIN on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Total admission fee $ 200 receipt number AMEDC-3324169.) (KALLIN, DAVID) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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61 July 21, 2026

NOTICE of APPROVAL by Clerk's Office re 60 Certification for Admission Pro Hac Vice Attorney F. ELIAS BOUJAOUDE for COLLEEN FAGAN, POLYXENIA PANTOS, and CARLYN WILLIAMS added to this specific case only. Maine has transitioned to the NextGen ECF filing system; therefore, to complete the admissions process, Attorney F. Elias Boujaoude must register for a PACER account and/or request the appropriate e-filing rights in the District of Maine via PACER at www.pacer.uscourts.gov by 7/28/2026. NOTE: Counsel appearing Pro Hac Vice MUST click on the PRO HAC VICE link when requesting e-filing rights via PACER. For more details on NextGen/PACER go to our website at www.med.uscourts.gov. (slg) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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62 July 21, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE JOHN C. NIVISON: Conference of Counsel held re: discovery dispute. (Court Reporter: Tammy Martell) (cjd) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Maine

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Key Dates

Filing Date: Feb. 23, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs are "lifelong residents of Maine who have engaged in lawful, expressive activity to voice support for their neighbors, oppose the administration’s policies, and document the actions of federal agents to promote accountability."

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Protect Democracy

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Constitutional Clause(s):

Freedom of speech/association

Other Dockets:

District of Maine 2:26-cv-00092

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Record-keeping

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