Case: Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

COMPLAINT against All Defendants (filing fee $ 405, receipt number AMNDC-12714967) filed by Christopher Collins, SJ, Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ, Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Filer requests summons issued. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (Westbrook, Erin) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

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(Text-Only) CLERK'S NOTICE OF INITIAL CASE ASSIGNMENT. Case assigned to Judge Jerry W. Blackwell per Civil (3rd, 4th - Civil Rights) list, referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz. Please use case number 26-cv-1576 (JWB/DTS).Notice: All Nongovernmental Corporate Parties must file a Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. (ABR) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Summons Issued as to Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Faron K. Paramore, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Protective Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (ABR) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Christopher Collins, SJ, Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ. (Westbrook, Erin) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

PROPOSED ORDER TO JUDGE re 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Christopher Collins, SJ, Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ.(Westbrook, Erin) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Christopher Collins, SJ, Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ. (Attachments: # 1 LR7.1/LR72.2 Word Count Compliance Certificate, DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//# 2 Exhibit(s) 1, DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//# 3 Exhibit(s) A - Declaration of Father Collins, SJ, DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//# 4 Exhibit(s) B - Declaration of Bishop Jennifer Nagel, DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//# 5 Exhibit(s) C - Declaration of Rev. Melissa Gonzalez, DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//# 6 Exhibit(s) D - Declaration of Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel, DOCUMENT FILED IN ERROR//# 7 Exhibit(s) E - Declaration of Rev. Susie Hayward)(Westbrook, Erin) Modified text on 2/23/2026 (ACH). (Entered: 02/23/2026)

MEET and CONFER STATEMENT re 4 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Christopher Collins, SJ, Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ.(Westbrook, Erin) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

EXHIBIT 1 re 6 Memorandum in Support of Motion,,, filed by Christopher Collins, SJ, Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ.(Westbrook, Erin) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Declaration in Support of 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Christopher Collins, SJ, Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ.(Westbrook, Erin) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Declaration of Bishop Jennifer Nagel in Support of 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Christopher Collins, SJ, Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ.(Westbrook, Erin) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Declaration of Rev. Melissa Gonzalez in Support of 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Christopher Collins, SJ, Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ.(Westbrook, Erin) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Declaration of Rev. Dr. Rebecca Voelkel in Support of 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Christopher Collins, SJ, Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ.(Westbrook, Erin) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

Declaration of Rev. Susie Hayward in Support of 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested filed by Christopher Collins, SJ, Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ.(Westbrook, Erin) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

(Text-Only) Notice re: Non-Admitted AttorneyWe have received documents listing Maxwell Bremer as counsel of record. If he or she wishes to be listed as an attorney of record in this case, he or she must be admitted to the bar of the U.S. District Court of Minnesota in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (a), (b) and (c) or temporarily admitted pro hac vice in accordance with Local Rule 83.5 (d) or (e).For more admissions information and forms, please see the Attorney Forms Section of the courts website at www.mnd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms. (ABR) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. There is no parent corporation, publicly held corporation owning 10 percent or more of its stock, or any subsidiaries to report for Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. (Westbrook, Erin) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

RULE 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. There is no parent corporation, publicly held corporation owning 10 percent or more of its stock, or any subsidiaries to report for Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ. (Westbrook, Erin) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

NOTICE OF HEARING ON MOTION 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested : Date and time to be determined. (Westbrook, Erin) (Entered: 02/23/2026)

ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE, REQUIRING MEET AND CONFER, AND DIRECTING EVIDENTIARY SUBMISSIONS. (See Order for Complete Details.) Signed by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell on 2/25/2026. (CRD) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by David W Fuller on behalf of Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Faron K. Paramore, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Protective Service, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Fuller, David) (Entered: 02/25/2026)

AFFIDAVIT of Service by Christopher Collins, SJ, Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ re 15 Rule 7.1 - Disclosure Statement, 3 Summons Issued, 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested, 10 Declaration in Support, 16 Rule 7.1 - Disclosure Statement, 12 Declaration in Support, 9 Declaration in Support, 8 Exhibit, 11 Declaration in Support, 13 Declaration in Support, 7 Meet and Confer Statement, 5 Proposed Order to Judge, 6 Memorandum in Support of Motion,,, 1 Complaint, 17 Notice of Hearing on Motion upon U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen (Westbrook, Erin) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

AFFIDAVIT of Service by Christopher Collins, SJ, Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Minnesota Conference of the United Church of Christ re 15 Rule 7.1 - Disclosure Statement, 3 Summons Issued, 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested, 10 Declaration in Support, 16 Rule 7.1 - Disclosure Statement, 12 Declaration in Support, 9 Declaration in Support, 8 Exhibit, 11 Declaration in Support, 13 Declaration in Support, 7 Meet and Confer Statement, 5 Proposed Order to Judge, 6 Memorandum in Support of Motion,,, 1 Complaint, 17 Notice of Hearing on Motion via Certified Mail upon U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Marcos Charles, David Easterwood, U.S. Federal Protective Service, and Faron K. Paramore (Westbrook, Erin) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

AMENDED NOTICE of Hearing on Motion: 4 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction - Expedited Handling Requested : Motion Hearing set for 3/13/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 7A (STP) before Judge Jerry W. Blackwell. (Westbrook, Erin) (Entered: 02/26/2026)