Case: Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

1:26-cv-00132 | U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island

Filed Date: March 5, 2026

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Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research this case.] On March 5, 2026, a group of nonprofits committed to providing immigration services, filed suit in U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island against the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), USCIS Director, Joseph Edlow, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and former DHS director, Kristi Noem. Plaintiffs challenge four policies (recently enacted by USCIS with the express goal of intimidating noncitizens livi…

[This summary is temporary while we research this case.]

On March 5, 2026, a group of nonprofits committed to providing immigration services, filed suit in U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island against the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), USCIS Director, Joseph Edlow, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and former DHS director, Kristi Noem. Plaintiffs challenge four policies (recently enacted by USCIS with the express goal of intimidating noncitizens living in the U.S., making life so unbearable here that they are forced to leave, and, if necessary, manufacturing conditions to remove them from the country. These policies have allegedly flung noncitizens living in the U.S. into an indefinite state of limbo, confusion, and uncertainty. Long-term residents who have waited years to secure a green card now have reason to believe they will never be granted permanent legal status. Laborers face the prospect of losing their work permits, their livelihood, and their ability to provide for their families. And eligible asylum seekers who came to this country fleeing persecution are confronting the likelihood that they will never be granted the refuge they seek.  

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Madeline Dollard (6/16/2026)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Blumeyer-Martinez, Kristy (Rhode Island)

Carroll, Catherine M.A (Rhode Island)

Cooper, Ryan (Rhode Island)

Attorney for Defendant

Becker, Tyler J. (Rhode Island)

Bolan, Kevin (Rhode Island)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case
1

1:26-cv-00132

Complaint

March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026

Complaint
28

1:26-cv-00132

Memorandum and Order

Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island et al. v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services et al.

June 5, 2026

June 5, 2026

Order/Opinion

2026 WL 1622708

36

1:26-cv-00132

Order

Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island et al. v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services et al.

June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026

Order/Opinion

2026 WL 1695954

37

1:26-cv-00132

Judgment

June 11, 2026

June 11, 2026

Other

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72369535/dorcas-international-institute-of-rhode-island-v-united-states-citizenship/

Last updated July 28, 2026, 4:10 p.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 March 5, 2026

COMPLAINT ( filing fee paid $ 405.00, receipt number ARIDC-2250908 ), filed by Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts, Service Employees International Union, Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans, Refugee Dream Center, American Gateways, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, African Communities Together. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Nov 27 Memo, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Dec 2 Memo, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Jan 1 Memo, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet, # 5 USCIS Summons, # 6 Edlow Summons, # 7 DHS Summons, # 8 Noem Summons, # 9 USAG Summons, # 10 USAO Summons)(Romero, Amy) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Nov 27 Memo

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2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Dec 2 Memo

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3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Jan 1 Memo

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4 Civil Cover Sheet

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5 USCIS Summons

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6 Edlow Summons

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7 DHS Summons

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8 Noem Summons

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9 USAG Summons

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10 USAO Summons

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2 March 5, 2026

CASE OPENING NOTICE ISSUED (Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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3 March 5, 2026

Corporate Disclosure Statement by African Communities Together, American Gateways, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans, Refugee Dream Center, Service Employees International Union, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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4 March 5, 2026

Summons Issued as to Department of Homeland Security, Joseph Edlow, Kristi Noem, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General. (Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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March 5, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

March 5, 2026

Case assigned to Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. and Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan. (Simoncelli, Michael)

5 March 6, 2026

MOTION for Kevin Love Hubbard to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2251447 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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6 March 6, 2026

MOTION for Ryan Cooper to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2251448 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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7 March 6, 2026

MOTION for Anashua Dutta to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2251453 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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8 March 6, 2026

MOTION for Catherine M.A. Carroll to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2251454 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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9 March 6, 2026

MOTION for Robin Thurston to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2251456 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 03/06/2026)

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March 6, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

March 6, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 5 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Kevin Love Hubbard. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/6/2026. (Hill, Cherelle)

March 6, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Ryan Cooper. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/6/2026. (Hill, Cherelle)

March 6, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Anashua Dutta. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/6/2026. (Hill, Cherelle)

March 6, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Catherine M.A Carroll. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/6/2026. (Hill, Cherelle)

March 6, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Robin F. Thurston. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/6/2026. (Hill, Cherelle)

10 March 9, 2026

MOTION for Kristy Blumeyer-Martinez to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2252076 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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11 March 9, 2026

MOTION for Mona Iman to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2252080 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 03/09/2026)

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March 9, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

March 9, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Kristy Blumeyer-Martinez. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/9/2026. (Hill, Cherelle)

March 9, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Mona Iman. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/9/2026. (Hill, Cherelle)

12 March 13, 2026

Joint MOTION for Expedited Summary Judgment Briefing Schedule and To Waive Statements of Undisputed Facts filed by All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 3/27/2026. (Hubbard, Kevin) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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13 March 17, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Bolan on behalf of Department of Homeland Security, Joseph Edlow, Kristi Noem, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (Bolan, Kevin) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

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14 March 17, 2026

MOTION for Kalpana V. Peddibhotla to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2255225 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

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15 March 17, 2026

MOTION for Anisa Rahim to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2255229 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 03/17/2026)

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March 17, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

March 17, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 12 Joint MOTION for Expedited Summary Judgment Briefing Schedule and To Waive Statements of Undisputed Facts: Defendants will produce and file the administrative record by 3/25/26; Plaintiffs will file their motion for summary judgment by 4/3/26; Defendants will file a cross-motion for summary judgment and response to Plaintiffs' motion by 4/24/26; Plaintiffs will file a reply and response to the cross-motion for summary judgment by 5/1/26; and, Defendants will file a reply re: the cross-motion by 5/8/26. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/17/2026. (Jackson, Ryan)

March 17, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

March 17, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 14 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Kalpana V. Peddibhotla. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/17/2026. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana)

March 17, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Anisa Rahim. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/17/2026. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana)

16 March 25, 2026

ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD filed by Department of Homeland Security, Joseph Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 -- PA-2025-26, # 2 Exhibit 2 -- PM-602-0192, # 3 Exhibit 3 -- PM-602-0194)(Bolan, Kevin) (Entered: 03/25/2026)

1 Exhibit 1 -- PA-2025-26

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2 Exhibit 2 -- PM-602-0192

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3 Exhibit 3 -- PM-602-0194

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March 25, 2026

Order AND ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties

March 25, 2026

TEXT ORDER: Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 25(d), Markwayne Mullin has been substituted for Kristi Noem as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in this action. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/25/2026. (Simoncelli, Michael)

March 25, 2026

Order

17 March 30, 2026

MOTION for Golnaz Fakhimi to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2259098 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

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18 March 30, 2026

MOTION for Abbey Rutherford to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2259101 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

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19 March 30, 2026

MOTION for Melissa Keaney to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2259102 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

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March 30, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

March 30, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 17 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Golnaz Fakhimi. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/30/2026. (Hill, Cherelle)

March 30, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 18 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Abbey Rutherford. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/30/2026. (Hill, Cherelle)

March 30, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 19 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Melissa Keaney. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/30/2026. (Hill, Cherelle)

20 April 3, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 4/17/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Supporting Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit A (Sique), # 3 Exhibit B (Bah), # 4 Exhibit C (Medina Neuman), # 5 Exhibit D (Sweeney), # 6 Exhibit E (Velasquez), # 7 Exhibit F (Kassa), # 8 Exhibit G (Sahid), # 9 Exhibit H (Yang))(Cooper, Ryan) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

1 Supporting Memorandum

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2 Exhibit A (Sique)

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3 Exhibit B (Bah)

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4 Exhibit C (Medina Neuman)

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5 Exhibit D (Sweeney)

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6 Exhibit E (Velasquez)

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7 Exhibit F (Kassa)

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8 Exhibit G (Sahid)

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9 Exhibit H (Yang)

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21 April 24, 2026

Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment, Mot. to Dismiss (Fifth Amendment Claims), and Opposition to Pls.' Summary Judgment Motion filed by All Defendants. Responses due by 5/8/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1 -- Good Decl. (Mar. 3, 2026), # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2 -- USCIS Update (Mar. 30, 2026))(Bolan, Kevin) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

1 Exhibit Ex. 1 -- Good Decl. (Mar. 3, 2026)

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2 Exhibit Ex. 2 -- USCIS Update (Mar. 30, 2026)

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22 April 24, 2026

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by African Communities Together, American Gateways, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans, Refugee Dream Center, Service Employees International Union, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts. Responses due by 5/8/2026. (Fakhimi, Golnaz) (Entered: 04/24/2026)

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April 27, 2026

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

April 27, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 22 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Golnaz Fakhimi terminated. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 4/27/2026. (Jackson, Ryan)

23 May 1, 2026

RESPONSE In Opposition to 21 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment, Mot. to Dismiss (Fifth Amendment Claims), and Opposition to Pls.' Summary Judgment Motion filed by All Plaintiffs. Replies due by 5/8/2026. (Cooper, Ryan) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

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24 May 5, 2026

Assented MOTION for an Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,, filed by All Defendants. Responses due by 5/19/2026. (Bolan, Kevin) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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May 5, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

May 5, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Reply re 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment; Replies due by 5/11/2026 by 5 PM. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 5/5/2026. (Jackson, Ryan)

May 5, 2026

Notice of Hearing on Motion

May 5, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing on 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment and 21 Cross-MOTION for Summary Judgment: Motion Hearing scheduled for Thursday 5/21/2026 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 1 before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. (Jackson, Ryan)

25 May 11, 2026

REPLY to Response re 23 Response to Motion, filed by All Defendants. (Bolan, Kevin) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

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26 May 15, 2026

NOTICE by Department of Homeland Security, Joseph Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services re 21 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment, Mot. to Dismiss (Fifth Amendment Claims), and Opposition to Pls.' Summary Judgment Motion (Bolan, Kevin) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

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May 19, 2026

Order

May 19, 2026

TEXT ORDER: At the hearing on the Motions for Summary Judgment Thursday, 5/21/26, the Court will allot up to 30 minutes to the Plaintiffs, 45 minutes to the Defendants, and 15 minutes to the Plaintiffs for rebuttal. The parties should plan to concentrate any arguments on the issues of standing and the merits of the APA claims. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 5/19/2026. (Jackson, Ryan)

May 21, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.: Motion Hearing held on 5/21/2026 re: 20 MOTION for Summary Judgment and 21 Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment: Counsel present: K. Love Hubbard, A. Romero, R. Cooper; K. Bolan, R. Vyas. Plaintiffs (Hubbard and Cooper) argue their motion for Summary Judgment; questioned by the Court. Defendant (Bolan) responds and argues its own Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment; questioned by the Court. Plaintiffs give brief reply arguments and are further questioned by the Court. The Court takes the matter under advisement. Adjourned. (Court Reporter D. Webb in Courtroom 1 at 2:00 PM) (Jackson, Ryan)

May 21, 2026

Motion Hearing

May 27, 2026

Motion Hearing

27 June 3, 2026

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 05/21/2026 before Judge John J. McConnell, Jr.. 3-Day Transcript Selected. Transcript to be delivered within 3 calendar days.. (Hill, Cherelle) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

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28 June 5, 2026

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 20) is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART, and the Government's Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 21) is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Each of the Challenged Policiesthe Global Asylum Hold Policy, the Benefits Hold Policy, the Comprehensive Re-Review Policy, and the Country-Specific Factors Policyare declared unlawful and are hereby VACATED and SET ASIDE. Plaintiffs' request for a permanent injunction is DENIED. The Government's related Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' constitutional claims (ECF No. 21) is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 6/5/2026. (Simoncelli, Michael) (Main Document 28 replaced on 6/6/2026 to correct typographical error.) (Simoncelli, Michael). (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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29 June 5, 2026

TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT Entered re: 27 Transcript Order. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Denise Webb. (Dias, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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June 5, 2026

Transcript Order Rescinded

June 5, 2026

TRANSCRIPT ORDER RESCINDED re: 27 Transcript Order The Court Reporter certifies the transcript order is unable to be fulfilled for the following reasons: Transcript order has been withdrawn by filer. (Dias, Jennifer)

30 June 9, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Tyler J. Becker on behalf of All Defendants (Becker, Tyler) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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31 June 9, 2026

MOTION for Entry of Judgment under Rule 54(b) or for Clarification Regarding Vacatur Order filed by All Defendants. Responses due by 6/23/2026. (Becker, Tyler) (Entered: 06/09/2026)

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32 June 10, 2026

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 5/21/2026 before Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. Ordinary Transcript delivery selected. Transcript to be delivered in 30 days. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

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33 June 10, 2026

TRANSCRIPT ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT Entered re: 32 Transcript Order. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Denise Webb. (Dias, Jennifer) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

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34 June 10, 2026

RESPONSE In Opposition to 31 MOTION for Entry of Judgment under Rule 54(b) or for Clarification Regarding Vacatur Order filed by All Plaintiffs. Replies due by 6/17/2026. (Cooper, Ryan) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

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35 June 10, 2026

Emergency MOTION for Enforcement of Order Granting Partial Summary Judgment and Vacatur filed by All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 6/24/2026. (Cooper, Ryan) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

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36 June 11, 2026

ORDER: granting 31 MOTION for Entry of Judgment under Rule 54(b) and entering partial final judgment in favor Plaintiffs on their APA claims and denying without prejudice 35 MOTION to Enforce. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 6/11/2026. (Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

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37 June 11, 2026

JUDGMENT in favor of African Communities Together, American Gateways, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island, International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans, Refugee Dream Center, Service Employees International Union, Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts against Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Joseph Edlow, Markwayne Mullin. So Ordered by Clerk of Court on 6/11/2026. (Simoncelli, Michael) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

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38 June 12, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Lauren Sandler Zurier on behalf of All Defendants (Zurier, Lauren) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

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39 June 12, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEAL by Department of Homeland Security, Joseph Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, Kristi Noem, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services as to 28 Memorandum and Order, 36 Order, 37 Judgment. (No fee paid, USA, Waived by Statute, or IFP.) NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel should register for a First Circuit CM/ECF Appellate Filer Account at http://pacer.psc.uscourts.gov/cmecf/. Counsel should also review the First Circuit requirements for electronic filing by visiting the CM/ECF Information section at http://www.ca1.uscourts.gov/cmecf Appeal Record due by 6/22/2026. (Zurier, Lauren) Docket text modified on 6/12/2026 to remove extra text. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

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40 June 12, 2026

CLERK'S CERTIFICATE AND APPELLATE COVER SHEET: Abbreviated record on appeal consisting of notice of appeal, order(s) being appealed, and a copy of the district court docket report transmitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in accordance with 1st Cir. R. 11.0(b) re: 39 Notice of Appeal. Documents Sent: 28, 36, 37. (Attachments: # 1 Record on Appeal) (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

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41 June 12, 2026

STATUS REPORT Concerning Compliance With Court's Order by All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Ex. A (Declaration))(Zurier, Lauren) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

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42 June 12, 2026

NOTICE by Department of Homeland Security, Joseph Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of Withdrawal of Appearance (Zurier, Lauren) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

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43 June 12, 2026

MOTION for Reem Subei to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2294172 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

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June 12, 2026

USCA Case Number

June 12, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

June 12, 2026

USCA Case Number 26-1703 for 39 Notice of Appeal. (Simoncelli, Michael)

June 12, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 43 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Reem Subei. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 6/12/2026. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana)

44 June 15, 2026

TRANSCRIPT of Cross Motions for Summary Judgment hearing held on 5/21/2026 before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. Court Reporter Denise A Webb, Telephone number 401-752-7045. 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. NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Redaction Requests must be filed for personal identifiers only. All other redactions must be requested by motion. For local policy and sample redaction request visit our website at www.rid.uscourts.gov and select Transcripts under the Case Information menu option. Redaction Request due 7/6/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/16/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/14/2026. (Webb, Denise) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

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45 June 15, 2026

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 5/21/2026 before Judge McConnell. Ordinary Transcript delivery selected. Transcript to be delivered in 30 days.. (Bolan, Kevin) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

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46 June 19, 2026

Emergency MOTION to Stay re 28 Memorandum and Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,, 37 Judgment,, 36 Order on Motion for Entry of Judgment under Rule 54(b),, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, filed by All Defendants. Responses due by 7/6/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Alfonso-Royals Declaration)(Becker, Tyler) (Entered: 06/19/2026)

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June 22, 2026

Notice of Hearing on Motion

June 22, 2026

NOTICE of In-Person Hearing on 46 Emergency MOTION to Stay re 28 Memorandum and Order, 37 Judgment: Motion Hearing scheduled for Wednesday 7/8/2026 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 1 before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. (UPDATE: This hearing will be available to view on the Court's YouTube channel) (Jackson, Ryan)

47 July 6, 2026

RESPONSE In Opposition to 46 Emergency MOTION to Stay re 28 Memorandum and Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,, 37 Judgment,, 36 Order on Motion for Entry of Judgment under Rule 54(b),, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief, filed by All Plaintiffs. Replies due by 7/13/2026. (Cooper, Ryan) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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July 6, 2026

Order

July 6, 2026

TEXT ORDER: To allow more time for the Court to review the Government's Motion for a Stay Pending Appeal and the Plaintiffs' Objection expected to be filed today, and to allow time for the Government to file a Reply if it wishes to, the in-person hearing scheduled for July 8, 2026 will be rescheduled. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 7/6/2026. (Simoncelli, Michael)

July 6, 2026

Hearing Cancelled

July 6, 2026

HEARING CANCELLED: Motion Hearing scheduled for Wednesday 7/8/2026 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 1 before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. is cancelled, and will be rescheduled. (Simoncelli, Michael)

48 July 8, 2026

NOTICE by Department of Homeland Security, Joseph Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services re Order, Hearing Cancelled (Becker, Tyler) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

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July 8, 2026

Notice of Hearing on Motion

July 8, 2026

UPDATED NOTICE of Hearing on 46 Emergency MOTION to Stay re: 28 Memorandum and Order: Motion Hearing scheduled for Wednesday 7/15/2026 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 1 before Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. This hearing will be available to view on the Court's YouTube channel. (Jackson, Ryan)

49 July 9, 2026

MOTION for Vijayasaradhi V. Bondada to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( filing fee paid $ 100.00, receipt number ARIDC-2306681 ) filed by All Plaintiffs. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

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50 July 9, 2026

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Anisa Rahim filed by All Plaintiffs. Responses due by 7/23/2026. (Romero, Amy) (Entered: 07/09/2026)

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July 9, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

July 9, 2026

TEXT ORDER granting 49 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Vijayasaradhi V. Bondada. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 7/9/2026. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana)

Case Details

State / Territory:

Rhode Island

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 5, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A group of nonprofits and labor unions representing immigrants and refugees

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Former DHS Director

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

USCIS Director

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101 et seq.

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Equal Protection

Other Dockets:

District of Rhode Island 1:26-cv-00132

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit 26-01703

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Sought:

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Stay of government action

Relief Granted:

Declaratory Judgment

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Issues

Immigration/Border:

Admission - procedure

Asylum - procedure

Constitutional rights

Deportation - judicial review

Deportation - procedure

Undocumented immigrants - rights and duties

U.S. citizenship - acquiring

Visas - procedures

Work authorization - procedures

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