Case: Service Employees International Union v. Scott

1:26-cv-11251 | U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Filed Date: March 13, 2026

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Case Summary

On March 13, 2026, plaintiffs filed this complaint against ten defendants, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection and its secretary, Rodney Scott, in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Plaintiffs, a union with a membership of over two million public sector workers, sought declaratory and injunctive relief as well as attorneys' fees after Defendants altered their interpretation of long-standing employment eligibility standards. In 2025, Defendants summarily revoked Indi…

On March 13, 2026, plaintiffs filed this complaint against ten defendants, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection and its secretary, Rodney Scott, in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Plaintiffs, a union with a membership of over two million public sector workers, sought declaratory and injunctive relief as well as attorneys' fees after Defendants altered their interpretation of long-standing employment eligibility standards. In 2025, Defendants summarily revoked Individual Plaintiffs’ Customs seals based on Defendants’ novel, arbitrary, and unlawful interpretation of the requirement that seal holders have “authorized residency,” a term nowhere defined in the Immigration and Nationality Act. Plaintiffs alleged this was done in furtherance of President Trump's anti-immigrant agenda, as it effectively stripped immigrant union members of their jobs. The complaint asserted claims under the Administrative Procedure Act and the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment.

The case was assigned to District Judge Patti B. Saris.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Claire Pollard (4/13/2026)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72487599/parties/service-employees-international-union-v-scott/


Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Ahmad, Muneer I. (Massachusetts)

Cumming, Gregory Martin (Massachusetts)

Deffebach, Anna Lynn (Massachusetts)

Attorney for Defendant

Canzoneri, Julian N. (Massachusetts)

Farquhar, Rayford A. (Massachusetts)

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Documents in this case
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1:26-cv-11251

Complaint

March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Oct. 29, 2026, 7:43 a.m.

Docket for: Service Employees International Union v. Scott
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1 March 13, 2026

COMPLAINT against All Defendants Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number AMADC-11608115 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Category Form, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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4 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 March 13, 2026

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. District Judge Patti B. Saris assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Jessica D. Hedges. (SP) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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3 March 13, 2026

Summons Issued as to All Defendants. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (CGK) (Entered: 03/13/2026)

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March 13, 2026

Notice of Case Assignment

4 March 18, 2026

First MOTION to Expedite Production of the Administrative Record by Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

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5 March 19, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. "Defendants shall respond to Plaintiffs' motion to compel expedited production of the administrative record (Dkt. 4 ) by Thursday, March 26." (CGK) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

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6 March 19, 2026

Notice of Service of Process filed by Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union. Individual(s)/Entities served: Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Kristi L. Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Julio Caravia, Jason Adams, Roderick W. Hudson, Melissa Armijo, Salvatore Ingrassia. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

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7 March 19, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Muneer I. Ahmad Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11622966 by Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

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March 19, 2026

Order

8 March 23, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 7 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Muneer I. Ahmad. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (CGK) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

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9 March 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Muneer I. Ahmad on behalf of Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union (Ahmad, Muneer) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

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March 23, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

10 March 26, 2026

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to 3/30/2026 to File Response/Reply as to 4 First MOTION to Expedite Production of the Administrative Record by Jason Adams, Melissa Armijo, Julio Caravia, Roderick W. Hudson, Salvatore Ingrassia, Kristi L. Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.(Farquhar, Rayford) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

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11 March 26, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting re 10 Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to 3/30/2026 to File Response/Reply as to 4 First MOTION to Expedite Production of the Administrative Record.(CGK) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

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March 26, 2026

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

12 March 30, 2026

First MOTION Leave to Appear as Supervised Law Student by Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Certification)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

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13 March 30, 2026

First MOTION To Waive Certain Requirements for Supervised Law Students and Grant Leave to Appear by Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration, # 4 Declaration, # 5 Declaration, # 6 Declaration, # 7 Certification, # 8 Certification, # 9 Certification, # 10 Certification, # 11 Certification)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

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14 March 31, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Julian N. Canzoneri on behalf of Jason Adams, Melissa Armijo, Julio Caravia, Roderick W. Hudson, Salvatore Ingrassia, Kristi L. Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Canzoneri, Julian) (Entered: 03/31/2026)

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15 April 1, 2026

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to 4/8/2026 to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint, by Jason Adams, Melissa Armijo, Julio Caravia, Roderick W. Hudson, Salvatore Ingrassia, Kristi L. Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.(Farquhar, Rayford) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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16 April 1, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWED re 15 Assented to Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint, by Jason Adams, Melissa Armijo, Julio Caravia, Roderick W. Hudson, Salvatore Ingrassia, Kristi L. Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Response due by 4/8/2026 (CGK) (Entered: 04/01/2026)

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April 1, 2026

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

17 April 2, 2026

Defendants' Assented to MOTION to Clarify their Assented to Motion for a Further Extension of Time for Defendant's to Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint (Dkt. No 15 ) by Jason Adams, Melissa Armijo, Julio Caravia, Roderick W. Hudson, Salvatore Ingrassia, Kristi L. Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.(Farquhar, Rayford) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

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18 April 2, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWED re 17 Defendants' Assented to Motion to Clarify their Assented to Motion for a Further Extension of Time for Defendant's to Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint (Dkt. No 15 ).(CGK) (Entered: 04/02/2026)

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April 2, 2026

Order on Motion for Clarification

19 April 3, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWED re 12 Motion Leave to Appear as Supervised Law Student by Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union.(CGK) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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20 April 3, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re 13 Motion to Waive Certain Requirements for Supervised Law Students and Grant Leave to Appear. " ALLOWED for Powers, Houlahan, Karri, and Mastakouris, DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for Goldberg is a 1L." (CGK) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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April 3, 2026

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

21 April 8, 2026

RESPONSE to Motion re 4 First MOTION to Expedite Production of the Administrative Record filed by Jason Adams, Melissa Armijo, Julio Caravia, Roderick W. Hudson, Salvatore Ingrassia, Kristi L. Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Canzoneri, Julian) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

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22 April 9, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re: 4 First MOTION to Expedite Production of the Administrative Record. Per the agreement of the parties, the Court orders expedited production of the administrative record on the staggered timeline described Defendants' opposition. See Dkt. 21. Defendants shall produce all records concerning "authorized residency" and "violation of a U.S. immigration law" by April 24, 2026, and all records relating to the Individual Plaintiffs by May 4, 2026. (LP) (Entered: 04/09/2026)

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April 9, 2026

Order on Motion to Expedite

23 May 4, 2026

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to May 18, 2026 to To Serve Certain Documents in the Administrative Record by Jason Adams, Melissa Armijo, Julio Caravia, Roderick W. Hudson, Salvatore Ingrassia, Kristi L. Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.(Canzoneri, Julian) (Entered: 05/04/2026)

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24 May 5, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWED re 23 Assented to Motion for Extension of Time to May 18, 2026 to To Serve Certain Documents in the Administrative Record.(CGK) (Entered: 05/05/2026)

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May 5, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

25 May 13, 2026

Assented to MOTION for Protective Order by Jason Adams, Melissa Armijo, Julio Caravia, Roderick W. Hudson, Salvatore Ingrassia, Kristi L. Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Protective Order)(Canzoneri, Julian) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

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26 May 18, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ORDER entered. PROTECTIVE ORDER. (CGK) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

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27 May 18, 2026

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to 5/26/2026 to Serve Certain Documents by Jason Adams, Melissa Armijo, Julio Caravia, Roderick W. Hudson, Salvatore Ingrassia, Kristi L. Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.(Canzoneri, Julian) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

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28 May 18, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 27 Assented to Motion for Extension of Time to 5/26/2026 to Serve Certain Documents.(CGK) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

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May 18, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

29 May 19, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Anna L. Deffebach Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11755992 by Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Anna Deffebach)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

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30 May 19, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Gregory M. Cumming Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11755993 by Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Gregory M. Cumming)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

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31 May 22, 2026

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint, by Jason Adams, Melissa Armijo, Julio Caravia, Roderick W. Hudson, Salvatore Ingrassia, Kristi L. Noem.(Canzoneri, Julian) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

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32 May 22, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWED re 31 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response. Response due by 6/5/2026.(CGK) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

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May 22, 2026

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

33 May 26, 2026

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to June 2, 2026 to Serve Certain Documents in the Administrative Record by Jason Adams, Melissa Armijo, Julio Caravia, Roderick W. Hudson, Salvatore Ingrassia, Kristi L. Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.(Canzoneri, Julian) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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34 May 26, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWED re 33 Assented to Motion for Extension of Time to June 2, 2026 to Serve Certain Documents in the Administrative Record.(CGK) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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35 May 26, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 29 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Anna L. Deffebach. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (CGK) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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36 May 26, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 30 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Gregory M. Cumming. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (CGK) (Entered: 05/26/2026)

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May 26, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

May 26, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

37 May 27, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Anna Lynn Deffebach on behalf of Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union (Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

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38 May 27, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Lauren A. Wetzler Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11769490 by Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Lauren A. Wetzler)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

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39 May 27, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Gregory Martin Cumming on behalf of Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union (Cumming, Gregory) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

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40 May 28, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 38 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Lauren A. Wetzler. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (CGK) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

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May 28, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

41 May 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Lauren A. Wetzler on behalf of Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union (Wetzler, Lauren) (Entered: 05/30/2026)

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42 June 5, 2026

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to June 12, 2026 to File Answer re 1 Complaint, by Jason Adams, Melissa Armijo, Julio Caravia, Roderick W. Hudson, Salvatore Ingrassia, Kristi L. Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.(Canzoneri, Julian) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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43 June 5, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWED re 42 Assented to Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint. Defendants Response due by 6/12/2026. (CGK) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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June 5, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

44 June 12, 2026

ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Jason Adams, Melissa Armijo, Julio Caravia, Roderick W. Hudson, Salvatore Ingrassia, Kristi L. Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.(Canzoneri, Julian) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

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45 June 24, 2026

NOTICE of Scheduling ConferenceThis hearing will be conducted by video conference. Counsel of record will receive a video conference invite at the email registered in CM/ECF. If you have technical or compatibility issues with the technology, please notify the courtroom deputy of the session as soon as possible.Audio access to the hearing may be available to the media and public. Please check the Court schedule. In order to gain access to the hearing, you must sign up at the following address: https://forms.mad.uscourts.gov/courtlist.html.For questions regarding access to hearings, you may refer to the general orders and public notices of the Court available on www.mad.uscourts.gov or contact the session here. Scheduling Conference set for 7/24/2026 02:00 PM in Remote Proceeding before District Judge Patti B. Saris. (MM) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

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46 June 30, 2026

MOTION to Continue Initial scheduling conference to July 27, 2026 by Service Employees International Union.(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 06/30/2026)

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47 July 2, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 46 Motion to Continue Scheduling Conference. The Scheduling Conference has been RESET for 7/27/2026 03:00 PM in Remote Proceeding : Boston before District Judge Patti B. Saris.This hearing will be conducted by video conference. Counsel of record will receive a video conference invite at the email registered in CM/ECF. If you have technical or compatibility issues with the technology, please notify the courtroom deputy of the session as soon as possible.Audio access to the hearing may be available to the media and public. Please check the Court schedule. In order to gain access to the hearing, you must sign up at the following address: https://forms.mad.uscourts.gov/courtlist.html.For questions regarding access to hearings, you may refer to the general orders and public notices of the Court available on www.mad.uscourts.gov or contact the session here. (LP) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

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July 2, 2026

Order on Motion to Continue

48 July 6, 2026

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union.(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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49 July 20, 2026

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to 8/20/2026 to File Response/Reply as to 48 Amended Complaint by Jason Adams, Melissa Armijo, Julio Caravia, John Carson, Roderick W. Hudson, Salvatore Ingrassia, Clint Lamm, Onika Maturine, Markwayne Mullin, Kristi L. Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.(Canzoneri, Julian) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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50 July 20, 2026

REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Cumming, Gregory) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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51 July 20, 2026

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 . (Canzoneri, Julian) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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52 July 20, 2026

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to 07/27/2026 to TO FILE CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 16.1(d)(3) by Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union.(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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53 July 21, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWED re 49 Assented to Motion for Extension of Time to 8/20/2026 to File Response/Reply as to 48 Amended Complaint. Response due by 8/20/2026. (CGK) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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54 July 21, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWED re 52 Assented to Motion for Extension of Time to 07/27/2026 to file Certification Pursuant to Local Rule 16.1(d)(3). (CGK) (Entered: 07/21/2026)

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July 21, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

July 21, 2026

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

55 July 24, 2026

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 . (Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 07/24/2026)

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July 27, 2026

Scheduling Conference

57 Aug. 20, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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58 Aug. 20, 2026

ANSWER to 48 Amended Complaint by Jason Adams, Melissa Armijo, Julio Caravia, John Carson, Roderick W. Hudson, Salvatore Ingrassia, Clint Lamm, Onika Maturine, Markwayne Mullin, Kristi L. Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.(Richardson, Robert) (Entered: 08/20/2026)

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59 Aug. 21, 2026

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Julian N. Canzoneri (Canzoneri, Julian) (Entered: 08/21/2026)

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60 Sept. 17, 2026

MOTION for Summary Judgment by Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union.(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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61 Sept. 17, 2026

MEMORANDUM in Support re 60 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Statement of Undisputed Material Facts, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Ingrid Nava, # 3 Exhibit Declaration of Raquel Molina, # 4 Exhibit Declaration of Ana Lemus, # 5 Exhibit Declaration of Saint Paul Paul, # 6 Exhibit Declaration of Daysi Rocha Cruz)(Deffebach, Anna) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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62 Sept. 28, 2026

First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Jennifer Fountain Connolly Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-12067409 by Ana Lemus, Raquel Molina, Saint Paul Paul, Daysi Rocha-Cruz, Service Employees International Union. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

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63 Sept. 29, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 62 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Jennifer Fountain Connolly. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (CGK) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

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Sept. 29, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

64 Oct. 14, 2026

Assented to MOTION for Extension of Time to 11/2/2026 to File Response/Reply as to 60 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 61 Memorandum in Support of Motion, and to extend other pending due dates by 14 days by Jason Adams, Melissa Armijo, Julio Caravia, John Carson, Roderick W. Hudson, Salvatore Ingrassia, Clint Lamm.(Richardson, Robert) (Entered: 10/14/2026)

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65 Oct. 15, 2026

NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by Rayford A. Farquhar (Farquhar, Rayford) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

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66 Oct. 15, 2026

District Judge Patti B. Saris: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered ALLOWED re 64 Assented to Motion for Extension of Time to File Response as to 60 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 61 Memorandum in Support of Motion, and to extend other pending due dates by 14 days. Response due by 11/2/2026.(CGK) (Entered: 10/15/2026)

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Oct. 15, 2026

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

67 Oct. 28, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment and Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judment by Jason Adams, Melissa Armijo, Julio Caravia, John Carson, Roderick W. Hudson, Salvatore Ingrassia, Clint Lamm, Onika Maturine, Markwayne Mullin, Kristi L. Noem, Rodney S. Scott, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.(Richardson, Robert) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Massachusetts

Case Type(s):

Labor Rights

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 13, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs are are employment-authorized noncitizens and members of Plaintiff Service Employees International Union who were employed for many years at Logan Airport with Customs seal security clearance. Individual Plaintiffs have labored in various capacities serving the public, servicing airlines, and furthering the safe operation of the airport. Plaintiff SEIU is a union of over two million diverse health care, public sector, and property service workers in North America, including the Individual Plaintiffs in this action.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Other Dockets:

District of Massachusetts 1:26-cv-11251

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

Immigration/Border:

Constitutional rights

Employment

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