Case: The Advocates For Human Rights v. BONDI

1:26-cv-00865 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: March 12, 2026

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

The Advocates for Human Rights, a Minneapolis-based non-profit organization that monitors U.S. Immigration Court operations, filed a complaint on March 12, 2026, against several Department of Justice officials in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. The organization alleged that it had operated an Immigration Court Observation Project at the Fort Snelling Immigration Court since 2017, with volunteers and staff regularly observing removal and bond proceedings under federal regulations requiring immigration court hearings to be generally open to the public. Beginning in early 2025, however, the Fort Snelling Immigration Court increasingly limited or completely blocked public access to hearings, both in-person and by Webex, without prior notice or explanation. These restrictions included locked courtroom doors, ejection of observers from virtual hearings, blanket closure notices, and arbitrary access policies that prevented observers from attending proceedings even when respondents and their attorneys gave permission. The complaint asserted four counts under the Administrative Procedure Act and First Amendment, alleging the restrictions were arbitrary, capricious, implemented without required notice-and-comment procedures, and violated constitutional rights. The organization sought declaratory and injunctive relief requiring defendants to comply with federal regulations governing public access to immigration proceedings.

The case was assigned to District Judge Rudolph Contreras.

On March 19, 2026, plaintiffs filed a motion for preliminary injunction and stay against federal immigration authorities, seeking to restore public access to immigration court proceedings.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Maddy Ligon (4/14/2026)

People

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Judge(s)

Contreras, Rudolph (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bessler, John David (District of Columbia)

Kostolni, Shelby E (District of Columbia)

Nagy, Brandon R. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Kortz, Mason Andrew (District of Columbia)

Judge(s)

Contreras, Rudolph (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bessler, John David (District of Columbia)

Kostolni, Shelby E (District of Columbia)

Nagy, Brandon R. (District of Columbia)

Parnow, Kathleen Aine (District of Columbia)

Reiter, Harvey L. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Powers, James R. (District of Columbia)

Other

Kortz, Mason Andrew (District of Columbia)

Russell, Lauren (District of Columbia)

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Documents in this case

1 1:26-cv-00865	Complaint and Request for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief The Advocates for Human Rights v. Bondi	March 12, 2026	March 12, 2026 Complaint
6 1:26-cv-00865	Motion For Preliminary Injunction And Stay And Memorandum Of Law In Support Of The Motion By The Advocates For Human Rights The Advocates For Human Rights v. Bondi et al.	March 19, 2026	March 19, 2026 Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Docket

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Last updated Nov. 11, 2026, 3:53 a.m.

Docket for: ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS v. BONDI

ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	March 12, 2026	COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12294683) filed by The Advocates For Human Rights. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit List, # 3 Exhibit Exhibits 1-16, # 4 Summons P. Bondi via DC US Attorney, # 5 Summons P. Bondi via J. Sullens, # 6 Summons D. Margolin, # 7 Summons T. Riley, # 8 Summons E. Dillow, # 9 Summons D. Margolin via US Attorney, # 10 Summons T. Riley via US Attorney, # 11 Summons E. Dillow via US Attorney)(Nagy, Brandon) (Attachment 1 replaced on 3/12/2026) (zmtm). (Entered: 03/12/2026) 1 Civil Cover Sheet View on PACER 2 Exhibit List View on RECAP 3 Exhibit Exhibits 1-16 View on RECAP 4 Summons P. Bondi via DC US Attorney View on PACER 5 Summons P. Bondi via J. Sullens View on PACER 6 Summons D. Margolin View on PACER 7 Summons T. Riley View on PACER 8 Summons E. Dillow View on PACER 9 Summons D. Margolin via US Attorney View on PACER 10 Summons T. Riley via US Attorney View on PACER 11 Summons E. Dillow via US Attorney View on PACER	Clearinghouse
2	March 12, 2026	SUMMONS (8) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 03/12/2026)	RECAP
3	March 12, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Harvey L. Reiter on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Reiter, Harvey) (Main Document 3 replaced on 3/13/2026) (znmw). (Entered: 03/12/2026)	RECAP
	March 12, 2026	Case Assigned/Reassigned
	March 12, 2026	Case Assigned to Judge Rudolph Contreras. (zmtm)
4	March 17, 2026	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Kathleen Aine Parnow, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12303886. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration For Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Reiter, Harvey) (Entered: 03/17/2026)	RECAP
	March 17, 2026	Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice
	March 17, 2026	MINUTE ORDER granting 4 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2, it is hereby ORDERED that Kathleen A. Parnow is admitted to represent Plaintiff pro hac vice in this case. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 03/17/2026. (lcrc3)
5	March 18, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen Aine Parnow on behalf of ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (Parnow, Kathleen) (Entered: 03/18/2026)	RECAP
6	March 19, 2026	MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits 1-16, # 2 Proposed Order)(Parnow, Kathleen). Added MOTION to Stay on 3/19/2026 (znmw). (Entered: 03/19/2026) 1 Exhibit Exhibits 1-16 View on PACER 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	Clearinghouse
7	March 25, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by James R. Powers on behalf of All Defendants (Powers, James) (Entered: 03/25/2026)	RECAP
8	March 26, 2026	PROPOSED BREIFING SCHEDULE. (Reiter, Harvey) Modified event on 3/26/2026 (znmw). (Entered: 03/26/2026)	RECAP
	March 26, 2026	.Order
	March 26, 2026	Set/Reset Deadlines AND Set/Reset Hearings
	March 26, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the following schedule shall govern proceedings on 6 Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction: Defendants shall file their response on or before April 6, 2026, and Plaintiff shall file its reply, if any, on or before April 10, 2026. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a hearing on the Motion on April 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 23A. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 03/26/2026. (lcrc3)
	March 26, 2026	Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 4/6/2026 and Replies due by 4/10/2026. Motion Hearing set for 4/16/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 23A- In Person before Judge Rudolph Contreras. (tj)
9	April 6, 2026	ERRATA by ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS re 6 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Motion to Stay, 1 Complaint,, (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Parnow, Kathleen) Modified event on 4/7/2026 (mg). (Entered: 04/06/2026) 1 Exhibit View on RECAP	RECAP
10	April 6, 2026	Memorandum in opposition to re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Stay filed by PAMELA BONDI, ERIC L. DILLOW, DAREN K. MARGOLIN, TERESA RILEY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Proposed Order)(Powers, James) (Entered: 04/06/2026) 1 Exhibit A View on PACER 2 Exhibit B View on PACER 3 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
11	April 10, 2026	REPLY to opposition to motion re 6 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Motion to Stay filed by ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS. (Parnow, Kathleen) (Entered: 04/10/2026)	RECAP
12	April 13, 2026	MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Kortz, Mason) (Entered: 04/13/2026) 1 View on RECAP	RECAP
13	April 13, 2026	MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by DOW JONES & COMPANY, INC., GUARDIAN NEWS & MEDIA LLC, MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO, MINNESOTA REFORMER, MINNPOST, PRO PUBLICA, INC., SAHAN JOURNAL, STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY LLC, THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY, WP COMPANY LLC D/B/A THE WASHINGTON POST. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order)(Russell, Lauren) (Entered: 04/13/2026) 1 Proposed Amicus Brief View on RECAP 2 Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
	April 16, 2026	Motion Hearing
	April 16, 2026	Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rudolph Contreras: Motion Hearing held on 4/16/2026 re 6 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and MOTION to Stay filed by plaintiff ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS. Oral argument heard, and the court takes the motion under advisement. (Court Reporter: Tim Miller) (tj)
14	April 20, 2026	NOTICE of Supplemental Evidence by ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS re 6 Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Motion to Stay (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Lange Declaration, # 2 Declaration ACIJ Wood Declaration)(Parnow, Kathleen) (Entered: 04/20/2026) 1 Declaration Lange Declaration View on RECAP 2 Declaration ACIJ Wood Declaration View on RECAP	RECAP
15	April 23, 2026	RESPONSE re 14 Notice (Other) (Defendants' Response to Plaintiff's Notice of Supplemental Evidence) filed by PAMELA BONDI, ERIC L. DILLOW, DAREN K. MARGOLIN, TERESA RILEY. (Powers, James) (Entered: 04/23/2026)	RECAP
16	April 29, 2026	ORDER denying 6 Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Stay and granting 12 13 Amici Curiae's Motions to File Briefs. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 04/29/2026. (lcrc3) (Entered: 04/29/2026)	RECAP
17	April 29, 2026	MEMORANDUM OPINION denying 6 Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Stay and granting 12 13 Amici Curiae's Motions to File Briefs. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 04/29/2026. (lcrc3) (Entered: 04/29/2026)	RECAP
18	April 29, 2026	AMICUS BRIEF by REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS, INC.. (mg) (Entered: 05/04/2026)	RECAP
19	April 29, 2026	AMICUS BRIEF by DOW JONES & COMPANY, INC., GUARDIAN NEWS & MEDIA LLC, MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO, MINNESOTA REFORMER, MINNPOST, NEW YORK TIMES, PRO PUBLICA, INC., SAHAN JOURNAL, STAR TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY LLC, WASHINGTON POST. (mg) (Entered: 05/04/2026)	RECAP
20	May 19, 2026	Joint MOTION for Scheduling Order by ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Scheduling Order)(Parnow, Kathleen) (Entered: 05/19/2026)	RECAP
	May 19, 2026	Order on Motion for Scheduling Order
	May 19, 2026	MINUTE ORDER granting 20 the parties' Joint Motion for Scheduling Order: Upon consideration of 20 the parties' Joint Motion for Scheduling Order, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants' deadline to provide an answer or responsive pleading is vacated. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiff's Amended Complaint and Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction shall be filed on or before June 9, 2026; Defendants' Consolidated Motion to Dismiss and Opposition to Plaintiff's Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction shall be filed on or before June 26, 2026; Plaintiff's Consolidated Reply in Support of its Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss shall be due on or before July 10, 2026; and Defendants' Reply in Support of their Motion to Dismiss shall be due on or before July 17, 2026. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 05/19/2026. (lcrc3)
	May 20, 2026	Set/Reset Deadlines
	May 20, 2026	Set/Reset Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 6/9/2026. Dispositive Motions due by 6/26/2026. Response to Dispositive Motions due by 7/10/2026. Reply to Dispositive Motions due by 7/17/2026. Motions due by 6/9/2026. Responses due by 6/26/2026 Replies due by 7/17/2026. (tj)
21	June 1, 2026	NOTICE OF RELATED CASE by ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS. Case related to Case No. 26-cv-01858. (Parnow, Kathleen) (Entered: 06/01/2026)	RECAP
22	June 9, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by John David Bessler on behalf of ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (Bessler, John) (Entered: 06/09/2026)	RECAP
23	June 9, 2026	AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits 19 through 76)(Parnow, Kathleen) (Entered: 06/09/2026) 1 Exhibit Exhibits 19 through 76 View on RECAP	RECAP
24	June 9, 2026	MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, MOTION to Stay by ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Parnow, Kathleen) (Entered: 06/09/2026) 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
25	June 10, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by John David Bessler on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Bessler, John) (Entered: 06/10/2026)	RECAP
26	June 10, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Harvey L. Reiter on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Reiter, Harvey) (Entered: 06/10/2026)	RECAP
27	June 10, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Brandon R. Nagy on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Nagy, Brandon) (Entered: 06/10/2026)	RECAP
28	June 10, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen Aine Parnow on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Parnow, Kathleen) (Entered: 06/10/2026)	RECAP
29	June 12, 2026	NOTICE of Appearance by Shelby E Kostolni on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Kostolni, Shelby) (Entered: 06/12/2026)	RECAP
30	June 26, 2026	Memorandum in opposition to re 24 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Stay filed by TODD BLANCHE, ERIC L. DILLOW, DAREN K. MARGOLIN, TERESA RILEY. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit A)(Powers, James) (Entered: 06/26/2026) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP 2 Exhibit A View on RECAP	RECAP
31	June 26, 2026	MOTION to Dismiss by TODD BLANCHE, ERIC L. DILLOW, DAREN K. MARGOLIN, TERESA RILEY. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Powers, James) (Entered: 06/26/2026) 1 Memorandum in Support View on PACER 2 Exhibit A View on PACER 3 Text of Proposed Order View on PACER	RECAP
32	June 26, 2026	MOTION for Relief from Local Civil Rule 7(n) re 31 MOTION to Dismiss by TODD BLANCHE, ERIC L. DILLOW, DAREN K. MARGOLIN, TERESA RILEY. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Powers, James) (Entered: 06/26/2026) 1 Text of Proposed Order View on RECAP	RECAP
33	July 2, 2026	RESPONSE re 32 MOTION for Relief from Local Civil Rule 7(n) re 31 MOTION to Dismiss filed by ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, MAGGIE BERRY, BONNIE BYLAND, NANCY GRUSH, MORGAN JENKINS, JOHN LLOYD, CARMEN MARIA REY CALDAS, BRYANNA SIGUENZA. (Parnow, Kathleen) (Entered: 07/02/2026)	RECAP
34	July 9, 2026	REPLY to opposition to motion re 32 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by TODD BLANCHE, ERIC L. DILLOW, DAREN K. MARGOLIN, TERESA RILEY. (Powers, James) (Entered: 07/09/2026)	RECAP
35	July 10, 2026	RESPONSE re 31 MOTION to Dismiss and Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, MAGGIE BERRY, BONNIE BYLAND, NANCY GRUSH, MORGAN JENKINS, JOHN LLOYD, CARMEN MARIA REY CALDAS, BRYANNA SIGUENZA. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits 77-78)(Kostolni, Shelby) (Entered: 07/10/2026)	RECAP
36	July 10, 2026	REPLY to opposition to motion re 24 Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, MAGGIE BERRY, BONNIE BYLAND, NANCY GRUSH, MORGAN JENKINS, JOHN LLOYD, CARMEN MARIA REY CALDAS, BRYANNA SIGUENZA. (See Docket Entry 35 to view document). (znmw) (Entered: 07/13/2026)	RECAP
	July 13, 2026	Reply to opposition to motion
37	July 17, 2026	MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Kortz, Mason) (Entered: 07/17/2026) 1 View on RECAP	RECAP
38	July 17, 2026	REPLY to opposition to motion re 31 Motion to Dismiss filed by TODD BLANCHE, ERIC L. DILLOW, DAREN K. MARGOLIN, TERESA RILEY. (Powers, James) (Entered: 07/17/2026)	RECAP
39	July 24, 2026	MOTION to Take Judicial Notice by ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, MAGGIE BERRY, BONNIE BYLAND, NANCY GRUSH, MORGAN JENKINS, JOHN LLOYD, CARMEN MARIA REY CALDAS, BRYANNA SIGUENZA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Kostolni, Shelby) (Entered: 07/24/2026)	RECAP
40	July 24, 2026	NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, MAGGIE BERRY, BONNIE BYLAND, NANCY GRUSH, MORGAN JENKINS, JOHN LLOYD, CARMEN MARIA REY CALDAS, BRYANNA SIGUENZA (Kostolni, Shelby) (Entered: 07/24/2026)	RECAP
41	Aug. 25, 2026	NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, MAGGIE BERRY, BONNIE BYLAND, NANCY GRUSH, MORGAN JENKINS, JOHN LLOYD, CARMEN MARIA REY CALDAS, BRYANNA SIGUENZA (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Kostolni, Shelby) (Entered: 08/25/2026) 1 Exhibit A View on RECAP	RECAP
42	Sept. 3, 2026	ORDER denying 24 Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and Stay; granting in part and denying in part 31 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss; denying as moot 32 Defendants' motion for relief from Local Civil Rule 7(n); granting 37 Amicus Curiae's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief; and granting 39 Plaintiffs' Motion to Take Judicial Notice. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 09/03/2026. (lcrc3) (Entered: 09/03/2026)	RECAP
43	Sept. 3, 2026	MEMORANDUM OPINION denying 24 Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and Stay; granting in part and denying in part 31 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss; denying as moot 32 Defendants' motion for relief from Local Civil Rule 7(n); granting 37 Amicus Curiae's Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief; and granting 39 Plaintiffs' Motion to Take Judicial Notice. Revised - See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 09/03/2026. (lcrc3) (Entered: 09/03/2026)	RECAP
44	Sept. 3, 2026	AMICUS BRIEF by REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS, INC.. (mg) (Entered: 09/15/2026)	RECAP
45	Sept. 17, 2026	ANSWER to 23 Amended Complaint by TODD W. BLANCHE, ERIC L. DILLOW, DAREN K. MARGOLIN, TERESA RILEY.(Powers, James) (Entered: 09/17/2026)	RECAP
46	Oct. 1, 2026	Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to file a certified list of the contents of the administrative record by TODD W. BLANCHE, ERIC L. DILLOW, DAREN K. MARGOLIN, TERESA RILEY. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Powers, James) (Entered: 10/01/2026)	RECAP
	Oct. 1, 2026	Order on Motion for Extension of Time to
	Oct. 1, 2026	MINUTE ORDER granting 46 Defendants' Consent Motion for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall file a certified list of the contents of the administrative record on or before October 19, 2026. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 10/01/2026. (lcrc3)
	Oct. 7, 2026	Set/Reset Deadlines
	Oct. 7, 2026	Set/Reset Deadlines: List of Contents to the Administrative Record due by 10/19/2026. (tj)
47	Oct. 9, 2026	NOTICE OF INTERLOCUTUORY APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 43 Memorandum & Opinion,, 42 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction,, Order on Motion to Stay,, Order on Motion to Dismiss,, Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,, Order on Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief,, Order on Motion to Take Judicial Notice, by ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number ADCDC-12733373. Fee Status: Fee Paid. (Kostolni, Shelby) Modified event on 10/13/2026 (znmw). (Entered: 10/09/2026)	RECAP
48	Oct. 13, 2026	Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals fee was paid re 47 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court,. (znmw) (Entered: 10/13/2026)	RECAP
	Oct. 14, 2026	USCA Case Number
	Oct. 14, 2026	USCA Case Number 26-5355 for 47 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS. (mg)
49	Oct. 19, 2026	ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD (Notice of Filing of Certified Index to Administrative Record) by TODD W. BLANCHE, ERIC L. DILLOW, DAREN K. MARGOLIN, TERESA RILEY. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Administrative Record, # 2 Certified Index to Administrative Record)(Powers, James) (Entered: 10/19/2026)	RECAP
	Oct. 21, 2026	MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall meet, confer, and submit a proposed order or orders to govern further proceedings in this matter on or before November 4, 2026. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 10/21/2026. (lcrc3)
	Oct. 21, 2026	.Order
	Oct. 21, 2026	Set/Reset Deadlines
	Oct. 21, 2026	Set/Reset Deadlines: Attorney Meet and Confer Conference due by 11/4/2026. (tj)
50	Nov. 3, 2026	Status Report	RECAP
	Nov. 3, 2026	.Order
	Nov. 5, 2026	Set/Reset Deadlines

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Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Public Benefits/Government Services

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 12, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The Advocates for Human Rights, a Minneapolis-based non-profit organization that monitors U.S. Immigration Court operations.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Federal

DAREN K. MARGOLIN

HON. ERIC L. DILLOW

HON. TERESA L. RILEY

PAMELA BONDI

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Constitutional Clause(s):

Freedom of speech/association

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:26-cv-00865

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Relief Granted:

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Access to lawyers or judicial system

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of The Advocates For Human Rights v. BONDI, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/47904/ (last updated 4/14/2026).