Case: Peralta v. Department of Homeland Security

2:26-cv-00337 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Filed Date: March 18, 2026

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Case Summary

This case challenges warrantless arrests by ICE agents in Ohio responding to the Trump Administration’s escalated immigration arrest quotas. On May 18, 2026, four plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio alleging that federal immigration agents were conducting warrantless street patrols and detentions without probable cause in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1357(a)(2). The plaintiffs, on their own behalf and for others similarly situated, sue…

This case challenges warrantless arrests by ICE agents in Ohio responding to the Trump Administration’s escalated immigration arrest quotas.

On May 18, 2026, four plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio alleging that federal immigration agents were conducting warrantless street patrols and detentions without probable cause in violation of 8 U.S.C. § 1357(a)(2). The plaintiffs, on their own behalf and for others similarly situated, sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and related agencies. The complaint asked the court to enjoin the warrantless arrests and require every agent effectuating warrantless arrests to comply with the requirements outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1357(a)(2), including by documenting the facts and circumstances that supported the conclusion that the individual may escape before a warrant could be obtained. All named plaintiffs were found by an Immigration Judge not to be a flight risk and were released from detention. All have also stated that they now find it difficult to leave their homes without fear of re-arrest.  

This case was assigned to the U.S. District Chief Judge Sarah D. Morrison. 

On April 15, 2026, the plaintiffs filed a motion for a preliminary injunction and a motion to certify the class. On April 30, 2026, the plaintiffs filed a motion for a protective order to extend confidentiality to the pseudonymous declarants for fear that disclosing one’s identity may result in retaliation, including adverse immigration consequences. This motion was made after the plaintiffs attempted but didn’t obtain the defendant’s consent to such an order. The court granted the motion on May 1, 2026, and ordered the specified plaintiff’s identification to be filed under seal. On May 22, 2026, the court released a stipulated protective order. 

A preliminary injunction hearing was held on June 5, 2026; further briefing is due June 17, 2026.

This case is ongoing. 

Summary Authors

Madeline Dollard (6/15/2026)

Jinan Abufarha (3/21/2026)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Bedoya, Juan Esteban

Blumeyer-Martinez, Kristy

Bondada, Vijayasaradhi

Attorney for Defendant

Becker, Tyler J.

Bolan, Kevin M.

Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case
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Class ACtion Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

Complaint
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Motion For Protective Order Regarding Identification Of Pseudonymous Witnesses

April 30, 2026

April 30, 2026

Order/Opinion
27

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Order

Peralta et al. v. Department of Homeland Security et al.

May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026

Order/Opinion
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Opinion and Order

Peralta et al. v. Department of Homeland Security et al.

May 29, 2026

May 29, 2026

Order/Opinion

2026 WL 1534265

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Amended Document

June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026

Declaration/Affidavit
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Order

None

Order/Opinion

2026 WL 809586

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72511931/peralta-v-department-of-homeland-security/

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

Docket for: Peralta v. Department of Homeland Security
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1 March 18, 2026

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 paid - receipt number: AOHSDC-10945708), filed by S.T., F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, Jose Armando de Leon Zapata. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Form) (Marshall, John) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

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2 Summons Form

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2 March 19, 2026

Summons Issued as to Michael W Banks, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Robert Lynch, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, and Rodney S Scott (kk2) (Entered: 03/19/2026)

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March 19, 2026

Clerk's Notice for Consent to MJ Jurisdiction

March 19, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE: In accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 73 and 28 U.S.C. 636(c), the parties are notified that if all parties consent, a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form may be accessed at the following link: AO-085. The consent form should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent form unless all parties have signed the consent. (kk2)

3 March 20, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Maria Alejandra Otero for Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata (Otero, Maria) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

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4 March 23, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Proceed Pseudonymously ( Responses due by 4/16/2026) by Plaintiffs F.M., S.T. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of F.M., # 2 Declaration of S.T.) (Levenson, Freda) Modified on 3/24/2026 to correct text, filing parties, and ECF filing events (kk2) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

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5 March 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen Caroline Kersh for Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata (Kersh, Kathleen) (Entered: 03/23/2026)

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6 March 24, 2026

ORDER granting 4 Motion for Leave to Proceed Pseudonymously and Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 3/24/2026. (bew)

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7 March 26, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Gwendolyn Short for Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata (Short, Gwendolyn) (Entered: 03/26/2026)

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8 March 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Rebecca Bundy for Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata (Bundy, Rebecca) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

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9 April 3, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher R Yates for Defendants Michael W Banks, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Robert Lynch, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott (Yates, Christopher) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

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10 April 10, 2026

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata. (Levenson, Freda) (Entered: 04/10/2026)

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11 April 13, 2026

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 10 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Plaintiffs' motion is GRANTED IN PART. Plaintiffs' brief shall not exceed FORTY (40) PAGES. Defendants' response brief shall not exceed FORTY (40) PAGES. Plaintiffs' reply brief (if any) shall not exceed TEN (10) PAGES. Signed by Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison on 4/13/2026. (merc) (Entered: 04/13/2026)

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12 April 15, 2026

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of F.M., # 2 Declaration of Jose Armando de Leon Zapata, # 3 Declaration of Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, # 4 Declaration of S.T., # 5 Declaration of Jose Cesareo Vallardes, # 6 Declaration of Leosdanis Mulet, # 7 Declaration of Guadalupe Montoya Sadillo, # 8 Declaration of Cesar Chavez Velasquez, # 9 Declaration of Brad Bonacci, # 10 Declaration of I.A., # 11 Declaration of Y.R., # 12 Declaration of Emily Montgomery Brown, # 13 Declaration of Brian J. Hoffman) (Levenson, Freda) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

1 Declaration of F.M.

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2 Declaration of Jose Armando de Leon Zapata

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3 Declaration of Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta

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4 Declaration of S.T.

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5 Declaration of Jose Cesareo Vallardes

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6 Declaration of Leosdanis Mulet

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7 Declaration of Guadalupe Montoya Sadillo

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8 Declaration of Cesar Chavez Velasquez

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9 Declaration of Brad Bonacci

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10 Declaration of I.A.

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11 Declaration of Y.R.

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12 Declaration of Emily Montgomery Brown

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13 Declaration of Brian J. Hoffman

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13 April 15, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by David J. Carey for Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata (Carey, David) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

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14 April 15, 2026

MOTION to Certify Class by Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Cortez Declaration, # 2 Affidavit Gittes Declaration, # 3 Affidavit Kersh Declaration, # 4 Affidavit Levenson Declaration, # 5 Affidavit Marshall Declaration, # 6 Affidavit Walton Declaration, # 7 Affidavit Wells Declaration) (Kersh, Kathleen) (Entered: 04/15/2026)

1 Affidavit Cortez Declaration

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2 Affidavit Gittes Declaration

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3 Affidavit Kersh Declaration

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4 Affidavit Levenson Declaration

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5 Affidavit Marshall Declaration

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6 Affidavit Walton Declaration

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7 Affidavit Wells Declaration

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15 April 16, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing: Informal Preliminary Conference Pursuant to Local Rule 65.1 set for 4/21/2026 01:30 PM in Courtroom 132 - Columbus before Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison. (merc) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

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16 April 16, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Amy Rose Gilbert for Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata (Gilbert, Amy) (Entered: 04/16/2026)

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17 April 21, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Sean L Walton, Jr for Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata (Walton, Sean) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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18 April 21, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison: Rule 65.1 Informal Conference held on 4/21/2026. (Court Reporter: Allison Kimmel) (merc) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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19 April 21, 2026

ORDER pursuant to the Informal 65.1 Conference held on 4/21/2026- Evidentiary Hearing set for 6/3/2026 09:00 AM, 6/4/2026 09:00 AM, 6/5/2026 09:00 AM in Courtroom 132 - Columbus before Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison. Signed by Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison on 4/21/2026. (merc) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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21 April 22, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Shane Alan Young for Defendants Michael W Banks, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Robert Lynch, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott (Young, Shane) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

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22 April 23, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Vincent Wesley Wells for Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata (Wells, Vincent) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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23 April 23, 2026

Transcript of Local Rule 65.1 Proceedings held on April 21, 2026, before Chief Judge Sarah D. Morrison. Court Reporter/Transcriber Allison Lewis Kimmel, FAPR, RDR, CRR, Telephone number 614.719.3225. 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 RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 5 business days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the party's intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.ohsd.uscourts.gov (Forms - Electronic Availability of Transcripts). Please read this policy carefully. For a complete copy of a transcript, please contact the Court Reporter or the Clerk's Office.. Redaction Request due 5/14/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/26/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/22/2026. (ak) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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24 April 23, 2026

ORDER Memorializing the April 23rd, 2026 Telephone Conference. Telephone Conference set for 5/11/2026 01:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 4/23/2026. (bew) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

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April 23, 2026

Telephone Conference

April 23, 2026

Statistical Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura: Telephone Conference held on 4/23/2026. (agm)

April 24, 2026

Telephone Conference

26 April 30, 2026

MOTION for Protective Order by Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Vardaro, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/30/2026)

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27 May 1, 2026

ORDER GRANTING Named Plaintiffs' 26 Motion for Protective Order. Please note the Court's ORDERS as listed in said Order. Signed by Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison on 5/1/2026. (tb) (Entered: 05/01/2026)

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28 May 6, 2026

*Document # 1 STRICKEN by the Court per ECF 32 * RESPONSE in Opposition re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Defendants Michael W Banks, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Robert Lynch, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott. (Attachments: (2) Affidavit WC Vorholt Decl. 5-6-2026, # 3 Exhibit Lyons Memo 1-28-2026) (Yates, Christopher)- D (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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29 May 6, 2026

*Document # 1 STRICKEN by the Court per ECF 32 *RESPONSE in Opposition re 14 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Defendants Michael W Banks, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Robert Lynch, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott. (Attachments: # 2 Affidavit WC Vorholt Decl. 5-6-2026, # 3 Exhibit A, Lyons Memo 1-28-2026) (Yates, Christopher) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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30 May 6, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim Plaintiffs' Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief by Defendants Michael W Banks, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Robert Lynch, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Lyons Memo 1-28-2026) (Yates, Christopher) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

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31 May 7, 2026

NOTICE by Defendants Michael W Banks, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Robert Lynch, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott re 28 Response in Opposition to Motion, 29 Response in Opposition to Motion, Notice of Errata (Young, Shane) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

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32 May 7, 2026

NOTATION ORDER. Per 31 Notice (Other), the Court STRIKES ECF Numbers [28-1] and [29-1] due to improper redactions. Signed by Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison on 5/7/2026. (merc) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

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33 May 7, 2026

REDACTION AAFOD Affholter Decl. 5-7-2026 redacted pursuant to ECF 31, Notation Order ECF 32 by Defendants Michael W Banks, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. (Yates, Christopher) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

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34 May 7, 2026

REDACTION AAFOD Affholter Decl. 5-7-2026 redacted refiled pursuant to ECF 31, and Notation Order, ECF 32 by Defendants Michael W Banks, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. (Yates, Christopher) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

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May 7, 2026

Order

35 May 8, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Carlen Zhang-D'Souza for Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata (Zhang-D'Souza, Carlen) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

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36 May 8, 2026

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Consolidated Response and Reply Brief by Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Levenson, Freda) (Entered: 05/08/2026)

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37 May 11, 2026

NOTATION ORDER granting 36 Motion for Leave to File consolidated response and reply brief. Signed by Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison on 5/11/2026. (merc) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

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May 11, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to File

May 11, 2026

Telephone Conference

May 11, 2026

Statistical Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura: Telephone Conference held on 5/11/2026. (Court Reporter: Crystal Hatchett) (agm)

38 May 12, 2026

Transcript of Telephone Conference Proceedings held on 05/11/2026, before Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura. Court Reporter/Transcriber Crystal Hatchett, Telephone number (614)719-3245. 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 RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 5 business days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the party's intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.ohsd.uscourts.gov (Forms - Electronic Availability of Transcripts). Please read this policy carefully. For a complete copy of a transcript, please contact the Court Reporter or the Clerk's Office.. Redaction Request due 6/2/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/12/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/10/2026. (Hatchett, Crystal) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

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39 May 12, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Defendants Michael W Banks, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Robert Lynch, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott. New date requested 5/15/2026. (Young, Shane) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

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40 May 13, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 39 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata. (Vardaro, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

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41 May 13, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 39 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Defendants Michael W Banks, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Robert Lynch, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott. (Young, Shane) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

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42 May 13, 2026

ORDER issued memorializing the 5/11/26 Telephonic Discovery Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 5/13/26. (sem)

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43 May 13, 2026

NOTATION ORDER denying 39 Defendants' Motion to Extend the Deadline to Provide Responses and/or Production of Discovery in Response to Plaintiffs' Discovery Request. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 5/13/26. (sem) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

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May 13, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery

May 13, 2026

Compel AND Protective Order

May 13, 2026

Motion to Compel

May 13, 2026

ORAL MOTION to Compel and ORAL MOTION for Protective Order entered for statistical purposes only. (sem)

44 May 14, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jesse Henderson Vogel for Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata (Vogel, Jesse) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

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46 May 18, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 12 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A) (Gilbert, Amy) Modified on 5/21/2026 to correct text and document links (kk2) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

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47 May 18, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 14 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata. (Kersh, Kathleen) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

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May 18, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion

May 18, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim Plaintiffs' Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief filed by Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon ZapataSEE DOCKET # 46 FOR DOCUMENT. This entry is being created to utilize the correct filing event, "Response in Opposition to Motion," in order to properly docket the response portion of the combined filing (kk2)

50 May 20, 2026

ORDER - Motions due by 5/22/2026. Status Conference set for 5/28/2026 10:30 AM in Courtroom 132 - Columbus before Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison. Signed by Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison on 5/20/2026. (merc) (Entered: 05/20/2026)

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May 20, 2026

Telephone Conference

May 20, 2026

Statistical Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura: Telephone Conference held on 5/20/2026. (agm)

51 May 21, 2026

NOTICE of Hearing: Pretrial Conference RESET for 5/27/2026 03:30 PM in Chambers before Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison. (merc) (Entered: 05/21/2026)

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May 21, 2026

Response in Opposition to Motion

May 21, 2026

Set/Reset Hearings

May 21, 2026

Notice of Hearing

May 21, 2026

Status Conference set for 5/27/2026 03:30 PM in Chambers before Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison. (merc)

52 May 22, 2026

ORDER memorializing the 5/20/26 Telephonic Discovery Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 5/22/26. (sem)

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53 May 22, 2026

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 5/22/26. (sem)

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54 May 22, 2026

MOTION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum and to Permit Testimony via Videoconference by Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata. (Marshall, John) (Entered: 05/22/2026)

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May 22, 2026

Compel AND Miscellaneous Relief AND Oral Request AND Order to AND Produce AND Protective Order

May 22, 2026

Oral Motions entered for statistical purposes only concerning the 5/20/26 Telephone Discovery Conference. (sem)

May 22, 2026

Motion to Compel

May 22, 2026

Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

May 22, 2026

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction. Reply due by 6/11/2026 per the 5/22/26 Order. (sem)

May 26, 2026

Telephone Conference

55 May 27, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 54 MOTION for Writ of Habeas Corpus ad testificandum and to Permit Testimony via Videoconference filed by Defendants Michael W Banks, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Robert Lynch, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott. (Young, Shane) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

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56 May 27, 2026

First MOTION in Limine DEFENDANTS MOTION IN LIMINE TO EXCLUDE THE TESTIMONY OF PROF BLAIR AND MR PELICO by Defendants Michael W Banks, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Robert Lynch, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, Counsel email string 5-20 to 5-22-2026, # 2 Exhibit 2, Plaintiffs' draft motion for videoteleconf) (Yates, Christopher) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

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57 May 27, 2026

NOTATION Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison: Pretrial Conference held on 5/27/2026 in Chambers. For the Plaintiffs: John Marshall, Kathleen Kersh, Jesse Vogel, Carlen Zhang-D'Souza; for the Defendants: Christopher Yates and Shane Young. (Court Reporter: Allison Kimmel) (merc) (Entered: 05/27/2026)

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May 27, 2026

Status Conference

58 May 28, 2026

Transcript of Prehearing Conference Proceedings held on May 27, 2026, before Chief Judge Sarah D. Morrison. Court Reporter/Transcriber Allison Lewis Kimmel, FAPR, RDR, CRR, Telephone number 614.719.3225. 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 RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 5 business days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the party's intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.ohsd.uscourts.gov (Forms - Electronic Availability of Transcripts). Please read this policy carefully. For a complete copy of a transcript, please contact the Court Reporter or the Clerk's Office.. Redaction Request due 6/18/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/29/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/26/2026. (ak) (Entered: 05/28/2026)

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59 May 29, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER: For the foregoing reasons, Plaintiffs' 54 Motion is GRANTED as to Mr. Mulet, DENIED as to Plaintiffs and Mr. Montoya-Sedillo, and GRANTED as to Mr. Ajanel Pelico. Defendants' 56 Motion is DENIED as to Mr. Ajanel Pel ico. The Court RESERVES RULING on Defendants' 56 Motion as to Professor Blair, but insofar as he is permitted to testify, the Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' 54 Motion to allow him to do so remotely. Signed by Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison on 5/29/2026. (merc) Modified on 6/1/2026 to reflect Opinion and Order (merc).

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60 June 3, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 6/3/2026. (Court Reporter: Allison Kimmel) (merc) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

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61 June 3, 2026

AMENDED DOCUMENT by Defendants Michael W Banks, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Robert Lynch, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott. Amended Declaration of Steven Vorholt. (Young, Shane) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

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66 June 4, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison: Evidentiary Hearing held on 6/4/2026. (Court Reporter: Allison Kimmel) (merc) (Entered: 06/04/2026)

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67 June 5, 2026

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison: Preliminary Injunction hearing concluded on 6/5/2026. (Court Reporter: Allison Kimmel) (merc) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

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68 June 11, 2026

REPLY to Response to Motion re 30 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and for Failure to State a Claim Plaintiffs' Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief filed by Defendants Michael W Banks, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Robert Lynch, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott. (Yates, Christopher) (Entered: 06/11/2026)

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69 June 12, 2026

Transcripts of Preliminary Injunction Proceedings, Volumes 1 through 3, held on June 3, 4, and 5, 2026, before Chief Judge Sarah D. Morrison. Court Reporter/Transcriber Allison Lewis Kimmel, FAPR, RDR, CRR, Telephone number 614.719.3225. 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 RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: Within 5 business days of this filing, each party shall inform the Court, by filing a Notice of Redaction, of the party's intent to redact personal data identifiers from the electronic transcript of the court proceeding. The policy is located on our website at www.ohsd.uscourts.gov (Forms - Electronic Availability of Transcripts). Please read this policy carefully. For a complete copy of a transcript, please contact the Court Reporter or the Clerk's Office.. Redaction Request due 7/6/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/13/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/10/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Day 2 of 3, # 2 Day 3 of 3) (ak) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

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70 June 12, 2026

Unopposed MOTION TO FILE DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPTS UNDER SEAL by Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order) (Levenson, Freda) Modified on 6/15/2026 to correct ECF filing event (kk) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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71 June 16, 2026

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by Defendants Michael W Banks, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Robert Lynch, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott. New date requested 6/22/2026. (Young, Shane) Modified on 6/17/2026 to clarify text (kk) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

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72 June 16, 2026

ORDER granting 70 Plaintiffs' Motion to File Deposition Transcripts Under Seal. Plaintiffs are ORDERED to FILE UNDER SEAL the transcripts of Luke Affholter's and Stephen Vorholt's depositions. Plaintiffs are further ORDERED to file versions of the deposition transcripts, redacted only forthe protected information described in Plaintiffs' Motion, WITHIN SEVEN DAYS of making their filings under seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Chelsey M. Vascura on 6/16/2026. (bew) Modified on 6/17/2026 to add term date (kk) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

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73 June 16, 2026

RESPONSE in Opposition re 71 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law filed by Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata. (Vardaro, Jeffrey) Modified on 6/17/2026 to clarify text (kk) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

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74 June 16, 2026

NOTATION ORDER DENYING Defendants' 71 Motion for Extension of Time to File. By Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison on 6/16/2026. (tb) (Entered: 06/16/2026)

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June 16, 2026

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File

77 June 17, 2026

Proposed Findings of Fact by Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata. (Levenson, Freda) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

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78 June 18, 2026

Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by Defendants Michael W Banks, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Robert Lynch, Todd M Lyons, Kristi Noem, Rodney S Scott. (Yates, Christopher) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

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79 June 23, 2026

REDACTION Deposition of Luke Affholter by Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata. (Levenson, Freda) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

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80 June 23, 2026

REDACTION Deposition of Steven Vorholt by Plaintiffs F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, S.T., Jose Armando de Leon Zapata. (Levenson, Freda) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

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81 July 17, 2026

OPINION AND ORDER - Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 30 is GRANTED. Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction 12 and Motion for Provisional Class Certification 14 are DENIED as moot. Defendants' Motion in Limine 56 to exclude Professor Blair's testimony is DENIED as moot. Signed by Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison on 7/17/2026. (tb) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

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82 July 17, 2026

JUDGMENT entered pursuant to the Opinion and Order filed this same date. This case is hereby terminated. By Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison on 7/17/2026. (tb) (Entered: 07/17/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Ohio

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 18, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Individuals from Honduras, Kenya, Peru, and another individual, representing themselves and others similarly situated, who were subject to false warrantless arrests.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Public Counsel

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

Defendant Type(s):

Law-enforcement

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Ohio 2:26-cv-00337

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

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Injunction

Stay of government action

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Immigration/Border:

ICE/DHS/INS raid

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