Case: Student Doe 1 v. Kristi Noem

5:25-cv-00847 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: April 5, 2025

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case.) An international student from a predominantly Muslim country, proceeding under the pseudonym "Student Doe #1," filed suit against federal immigration officials on April 5, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The plaintiff, who was enrolled at a college in California's Inland Empire and in full compliance with F-1 student visa requirements, received notice on or about April 1, 2025, that their student vi…

(This summary is temporary while we research the case.)

An international student from a predominantly Muslim country, proceeding under the pseudonym "Student Doe #1," filed suit against federal immigration officials on April 5, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The plaintiff, who was enrolled at a college in California's Inland Empire and in full compliance with F-1 student visa requirements, received notice on or about April 1, 2025, that their student visa was revoked and their Student and Exchange Visitor Information Systems (SEVIS) record was terminated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The termination cited deportability provisions for failure to maintain status and foreign policy grounds, despite the plaintiff's only criminal history being a minor misdemeanor non-alcohol related driving conviction. The plaintiff alleges that ICE lacks authority to terminate SEVIS records based solely on visa revocation and that this policy disproportionately targets students from African, Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and Asian backgrounds. The complaint seeks declaratory and injunctive relief under the Administrative Procedure Act and Fifth Amendment, arguing the termination violated procedural due process and exceeded statutory authority.

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Judge(s)

Sykes, Sunshine Suzanne (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Alrabe, Khaled (California)

Lai, Anne (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Farrell, Alexander Layne (California)

Green, Paul Bartholomew (California)

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5:25-cv-00847

Complaint

Student Doe #1 v. Noem

April 5, 2025

April 5, 2025

Complaint

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COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-39451196 - Fee: $405, filed by Plaintiff Student Doe # 1. (Attorney Stacy Eva Tolchin added to party Student Doe # 1(pty:pla))(Tolchin, Stacy) (Entered: 04/05/2025)

April 5, 2025

April 5, 2025

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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiff Student Doe # 1. (Tolchin, Stacy) (Entered: 04/05/2025)

April 5, 2025

April 5, 2025

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Student Doe # 1. (Tolchin, Stacy) (Entered: 04/05/2025)

April 5, 2025

April 5, 2025

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Khaled Alrabe on behalf of Plaintiff Student Doe # 1 (Attorney Khaled Alrabe added to party Student Doe # 1(pty:pla))(Alrabe, Khaled) (Entered: 04/05/2025)

April 5, 2025

April 5, 2025

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NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Student Doe # 1, (Tolchin, Stacy) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

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NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge and Declination of Consent. This case has been randomly assigned to Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym. (sh) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

April 8, 2025

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NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: Summons Request 3 . The following error(s) was found: The date and signature line must be left blank. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (sh) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 filed by Plaintiff Student Doe No. 1. (Tolchin, Stacy) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

April 8, 2025

April 8, 2025

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NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff Student Doe No. 1. Related Case(s): 2:25-cv-02993; 8:25-cv-00706 (Tolchin, Stacy) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

April 8, 2025

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Anne Lai counsel for Plaintiff Student Doe No. 1. Adding Anne Lai as counsel of record for Student Doe #1 for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Plaintiff Student Doe #1. (Attorney Anne Lai added to party Student Doe No. 1 (pty:pla))(Lai, Anne) (Entered: 04/08/2025)

April 8, 2025

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60 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendants Department of Homeland Security, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (san) (Entered: 04/09/2025)

April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

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Declination of Consent form received on 04/09/2025 was submitted within deadline set forth in L.R. 73-2.1. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (kca) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/10/2025)

April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025

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NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT of case from Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym to Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes for all further proceedings. Any discovery matters that may be referred to a Magistrate Judge are assigned to U.S. Magistrate Judge Shashi H. Kewalramani. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judges 5:25-cv-00847-SSS(SHKx). (ap) (Entered: 04/10/2025)

April 10, 2025

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April 10, 2025

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**DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER (DKT. 19)** NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Proceed With Pseudonym and For Protective Order/Order Not to Detain filed by Plaintiff Student Doe No. 1. Motion set for hearing on 5/9/2025 at 02:00 PM before Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Stacy Tolchin & Exs A-D, # 2 Proposed Order) (Lai, Anne) Modified on 4/17/2025 (iva). (Entered: 04/14/2025)

April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Alexander Layne Farrell counsel for Defendants Department of Homeland Security, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. Adding Alexander L. Farrell as counsel of record for Kristi Noem, Todd Lyons and Department of Homeland Security for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Kristi Noem, Todd Lyons and Department of Homeland Security. (Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Department of Homeland Security(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Todd Lyons(pty:dft), Attorney Alexander Layne Farrell added to party Kristi Noem(pty:dft))(Farrell, Alexander) (Entered: 04/16/2025)

April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Paul Bartholomew Green counsel for Defendants Department of Homeland Security, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. Adding Paul (Bart) Green as counsel of record for Defendants Kristi Noem, Department of Homeland Security, Todd Lyons for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Defendants Kristi Noem, Department of Homeland Security, Todd Lyons. (Attorney Paul Bartholomew Green added to party Department of Homeland Security(pty:dft), Attorney Paul Bartholomew Green added to party Todd Lyons(pty:dft), Attorney Paul Bartholomew Green added to party Kristi Noem(pty:dft))(Green, Paul) (Entered: 04/16/2025)

April 16, 2025

April 16, 2025

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Notice of Errata re Dkt. 14-2 filed by Plaintiff Student Doe No. 1. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order (Corrected))(Lai, Anne) (Entered: 04/16/2025)

1 Proposed Order (Corrected)

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April 16, 2025

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NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronic Filed Document RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Proceed With Pseudonym and For Protective Order/Order Not to Detain 14 . The following error(s) was/were found: Hearing information is missing, incorrect, or untimely. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order the document stricken; or (3) take other action as the Court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the Court directs you to do so. (iva) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

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RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: Deficiency in Filed Documents (G-112A) - optional html form,, 18 by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes. The motion is hereby STRICKEN for failure to comply with L.R. 6-1. Counsel may file a corrected motion. Counsel is reminded to comply with the Local Rules and this Court's procedures. (iva) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Student Doe No. 1, upon Defendant All Defendants. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by delivering a copy to Civil process clerk. Service was executed in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt attached. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Tolchin, Stacy) (Entered: 04/20/2025)

April 20, 2025

April 20, 2025

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EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to to Prevent Arrest/Proceed with Student Status/Protective Order filed by Plaintiff Student Doe No. 1. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration Tolchin Dec, # 3 Proof of Service) (Tolchin, Stacy) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

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April 21, 2025

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Consolidate Cases, as to 2:25-cv-02993, 8:25-cv-00706, 2:25-cv-03528, filed by Plaintiff Student Doe No. 1. Motion set for hearing on 5/23/2025 at 02:00 PM before Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Stacy Tolchin, # 2 Proposed Order) (Tolchin, Stacy) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

1 Declaration of Stacy Tolchin

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2 Proposed Order

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April 23, 2025

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EX PARTE APPLICATION to Expedite Briefing Schedule and Hearing on Plaintiff's Motion to Consolidate Related Cases [Dkt. 22] filed by Plaintiff Student Doe No. 1. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Stacy Tolchin, # 2 Proposed Order) (Tolchin, Stacy) (Entered: 04/23/2025)

April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

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OPPOSITION re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to to Prevent Arrest/Proceed with Student Status/Protective Order 21 filed by Defendants Department of Homeland Security, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Alexander L. Farrell, # 2 Exhibit 1)(Green, Paul) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

1 Declaration of Alexander L. Farrell

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April 24, 2025

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REPLY in support of EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to to Prevent Arrest/Proceed with Student Status/Protective Order 21 filed by Plaintiff Student Doe No. 1. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration (Supplemental) of Stacy Tolchin & Exs A-C)(Tolchin, Stacy) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

1 Declaration (Supplemental) of Stacy Tolchin & Exs A-C

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April 25, 2025

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ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S EX PARTE APPLICATION TO ADVANCE BRIEFING DEADLINES AND HEARING DATE RE: MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE RELATED CASES by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes (DKT. 23 ). Hearing date continued to 5/9/25 at 2:00 P.M. Opposition due 5/2/25. (twdb) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

April 25, 2025

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MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (DKT. 21 ). This Order shall be in effect until May 10, 2025. The Court ORDERS Defendants TO SHOW CAUSE as to why a preliminary injunction should not issue. Defendants shall file any response by Friday May 2, 2025, and Plaintiff shall file any reply by noon on Wednesday May 7, 2025. The Court SETS a hearing on whether a preliminary injunction should issue on May 9, 2025 at 2:00P.M., via Zoom videoconference. (twdb) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

April 25, 2025

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Notice OF SUGGESTION OF MOOTNESS filed by Defendants Department of Homeland Security, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. Supplemental (Farrell, Alexander) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

April 25, 2025

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NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error Re: Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, 27 . Document docketed in wrong case. Disregard Minute Order. (iva) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

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NOTICE OF CLERICAL ERROR: Due to clerical error Re: Notice of Clerical Error (G-11) 29 : The Notice of Clerical Error (Dkt. 29) was issued inadvertently in this action. The Court's Minute Order at Dkt. 27 is correct. (iva) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

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RESPONSE in opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to to Prevent Arrest/Proceed with Student Status/Protective Order 21 / RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ON ISSUANCE OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION 27 filed by Defendants Department of Homeland Security, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (ICE policy))(Green, Paul) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025

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OPPOSITION re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Consolidate Cases, as to 2:25-cv-02993, 8:25-cv-00706, 2:25-cv-03528, 22 filed by Defendants Department of Homeland Security, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Green, Paul) (Entered: 05/02/2025)

May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025

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REPLY in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Consolidate Cases, as to 2:25-cv-02993, 8:25-cv-00706, 2:25-cv-03528, 22 filed by Plaintiff Student Doe No. 1. (Alrabe, Khaled) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

May 5, 2025

May 5, 2025

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CIVIL STANDING ORDER by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes. (iva) (Entered: 05/06/2025)

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REPLY in Support of EX PARTE APPLICATION for Temporary Restraining Order as to to Prevent Arrest/Proceed with Student Status/Protective Order 21 Reply to Order to Show Cause Re: Preliminary Injunction 27 filed by Plaintiff Student Doe No. 1. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Khaled Alrabe)(Lai, Anne) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

May 7, 2025

May 7, 2025

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Notice OF DECLARATION OF ANDRE WATSON RE: IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW ICE POLICY filed by Defendants Department of Homeland Security, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Andre Watson)(Green, Paul) (Entered: 05/07/2025)

1 Declaration of Andre Watson

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May 7, 2025

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SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: On the Court's own motion, the Court hereby ADVANCES the hearing on the Order to Show Cause Hearing Re: Preliminary Injunction and the Motion to Consolidate (Dkt. 22 ) from May 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., to May 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., via Zoom videoconference. IT IS SO ORDERED. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (iva) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/08/2025)

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May 8, 2025

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MINUTES OF Show Cause Hearing held before Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: ZOOM: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE HEARING RE: PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE (DKT. 22 ). For the reasons stated on the record, the Court declines to impose a preliminary injunction at this time. The Court dissolves the temporary restraining order in place pursuant to this Court's April 25, 2025 Order. [Dkt. 27]. The Court further takes the motion to consolidate under submission. Court Reporter: RS-CS-2. (twdb) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

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FOR COURT USE ONLY: STATISTICAL CORRECTION taking under advisement 22 MOTION to Consolidate Cases (twdb) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

May 9, 2025

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Consolidate Cases

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MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes: ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE (DKT. 22 ). Thus, at this time, the Court finds consolidation premature. Accordingly, the Court DENIES the Motion WITHOUT PREJUDICE. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb) (Entered: 05/15/2025)

May 15, 2025

May 15, 2025

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TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 05/09/2025. Electronic Court Recorder: ECHO REPORTING, INC., phone number (858) 453-7590. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 6/9/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/20/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/18/2025. (yja) (Entered: 05/19/2025)

May 19, 2025

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NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 05/09/2025 re Transcript 41 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (yja) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/19/2025)

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Notice of Filing Transcript

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NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants Department of Homeland Security, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. Motion set for hearing on 7/18/2025 at 02:00 PM before Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Paul (Bart) Green, # 2 Exhibit A - SEVIS Notice, # 3 Exhibit B - Declaration of Andre Watson, # 4 Proposed Order) (Green, Paul) (Entered: 06/09/2025)

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June 9, 2025

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STIPULATION for Order RE: RE-ACTIVATION OF SEVIS RECORD AND DISMISSAL filed by Defendants Department of Homeland Security, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Green, Paul) (Entered: 06/25/2025)

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ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION RE: RE-ACTIVATION OF SEVIS RECORD AND DISMISSAL by Judge Sunshine Suzanne Sykes 44 . IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this action is dismissed with prejudice. Each party shall bear its own fees and costs. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (twdb) (Entered: 06/26/2025)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: April 5, 2025

Closing Date: June 26, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Central District of California 5:25-cv-00847

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

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