Case: Zapata v. Mullin

Zapata v. Mullin et al.

Zapata v. Mullin et al.

Quiroz Zapata v. Mullin et al.

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12405807) filed by MONICA VANHOUSEN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons)(Dawgert, Jessica) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Lauren Rachel O'Neal, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12405855. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN. (Dawgert, Jessica) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum in Support, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Dawgert, Jessica) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

DECLARATION by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration)(Dawgert, Jessica) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

ERRATA to include certificate of good standing by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN re 2 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Dawgert, Jessica) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

REQUEST FOR SUMMONS TO ISSUE filed by MONICA VANHOUSEN, ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA.(Dawgert, Jessica) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

Notice of Error

Notice of Error- New Case

Case Assigned/Reassigned

Case Assigned to Judge Richard J. Leon. (zjm)

NOTICE OF NEW CASE ERROR regarding 1 Complaint. The following error(s) need correction: Incorrect summonses. Please locate the summons applicable to your case at www.dcd.uscourts.gov/new-case-forms and file using the event Request for Summons to issue. (zjm)

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 2 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Lauren Rachel O'Neal, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12405855. Fee Status: Fee Paid.. The following error(s) need correction: Pro Hac Vice motion must be accompanied by a Certificate of Good Standing issued within the last 30 days (LCvR 83.2(c)(2)). Please file certificate as an Errata (zjm)

Consent MOTION to waive local counsel appearance at May 13, 2026 hearing by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order proposed order)(Dawgert, Jessica) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Lauren Rachel O'Neal, Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN. (Dawgert, Jessica) (Entered: 05/07/2026)

.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

MINUTE ORDER. Regarding plaintiff's 3 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, defendants are hereby ORDERED to file a response by Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The Court will hold a hearing on the motion on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM in Courtroom 18 (In Person) before Judge Richard J. Leon. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 5/7/2026. (lcrjl2)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 2 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for failure to comply with Local Rule 83.2(c)(2)'s requirements. The motion must be accompanied by a Certificate of Good Standing issued within the last 30 days. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 5/7/2026. (lcrjl2)

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 8 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE for failure to comply with Local Rule 83.2(c)(2)'s requirements. The motion must be accompanied by a Certificate of Good Standing issued within the last 30 days. The attached Certificate of Good Standing was issued on March 23, 2026, more than 30 days ago. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 5/7/2026. (lcrjl2)

SUMMONS (14) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(mg) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Lauren Rachel O'Neal, Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN. (Dawgert, Jessica) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

Memorandum in opposition to re 3 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by MARY ANDA-YBARRA, TODD BLANCHE, ERICA ESTRADA, MARISA A. FLORES, TODD M. LYONS, I. MARQUEZ-BADILLO, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, RANDY NAJERA, ADRIANA R. NICHOLAS, MARTIN SARELLANO, JR., DANIEL SUBIA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 A-D)(Zieman, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/11/2026)

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the 10 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Lauren Rachel O'Neal be, and hereby is, admitted 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 Richard J. Leon on 5/11/2026. (lcrjl2)

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of plaintiff's 7 Consent Motion to Waive Local Counsel's Personal Appearance at May 13, 2026 Hearing, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. Local counsel's appearance at the May 13, 2026 hearing is waived. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 5/11/2026. (lcrjl2)

NOTICE of Appearance by Dhruman Y. Sampat on behalf of All Defendants (Sampat, Dhruman) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

REPLY re 11 Memorandum in Opposition, filed by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit)(Dawgert, Jessica) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

DISSOLVED PURSUANT TO COURT'S ORDER OF 6/5/2026.......MEMORANDUM ORDER granting plaintiff's 3 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 5/13/2026. (lcrjl2) Modified on 6/8/2026 (zcdw). (Entered: 05/13/2026)

Status Conference

Minute Entry for Motion Hearing held on May 13, 2026 before Judge Richard J. Leon. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiffs' 3 Sealed Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is GRANTED. Order forthcoming. Court Reporter: Chandra Kean. (zljn)

TRANSCRIPT OF TRO PROCEEDINGS before Judge Richard J. Leon held on May 13, 2026; Page Numbers: 1-22. Date of Issuance: May 14, 2026. Court Reporter/Transcriber Chandra Kean, RMR, FCRR, Telephone number 202-354-3404. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov.Redaction Request due 6/4/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/14/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/12/2026.(Kean, Chandra) (Entered: 05/14/2026)

MOTION conditions of return and release by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit, # 5 Text of Proposed Order proposed order)(Dawgert, Jessica) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

STATUS REPORT by MARY ANDA-YBARRA, TODD BLANCHE, ERICA ESTRADA, MARISA A. FLORES, TODD M. LYONS, I. MARQUEZ-BADILLO, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, RANDY NAJERA, ADRIANA R. NICHOLAS, MARTIN SARELLANO, JR., DANIEL SUBIA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Sampat, Dhruman) (Entered: 05/15/2026)

RESPONSE re 17 Status Report, filed by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Dawgert, Jessica) Modified event on 5/18/2026 (mg). (Entered: 05/16/2026)

STATUS REPORT by MARY ANDA-YBARRA, TODD BLANCHE, ERICA ESTRADA, MARISA A. FLORES, TODD M. LYONS, I. MARQUEZ-BADILLO, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, RANDY NAJERA, ADRIANA R. NICHOLAS, MARTIN SARELLANO, JR., DANIEL SUBIA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Sampat, Dhruman) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

MOTION to Stay re 14 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Set/Reset Deadlines For Ten (10) Days by MARY ANDA-YBARRA, TODD BLANCHE, ERICA ESTRADA, MARISA A. FLORES, TODD M. LYONS, I. MARQUEZ-BADILLO, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, RANDY NAJERA, ADRIANA R. NICHOLAS, MARTIN SARELLANO, JR., DANIEL SUBIA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Sampat, Dhruman) (Entered: 05/18/2026)

.Order AND ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER. Regarding defendants' 20 Motion to Stay, plaintiff is hereby ORDERED to file a response by Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 5/18/2026. (lcrjl2)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Dawgert, Jessica) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Order, Set Deadlines filed by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Dawgert, Jessica) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance- Pro Bono by Lauren Rachel O'Neal on behalf of All Plaintiffs (O'Neal, Lauren) (Entered: 05/19/2026)

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief AND Order on Motion to Stay AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of defendants' 20 Motion to Stay, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. The Court's 14 Temporary Restraining Order is hereby STAYED for ten (10) days to allow defendants to determine whether the Democratic Republic of the Congo accepted or rejected plaintiff prior to her removal. Defendants shall file any motions by May 29, 2026, or, if no motions are filed, defendants shall file a status report no later than May 29, 2026 proposing next steps. Plaintiff's 16 Supplemental Motion is DENIED as moot. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 5/19/2026. (lcrjl2)

MOTION Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order re 14 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Set/Reset Deadlines by MARY ANDA-YBARRA, TODD BLANCHE, ERICA ESTRADA, MARISA A. FLORES, TODD M. LYONS, I. MARQUEZ-BADILLO, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, RANDY NAJERA, ADRIANA R. NICHOLAS, MARTIN SARELLANO, JR., DANIEL SUBIA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Nicholas Checker, # 2 Declaration of John Schultz, # 3 Declaration of Jose Ramirez, # 4 Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit B, # 6 Exhibit C, # 7 Exhibit D)(Zieman, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

Memorandum in opposition to re 21 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by MARY ANDA-YBARRA, TODD BLANCHE, ERICA ESTRADA, MARISA A. FLORES, TODD M. LYONS, I. MARQUEZ-BADILLO, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, RANDY NAJERA, ADRIANA R. NICHOLAS, MARTIN SARELLANO, JR., DANIEL SUBIA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Nicholas Checker, # 2 Declaration John Schultz, # 3 Declaration Jose Ramirez, # 4 Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit B, # 6 Exhibit C, # 7 Exhibit D)(Zieman, Benjamin) (Entered: 05/29/2026)

MOTION for Extension of Time to EXTEND THE MAY 13, 2026 TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN. (O'Neal, Lauren) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 24 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,, 3 Motion for TRO,, Motion for Preliminary Injunction, COMBINED REPLY IN SUPPORT OF HER MOTION TO EXTEND THE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER [DKT. #23] AND OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISSOLVE THE TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER filed by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN. (O'Neal, Lauren) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

NOTICE OF FORTHCOMING SUPPLEMENTAL EXHIBITS by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN re 24 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,, 27 Reply to opposition to Motion, 25 Memorandum in Opposition,, 26 Motion for Extension of Time to (O'Neal, Lauren) (Entered: 06/01/2026)

NOTICE DECLARATION OF LAUREN RACHEL ONEAL REGARDING UNDERSIGNED COUNSELS PERSONAL AVAILABILITY TO TRAVEL TO KINSHASA TO EFFECT PLAINTIFFS TRANSIT FROM THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN re 27 Reply to opposition to Motion, 26 Motion for Extension of Time to, 1 Complaint (O'Neal, Lauren) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

NOTICE Filing of Supplemental Exhibits by Menendez Congressional Office Displaying and Confirming ICE OCR communications dating to 4/13/2026 acknowledging that ICE knew the DRC Government "had earlier put in writing that they would not accept her [Plaintiff, Ms. Quiroz Zapata]" by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN re 28 Notice (Other), 27 Reply to opposition to Motion, 26 Motion for Extension of Time to (O'Neal, Lauren) (Entered: 06/02/2026)

NOTICE OF FILING SUPPLEMENTAL EXHIBITS (DECLARATION OF DRC ATTORNEY, VENANCE KALENGA, WITH ATTACHMENTS by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN re 28 Notice (Other), (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit CAT Grant of Adriana Quiroz Zapata)(O'Neal, Lauren) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

NOTICE of Date Correction Regarding FILING OF SUPPLEMENTAL EXHIBITS (DECLARATION OF DRC ATTORNEY, VENANCE KALENGA, WITH ATTACHMENTS (same had been post dated for the 6th as counsel informed Mr.Kalenga of her cross country military move taking place today and yesterday but we were able to file today) by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN re 28 Notice (Other), 31 Notice (Other), (Attachments: # 1 Supplement CAT Grant of Ms. Quiroz Zapata of February 21 2025, # 2 Supplement Evidence of Military Affiliation of Lauren O'Neal as an active duty Army Spouse, # 3 Supplement Evidence of Military Move from Missouri to Colorado (requiring we retrieve our things from North Carolina first with a moving truck))(O'Neal, Lauren) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

NOTICE DRC PASSPORT OF DECLARANT VENANCE KALENGA by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN re 32 Notice (Other),,, 31 Notice (Other), (O'Neal, Lauren) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 24 MOTION Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order re 14 Order on Motion for Preliminary Injunction, Set/Reset Deadlines, 26 MOTION for Extension of Time to EXTEND THE MAY 13, 2026 TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by MARY ANDA-YBARRA, TODD BLANCHE, ERICA ESTRADA, MARISA A. FLORES, TODD M. LYONS, I. MARQUEZ-BADILLO, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, RANDY NAJERA, ADRIANA R. NICHOLAS, MARTIN SARELLANO, JR., DANIEL SUBIA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Zieman, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

MEMORANDUM ORDER granting defendants' 24 Motion to Dissolve Temporary Restraining Order, denying plaintiff's 26 Motion to Extend the Temporary Restraining Order, and denying defendants' 34 Motion for Extension of Time. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 6/5/2026. (lcrjl2) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings

Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Plaintiff's show cause response due by 6/17/2026. (zcdw)

MOTION for Reconsideration re 35 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,, Order on Motion for Extension of Time to,, Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply,, Set/Reset Deadlines, by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN. (O'Neal, Lauren) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 35 Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief,, Order on Motion for Extension of Time to,, Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply,, Set/Reset Deadlines, filed by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN. (O'Neal, Lauren) (Entered: 06/15/2026)

NOTICE OF FILING SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY (JUNE 12, 2026 LETTER FROM U.S. REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT J. MENENDEZ TO DEFENDANT MULLIN AND ACTING ICE DIRECTOR VENTURELLA) by ADRIANA MARIA QUIROZ ZAPATA, MONICA VANHOUSEN re 36 Motion for Reconsideration, 37 Response to Order to Show Cause, (O'Neal, Lauren) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration by MARY ANDA-YBARRA, TODD BLANCHE, ERICA ESTRADA, MARISA A. FLORES, TODD M. LYONS, I. MARQUEZ-BADILLO, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, RANDY NAJERA, ADRIANA R. NICHOLAS, MARTIN SARELLANO, JR., DANIEL SUBIA, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. (Zieman, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File AND Set/Reset Deadlines

MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of defendants' 39 Motion for Extension of Time, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Defendants' response to plaintiff's 36 Motion for Reconsideration due July 8, 2026. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Richard J. Leon on 6/26/2026. (lcrjl2)

Hold in Abeyance

Memorandum in opposition to motion

Memorandum in opposition to motion

Notice (Other)

Reply to opposition to motion

Notice (Other)

Order on Motion to Hold in Abeyance

Leave to File Document

Notice of Withdrawal of Appearance

Notice (Other)

Memorandum in opposition to motion