Case: Presidio Municipal Development District v. Department of Homeland Security

1:26-cv-02146 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: June 17, 2026

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case further). On June 17, 2026, the Presidio Municipal Development District sued the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging construction of a "Smart Wall" border barrier in Southwest Texas without required Army Secretary approval under the Rivers and Harbors Act, posing flood risks and unlawfully clearing Presidio Municipal Development District-owned land. Presidio Municipal Development District sought declaratory relief, an injunction, a construction stay, and attorney's fees.
 

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Judge(s)

Walton, Reggie B. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bakst, Laura B. (District of Columbia)

Katz, Louis Robert (District of Columbia)

Netter, Brian D. (District of Columbia)

Perryman, Skye (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

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1:26-cv-02146

Complaint

June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026

Complaint

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73497518/presidio-municipal-development-district-v-department-of-homeland-security/

Last updated June 26, 2026, 3:06 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, RODNEY S. SCOTT, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12494001) filed by PRESIDIO MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons U.S. Customs and Border Protection Summons, # 3 Summons Department of Homeland Security Summons, # 4 Summons Markwayne Mullin Summons, # 5 Summons United States Attorney General Summons, # 6 Summons United States Attorney's Office Summons, # 7 Summons Rodney Scott Summons, # 8 Exhibit A - CBP Letter, # 9 Exhibit B - IBWC Letter, # 10 Exhibit C - USACE Letter)(Katz, Louis) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons U.S. Customs and Border Protection Summons

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3 Summons Department of Homeland Security Summons

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4 Summons Markwayne Mullin Summons

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5 Summons United States Attorney General Summons

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6 Summons United States Attorney's Office Summons

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7 Summons Rodney Scott Summons

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8 Exhibit A - CBP Letter

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9 Exhibit B - IBWC Letter

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10 Exhibit C - USACE Letter

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June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and/or Stay Under 5 U.S.C. § 705 by PRESIDIO MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration of John T. Kennedy, # 3 Exhibit A - PMDD Resolution, # 4 Exhibit B - PMDD Comment, # 5 Exhibit C - Johnson Report, # 6 Exhibit D - Tompkins Report, # 7 Exhibit E - Presidio & PMDD Letter, # 8 Exhibit F - CBP Email, # 9 Text of Proposed Order)(Katz, Louis). Added MOTION to Stay on 6/18/2026 (znmw). (Entered: 06/17/2026)

June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Brian D. Netter on behalf of PRESIDIO MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (Netter, Brian) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Laura B. Bakst, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12494518. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by PRESIDIO MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration for Pro Hac Vice Admission, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Katz, Louis) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Skye Perryman on behalf of PRESIDIO MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (Perryman, Skye) (Entered: 06/17/2026)

June 17, 2026

June 17, 2026

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SUMMONS (6) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 06/18/2026)

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

Case Assigned/Reassigned

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

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

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Reggie B. Walton. (zmtm)

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. To ensure the expeditious resolution of the 2 Plaintiff's Motion for a Stay Under 5 U.S.C. 706 and/or Preliminary Injunction, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before June 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., counsel for the defendants shall enter a notice of appearance in this case. It is further ORDERED that, on June 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the parties shall appear before the Court for a scheduling conference, via teleconference, by calling 646-828-7666, entering Meeting ID 161 591 8885 followed by the pound key (#), and then entering the Passcode 984979 followed by the pound key (#). The parties shall be prepared to discuss a briefing schedule and the scheduling of a motion hearing on the plaintiff's motion for a stay and/or preliminary injunction. It is further ORDERED that the plaintiff shall forthwith notify the defendants of the contents of this Minute Order. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on June 18, 2026. (lcrbw2)

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. To ensure the expeditious resolution of the 2 Plaintiff's Motion for a Stay Under 5 U.S.C. § 705 and/or Preliminary Injunction, it is hereby ORDERED that, on or before June 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., counsel for the defendants shall enter a notice of appearance in this case. It is further ORDERED that, on June 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the parties shall appear before the Court for a scheduling conference, via teleconference, by calling 646-828-7666, entering Meeting ID 161 591 8885 followed by the pound key (#), and then entering the Passcode 984979 followed by the pound key (#). The parties shall be prepared to discuss a briefing schedule and the scheduling of a motion hearing on the plaintiff's motion for a stay and/or preliminary injunction. It is further ORDERED that the plaintiff shall forthwith notify the defendants of the contents of this Minute Order. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on June 18, 2026. (lcrbw2) Modified on 6/23/2026. (zalh)

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

MINUTE ORDER. The Court having considered the plaintiff's 4 Motion for Admission of Laura B. Bakst Pro Hac Vice, and it appearing to the Court that the attorney referenced therein meets the requirements for pro hac vice admission under this Court's rules, it is hereby ORDERED that the motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Laura B. Bakst, Democracy Forward Foundation, P.O. Box 34553, Washington, DC 20043, is ADMITTED to practice before the Court 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. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on June 18, 2026. (lcrbw2)

June 18, 2026

June 18, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander James Yun on behalf of All Defendants (Yun, Alexander) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

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RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 6/18/2026. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 8/17/2026. (Katz, Louis) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

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Joint MOTION for Scheduling Order by MARKWAYNE MULLIN, RODNEY S. SCOTT, U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Yun, Alexander) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

1 Text of Proposed Order

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June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

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GENERAL ORDER FOR CIVIL CASES BEFORE THE HONORABLE REGGIE B. WALTON. Signed by Judge Reggie B. Walton on June 22, 2026. (lcrbw2) (Entered: 06/22/2026)

June 22, 2026

June 22, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Laura B. Bakst on behalf of PRESIDIO MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (Bakst, Laura) (Entered: 06/23/2026)

June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026

Scheduling Conference AND ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings

June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026

Minute Entry for telephonic proceedings held before Judge Reggie B. Walton: Scheduling Conference held on 6/23/2026. The Court grants 9 Joint Motion for Scheduling Order and adopts the parties' agreed upon briefing schedule. Motion Hearing set for 7/21/2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 16- In Person before Judge Reggie B. Walton. (Court Reporter: Lisa Moreira) (zalh)

June 23, 2026

June 23, 2026

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Order on Motion for Scheduling Order AND Set/Reset Deadlines

June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 17, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:26-cv-02146

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