Case: Soumare v. Rife

2:26-cv-04332 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Filed Date: June 24, 2026

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Case Summary

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On June 24, 2026, three noncitizens filed a proposed class action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania challenging the Philadelphia ICE Field Office’s rescission of its longstanding “Changed Circumstances Policy,” which had required officers to make an individualized determination that a material change in circumstances showed a person to be a danger to the community or a flight risk before re-arresting or re-detaining them. Plaintiffs claim the rescission is arbitrary and capricious and contrary to law under the Administrative Procedure Act, inconsistent with the Immigration and Nationality Act, and permits violations of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments. 

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Armstrong, Keith (Pennsylvania)

GROGAN, JOHN J. (Pennsylvania)

NAGDEMAN, DAVID A. (Pennsylvania)

Pena-Parr, Victoria (Pennsylvania)

STINE, VANESSA L. (Pennsylvania)

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2:26-cv-04332

Class Action Complaint

June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated July 22, 2026, 3:05 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against MARKWAYNE MULLIN, JOHN E. RIFE, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, DAVID J. VENTURELLA ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number APAEDC-19384833.), filed by OUSMANE SOUMARE, LASSANA DIANIFABA, M.P.B. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Designation Form)(GROGAN, JOHN) (Attachment 1 replaced on 6/24/2026) (sbt). (Entered: 06/24/2026)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Designation Form

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June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

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Declaration re 1 Complaint (Attorney), by LASSANA DIANIFABA, M.P.B, OUSMANE SOUMARE. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Ousmane Soumare, # 2 Exhibit B - Declaration of M.P.B., # 3 Exhibit C - Declaration of Lassana Dianifaba, # 4 Exhibit D - Declaration of A.D., # 5 Exhibit E - Declaration of Demba Sokhona, # 6 Exhibit F - Declaration of Balla Toure, # 7 Exhibit G - Declaration of Christopher M. Casazza, # 8 Exhibit H - Declaration of Bridget Cambria, # 9 Exhibit I - Declaration of Jose C. Campos, # 10 Exhibit J - Declaration of Brennan Gian-Grasso, # 11 Exhibit K - Declaration of Steven A. Morley, # 12 Exhibit L - Declaration of Lilah R. Thompson, # 13 Exhibit M - Declaration of Elena Emelchin Bruner, # 14 Exhibit N - Chart of 53 district court decisions involving re-detentions by the Philadelphia ICE Field Office where the decision discussed or referenced compliance with release requirements (Case Chart))(GROGAN, JOHN) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Ousmane Soumare

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2 Exhibit B - Declaration of M.P.B.

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3 Exhibit C - Declaration of Lassana Dianifaba

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4 Exhibit D - Declaration of A.D.

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5 Exhibit E - Declaration of Demba Sokhona

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6 Exhibit F - Declaration of Balla Toure

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7 Exhibit G - Declaration of Christopher M. Casazza

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8 Exhibit H - Declaration of Bridget Cambria

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9 Exhibit I - Declaration of Jose C. Campos

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10 Exhibit J - Declaration of Brennan Gian-Grasso

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11 Exhibit K - Declaration of Steven A. Morley

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12 Exhibit L - Declaration of Lilah R. Thompson

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13 Exhibit M - Declaration of Elena Emelchin Bruner

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14 Exhibit N - Chart of 53 district court decisions involving re-detentions by the

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June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

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Opt In Notice of Procedure to Consent to Random Magistrate Judge Assignment (Attachments: # 1 Consent)(sbt) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

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Notice re: Availability of Court-Annexed Mediation (sbt) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by DAVID A. NAGDEMAN on behalf of LASSANA DIANIFABA, M.P.B, OUSMANE SOUMARE (NAGDEMAN, DAVID) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Victoria Pena-Parr on behalf of LASSANA DIANIFABA, M.P.B, OUSMANE SOUMARE with Certificate of Service(Pena-Parr, Victoria) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by Keith Armstrong on behalf of LASSANA DIANIFABA, M.P.B, OUSMANE SOUMARE with Certificate of Service(Armstrong, Keith) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by VANESSA L. STINE on behalf of LASSANA DIANIFABA, M.P.B, OUSMANE SOUMARE with Certificate of Service(STINE, VANESSA) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by WITOLD J. WALCZAK on behalf of LASSANA DIANIFABA, M.P.B, OUSMANE SOUMARE with Certificate of Service(WALCZAK, WITOLD) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

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NOTICE of Appearance by ALI SZEMANSKI on behalf of LASSANA DIANIFABA, M.P.B, OUSMANE SOUMARE with Certificate of Service(SZEMANSKI, ALI) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

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MOTION TO PROCEED UNDER PSEUDONYM filed by M.P.B.Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(GROGAN, JOHN) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

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MOTION to Stay EFFECTIVE DATE OF AGENCY ACTION OR PRESERVE STATUS OR RIGHTS filed by LASSANA DIANIFABA, M.P.B, OUSMANE SOUMARE.Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO STAY EFFECTIVE DATE OF AGENCY ACTION OR PRESERVE STATUS OR RIGHTS, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(GROGAN, JOHN) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

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MOTION to Certify Class filed by LASSANA DIANIFABA, M.P.B, OUSMANE SOUMARE.Memorandum, Certificate of Service, Declarations. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Exhibit A - Declaration of Witold J. Walczak, # 3 Exhibit B - Declaration of Anthony Enriquez, # 4 Exhibit C - Declaration of John Grogan, # 5 Exhibit D - Declaration of Martha Guarnieri, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(GROGAN, JOHN) (Entered: 06/24/2026)

1 Memorandum

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2 Exhibit A - Declaration of Witold J. Walczak

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3 Exhibit B - Declaration of Anthony Enriquez

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4 Exhibit C - Declaration of John Grogan

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5 Exhibit D - Declaration of Martha Guarnieri

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6 Text of Proposed Order

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June 24, 2026

June 24, 2026

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Notice of Appearance

June 25, 2026

June 25, 2026

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Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)

June 25, 2026

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Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)

June 25, 2026

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Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)

June 25, 2026

June 25, 2026

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Summons Issued

June 26, 2026

June 26, 2026

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Summons Issued as to USA

June 26, 2026

June 26, 2026

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Reassign Case

June 30, 2026

June 30, 2026

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Order on Motion to Reassign Case

July 1, 2026

July 1, 2026

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Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney

July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026

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Order Reassigning Case

July 6, 2026

July 6, 2026

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Affidavit of Service

July 6, 2026

July 6, 2026

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Affidavit of Service

July 6, 2026

July 6, 2026

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Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)

July 7, 2026

July 7, 2026

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Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)

July 7, 2026

July 7, 2026

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Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice (Credit Card Payment)

July 7, 2026

July 7, 2026

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Order AND ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

July 7, 2026

July 7, 2026

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Notice of Appearance

July 8, 2026

July 8, 2026

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Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

July 8, 2026

July 8, 2026

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

July 8, 2026

July 8, 2026

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Response to Motion

July 13, 2026

July 13, 2026

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Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

July 15, 2026

July 15, 2026

Case Details

State / Territory:

Pennsylvania

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: June 24, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Eastern District of Pennsylvania 2:26-cv-04332

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

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