Case: Streever v. Mullin

1:26-cv-02356 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: July 6, 2026

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On July 6, 2026, an author and journalist filed this lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the Secretary of Homeland Security, the acting director of ICE, and several ICE officials and special agents in their official capacities. The plaintiff alleged that after he emailed the then-acting ICE director in January 2026 criticizing the agency's defense of agents who had shot and killed two people during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, agents visited his home five months later, gave his wife a warning notice, and then tracked him to a New York City hotel. He alleged that the notices were a violation of the First Amendment and operated as retaliation that had caused him to self-censor.

People

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Judge(s)

Contreras, Rudolph (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Abbott, Hannah (District of Columbia)

Morris, Jt (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Bracken, Mason D. (District of Columbia)

Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar (District of Columbia)

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1:26-cv-02356

Verified Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Streever v. Mullin et al.

July 6, 2026

July 6, 2026

Complaint

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Docket for: STREEVER v. MULLIN
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1 July 6, 2026

COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against DAVID BRODIE, JOHN DOE, JENNIFER M. FENTON, ABBI HENRY, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, TREVOR J. PITTS, DAVID J. VENTURELLA with Jury Demand ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12525294) filed by DAVID STREEVER. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Summons for Markwayne Mullin, # 5 Summons for David J. Venturella, # 6 Summons for Jennifer M. Fenton, # 7 Summons for John Doe, # 8 Summons for David Brodie, # 9 Summons for Abbi Henry, # 10 Summons for Trevor J. Pitts, # 11 Summons for U.S. Attorney General, # 12 Summons for U.S. Attorney for D.C.)(Morris, Jt) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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3 Civil Cover Sheet

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4 Summons for Markwayne Mullin

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5 Summons for David J. Venturella

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6 Summons for Jennifer M. Fenton

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7 Summons for John Doe

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8 Summons for David Brodie

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9 Summons for Abbi Henry

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10 Summons for Trevor J. Pitts

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11 Summons for U.S. Attorney General

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12 Summons for U.S. Attorney for D.C.

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2 July 6, 2026

SEALED DOCUMENT filed by DAVID STREEVER re 1 Complaint,, (This document is SEALED and only available to authorized persons.)(Morris, Jt) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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3 July 6, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Adam Steinbaugh, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12525691. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by DAVID STREEVER. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Morris, Jt) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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4 July 6, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Jeffrey Zeman, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12525734. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by DAVID STREEVER. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Morris, Jt) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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2 Certificate of Good Standing

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5 July 6, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Hannah Abbott, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12525882. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by DAVID STREEVER. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Morris, Jt) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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2 Certificate of Good Standing

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6 July 6, 2026

SUMMONS (8) Issued Electronically as to DAVID BRODIE, JENNIFER M. FENTON, ABBI HENRY, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, TREVOR J. PITTS, DAVID J. VENTURELLA, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 07/06/2026)

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July 6, 2026

Case Assigned to Judge Rudolph Contreras. (zmtm)

7 July 7, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jt Morris on behalf of DAVID STREEVER (Morris, Jt) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

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8 July 7, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Mason D. Bracken on behalf of All Defendants (Bracken, Mason) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

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9 July 7, 2026

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by DAVID STREEVER. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration Declaration of Rev. Hillary Streever, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Morris, Jt) (Entered: 07/07/2026)

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2 Declaration Declaration of Rev. Hillary Streever

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3 Text of Proposed Order

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10 July 8, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Dimitar Georgiev-Remmel on behalf of All Defendants (Georgiev-Remmel, Dimitar) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

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July 9, 2026

MINUTE ORDER granting 3, 4, 5 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.2, it is hereby ORDERED that Adam Steinbaugh, Jeffrey Zeman, and Hannah Abbot are admitted to represent Plaintiff DAVID STREEVER 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 Rudolph Contreras on 07/09/2026. (lcrc3)

July 9, 2026

SCHEDULING MINUTE ORDER: After conferring with the parties and based on their agreement, it is hereby ORDERED that the following briefing schedule shall apply regarding 9 Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, without prejudice to Plaintiff's ability to seek additional relief if changed circumstances warrant it. Defendants' response shall be due on or before July 28, 2026, and Plaintiff's reply shall be due on or before August 4, 2026. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 07/09/2026. (lcrc3)

July 10, 2026

Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 7/28/2026; Replies due by 8/4/2026. (tj)

11 July 11, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Adam Steinbaugh on behalf of DAVID STREEVER (Steinbaugh, Adam) (Entered: 07/11/2026)

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12 July 14, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Hannah Abbott on behalf of DAVID STREEVER (Abbott, Hannah) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

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13 July 14, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey Daniel Zeman on behalf of DAVID STREEVER (Zeman, Jeffrey) (Entered: 07/14/2026)

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14 July 20, 2026

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. DAVID BRODIE served on 7/7/2026; JENNIFER M. FENTON served on 7/7/2026; ABBI HENRY served on 7/7/2026; MARKWAYNE MULLIN served on 7/16/2026; TREVOR J. PITTS served on 7/7/2026; DAVID J. VENTURELLA served on 7/7/2026 (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Receipts and Delivery Confirmations)(Morris, Jt) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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15 July 20, 2026

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 7/20/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail Receipt and Delivery Confirmation)(Morris, Jt) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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16 July 20, 2026

RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 7/6/2026. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 9/4/2026. (Attachments: # 1 Email Service Accepted by the U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Columbia)(Morris, Jt) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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17 July 20, 2026

MOTION to Dismiss, MOTION to Hold in Abeyance re 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, MOTION to Transfer Case, MOTION for Extension of Time to respond, in a Combined Motion to Dismiss the Complaint Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(3), to Transfer Venue, to Hold in Abeyance Briefing on Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, and For Extension of Time by DAVID BRODIE, JOHN DOE, JENNIFER M. FENTON, ABBI HENRY, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, TREVOR J. PITTS, DAVID J. VENTURELLA. (Bracken, Mason) (Entered: 07/20/2026)

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18 July 29, 2026

ORDER granting in part and denying in part the procedural requests accompanying 17 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 07/29/2026. (lcrc3) (Entered: 07/29/2026)

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July 30, 2026

Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 8/5/2026; Replies due by 8/12/2026. (tj)

19 Aug. 3, 2026

Memorandum in opposition to re 17 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Hold in Abeyance re 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Transfer Case MOTION for Extension of Time to respond, in a Combined Motion to Dismiss the Complaint Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(3), to Transfer Venue, to Hold in Abeyance Briefing on Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction, and For E filed by DAVID STREEVER. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Morris, Jt) (Entered: 08/03/2026)

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20 Aug. 5, 2026

Memorandum in opposition to re 9 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by DAVID BRODIE, JOHN DOE, JENNIFER M. FENTON, ABBI HENRY, MARKWAYNE MULLIN, TREVOR J. PITTS, DAVID J. VENTURELLA. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Goodwin Declaration)(Bracken, Mason) (Entered: 08/05/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Speech and Religious Freedom

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 6, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:26-cv-02356

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