Case: State of New York v. US Department of Homeland Security

1:26-cv-07978 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Filed Date: Sept. 14, 2026

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Case Summary

This case challenges the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) rule that broadened officers’ discretion to deny admission or lawful permanent residence based on public-benefit use.  On September 14, 2026, twenty-two states, the District of Columbia, and their respective attorneys general or governors filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against DHS, its Secretary, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and its Director. The pl…

This case challenges the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) rule that broadened officers’ discretion to deny admission or lawful permanent residence based on public-benefit use. 

On September 14, 2026, twenty-two states, the District of Columbia, and their respective attorneys general or governors filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against DHS, its Secretary, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and its Director. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants’ 2026 Final Rule unlawfully expanded the definition of a "public charge" under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by permitting immigration officers to consider any use of means-tested public benefits, including by noncitizens’ family members, in public charge determinations. They further claimed the rule violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) by exceeding statutory authority, contravening the INA, and acting arbitrarily and capriciously. The complaint sought vacatur of the rule, declaratory relief, and damages, arguing the policy would harm state interests, including reduced federal funding and increased administrative burdens.

This case was assigned to District Judge Ronnie Abrams. 

On September 24, 2026, the court ordered this case related to City of New York et al v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Make the Road New York et al v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security et al.

As of October 1, 2026, this case is ongoing. 

Summary Authors

Haleigh Knowles (10/1/2026)

Related Cases

City of New York v. United States Department of Homeland Security, Southern District of New York (2026)

Make the Road New York v. United States Department of Homeland Security, Southern District of New York (2026)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/74784748/parties/state-of-new-york-v-us-department-of-homeland-security/


Judge(s)

Abrams, Ronnie (New York)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Berks, Paul (New York)

Boergers, Kathleen (New York)

Espiritu, Nicholas David (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Dibblee, Christian (New York)

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1:26-cv-07978

Complaint

State of New York v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Sept. 14, 2026

Sept. 14, 2026

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Nov. 9, 2026, 3:11 a.m.

Docket for: State of New York v. US Department of Homeland Security
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1 Sept. 14, 2026

COMPLAINT against Joseph B Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, US Department of Homeland Security. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-33430096)Document filed by State of Michigan, State of Washington, State of Hawai'i, State of California, Governor Josh Shapiro, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of Wisconsin, State of New York, State of Rhode Island, State of Oregon, State of Nevada, District of Columbia, State of Delaware, State of Illinois, State of Maryland, State of Minnesota, State of New Mexico, Commonwealth of Virginia, State of New Jersey, State of Maine, State of Colorado, State of Vermont, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of Connecticut. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C).(Korgaonkar, Natasha) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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2 Sept. 14, 2026

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Korgaonkar, Natasha) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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3 Sept. 14, 2026

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to US Department of Homeland Security, re: 1 Complaint,,,. Document filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Commonwealth of Virginia, District of Columbia, Governor Josh Shapiro, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, State of Hawai'i, State of Illinois, State of Maine, State of Maryland, State of Michigan, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of Vermont, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin..(Korgaonkar, Natasha) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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4 Sept. 14, 2026

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Markwayne Mullin, re: 1 Complaint,,,. Document filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Commonwealth of Virginia, District of Columbia, Governor Josh Shapiro, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, State of Hawai'i, State of Illinois, State of Maine, State of Maryland, State of Michigan, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of Vermont, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin..(Korgaonkar, Natasha) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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5 Sept. 14, 2026

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to US Citizenship and Immigration Services, re: 1 Complaint,,,. Document filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Commonwealth of Virginia, District of Columbia, Governor Josh Shapiro, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, State of Hawai'i, State of Illinois, State of Maine, State of Maryland, State of Michigan, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of Vermont, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin..(Korgaonkar, Natasha) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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6 Sept. 14, 2026

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Joseph B Edlow, re: 1 Complaint,,,. Document filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Commonwealth of Virginia, District of Columbia, Governor Josh Shapiro, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, State of Hawai'i, State of Illinois, State of Maine, State of Maryland, State of Michigan, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of Vermont, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin..(Korgaonkar, Natasha) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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7 Sept. 14, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Rabia Claire Muqaddam on behalf of State of New York..(Muqaddam, Rabia) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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8 Sept. 14, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Benjamin Daniel Liebowitz on behalf of State of New York..(Liebowitz, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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9 Sept. 14, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Neil Anthony Giovanatti on behalf of State of Michigan..(Giovanatti, Neil) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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10 Sept. 14, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joseph Robert Richie on behalf of State of Minnesota..(Richie, Joseph) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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11 Sept. 14, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Heidi Parry Stern on behalf of State of Nevada..(Stern, Heidi) (Entered: 09/14/2026)

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12 Sept. 15, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to US Department of Homeland Security. (sj) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

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13 Sept. 15, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Markwayne Mullin. (sj) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

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14 Sept. 15, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to US Citizenship and Immigration Services. (sj) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

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15 Sept. 15, 2026

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Joseph B Edlow. (sj) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

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16 Sept. 15, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Daniel John Ping on behalf of State of Michigan..(Ping, Daniel) (Entered: 09/15/2026)

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Sept. 15, 2026

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

Sept. 15, 2026

Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification

Sept. 15, 2026

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Natasha Mohan Korgaonkar. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Markwayne Mullin, Joseph B. Edlow, Governor Josh Shapiro, in his official capacity as Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted. (sj)

Sept. 15, 2026

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Ronnie Abrams. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(sj)

Sept. 15, 2026

Magistrate Judge Gary Stein is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c), Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1), and Local Civil Rule 73.1, parties are notified that they may, with the approval of the assigned District Judge, consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (sj)

Sept. 15, 2026

Case Designated ECF. (sj)

17 Sept. 16, 2026

ORDER AND NOTICE OF INITIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 10/9/2026 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 1506, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. SO ORDERED (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 9/16/2026) (ks) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

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18 Sept. 16, 2026

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. Joseph B Edlow served on 9/16/2026, answer due 11/16/2026; Markwayne Mullin served on 9/16/2026, answer due 11/16/2026; US Citizenship and Immigration Services served on 9/16/2026, answer due 11/16/2026; US Department of Homeland Security served on 9/16/2026, answer due 11/16/2026. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by State of Michigan; State of Washington; State of Hawai'i; State of California; Josh Shapiro; State of Wisconsin; State of New York; State of Rhode Island; State of Oregon; State of Nevada; District of Columbia; State of Delaware; State of Illinois; State of Maryland; State of Minnesota; State of New Mexico; Commonwealth of Virginia; State of New Jersey; State of Maine; State of Colorado; State of Vermont; Commonwealth of Massachusetts; State of Connecticut..(Korgaonkar, Natasha) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

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19 Sept. 16, 2026

MOTION for Kalikoonalani Diara Fernandes to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33448702. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by State of Hawai'i. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit in Support of Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing (HI), # 3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing (DC), # 4 Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Fernandes, Kalikoonalani) (Entered: 09/16/2026)

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Sept. 16, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Sept. 16, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 19 MOTION for Kalikoonalani Diara Fernandes to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33448702. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

20 Sept. 17, 2026

ORDER granting 19 Motion for Kalikoonalani Diara Fernandes to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Ronnie Abrams)(Text Only Order) (arc) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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21 Sept. 17, 2026

MOTION for Phoebe Lockhart to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33455210. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit in Support of Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing (MA), # 3 Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Lockhart, Phoebe) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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22 Sept. 17, 2026

ORDER granting 21 Motion for Phoebe Lockhart to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Ronnie Abrams)(Text Only Order) (arc) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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23 Sept. 17, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Zoe Pokempner Levine on behalf of State of New York..(Levine, Zoe) (Entered: 09/17/2026)

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Sept. 17, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Sept. 17, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Sept. 17, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 21 MOTION for Phoebe Lockhart to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33455210. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

24 Sept. 18, 2026

MOTION for Michelle Rita Pascucci to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Michelle Pascucci, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Pascucci, Michelle) (Entered: 09/18/2026)

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Sept. 18, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Sept. 18, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 24 MOTION for Michelle Rita Pascucci to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

25 Sept. 21, 2026

ORDER granting 24 Motion for Michelle Rita Pascucci to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Ronnie Abrams)(Text Only Order) (arc) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

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26 Sept. 21, 2026

MOTION for Alice Lynn Riechers to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33470813. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by State of Illinois. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit in Support of Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing - Alice Riechers, # 3 Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice - Alice Riechers).(Riechers, Alice) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

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Sept. 21, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Sept. 21, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Sept. 21, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 26 MOTION for Alice Lynn Riechers to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33470813. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

27 Sept. 22, 2026

FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Max G. Lesser to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33474991. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by State of New Jersey. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit NJ Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Lesser, Max) Modified on 9/22/2026 (rju). (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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28 Sept. 22, 2026

ORDER granting 26 Motion for Alice Lynn Riechers to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Ronnie Abrams)(Text Only Order) (arc) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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29 Sept. 22, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alice Riechers on behalf of State of Illinois..(Riechers, Alice) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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30 Sept. 22, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Michelle Rita Pascucci on behalf of Commonwealth of Massachusetts..(Pascucci, Michelle) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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31 Sept. 22, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Phoebe Lockhart on behalf of Commonwealth of Massachusetts..(Lockhart, Phoebe) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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Sept. 22, 2026

Notice Regarding Deficient Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Sept. 22, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Sept. 22, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 27 MOTION for Max G. Lesser to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33474991. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from District of Columbia;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (rju)

32 Sept. 23, 2026

MOTION for Christina M. Mahoney to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33485429. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by State of Illinois. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit in Support of Motion for Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing - Christina Mahoney, # 3 Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Mahoney, Christina) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

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33 Sept. 23, 2026

MOTION for Paul Joseph Berks to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33486150. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by State of Illinois. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit in Support of Motion for Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Exhibit - Certificate of Good Standing - Paul Berks, # 3 Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Berks, Paul) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

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34 Sept. 23, 2026

AFFIDAVIT of Natasha M. Korgaonkar Regarding Service of Order and Notice of Initial Conference. Document filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Commonwealth of Virginia, District of Columbia, Josh Shapiro, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, State of Hawai'i, State of Illinois, State of Maine, State of Maryland, State of Michigan, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of Vermont, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin..(Korgaonkar, Natasha) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

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Sept. 23, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Sept. 23, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 32 MOTION for Christina M. Mahoney to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33485429. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

Sept. 23, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 33 MOTION for Paul Joseph Berks to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33486150. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

35 Sept. 24, 2026

ORDER granting 32 Motion for Christina M. Mahoney to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Ronnie Abrams)(Text Only Order) (arc) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

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36 Sept. 24, 2026

ORDER granting 33 Motion for Paul Joseph Berks to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Ronnie Abrams)(Text Only Order) (arc) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

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37 Sept. 24, 2026

MOTION for Gabe Podesta to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33490554. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by State of Colorado. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Gabe Podesta, # 2 Proposed Order Granting Motion, # 3 Exhibit #1 - California Supreme Court Certificate of Good Standing, # 4 Exhibit #2 - Colorado Supreme Court Certificate of Good Standing, # 5 Exhibit #3 - District of Columbia Court of Appeals Certificate of Good Standing).(Podesta, Gabe) Modified on 9/24/2026 (rju). (Entered: 09/24/2026)

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38 Sept. 24, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Christina Mahoney on behalf of State of Illinois..(Mahoney, Christina) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

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39 Sept. 24, 2026

ORDER: The related cases City of New York et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security et al. (No. 26-CV-7982) and Make the Road New York et al. v. U.S. Department of Security et al. (No. 26-CV-8129) have been assigned to me for all purposes. Accordingly, it is hereby: ORDERED that the initial status conference scheduled for October 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. will be held together with the parties in the related cases City of New York et al. v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security et al. (No. 26-CV-7982) and Make the Road New York et al. v. U.S. Department of Security et al. (No. 26- CV-8129). If Defendants have been properly served and the parties in each of the related cases are available to proceed with an initial status conference prior to October 9, 2026, the parties shall notify the Court and propose an earlier date for the conference, as well as for submission of the status letter and proposed case management plan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, unless the parties request otherwise, the initial status conference will now be held on video via Microsoft Teams. Members of the public may call into the conference at the following audio-only line: (646) 453-4442; Passcode: 922 505 857#. A video link will be sent to the parties prior to the conference. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 9/24/2026) Initial Conference set for 10/9/2026 at 03:00 PM before Judge Ronnie Abrams. (ar) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

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Sept. 24, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Sept. 24, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Sept. 24, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 37 MOTION for Gabe Podesta to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33490554. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

40 Sept. 25, 2026

ORDER granting 37 Motion for Gabe Podesta to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Ronnie Abrams)(Text Only Order) (arc) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

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41 Sept. 25, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Gabe Podesta on behalf of State of Colorado..(Podesta, Gabe) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

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Sept. 25, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

42 Sept. 28, 2026

MOTION for Alexandra Quental to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33516228. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by State of Connecticut. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Alexandra Quental, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing - Connecticut, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Quental, Alexandra) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

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Sept. 28, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Sept. 28, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 42 MOTION for Alexandra Quental to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33516228. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)

43 Sept. 29, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Paul Berks on behalf of State of Illinois..(Berks, Paul) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

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44 Sept. 29, 2026

ORDER granting 42 Motion for Alexandra Quental to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Ronnie Abrams)(Text Only Order) (arc) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

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Sept. 29, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

45 Sept. 30, 2026

MOTION for Max G. Lesser to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by State of New Jersey. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 3 Exhibit NJ Certificate of Good Standing, # 4 Exhibit DC Certificate of Good Standing, # 5 Exhibit PA Certificate of Good Standing).(Lesser, Max) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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Sept. 30, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Sept. 30, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 45 MOTION for Max G. Lesser to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)

46 Oct. 1, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Christian Dibblee on behalf of Joseph B Edlow, Markwayne Mullin, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, US Department of Homeland Security..(Dibblee, Christian) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

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47 Oct. 1, 2026

MOTION for Samuel B. Stratton to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33541396. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by State of Vermont. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Samuel B. Stratton, # 2 Exhibit Maine Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit Vermont Certificate of Good Standing, # 4 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Stratton, Samuel) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

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48 Oct. 1, 2026

MOTION for Nicholas Espritu to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33542502. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by State of California. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit in Support of Motion, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing - CA, # 3 Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Espiritu, Nicholas) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

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49 Oct. 1, 2026

MOTION for Anna Rich to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33542596. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by State of California. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit in Support of Motion, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing - CA, # 3 Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Rich, Anna) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

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50 Oct. 1, 2026

MOTION for Kathleen Boergers to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33542801. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by State of California. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit in Support of Motion, # 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing - CA, # 3 Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Boergers, Kathleen) (Entered: 10/01/2026)

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51 Oct. 2, 2026

ORDER granting 47 Motion for Samuel B. Stratton to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Ronnie Abrams)(Text Only Order) (arc) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

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52 Oct. 2, 2026

ORDER granting 48 Motion for Nicholas Espritu to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Ronnie Abrams)(Text Only Order) (arc) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

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53 Oct. 2, 2026

ORDER granting 49 Motion for Anna Rich to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Ronnie Abrams)(Text Only Order) (arc) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

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54 Oct. 2, 2026

ORDER granting 50 Motion for Kathleen Boergers to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Ronnie Abrams)(Text Only Order) (arc) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

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55 Oct. 2, 2026

ORDER granting 45 Motion for Max G. Lesser to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Ronnie Abrams)(Text Only Order) (arc) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

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56 Oct. 2, 2026

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Max Gabriel Lesser on behalf of State of New Jersey..(Lesser, Max) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

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57 Oct. 2, 2026

JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from All Parties dated October 2, 2026 re: Joint Letter Pursuant to September 17, 2026 Order. Document filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Commonwealth of Virginia, District of Columbia, Josh Shapiro, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, State of Hawai'i, State of Illinois, State of Maine, State of Maryland, State of Michigan, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of Vermont, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin..(Korgaonkar, Natasha) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

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58 Oct. 2, 2026

PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Document filed by Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Commonwealth of Virginia, District of Columbia, Josh Shapiro, State of California, State of Colorado, State of Connecticut, State of Delaware, State of Hawai'i, State of Illinois, State of Maine, State of Maryland, State of Michigan, State of Minnesota, State of Nevada, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of New York, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of Vermont, State of Washington, State of Wisconsin..(Korgaonkar, Natasha) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

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Oct. 2, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Oct. 2, 2026

Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Oct. 2, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 47 MOTION for Samuel B. Stratton to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33541396. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sar)

Oct. 2, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 48 MOTION for Nicholas Espritu to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33542502. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sar)

Oct. 2, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 49 MOTION for Anna Rich to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33542596. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sar)

Oct. 2, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 50 MOTION for Kathleen Boergers to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33542801. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sar)

59 Oct. 5, 2026

MOTION for Patrick Reynolds to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33556004. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by State of Rhode Island. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Pro Hac Affidavit, # 2 Proposed Order Granting Pro Hac Motion, # 3 Exhibit Cert of Good Standing).(Reynolds, Patrick) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

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Oct. 5, 2026

Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion

Oct. 5, 2026

>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 59 MOTION for Patrick Reynolds to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-33556004. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sar)

60 Oct. 6, 2026

ASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: The parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a United States Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial. 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). This case is not to be tried to a jury. No additional parties may be joined after November 13, 2026, without leave of the Court. No amendments to the pleadings may be made after November 13, 2026, without leave of the Court. The parties will proceed under the following schedule:October 23, 2026: Defendants produce administrative record;December 11, 2026: Plaintiff States file motion for summary judgment;January 29, 2027: Defendants file a combined cross-motion for summary judgment and opposition to Plaintiff States' motion for summary judgment;February 26, 2027: Plaintiff States file combined opposition to Defendants' cross-motion for summary judgment and reply in support of Plaintiff States' motion for summary judgment;March 12, 2027: Defendants file combined reply in support of cross-motion for summary judgment. It is further ORDERED that the initial status conference originally scheduled forOctober 9, 2026 is hereby adjourned. Motions due by 12/11/2026. Cross Motions due by 1/29/2027. Responses due by 2/26/2027 Replies due by 3/12/2027. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 10/5/2026) (rro) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

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61 Oct. 6, 2026

ORDER granting 59 Motion for Patrick Reynolds to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Ronnie Abrams)(Text Only Order) (arc) (Entered: 10/06/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

New York

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 14, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

A coalition of 22 states.

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

Federal

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

United States Department of Homeland Security

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

Other Dockets:

Southern District of New York 1:26-cv-07978

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Attorneys fees

Declaratory judgment

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Benefits (Source):

Food stamps/SNAP

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Immigration/Border:

Undocumented immigrants - rights and duties

Undocumented immigrants - state and local regulation

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