Case: Greater Boston Legal Services v. Mullin

1:26-cv-14869 | U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Filed Date: Oct. 28, 2026

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Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research this case.] On October 28, 2026, four nonprofit legal service providers specializing in immigration-related representation filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against federal immigration authorities. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants—including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)—implemented the "ODLS Final Order Policy" on or about September 15,…

[This summary is temporary while we research this case.]

On October 28, 2026, four nonprofit legal service providers specializing in immigration-related representation filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts against federal immigration authorities. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendants—including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)—implemented the "ODLS Final Order Policy" on or about September 15, 2026, removing location information for detained noncitizens with administratively final removal orders from the Online Detainee Locator System (ODLS) without public notice or opportunity for comment. The policy allegedly resulted in the "disappearance" of thousands of detainees, severing their access to legal counsel, family, and judicial oversight, while forcing plaintiffs to adopt less reliable methods to locate clients. The complaint further asserted that the policy was designed to facilitate mass deportations and evade judicial scrutiny, disrupting court proceedings and impeding the delivery of legal services. Plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief, including vacatur of the policy, under claims arising from the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), the First Amendment, and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

This case is ongoing.

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Judge(s)

Burroughs, Allison Dale (Massachusetts)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Araujo, Annelise M. (Massachusetts)

Herrmann, Jennifer (Massachusetts)

McFadden, Daniel L. (Massachusetts)

Rossman, Jessie J. (Massachusetts)

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1:26-cv-14869

Complaint for APA, Injunctive, and Declaratory Relief

Oct. 28, 2026

Oct. 28, 2026

Complaint

Docket

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Last updated Nov. 8, 2026, 3:05 a.m.

Docket for: Greater Boston Legal Services v. Mullin
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1 Oct. 28, 2026

COMPLAINT against All Defendants Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number AMADC-12144141 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Category Form)(McFadden, Daniel) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Category Form

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2 Oct. 28, 2026

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Allison D. Burroughs assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge M. Page Kelley. (LBO) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

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3 Oct. 28, 2026

Summons Issued as to Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, David Venturella. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (CAM) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

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4 Oct. 28, 2026

Assented to MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages (5 additional pages for memorandum in support of motion to stay agency action) by Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center.(McFadden, Daniel) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

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5 Oct. 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer Herrmann on behalf of Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center (Herrmann, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

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6 Oct. 28, 2026

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Greater Boston Legal Services. (Herrmann, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

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7 Oct. 28, 2026

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Rian Immigrant Center. (Herrmann, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

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8 Oct. 28, 2026

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project. (Herrmann, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

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9 Oct. 28, 2026

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Amica Center for Immigrant Rights. (Herrmann, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

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10 Oct. 28, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Angelica Cesar Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-12145856 by Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Angelica Cesar)(Herrmann, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

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11 Oct. 28, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Cassandra Charles Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-12145859 by Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Cassandra Charles)(Herrmann, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

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12 Oct. 28, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Imani Renee Franklin Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-12145860 by Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Imani Renee Franklin)(Herrmann, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

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13 Oct. 28, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Jia Fu Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-12145866 by Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Jia Fu)(Herrmann, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

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14 Oct. 28, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Kevin Siegel Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-12145867 by Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Kevin Siegel)(Herrmann, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

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15 Oct. 28, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jessie J. Rossman on behalf of Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center (Rossman, Jessie) (Entered: 10/28/2026)

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Oct. 28, 2026

Notice of Case Assignment

16 Oct. 29, 2026

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 4 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages ; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (CAM) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

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17 Oct. 29, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Stephanie M. Alvarez-Jones Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-12146700 by Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Stephanie M. Alvarez-Jones)(Herrmann, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

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18 Oct. 29, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Tess Hellgren Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-12146742 by Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Tess Hellgren)(Herrmann, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

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19 Oct. 29, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Annelise M. Jatoba De Araujo on behalf of Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center (Araujo, Annelise) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

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20 Oct. 29, 2026

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Angelica Cesar. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (CAM) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

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21 Oct. 29, 2026

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 11 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Cassandra Charles. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause.(CAM) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

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22 Oct. 29, 2026

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 12 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Imani Renee Franklin. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (CAM) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

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23 Oct. 29, 2026

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 13 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Jia Fu. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (CAM) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

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24 Oct. 29, 2026

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 14 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Kevin Siegel. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause.(CAM) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

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25 Oct. 29, 2026

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 17 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Stephanie M. Alvarez-Jones. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause. (CAM) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

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26 Oct. 29, 2026

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 18 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Tess Hellgren. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause.(CAM) (Entered: 10/29/2026)

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Oct. 29, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages

Oct. 29, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

27 Oct. 30, 2026

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Kyle Virgien Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-12150327 by Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Kyle Virgien)(Herrmann, Jennifer) (Entered: 10/30/2026)

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28 Oct. 30, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Tess Margaret Hellgren on behalf of Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center (Hellgren, Tess) (Entered: 10/30/2026)

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29 Nov. 2, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie M. Alvarez-Jones on behalf of Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center (Alvarez-Jones, Stephanie) (Entered: 11/02/2026)

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30 Nov. 2, 2026

Judge Allison D. Burroughs: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 27 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice re Kyle Virgien. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5.3, local counsel shall also file an appearance in this matter. Further, local counsel shall review all filings and shall personally appear in Court for any hearings or conferences, unless expressly excused by the Court for good cause.(CAM) (Entered: 11/02/2026)

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31 Nov. 2, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Cassandra Charles on behalf of Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center (Charles, Cassandra) (Entered: 11/02/2026)

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32 Nov. 2, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Imani Renee Franklin on behalf of Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center (Franklin, Imani) (Entered: 11/02/2026)

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33 Nov. 2, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Kevin Siegel on behalf of Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center (Siegel, Kevin) (Entered: 11/02/2026)

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34 Nov. 2, 2026

NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer Fu on behalf of Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, Greater Boston Legal Services, Rian Immigrant Center (Fu, Jennifer) (Entered: 11/02/2026)

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Nov. 2, 2026

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

35 Nov. 4, 2026

Stay

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36 Nov. 4, 2026

Memorandum in Support of Motion

1 Text of Proposed Order

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37 Nov. 4, 2026

Declaration

1 Declaration of Laura St. John

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2 Declaration of Amy Romero

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3 Declaration of Madhavi Narayanan

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4 Declaration of Lilah R. Thompson

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5 Declaration of Magdalena Metelska

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6 Declaration of Rosalyn Leban

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7 Declaration of Reema Ghabra

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8 Declaration of Helen Boyer

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9 Declaration of Alicia de la O

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10 Declaration of Maggie Morgan

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11 Declaration of Aimee Mayer-Salins

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38 Nov. 6, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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39 Nov. 6, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Massachusetts

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump 1.0 & 2.0 Immigration Enforcement Order Challenges

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 28, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of Massachusetts 1:26-cv-14869

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

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