Case: Cuban American Bar Ass'n., Inc. v. Christopher

1:94-cv-02183 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Filed Date: Oct. 23, 1994

Closed Date: 1995

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Case Summary

On October 23, 1994, the Cuban American Bar Association, Inc., Cuban Legal Alliance, Inc., and Due Process, Inc. and several Cuban detainees being held at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay under a grant of safe haven, filed a class action complaint the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, challenging the detainees' denial of access to attorneys. Plaintiff sought an injunction to prevent the government from denying Cuban rights organizations reasonable access t…

On October 23, 1994, the Cuban American Bar Association, Inc., Cuban Legal Alliance, Inc., and Due Process, Inc. and several Cuban detainees being held at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay under a grant of safe haven, filed a class action complaint the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, challenging the detainees' denial of access to attorneys. Plaintiff sought an injunction to prevent the government from denying Cuban rights organizations reasonable access to their Guantanamo Bay clients and from "encouraging or coercing, directly or indirectly, the repatriation to Cuba of, and repatriating, any [Cuban migrant] currently being detained by the United States Government."

The Haitian Refugee Center, Inc. filed a similar lawsuit on behalf of Haitians detained at Guantanamo Bay under a grant of safe haven. Both cases were assigned to District Court Judge C. Clyde Atkins.

The District Court (Judge Atkins) entered a series of preliminary injunctions, granting attorneys for Cuban and Haitian migrants access to their clients and setting limitations on other government activity. The Court also required the government to release names of all detained migrants to the humanitarian organizational plaintiffs. The government appealed and the cases were consolidated by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

The Court of Appeals (Judge Birch) dissolved the preliminary injunctions issued by the District Court and remanded the cases. The Court held that the Cuban and Haitian migrants that were detained in safe haven outside of the physical borders of the United States did not have any cognizable statutory or constitutional rights and that the plaintiff humanitarian organizations did not have a First Amendment right to associate with the detainees. Cuban American Bar Ass'n, Inc. v. Christopher, 43 F.3d 1412 (11th Cir. 1995).

Summary Authors

Dan Dalton (11/13/2007)

People

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Judge(s)

Birch, Stanley F. Jr. (Georgia)

Carnes, Edward Earl (Alabama)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Boyer, Robert L. (Florida)

Castillo, Carlos B. (Florida)

Attorney for Defendant
Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Baruch, Douglas W. (District of Columbia)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

94-05138

94-05231

94-05234

Opinion

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Jan. 18, 1995

Jan. 18, 1995

Order/Opinion

43 F.3d 1412

Docket

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Last updated Sept. 28, 2026, 3:07 p.m.

Docket for: Cuban American Bar v. Christopher
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231 Oct. 10, 1994

PLAINTIFFS' SUPPLEMENT TO JOINT STATUS REPORT (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/12/1995)

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1 Oct. 24, 1994

CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT filed; FILING FEE $ 120.00 RECEIPT # 642274 A-7 WCT (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/1994)

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2 Oct. 24, 1994

EMERGENCY MOTION by All Plaintiffs for temporary restraining order, and for Emergency Hearing (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/1994)

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3 Oct. 24, 1994

SUMMONS(ES) issued for Janet Reno Attorney General, United States Attorney General, and Kendall B. Coffey U.S. Attorney (mg, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/1994)

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4 Oct. 24, 1994

SUMMONS(ES) issued for Michael Williams, Doris Meissner (mg, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/1994)

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5 Oct. 24, 1994

SUMMONS(ES) issued for Warren Christopher, William J. Perry (mg, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/1994)

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6 Oct. 24, 1994

SUMMONS(ES) issued for Immigration (mg, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/1994)

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7 Oct. 24, 1994

MOTION with memorandum in support by All Plaintiffs to certify class action (mg, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/1994)

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8 Oct. 24, 1994

MOTION by All Plaintiffs for leave to file to file exceed page limitation of memorandum in support to motion for temporary restraining order (mg, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/1994)

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9 Oct. 24, 1994

NOTICE of filing declaration of Arturo Alvarez, Juan Carlos Bermudez, Carmen Betancourt Lord, Professor Fernando Chang-Muy, Juan Clark, Maria R. Dominguez, Eladio Salgado Elias, Bill Freilich, Zaida Gonzalez, Roberto Martinez, Dr. Alfredo Samuel Martinez Lara, Rafael Penalver, Virginia Perez, Elena Pino, Nicholas Rizza, Jesus Sanchelima, Esperanza Sanchez, Monsignor Brian Walsh (attached) in support of motion for temporary restraining order by All Plaintiffs (Exhibit A of Video of Jesus Sanchelima attached) (mg, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 10/26/1994 (Entered: 10/26/1994)

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10 Oct. 24, 1994

NOTICE of filing News Paper article relating to Minor Plaintiff Lizbet Martinez (attached) by All Plaintiffs (mg, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/1994)

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Oct. 24, 1994

Magistrate identification: Magistrate Judge William C. Turnoff (Former Deputy Clerk)

11 Oct. 25, 1994

SUMMONS(ES) issued for Warren Christopher, William J. Perry, Doris Meissner, Janet Reno, Immigration, Michael Williams (mg, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/1994)

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12 Oct. 25, 1994

EMERGENCY MOTION by All Plaintiffs for temporary restraining order (mg, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/1994)

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13 Oct. 25, 1994

NOTICE to Court of scheduled repatriation of Cubans Citizens detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on Tuesday, 10/25/94 by All Plaintiffs (mg, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/1994)

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14 Oct. 25, 1994

ORDER OF RECUSAL ( signed by Judge Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. on 10/25/94) CCAP (mg, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/1994)

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15 Oct. 25, 1994

CLERK'S ORDER of Reassignment. Case reassigned to Judge Federico A. Moreno for all further proceedings (mg, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 10/26/1994 (Entered: 10/26/1994)

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16 Oct. 25, 1994

ORDER OF RECUSAL ( signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 10/25/94) CCAP (mg, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/26/1994)

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22 Oct. 25, 1994

Minute entry for proceeding held before Judge C. C. Atkins on 10/25/94, Motion hearing before Judge C. C. Atkins set for 10/26/94 for [2-1] motion for temporary restraining order granting [12-1] motion for temporary restraining order (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/27/1994)

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Oct. 25, 1994

Evidentiary hearing held (Former Deputy Clerk)

17 Oct. 26, 1994

MOTION by Cuban American Bar, Cuban Legal Alliance, Due Process, Inc. for Harold Honju Koh, Esq. to appear pro hac vice (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/27/1994)

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18 Oct. 26, 1994

NOTICE of filing letter of Doris Meissner by Cuban American Bar, Cuban Legal Alliance, Due Process, Inc. (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/27/1994)

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19 Oct. 26, 1994

MOTION by Cuban American Bar, Cuban Legal Alliance, Due Process, Inc., Lizbet Martinez, Arianna Gonzalez Nobaez, Arniel Del Campo Gonzalez, Jovani Miguel Fiffe Pino, Nestor Rodriguez Labori, Nelson Torres Pulido, Maritza Exposito, David Buzzi, Alberto Rodriguez Garcia, Leydis Milagros Ruiz Mendez, Elena Pino, Virginia Perez to expedite discovery and supplemental memorandum of law or the alternative Motion for Teporary Restraining Order. (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/27/1994)

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20 Oct. 26, 1994

SUPPLEMENT by Cuban American Bar, Cuban Legal Alliance, Due Process, Inc., Lizbet Martinez, Arianna Gonzalez Nobaez, Arniel Del Campo Gonzalez, Jovani Miguel Fiffe Pino, Nestor Rodriguez Labori, Nelson Torres Pulido, Maritza Exposito, David Buzzi, Alberto Rodriguez Garcia, Leydis Milagros Ruiz Mendez, Elena Pino, Virginia Perez to: [7-1]memorandum of law in support of plaintiffs motion to certify class action (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/27/1994)

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21 Oct. 26, 1994

NOTICE of filing additional material in support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order by Cuban American Bar, Cuban Legal Alliance, Due Process, Inc., Lizbet Martinez, Arianna Gonzalez Nobaez, Arniel Del Campo Gonzalez, Jovani Miguel Fiffe Pino, Nestor Rodriguez Labori, Nelson Torres Pulido, Maritza Exposito, David Buzzi, Alberto Rodriguez Garcia, Leydis Milagros Ruiz Mendez, Elena Pino, Virginia Perez (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/27/1994)

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23 Oct. 26, 1994

MEMORANDUM by Warren Christopher, William J. Perry, Doris Meissner, Janet Reno, Immigration, Michael Williams in opposition to request for injunctive relief (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/27/1994)

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24 Oct. 26, 1994

RETURN OF SERVICE executed 10/24/94 as to USA by serving Kendall Coffey, U.S. Attorney (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/27/1994)

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25 Oct. 26, 1994

First REQUEST for Production of Documents by All Plaintiffs (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/27/1994)

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26 Oct. 26, 1994

Transcript filed re: Emergency Temporary Restraining Order Date: 10/25/94 Before Judge: C. Clyde Atkins Volume No.: 1 Number of pages: 1-18 (dr, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/31/1994)

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47 Oct. 26, 1994

ORDER granting [12-1] motion for temporary restraining order; Requiring plaintiff's to post bond in the amount of $500.00 (Order entered orally @ 11:29 a.m. on 10/25/94) ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 10/26/94) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/02/1994)

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48 Oct. 26, 1994

Minute entry for hearing on emergency motion for TRO and Request for emergency hearing held before Judge C. C. Atkins on 10/26/94. Matter taken under advisement. (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/02/1994)

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100 Oct. 26, 1994

REQUEST for voluntary return to Cuba (bs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/05/2004)

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27 Oct. 27, 1994

Transcript filed re: Emergency Temporary Restraining Order Date: 10/26/94 Before Judge: C. Clyde Atkins Volume No.: 1 Number of pages: 1-114 (dr, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/31/1994)

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70 Oct. 27, 1994

ORDER/NOTICE to counsel and request for response ( Signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 10/27/94) [EOD Date: 2/5/04] (bs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/05/2004)

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40 Oct. 28, 1994

RESPONSE to Court's Notice to Counsel filed by defendants in opposition to (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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41 Oct. 28, 1994

RESPONSE to handwritten letter purportedly signed by 21 individuals filed by Plaintiff (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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42 Oct. 28, 1994

NOTICE of filing declaration of Ezequiel Julio Pino and Request for expedited ruling by All Plaintiffs (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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43 Oct. 28, 1994

DECLARATION (spanish/english versions attached) of Ezequiel Juliio Pino by All Plaintiffs Re: [2-1] motion for temporary restraining order (Former Deputy Clerk) Modified on 11/01/1994 (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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Oct. 28, 1994

(Former Deputy Clerk)

28 Oct. 31, 1994

MOTION to intervene by Haitian Refugee, Garry Joseph, Paulomme Edmond, Pierre Onel Antoine, Voidieu Jean Louis, Bergeline Jean Louis, Padeci Jean Louis (proposed intervenors' verified complaint attached) (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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29 Oct. 31, 1994

MEMORANDUM of points and authorities by Haitian Refugee, Garry Joseph, Paulomme Edmond, Pierre Onel Antoine, Voidieu Jean Louis, Bergeline Jean Louis, Padeci Jean Louis in support of [28-1] motion to intervene by Haitian Refugee, Garry Joseph, Paulomme Edmond, Pierre Onel Antoine, Voidieu Jean Louis, Bergeline Jean Louis, Padeci Jean Louis (proposed intervenors' verified complaint attached) (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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30 Oct. 31, 1994

MOTION by Haitian Refugee, Garry Joseph, Paulomme Edmond, Pierre Onel Antoine, Voidieu Jean Louis, Bergeline Jean Louis, Padeci Jean Louis to certify class action (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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31 Oct. 31, 1994

MEMORANDUM of law by Haitian Refugee, Garry Joseph, Paulomme Edmond, Pierre Onel Antoine, Voidieu Jean Louis, Bergeline Jean Louis, Padeci Jean Louis in support of [30-1] motion to certify class action (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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32 Oct. 31, 1994

MOTION by Haitian Refugee, Garry Joseph, Paulomme Edmond, Pierre Onel Antoine, Voidieu Jean Louis, Bergeline Jean Louis, Padeci Jean Louis for temporary restraining order (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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33 Oct. 31, 1994

MOTION by Haitian Refugee, Garry Joseph, Paulomme Edmond, Pierre Onel Antoine, Voidieu Jean Louis, Bergeline Jean Louis, Padeci Jean Louis for leave to file memorandum of law in support of motion for temporary restraining order (proposed memorandum attached) (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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34 Oct. 31, 1994

Notice of filing EXHIBITS (attached) to: proposed verified complaint [32-1] motion for temporary restraining order, [30-1] motion to certify class action, [28-1] motion to intervene by Haitian Refugee, Garry Joseph, Paulomme Edmond, Pierre Onel Antoine, Voidieu Jean Louis, Bergeline Jean Louis, Padeci Jean Louis (proposed intervenors' verified complaint attached) by Haitian Refugee, Garry Joseph, Paulomme Edmond, Pierre Onel Antoine, Voidieu Jean Louis, Bergeline Jean Louis, Padeci Jean Louis (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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35 Oct. 31, 1994

Emergency MOTION by Warren Christopher, William J. Perry, Doris Meissner, Janet Reno, Immigration, Michael Williams to shorten time to move for dissolution of temporary restraining order (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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36 Oct. 31, 1994

Emergency MOTION by Warren Christopher, William J. Perry, Doris Meissner, Janet Reno, Immigration, Michael Williams to vacate temporary restraining order (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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37 Oct. 31, 1994

Emergency MOTION by All Plaintiffs to permit expedited depositions (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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38 Oct. 31, 1994

NOTICE of partial transcript of radio broadcast of Dennis Hays interview 10/28/94 (attached) by All Plaintiffs (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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39 Oct. 31, 1994

NOTICE of filing partial list of family members in the United States (included inside of envelope attached) by All Plaintiffs (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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44 Oct. 31, 1994

ORDER granting [2-1] emergency motion for temporary restraining order (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS), granting [2-2] motion for Emergency Hearing ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 10/31/94) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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49 Oct. 31, 1994

ORDER granting [17-1] motion for Harold Honju Koh, Esq. to appear pro hac vice nunc pro tunc 10/26/94 ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 10/31/94) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/02/1994)

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50 Oct. 31, 1994

ORDER granting [8-1] motion for leave to file to file exceed page limitation of memorandum in support to motion for temporary restraining order ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 10/31/94 nunc pro tunc 10/24/94) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/02/1994)

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45 Nov. 1, 1994

NOTICE OF APPEAL by Warren Christopher, William J. Perry, Doris Meissner, Janet Reno, Immigration, Michael Williams of [44-1] order granting temporary restraining order. EOD Date: 11/1/94; Filing Fee: $ NOT REQUIRED; Copies to USCA and Counsel of Record. (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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46 Nov. 1, 1994

MOTION by Warren Christopher, William J. Perry, Doris Meissner, Janet Reno, Immigration, Michael Williams to stay injunction pending appeal (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/01/1994)

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51 Nov. 1, 1994

Notice of compliance: by All Plaintiffs with [47-1] order requiring posting of $500.00 bond (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/02/1994)

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52 Nov. 1, 1994

NOTICE requesting service on designated attorneys by All Plaintiffs (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/02/1994)

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53 Nov. 1, 1994

NOTICE of scheduled voluntary repatriation of Hatian citizens on 11/2/94 by All Plaintiffs (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/02/1994)

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54 Nov. 1, 1994

MOTION by Warren Christopher, William J. Perry, Doris Meissner, Janet Reno, Immigration, Michael Williams for protective order,;Notice of filing declaration; motion for expedited Hearing, and emergency motion for order permitting expedited depositions (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/02/1994)

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Nov. 1, 1994

MOTION in open court by Haitian Refugee for temporary restraining order (vp, Deputy Clerk)

Nov. 1, 1994

Certified copies of Notice of Appeal, Docket, and Order under appeal to USCA: [45-1] appeal by Michael Williams, Immigration, Janet Reno, Doris Meissner, William J. Perry, Warren Christopher (vp, Deputy Clerk)

55 Nov. 2, 1994

MEMORANDUM by Warren Christopher, William J. Perry, Doris Meissner, Janet Reno, Immigration, Michael Williams in support of [46-1] motion to stay injunction pending appeal (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/02/1994)

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56 Nov. 2, 1994

ORDER granting [0-0] oral motion for temporary restraining order, granting provisionally [28-1] motion to intervene by Haitian Refugee, Garry Joseph, Paulomme Edmond, Pierre Onel Antoine, Voidieu Jean Louis, Bergeline Jean Louis, Padeci Jean Louis (proposed intervenors' verified complaint attached), requiring $500.00 deposit into registry of the court Bond ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/2/94) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/02/1994)

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57 Nov. 2, 1994

CORRECTED ORDER, granting temporary restraining order, and granting intervention by Haitian Refugee, Garry Joseph, Paulomme Edmond, Pierre Onel Antoine, Voidieu Jean Louis, Bergeline Jean Louis, Padeci Jean Louis ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/2/94) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/02/1994)

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58 Nov. 2, 1994

Intervenor's VERIFIED COMPLAINT by Haitian Refugee Center, Garry Joseph, Paulomme Edmond, Pierre Onel Antione, Voidieu Jean Louis, Bergeline Jean Louis, Padeci Jean Louis against Warren Christopher, William J. Perry, Doris Meissner, Janet Reno, Immigration, Michael Williams (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/03/1994)

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60 Nov. 2, 1994

Minute entry for proceeding held before Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/2/94 (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/04/1994)

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61 Nov. 2, 1994

UNOPPOSED MOTION by Warren Christopher to extend time to file response to Provisional Intervenor's Motion for class action (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/04/1994)

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62 Nov. 2, 1994

RESPONSE by Cuban American Bar in opposition to [46-1] motion to stay injunction pending appeal (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/04/1994)

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63 Nov. 2, 1994

MOTION by Warren Christopher to dismiss this case (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/04/1994)

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64 Nov. 2, 1994

RESPONSE by Warren Christopher in opposition to [39-1] notice (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/04/1994)

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65 Nov. 2, 1994

NOTICE of filing affidavits, by Haitian Refugee (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/04/1994)

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85 Nov. 2, 1994

OPPOSITION by Warren Christopher, William J. Perry, Doris Meissner, Janet Reno, Immigration, Michael Williams to [7-1] motion to certify class action (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/09/1994)

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59 Nov. 3, 1994

RESPONSE by All Plaintiffs to [54-1] motion for protective order (dr, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/04/1994)

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66 Nov. 3, 1994

ORDER granting [61-1] motion to extend time to file response to Provisional Intervenor's Motion for class ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/3/94) CCAP (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/07/1994)

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67 Nov. 3, 1994

ORDER notice to counsel ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/2/94) CCAP (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/07/1994)

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68 Nov. 3, 1994

ORDER REFERRING DISCOVERY MATTERS to Magistrate Judge William Turnoff ( Signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/3/94) CCAP (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/07/1994)

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69 Nov. 3, 1994

REPLY by Cuban American Bar to response to [30-1] motion to certify class action (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/07/1994)

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71 Nov. 3, 1994

MEMORANDUM by All Plaintiffs regarding [70-1] order; defendant's form entitled Request for Voluntary Return to Cuba (bs, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 02/05/2004)

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224 Nov. 3, 1994

Clerk's receipt. Number: 204701 in the amount of $500.00 pursuant to Court order by Haitian Refugee, Garry Joseph, Paulomme Edmond, Pierre Onel Antoine, Voidieu Jean Louis, Bergeline Jean Louis, Padeci Jean Louis (dr, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 01/18/1995)

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72 Nov. 4, 1994

NOTICE of filing additional documentation o fconditions in Haiti, by Haitian Refugee (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/08/1994)

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73 Nov. 4, 1994

MOTION by Cuban American Bar for leave to exceed the paged limit (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/08/1994)

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74 Nov. 4, 1994

MOTION by Haitian Refugee for clarification of additional sub-class and memo (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/08/1994)

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75 Nov. 4, 1994

NOTICE of filing complete transcript of radio broadcast of Dennis Hays interview (October 28, 1994), by Cuban American Bar (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/08/1994)

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76 Nov. 4, 1994

NOTICE requesting service on designated attorenys, by Haitian Refugee (Former Deputy Clerk) Modified on 11/08/1994 (Entered: 11/08/1994)

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77 Nov. 4, 1994

NOTICE of amendment/supplement to add sub-class to intervenors' verified complaint, by Haitian Refugee (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/08/1994)

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78 Nov. 4, 1994

MOTION by Cuban American Bar for preliminary injunction, for writ of habeas corpus (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/08/1994)

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79 Nov. 4, 1994

NOTICE of filing organizations ("CRSOs") letter to establish an agreed plan for access by counsel to detained refugees, by Cuban American Bar (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/08/1994)

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80 Nov. 4, 1994

MEMORANDUM by Warren Christopher in opposition to [57-3] relief (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/08/1994)

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81 Nov. 4, 1994

MEMORANDUM by Warren Christopher in opposition to [32-1] motion for temporary restraining order (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/08/1994)

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82 Nov. 4, 1994

RESPONSE by Cuban American Bar to [28-1] motion to intervene by Haitian Refugee, Garry Joseph, Paulomme Edmond, Pierre Onel Antoine, Voidieu Jean Louis, Bergeline Jean Louis, Padeci Jean Louis (proposed intervenors' verified complaint attached) (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/08/1994)

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83 Nov. 4, 1994

RESPONSE by Cuban American Bar to [32-1] motion for temporary restraining order (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/08/1994)

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84 Nov. 4, 1994

RESPONSE by Cuban American Bar to [30-1] motion to certify class action (Former Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/08/1994)

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86 Nov. 7, 1994

EMERGENCY APPLICATION by All Plaintiffs for Appointment of Special Master pursuant to court order of 10/31/94 (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/10/1994)

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87 Nov. 8, 1994

MOTION by Warren Christopher, William J. Perry, Doris Meissner, Janet Reno, Immigration, Michael Williams for leave to file documents under seal (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/10/1994)

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88 Nov. 8, 1994

SUPPLEMENT by All Plaintiffs to: [86-1] emergency application for Appointment of Special Master (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/10/1994)

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89 Nov. 8, 1994

MEMORANDUM by Warren Christopher, William J. Perry, Doris Meissner, Janet Reno, Immigration, Michael Williams in opposition to [86-1] emergency application/motion for Appointment of Special Master (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/10/1994)

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101 Nov. 8, 1994

ORDER granting [87-1] motion for leave to file documents under seal ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/8/94) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/16/1994)

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102 Nov. 8, 1994

ORDER, requiring partys to file Memo of Law due for 11/14/94 ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/8/94) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/16/1994)

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90 Nov. 9, 1994

OPPOSITION by Warren Christopher, William J. Perry, Doris Meissner, Janet Reno, Immigration, Michael Williams in to [88-1] supplement to emergency application for appointment of special master (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/10/1994)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Florida

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 23, 1994

Closing Date: 1995

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Cuban and Haitian refugees detained at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay under a grant of safe haven.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Unknown

Defendants

Federal

Immigration and Naturalization Service

U.S. Department of Justice

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Ex Parte Young (Federal) or Bivens

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Florida 1:94-cv-02183

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 94-05138

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 94-05231

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 94-05234

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

General/Misc.:

Conditions of confinement

Immigration/Border:

Asylum - criteria

Asylum - procedure

Constitutional rights

Immigration lawyers

Refugees

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