Case: Ruiz v. Chertoff

COMPLAINT against defendants Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, US Department of Homeland Security.(Filing fee $ 250), filed by plaintiffs Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 4, Minor 1, Jorge Rodriguez Ruiz, Minor 2, Minor 3, El Rescate, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz.(mrgo, ) (Entered: 10/21/2005)

FAX number for Attorney Brigit Greeson Alvarez, Michelle Lynn Carey, Carlos Holguin, Peter A Schey is 213-386-9484. (mrgo, )

FAX number for Attorney Karla Yecenia Pleitez is 213-387-9189. (mrgo, )

FAX number for Attorney David M Marquez is 213-385-1094. (mrgo, )

FAX number for Attorney Andres Z Bustamante is 213-627-1655. (mrgo, )

FAX number for Attorney Julie A Su, Mark Koji Yoshida is 213-977-7595. (mrgo, )

60 days Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery), Complaint - (Discovery) 1 as to Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, US Department of Homeland Security. (mrgo, )

NOTICE TO COUNSEL re Eastern Division Pilot. (mrgo, )

CERTIFICATION of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 4, Minor 1, Jorge Rodriguez Ruiz, Minor 2, Minor 3, El Rescate, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Jane Doe 3, Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz. (mrgo, ) (Entered: 10/21/2005)

STANDING ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: 1) that plaintiff shall promptly serve the complaint in accordance with FRCP 4 and file the proofs of service pursuant to Local Rule 5-3.1. (See order for further specifics)(mrgo, ) (Entered: 10/26/2005)

NOTICE of Assigned Attorney associating attorney Victor M Lawrence, Frank Michael Travieso on behalf of Defendants Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, US Department of Homeland Security. Filed by Defendants Michael S Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, US Department of Homeland Security (ln, ) (Entered: 11/09/2005)

FAX number for Attorney Frank Michael Travieso is 213-894-7819. (ln, )

FAX number for Attorney Victor M Lawrence is 202-233-0397. (ln, )

CONSENT TO PROCEED before Magistrate Judge Stephen G. Larson, in accordance with Title 28 Section 636(c) and F.R.CIV.P 73(b), filed by plaintiffs Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 4, Minor 1, Jorge Rodriguez Ruiz, Minor 2, Minor 3, El Rescate, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Jane Doe 3, Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz. The filing party or parties to this case DO NOT CONSENT to proceed before Magistrate Judge Larson and hereby request reassignment of this case to a District Judge. The parties understand that Magistrate Judge Larson will remain assigned to this case for purposes of any referred discovery matters. Any appeal shall be taken before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. (mrgo, ) (Entered: 11/15/2005)

EX PARTE APPLICATION to Proceed Under Fictitious Names filed by plaintiffs Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 4, Minor 1, Jorge Rodriguez Ruiz, Minor 2, Minor 3, El Rescate, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Jane Doe 3, Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz. Lodged proposed order. (mrgo, ) (Entered: 11/17/2005)

NOTICE OF DISCREPANCY AND ORDER: by Judge Stephen G. Larson, ORDERING exhibits filed under seal submitted by Plaintiffs Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 4, Minor 1, Jorge Rodriguez Ruiz, Minor 2, Minor 3, El Rescate, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Jane Doe 3, Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz received on 11/14/05 is not to be filed but instead rejected. Denial based on: needs to follow Local Rule 79-5.1 regarding filing under seal.(mrgo, ) (Entered: 11/17/2005)

NOTICE OF DOCUMENT DISCREPANCIES AND ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson ORDERING ex parte application to proceed under fictitious names submitted by Plaintiffs Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 4, Minor 1, Jorge Rodriguez Ruiz, Minor 2, Minor 3, El Rescate, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Jane Doe 3, Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz received on 11/14/05 to be filed and processed; filed date to be the date the document was stamped Received but not Filed with the Clerk.(mrgo, ) (Entered: 11/17/2005)

OBJECTION AND NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY REGARDING plaintiffs' EX PARTE APPLICATION for Order for to Proceed Under Fictitious Names 8 filed by defendants Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, US Department of Homeland Security. (mrgo, ) (Entered: 11/17/2005)

ORDER by Judge Stephen G. Larson : denying plaintiffs' 8 Ex Parte Application for Order to proceed under fictitious names for being deficient under Local Rule 7-19.1. (mrgo, ) (Entered: 11/18/2005)

NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT. Pursuant to General Order 03-13, this case has been reassigned to Judge Audrey B. Collins for all further proceedings. Any discovery matters are assigned to Magistrate Judge Stephen G. Larson. All documents subsequently filed in this case must reflect the case number ED CV 05-966 ABC (SGLx). (la, ) (Entered: 11/18/2005)

EX PARTE APPLICATION to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint to 1/23/2006 filed by defendants Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, US Department of Homeland Security. Lodged proposed order. (mg, ) (Entered: 12/01/2005)

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by plaintiffs upon Michael Chertoff by serving Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez; served on 11/4/2005, answer due 1/3/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by certified mail, by Federal statute. Track and Confirm sheet attached showing delivery was made on 11/4/05. Service accepted by (not specified) on behalf of Alberto Gonzalez, Attorney General. Original Summons not returned. No return receipt card was attached. (mg, ) (Entered: 11/30/2005)

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by plaintiffs upon Michael Chertoff, US Department of Homeland Security; served on 11/9/2005, answer due 1/8/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by certified mail, by Federal statute. Copy of return receipt is attached signed for by Frances Adams (title not specified). Original summons returned. (mg, ) (Entered: 11/30/2005)

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by plaintiffs upon United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, DHS, by serving Alberto Gonzalez, Attorney General; served on 11/4/2005, answer due 1/3/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by certified mail, by Federal statute. Track and Confirm sheet is attached showing delivery on 11/4/05. Name of person receiving service is not specified. Return receipt card not attached. (mg, ) (Entered: 11/30/2005)

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by plaintiffs upon Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services by serving United States Attorney; served on 10/18/2005, answer due 12/17/2005. The Summons and Complaint were served by personal service, by Federal statute. Service accepted by Genova Ortega, Legal Clerk on behalf of Leon Weidman, Chief, Civil Division, Office of the United States Attorney. Original Summons not returned. (mg, ) (Entered: 11/30/2005)

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by plaintiffs upon United States Citizenship and Immigration Services by serving Robert Divine, Acting Dir USCIS; served on 11/4/2005, answer due 1/3/2006. The Summons and Complaint were served by certified mail, by Federal statute. Return receipt card is attached (no name or title of person receiving service is provided). Original Summons not returned. (mg, ) (Entered: 11/30/2005)

ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins granting 17 Ex Parte Application for Extension of Time for Answer Michael Chertoff; United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; and US Department of Homeland Security to answer complaint to 1/23/2006. (mg, ) (Entered: 12/01/2005)

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint; Memorandum of points and authorities in support of Motion to dismiss complaint; Declaration of Victor M Lawrence in Support filed by Defendants Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, US Department of Homeland Security. Motion set for hearing on 2/27/2006 at 10:00 AM before Judge Audrey B. Collins. Lodged proposed order. (shb, ) (Entered: 02/03/2006)

ORDER RE CONFERENCE: by Judge Audrey B. Collins: This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Audrey B. Collins, Courtroom 680, Roybal Federal Building, 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. The responsibility for the progress of litigation in the Federal Courts falls not only upon the attorneys inthe action, but upon the Court as well. In order "to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action," (Fed.R.Civ.P1.) all counsel are ordered to familiarize themselves with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules of the Central District of California. This matter is set for Pretrial Conference on 3/6/2006 10:00 AM before Judge Audrey B. Collins. (See order for further details).(shb, ) (Entered: 02/01/2006)

EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue hearing on Motion to Dismiss and Pretrial Conference filed by Plaintiffs Central American Resource Center and Hermandad Mexicana Nacional. Lodged Order. (yl, ) (Entered: 02/15/2006)

PLACED IN FILE - NOT USED re Proposed Order Denying Ex Parte submitted by Defendants Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, US Department of Homeland Security. (yl, )

PLACED IN FILE - NOT USED re Order Continuing Hearing on Motion to Dismiss submitted by plaintiffs Jorge Rodriguez Ruiz, El Rescate, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz. (yl, )

OPPOSITION to Plaintiffs EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue hearing on Motion to Dismiss 21 filed by defendants Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, US Department of Homeland Security. (jp, ) (Entered: 02/22/2006)

ORDER by Judge Audrey B. Collins : denying 21 Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application to Continue hearing on Defendant's motion to dismiss. However, due to Court congestion, the Court continues hearing on Defendant's motion to dismiss to March 13, 2006, at 10:00AM, with hope the matter will be resolved before that date without further action from the Court. Furthermore, the Court continues the Scheduling Conference to April 3, 2006, at 10:00AM. (da, ) (Entered: 02/16/2006)

NOTICE OF DISMISSAL PURSUANT TO RULE 41(a) or (c) F.R.Civ.P. by Judge Audrey B. Collins,, (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.)(shb, ) (Entered: 03/07/2006)

NOTICE OF DISMISSAL PURSUANT TO RULE 41(a) or (c) F.R.Civ.P. by Judge Audrey B. Collins,, (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.)(shb, ) (Entered: 03/07/2006)

PLACED IN FILE - NOT USED re proposed Order Dismissing Complaint submitted by Defendants Michael Chertoff. (yl, )

PLACED IN FILE - NOT USED re proposed Order Dismissing Complaint submitted by Defendants Michael Chertoff. (yl, )

PLACED IN FILE - NOT USED re proposed Order Dismissing Complaint submitted by Defendants Michael Chertoff. (yl, )