Case: Catholic Charities v. Chertoff

3:07-cv-01307 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: March 6, 2007

Closed Date: May 20, 2010

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Case Summary

On March 6, 2007, a coalition of social justice and immigrant rights groups, led by Catholic Charities CYO, filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief compelling the federal government to implement the "U" visa program. The U visa program was part of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(U), ("VTVPA"), which permitted immigrants who were victims of se…

On March 6, 2007, a coalition of social justice and immigrant rights groups, led by Catholic Charities CYO, filed a class action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief compelling the federal government to implement the "U" visa program. The U visa program was part of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(U), ("VTVPA"), which permitted immigrants who were victims of serious crimes and who assisted law enforcement to apply for and receive U visas. Immigrants holding a U visa for three years could apply for lawful permanent resident status. Plaintiffs alleged that for six years the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS") failed to implement the U visa program, thereby denying immigrant benefits that Congress intended. Plaintiffs alleged claims under the Victims Protection Act of 2000, 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(U); the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1103; the Violence Against Women and Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005; the Administrative Procedure Act, §§ 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.; the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution; and Article II, §§ 1 and 3, of the United States Constitution. Attorneys with the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law, the Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach, the Sanctuary for Families, the Brooklyn Family Justice Center, the Public Law Center, the API Legal Outreach and the Central American Resource Center represented plaintiffs.

The government moved to dismiss the entire case on grounds which included lack of standing, lack of jurisdiction, and failure to state a claim.

On August 16, 2007, the District Court (Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton) granted the government's motion to dismiss in part as to plaintiffs' claims under Article II of the Constitution. The motion was denied as to all other claims. The Court ordered the government to file a monthly report outlining the status of enacting the regulations at issue. Catholic Charities CYO v. Chertoff, 2007 WL 2344995 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 16, 2007).

On February 20, 2008, plaintiffs filed an amended complaint, which defendants moved to dismiss on March 31, 2008. The defendants argued that the court lacked subject matter jurisdiction because certain claims were moot, that the plaintiffs lacked standing, and that the plaintiffs failed to state a claim on certain of their actions.

On December 22, 2008, the court granted defendants' motion to dismiss. Catholic Charities CYO v. Chertoff, 622 F. Supp. 2d 865 (N.D. Cal. 2008). The court found that: (1) plaintiffs' claims as to failure to implement the visa program or issue necessary regulations were moot; (2) plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge delay in promulgating necessary regulations or failure to grant visas; (3) plaintiffs' claims regarding derivative visa eligibility were moot in light of a guidance document by USCIS; (4) VTVPA provided no private cause of action for imposition of unreasonable requirements for law enforcement certifications (LECs) and refusal to issue employment authorizations; (5) plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge failure to issue LECs; and (6) plaintiffs' due process and equal protection rights were not violated by failure to timely implement program.

Plaintiffs appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on February 11, 2008. While the appeal was pending, the district court entered final judgment on August 6, 2009.

On February 25, 2010, the Court of Appeals (Circuit Judges Alex Kozinksi, David R. Thompson, M. Margaret McKeown) affirmed the district court's dismissal of plaintiffs' claims. Catholic Charities CYO v. Napolitano, 368 F. App'x 750 (9th Cir. 2010). The Ninth Circuit found the district court properly dismissed the claims alleging delay in issuing regulations for U visa applicants and adjustment of status because as none of the individual plaintiffs had been granted U visas, their claim of prejudice in eligibility for naturalization was not ripe. The organizational plaintiffs meanwhile lacked standing to challenge the prejudice from the delay. The Ninth Circuit agreed that the VTVPA did not provide a private cause of action and affirmed that this cause should be dismissed. The District Court filed the mandate from the Ninth Circuit on May 5, 2010. This case is closed.

Summary Authors

Dan Dalton (11/6/2007)

Jennifer Bronson (12/13/2013)

People

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Attorney for Plaintiff

Babcock, Kenneth William (California)

Bustamante, Andres Z. (California)

Dinnerstein, Julie E. (New York)

Eyster, James Parry (Michigan)

Attorney for Defendant

Deiss, Ila Casy (California)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

3:07-cv-01307

Docket

Catholic Charities CYO v. Chertoff

May 20, 2010

May 20, 2010

Docket
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3:07-cv-01307

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief [Class Action]

Catholic Charities CYO v. Chertoff

March 6, 2007

March 6, 2007

Complaint
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Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion for Class Certification

Catholic Charities CYO v. Chertoff

April 18, 2007

April 18, 2007

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Order

Catholic Charities CYO v. Chertoff

May 9, 2007

May 9, 2007

Order/Opinion
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Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Motion to Dismiss

Catholic Charities CYO et al v. Chertoff

Aug. 16, 2007

Aug. 16, 2007

Order/Opinion

2007 WL 2344995

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First Amended Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Catholic Charities CYO v. Chertoff

Feb. 20, 2008

Feb. 20, 2008

Complaint
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Order Granting Motion to Dismiss

Catholic Charities CYO v. Chertoff

Dec. 22, 2008

Dec. 22, 2008

Order/Opinion

622 F.Supp.2d 865

79

3:07-cv-01307

09-15286

Memorandum

Catholic Charities CYO v. Napolitano

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Feb. 25, 2010

Feb. 25, 2010

Order/Opinion

368 Fed.Appx. 750

Docket

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Docket for: Catholic Charities CYO v. Chertoff
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1 March 6, 2007

COMPLAINT against Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security ( Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 34611003780). Filed byEleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz, Felipe Sanchez Martinez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Constantina Campos, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Rosa Galaviz, Maria Luisa Arroyo, Juan Rocha Rocha Francisco, Voces Unidas Project, Jorge Dominguez Rivera, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Catholic Charities CYO, Sanctuary for Families, Friendly House, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. of El Paso, Sergio Bucio Perez, Andres Bucio Perez, Xiomara Castro, Ramona Quintero, Luis R. Nunez Hernandez, Ricardo Nunez Hernandez, Elizabeth Lopez Gomez, International Institute of the East Bay, Maria Estervina Perez, Giovana Saavedra. (far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/6/2007) Additional attachment(s) added on 11/5/2007 (far, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/09/2007)

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2 March 6, 2007

ADR SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Statement due by 6/21/2007. Case Management Conference set for 6/28/2007 02:30 PM. (Attachments: # 1)(far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/6/2007) (Entered: 03/09/2007)

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3 March 6, 2007

Certificate of Interested Entities filed by Plaintiffs. (far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/6/2007) Additional attachment(s) added on 11/2/2007 (far, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/09/2007)

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March 6, 2007

CASE DESIGNATED for Electronic Filing. (far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/6/2007)

March 6, 2007

Summons Issued as to Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/6/2007)

4 March 21, 2007

NOTICE of Appearance by Ila Casy Deiss (Deiss, Ila) (Filed on 3/21/2007) (Entered: 03/21/2007)

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5 March 22, 2007

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Deiss, Ila) (Filed on 3/22/2007) (Entered: 03/22/2007)

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6 March 23, 2007

NOTICE of Appearance by Victor M. Lawrence (Lawrence, Victor) (Filed on 3/23/2007) (Entered: 03/23/2007)

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7 March 28, 2007

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey S. Robins (Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 3/28/2007) (Entered: 03/28/2007)

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8 April 10, 2007

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz, Felipe Sanchez Martinez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Constantina Campos, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Rosa Galaviz, Maria Luisa Arroyo, Juan Rocha Rocha Francisco, Voces Unidas Project, Jorge Dominguez Rivera, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Catholic Charities CYO, Sanctuary for Families, Friendly House, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. of El Paso, Sergio Bucio Perez, Andres Bucio Perez, Xiomara Castro, Ramona Quintero, Luis R. Nunez Hernandez, Ricardo Nunez Hernandez, Elizabeth Lopez Gomez, International Institute of the East Bay, Maria Estervina Perez, Giovana Saavedra re 1 Complaint,,,, Summons Issued, Service of Elsie Sato, Civil Process Clerk, U.S. Attorney's Office (Lucas, Cynthia) (Filed on 4/10/2007) (Entered: 04/10/2007)

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9 April 10, 2007

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz, Felipe Sanchez Martinez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Constantina Campos, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Rosa Galaviz, Maria Luisa Arroyo, Juan Rocha Rocha Francisco, Voces Unidas Project, Jorge Dominguez Rivera, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Catholic Charities CYO, Sanctuary for Families, Friendly House, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. of El Paso, Sergio Bucio Perez, Andres Bucio Perez, Xiomara Castro, Ramona Quintero, Luis R. Nunez Hernandez, Ricardo Nunez Hernandez, Elizabeth Lopez Gomez, International Institute of the East Bay, Maria Estervina Perez, Giovana Saavedra re 1 Complaint,,,, Summons Issued, Served upon Office of the Attorney General, US Dept. of Justice (Lucas, Cynthia) (Filed on 4/10/2007) (Entered: 04/10/2007)

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10 April 10, 2007

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz, Felipe Sanchez Martinez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Constantina Campos, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Rosa Galaviz, Maria Luisa Arroyo, Juan Rocha Rocha Francisco, Voces Unidas Project, Jorge Dominguez Rivera, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Catholic Charities CYO, Sanctuary for Families, Friendly House, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. of El Paso, Sergio Bucio Perez, Andres Bucio Perez, Xiomara Castro, Ramona Quintero, Luis R. Nunez Hernandez, Ricardo Nunez Hernandez, Elizabeth Lopez Gomez, International Institute of the East Bay, Maria Estervina Perez, Giovana Saavedra re 1 Complaint,,,, Summons Issued, Served upon Michael Certoff, US Dept. of Homeland Security (Lucas, Cynthia) (Filed on 4/10/2007) (Entered: 04/10/2007)

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11 April 10, 2007

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz, Felipe Sanchez Martinez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Constantina Campos, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Rosa Galaviz, Maria Luisa Arroyo, Juan Rocha Rocha Francisco, Voces Unidas Project, Jorge Dominguez Rivera, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Catholic Charities CYO, Sanctuary for Families, Friendly House, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. of El Paso, Sergio Bucio Perez, Andres Bucio Perez, Xiomara Castro, Ramona Quintero, Luis R. Nunez Hernandez, Ricardo Nunez Hernandez, Elizabeth Lopez Gomez, International Institute of the East Bay, Maria Estervina Perez, Giovana Saavedra re 1 Complaint,,,, Summons Issued, Served upon Emilio Gonzalez, USCIS Director (Lucas, Cynthia) (Filed on 4/10/2007) (Entered: 04/10/2007)

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12 April 18, 2007

First MOTION to Certify Class and Memorandum of Points and Authorities filed by Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz, Felipe Sanchez Martinez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Constantina Campos, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Rosa Galaviz, Maria Luisa Arroyo, Juan Rocha Rocha Francisco, Voces Unidas Project, Jorge Dominguez Rivera, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Catholic Charities CYO, Sanctuary for Families, Friendly House, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. of El Paso, Sergio Bucio Perez, Andres Bucio Perez, Xiomara Castro, Ramona Quintero, Luis R. Nunez Hernandez, Ricardo Nunez Hernandez, Elizabeth Lopez Gomez, International Institute of the East Bay, Maria Estervina Perez, Giovana Saavedra. Motion Hearing set for 5/23/2007 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3, 17th Floor, San Francisco. (Schey, Peter) (Filed on 4/18/2007) (Entered: 04/18/2007)

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13 April 18, 2007

Proposed Order re 12 First MOTION to Certify Class and Memorandum of Points and Authorities by Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz, Felipe Sanchez Martinez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Constantina Campos, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Rosa Galaviz, Maria Luisa Arroyo, Juan Rocha Rocha Francisco, Voces Unidas Project, Jorge Dominguez Rivera, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Catholic Charities CYO, Sanctuary for Families, Friendly House, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. of El Paso, Sergio Bucio Perez, Andres Bucio Perez, Xiomara Castro, Ramona Quintero, Luis R. Nunez Hernandez, Ricardo Nunez Hernandez, Elizabeth Lopez Gomez, International Institute of the East Bay, Maria Estervina Perez, Giovana Saavedra. (Schey, Peter) (Filed on 4/18/2007) (Entered: 04/18/2007)

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14 May 3, 2007

Ex Parte Application by Defendants Seeking Additional Time to File Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification; and [Proposed] Order filed by Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Deiss, Ila) (Filed on 5/3/2007) (Entered: 05/03/2007)

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15 May 7, 2007

CLERK'S NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES WITH HEARINGS SET FOR MAY 23, 2007 AT 9:00 A.M. AND MAY 30, 2007 AT 9:00 A.M. (nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/7/2007) (Entered: 05/07/2007)

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16 May 9, 2007

ORDER re 14 Application by Defendants Seeking Additional Time to File Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification; and 12 First MOTION to Certify Class; ORDER Vacating Hearing Date. Signed by Judge Hamilton on 5/9/2007. (pjhlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/9/2007) (Entered: 05/09/2007)

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17 May 16, 2007

STIPULATION re 16 Order, RE: Extension to File Answer or Motion to Dismiss and Continue Motion for Class Certification by Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz, Felipe Sanchez Martinez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Constantina Campos, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Rosa Galaviz, Maria Luisa Arroyo, Juan Rocha Rocha Francisco, Voces Unidas Project, Jorge Dominguez Rivera, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Catholic Charities CYO, Sanctuary for Families, Friendly House, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. of El Paso, Sergio Bucio Perez, Andres Bucio Perez, Xiomara Castro, Ramona Quintero, Luis R. Nunez Hernandez, Ricardo Nunez Hernandez, Elizabeth Lopez Gomez, International Institute of the East Bay, Maria Estervina Perez, Giovana Saavedra. (Lucas, Cynthia) (Filed on 5/16/2007) (Entered: 05/16/2007)

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18 May 18, 2007

ORDER re 17 Stipulation. Signed by Judge Hamilton on 5/18/2007. (pjhlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/18/2007) (Entered: 05/18/2007)

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19 May 29, 2007

MOTION to Dismiss filed by Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Motion Hearing set for 8/1/2007 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3, 17th Floor, San Francisco. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit Exhibit E# 6 Exhibit Exhibit F# 7 Exhibit Exhibit G)(Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 5/29/2007) (Entered: 05/29/2007)

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20 May 30, 2007

Declaration of Jeffrey S. Robins in Support of 19 MOTION to Dismiss filed byMichael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Related document(s) 19 ) (Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 5/30/2007) (Entered: 05/30/2007)

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21 May 31, 2007

ERRATA re 19 MOTION to Dismiss Exhibit D by Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 5/31/2007) (Entered: 05/31/2007)

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22 July 3, 2007

STATUS REPORT by Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Jeffrey S. Robins# 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1# 3 Exhibit Exhibit 2# 4 Exhibit Exhibit 3)(Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 7/3/2007) (Entered: 07/03/2007)

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23 July 11, 2007

STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order by Voces Unidas Project. (Lucas, Cynthia) (Filed on 7/11/2007) (Entered: 07/11/2007)

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24 July 12, 2007

STIPULATION AND ORDER RE: ONE WEEK EXTENSION TO FILE OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO DISMISS, REPLY TO OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO DISMISS AND OF HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS re 23 Stipulation filed by Voces Unidas Project. Motion Hearing set for 8/8/2007 09:00 AM. Signed by Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton on 7/12/07. (nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/12/2007) (Entered: 07/12/2007)

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25 July 18, 2007

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz, Felipe Sanchez Martinez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Constantina Campos, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Rosa Galaviz, Maria Luisa Arroyo, Juan Rocha Rocha Francisco, Voces Unidas Project, Jorge Dominguez Rivera, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Catholic Charities CYO, Sanctuary for Families, Friendly House, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. of El Paso, Sergio Bucio Perez, Andres Bucio Perez, Xiomara Castro, Ramona Quintero, Luis R. Nunez Hernandez, Ricardo Nunez Hernandez, Elizabeth Lopez Gomez, International Institute of the East Bay, Maria Estervina Perez, Giovana Saavedra. (Lucas, Cynthia) (Filed on 7/18/2007) (Entered: 07/18/2007)

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26 July 19, 2007

OPPOSITION to 19 MOTION to Dismiss filed byEleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz, Felipe Sanchez Martinez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Constantina Campos, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Rosa Galaviz, Maria Luisa Arroyo, Juan Rocha Rocha Francisco, Voces Unidas Project, Jorge Dominguez Rivera, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Catholic Charities CYO, Sanctuary for Families, Friendly House, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. of El Paso, Sergio Bucio Perez, Andres Bucio Perez, Xiomara Castro, Ramona Quintero, Luis R. Nunez Hernandez, Ricardo Nunez Hernandez, Elizabeth Lopez Gomez, International Institute of the East Bay, Maria Estervina Perez, Giovana Saavedra. (Lucas, Cynthia) (Filed on 7/19/2007) Modified on 7/20/2007 (far, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/19/2007)

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27 July 19, 2007

NOTICE by Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz, Felipe Sanchez Martinez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Constantina Campos, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Rosa Galaviz, Maria Luisa Arroyo, Juan Rocha Rocha Francisco, Voces Unidas Project, Jorge Dominguez Rivera, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Catholic Charities CYO, Sanctuary for Families, Friendly House, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. of El Paso, Sergio Bucio Perez, Andres Bucio Perez, Xiomara Castro, Ramona Quintero, Luis R. Nunez Hernandez, Ricardo Nunez Hernandez, Elizabeth Lopez Gomez, International Institute of the East Bay, Maria Estervina Perez, Giovana Saavedra re 26 Memorandum in Opposition,, Filing of Declarations (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Peter Schey# 2 Affidavit Declaration of Cynthia Lucas)(Lucas, Cynthia) (Filed on 7/19/2007) (Entered: 07/19/2007)

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28 July 23, 2007

ORDER by Judge Hamilton granting 25 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages (pjhlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/23/2007) (Entered: 07/23/2007)

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29 July 24, 2007

STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER RE: ONE ADDITIONAL WEEK EXTENSION TO FILE REPLY TO OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO DISMISS AND OF HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS by Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 7/24/2007) Modified on 7/25/2007 (far, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/24/2007)

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30 July 25, 2007

STIPULATION AND ORDER RE: ONE ADDITIONAL WEEK EXTENSION TO FILE REPLY TO OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO DISMISS AND OF HEARING ON MOTION TO DISMISS re 29 Stipulation filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Motion Hearing set for 8/15/2007 09:00 AM. Signed by Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton on 7/25/07. (nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/25/2007) (Entered: 07/25/2007)

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31 Aug. 1, 2007

Reply to Opposition filed byMichael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 8/1/2007) (Entered: 08/01/2007)

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32 Aug. 15, 2007

Minute Entry: Motion Hearing held on 8/15/2007 before Phyllis J. Hamilton (Date Filed: 8/15/2007) re 19 MOTION to Dismiss filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (Court Reporter Sahar McVickar.) (nah, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 8/15/2007) (Entered: 08/15/2007)

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Set Deadlines/Hearings: Case Management Statement due by 1/10/2008. Case Management Conference set for 1/17/2008 02:30 PM. (nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/15/2007)

33 Aug. 16, 2007

ORDER by Judge Hamilton granting in part and denying in part 19 Motion to Dismiss (pjhlc4, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/16/2007) (Entered: 08/16/2007)

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Set Deadlines/Hearings: Case Management Conference set for 1/17/2008 02:30 PM. (far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/16/2007)

34 Sept. 14, 2007

STIPULATION to Dismiss HMN and Proposed Order by Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz, Felipe Sanchez Martinez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Constantina Campos, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Rosa Galaviz, Maria Luisa Arroyo, Juan Rocha Rocha Francisco, Jorge Dominguez Rivera, Michael Chertoff, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Catholic Charities CYO, Sanctuary for Families, Friendly House, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc. of El Paso, Sergio Bucio Perez, Andres Bucio Perez, Xiomara Castro, Ramona Quintero, Luis R. Nunez Hernandez, Ricardo Nunez Hernandez, Elizabeth Lopez Gomez, International Institute of the East Bay, Maria Estervina Perez, Giovana Saavedra. (Holguin, Charles) (Filed on 9/14/2007) (Entered: 09/14/2007)

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35 Sept. 17, 2007

STATUS REPORT by Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 9/17/2007) (Entered: 09/17/2007)

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36 Sept. 18, 2007

STIPULATION AND ORDER TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF HERMANDAD MEXICANA NACIONAL re 34 Stipulation. Signed by Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton on 9/18/07. (nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/18/2007) Modified on 9/18/2007 (nah, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 09/18/2007)

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37 Oct. 10, 2007

ANSWER to 1 Complaint by Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 10/10/2007) Modified on 10/11/2007 (far, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/10/2007)

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38 Oct. 15, 2007

STATUS REPORT by Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 10/15/2007) (Entered: 10/15/2007)

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39 Oct. 25, 2007

CLERK'S NOTICE re: Complaint 1 and Certificate of Interested Entities 3 ; Failure to E-File and/or Failure to Register as an E-Filer (far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/25/2007) (Entered: 10/25/2007)

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40 Nov. 15, 2007

STATUS REPORT by Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 11/15/2007) (Entered: 11/15/2007)

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41 Dec. 17, 2007

STATUS REPORT by Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 12/17/2007) (Entered: 12/17/2007)

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42 Jan. 10, 2008

JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 1/10/2008) (Entered: 01/10/2008)

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43 Jan. 15, 2008

STATUS REPORT by Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 1/15/2008) (Entered: 01/15/2008)

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44 Jan. 17, 2008

Minute Entry: Case Management Conference held on 1/17/2008 before Phyllis J. Hamilton (Date Filed: 1/17/2008). (Court Reporter None.) (fj, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 1/17/2008) (Entered: 01/17/2008)

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45 Feb. 20, 2008

FIRST AMENDED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT against Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Filed by Plaintiffs. (Schey, Peter) (Filed on 2/20/2008) Modified on 2/25/2008 (far, COURT STAFF). Modified on 3/12/2008 (far, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/20/2008)

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46 March 11, 2008

MOTION for Extension of Time to File 45 Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint and PROPOSED ORDER filed by Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Ila C. Deiss, # 2 Exhibit Declaration of Jeffrey S. Robins)(Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 3/11/2008) Modified on 3/12/2008 (far, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/11/2008)

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47 March 18, 2008

ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADING by Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton granting 46 Motion for Extension of Time to File (nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/18/2008) (Entered: 03/18/2008)

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48 March 31, 2008

MOTION to Dismiss 45 Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint filed by Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Motion Hearing set for 5/6/2008 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3, 17th Floor, San Francisco. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Robins Declaration and Exhibits A-H)(Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 3/31/2008) Modified on 4/1/2008 (far, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/31/2008)

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49 April 1, 2008

Renotice motion hearing re 48 Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint filed by Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Motion Hearing set for 5/7/2008 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3, 17th Floor, San Francisco. (Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 4/1/2008) Modified on 4/4/2008 (far, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 04/01/2008)

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April 1, 2008

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 48 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint. Motion Hearing set for 5/7/2008 09:00 AM in Courtroom 3, 17th Floor, San Francisco. (far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/1/2008)

50 April 16, 2008

STIPULATION to Extend Date for Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and Related Filings and Hearing and PROPOSED ORDER by Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz, Felipe Sanchez Martinez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Constantina Campos, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Rosa Galaviz, Maria Luisa Arroyo Torres, Juan Rocha Rocha Francisco, Voces Unidas Project, Jorge Dominguez Rivera, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Catholic Charities CYO, Sandra Bucio, Alma Rosa Padilla De Hernandez, Maria Hernandez, Rosa Amezquita Razo, Antonio Perez Garcia, Veronica Reyes Bonilla, Marlinda Clarke, Patricia Garcia, Blanca Rossell, Sanctuary for Families, Friendly House, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc., Sergio Bucio Perez, Andres Bucio Perez, Xiomara Castro, Ramona Quintero, Luis R. Nunez Hernandez, Ricardo Nunez Hernandez, Elizabeth Lopez Gomez, International Institute of the East Bay, Maria Estervina Perez, Giovana Saavedra. (Schey, Peter) (Filed on 4/16/2008) Modified on 4/17/2008 (far, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 04/16/2008)

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51 April 18, 2008

STIPULATION AND ORDER TO EXTEND DATE FOR OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS AND RELATED FILINGS AND HEARING re 50 Stipulation, filed by Luis R. Nunez Hernandez, Xiomara Castro, Ricardo Nunez Hernandez, Marlinda Clarke, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Juan Rocha Rocha Francisco, Sandra Bucio, Felipe Sanchez Martinez, Friendly House, Blanca Rossell, Maria Hernandez, Central American Resource Center, Ramona Quintero, Sanctuary for Families, Maria Luisa Arroyo Torres, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc., Antonio Perez Garcia, Rosa Amezquita Razo, Voces Unidas Project, International Institute of the East Bay, Alma Rosa Padilla De Hernandez, Constantina Campos, Jorge Dominguez Rivera, Catholic Charities CYO, Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz, Rosa Galaviz, Veronica Reyes Bonilla, Elizabeth Lopez Gomez, Maria Estervina Perez, Giovana Saavedra, Patricia Garcia, Andres Bucio Perez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Sergio Bucio Perez. Signed by Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton on 4/18/08. (nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/18/2008) (Entered: 04/18/2008)

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April 18, 2008

Set/Reset Hearings: Defendants' Motion to Dismiss set for 6/4/2008 09:00 AM. (nah, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/18/2008)

52 April 30, 2008

OPPOSITION to 48 Defendants Motion to Dismiss filed by Catholic Charities CYO. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Christopher Scherer)(Schey, Peter) (Filed on 4/30/2008) Modified on 5/1/2008 (far, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 04/30/2008)

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53 May 21, 2008

REPLY in Support of 48 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint filed by Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (Robins, Jeffrey) (Filed on 5/21/2008) Modified on 5/28/2008 (far, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/21/2008)

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54 June 4, 2008

Minute Entry: Motion Hearing NOT HELD on 6/4/2008 before Phyllis J. Hamilton re 48 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss set for 6/25/2008 09:00 AM. (Court Reporter Sahar McVickar (415) 626-6060) (nah, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/4/2008) Modified on 6/5/2008 (far, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/04/2008)

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55 June 25, 2008

Minute Entry: Motion Hearing held on 6/25/2008 before Phyllis J. Hamilton re 48 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint filed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (Court Reporter Sahar McVickar 415-626-6060) (nah, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 6/25/2008) Modified on 6/25/2008 (far, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 06/25/2008)

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56 Dec. 22, 2008

ORDER by Judge Hamilton granting 48 Motion to Dismiss (pjhlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/22/2008) (Entered: 12/22/2008)

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57 Feb. 11, 2009

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 56 Order on Motion to Dismiss by Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Constantina Campos, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Maria Luisa Arroyo Torres, Voces Unidas Project, Catholic Charities CYO, Sandra Bucio, Alma Rosa Padilla De Hernandez, Maria Hernandez, Rosa Amezquita Razo, Antonio Perez Garcia, Veronica Reyes Bonilla, Marlinda Clarke, Patricia Garcia, Blanca Rossell, Sanctuary for Families, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc., Sergio Bucio Perez, Andres Bucio Perez, International Institute of the East Bay, Maria Estervina Perez. Filing fee $ 455. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/11/2009) (Entered: 02/12/2009)

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58 Feb. 11, 2009

REPRESENTATION STATEMENT by Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Constantina Campos, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Maria Luisa Arroyo Torres, Voces Unidas Project, Michael Chertoff, Catholic Charities CYO, Sandra Bucio, Alma Rosa Padilla De Hernandez, Maria Hernandez, Rosa Amezquita Razo, Antonio Perez Garcia, Veronica Reyes Bonilla, Marlinda Clarke, Patricia Garcia, Blanca Rossell, Sanctuary for Families, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc., Sergio Bucio Perez, Andres Bucio Perez, International Institute of the East Bay, Maria Estervina Perez re 57 Notice of Appeal. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/11/2009) (Entered: 02/12/2009)

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59 Feb. 12, 2009

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 57 Notice of Appeal. (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/12/2009) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/12/2009: # 1 notification form) (slh, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 02/12/2009)

1 notification form

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Feb. 12, 2009

Copy of Notice of Appeal and Docket sheet mailed to all counsel (slh, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/12/2009)

60 Feb. 17, 2009

Transcript of Proceedings held on 06/25/08, before Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton. Court Reporter/Transcriber Sahar McVickar, Telephone number (415) 626-6060/sahar_mcvickar@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerks Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction.After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/15/2009. (McVickar, Sahar) (Filed on 2/17/2009) (Entered: 02/17/2009)

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61 Feb. 19, 2009

Transcript Designation and Ordering Form for proceedings held on 8/15/07. (far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/19/2009) (Entered: 02/20/2009)

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62 Feb. 24, 2009

USCA Case Number 09-15286 9th Circuit for 57 Notice of Appeal,, filed by Maria Luisa Arroyo Torres, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc., Antonio Perez Garcia, Rosa Amezquita Razo, International Institute of the East Bay, Voces Unidas Project, Marlinda Clarke, Alma Rosa Padilla De Hernandez, Constantina Campos, Sandra Bucio, Catholic Charities CYO, Veronica Reyes Bonilla, Maria Estervina Perez, Blanca Rossell, Maria Hernandez, Patricia Garcia, Andres Bucio Perez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Sergio Bucio Perez, Sanctuary for Families. (far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/24/2009) (Entered: 02/24/2009)

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63 March 19, 2009

Transcript of Proceedings held on 8/15/07, before Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton. Court Reporter/Transcriber Sahar McVickar, Telephone number (415) 626-6060/sahar_mcvickar@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerks Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction.After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/15/2009. (McVickar, Sahar) (Filed on 3/19/2009) (Entered: 03/19/2009)

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64 April 1, 2009

NOTICE by Catholic Charities CYO of Withdrawal of Counsel (Schey, Peter) (Filed on 4/1/2009) (Entered: 04/01/2009)

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65 April 1, 2009

AMENDED NOTICE OF APPEAL re 57 Notice of Appeal by Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz, Felipe Sanchez Martinez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Constantina Campos, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Rosa Galaviz, Maria Luisa Arroyo Torres, Juan Rocha Rocha Francisco, Voces Unidas Project, Jorge Dominguez Rivera, Central American Resource Center, Hermandad Mexicana Nacional, Catholic Charities CYO, Sandra Bucio, Alma Rosa Padilla De Hernandez, Maria Hernandez, Rosa Amezquita Razo, Antonio Perez Garcia, Veronica Reyes Bonilla, Marlinda Clarke, Patricia Garcia, Blanca Rossell, Sanctuary for Families, Friendly House, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc., Sergio Bucio Perez, Andres Bucio Perez, Xiomara Castro, Ramona Quintero, Luis R. Nunez Hernandez, Ricardo Nunez Hernandez, Elizabeth Lopez Gomez, International Institute of the East Bay, Maria Estervina Perez, Giovana Saavedra. (Schey, Peter) (Filed on 4/1/2009) Modified on 4/2/2009 (far, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 04/01/2009)

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66 April 2, 2009

Copy of Amended Notice of Appeal and Docket sheet mailed to all counsel (Attachments: # 1 docket sheet)(far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/2/2009) (Entered: 04/02/2009)

1 docket sheet

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67 April 2, 2009

Transmission of Amended Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals (Attachments: # 1 docket sheet, # 2 cover letter)(far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/2/2009) (Entered: 04/02/2009)

1 docket sheet

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68 Aug. 5, 2009

NOTICE by Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Veronica Reyes Bonilla, Sandra Bucio, Constantina Campos, Xiomara Castro, Catholic Charities CYO, Central American Resource Center, Marlinda Clarke, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc., Juan Rocha Rocha Francisco, Friendly House, Rosa Galaviz, Antonio Perez Garcia, Patricia Garcia, Elizabeth Lopez Gomez, Luis R. Nunez Hernandez, Maria Hernandez, Ricardo Nunez Hernandez, International Institute of the East Bay, Felipe Sanchez Martinez, Alma Rosa Padilla De Hernandez, Andres Bucio Perez, Maria Estervina Perez, Sergio Bucio Perez, Ramona Quintero, Rosa Amezquita Razo, Jorge Dominguez Rivera, Blanca Rossell, Eleuterio Rodriguez Ruiz, Giovana Saavedra, Sanctuary for Families, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Maria Luisa Arroyo Torres, Voces Unidas Project re 56 Order on Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Holguin, Charles) (Filed on 8/5/2009) (Entered: 08/05/2009)

1 Proposed Order

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69 Aug. 6, 2009

ORDER OF DISMISSAL. Signed by Judge Hamilton on 8/6/2009. (pjhlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/6/2009) (Entered: 08/06/2009)

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70 Aug. 6, 2009

JUDGMENT. Signed by Judge Hamilton on 8/6/2009. (pjhlc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/6/2009) (Entered: 08/06/2009)

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71 Aug. 18, 2009

NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 56 Order on Motion to Dismiss, 70 Judgment, 18 Order, 69 Order by Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Veronica Reyes Bonilla, Sandra Bucio, Constantina Campos, Catholic Charities CYO, Marlinda Clarke, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc., Antonio Perez Garcia, Patricia Garcia, Maria Hernandez, International Institute of the East Bay, Alma Rosa Padilla De Hernandez, Andres Bucio Perez, Maria Estervina Perez, Sergio Bucio Perez, Rosa Amezquita Razo, Blanca Rossell, Sanctuary for Families, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Maria Luisa Arroyo Torres, Voces Unidas Project. Filing fee $ 455, Receipt No. 34611035645. (far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/18/2009) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

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72 Aug. 18, 2009

REPRESENTATION STATEMENT re 71 Notice of Appeal filed by Plaintiffs. (far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/18/2009) (Entered: 08/19/2009)

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73 Aug. 31, 2009

Copy of Notice of Appeal and Docket sheet mailed to all counsel (Attachments: # 1 docket sheet)(far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/31/2009) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

1 docket sheet

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74 Aug. 31, 2009

Transmission of Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals re 71 Notice of Appeal,, (Attachments: # 1 docket sheet, # 2 USCA Appeal Notification Form, # 3 cover letter)(far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/31/2009) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

1 docket sheet

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2 USCA Appeal Notification Form

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3 cover letter

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75 Aug. 31, 2009

Certificate of Record forwarded to USCA re appeal 71 Notice of Appeal (far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/31/2009) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

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76 Sept. 4, 2009

CLERKS NOTICE Effective September 14, 2009, Judge Phyllis Hamilton's courtroom and chambers will be located in the Oakland Courthouse, Courtroom #3, 3rd floor, 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, California 94612.On or after September 14, 2009, all filings for matters pending on Judge Hamiltons docket, all court appearances, and all deliveries of chambers' copies of documents must be made at the Oakland Courthouse.The days and times for law and motion calendars and all currently scheduled proceedings remain unchanged.Please note that all of Judge Hamilton's case files will be moved to the Oakland Courthouse, therefore all cases numbers assigned to her will be changed slightly to reflect the correct venue. Previously, all case numbers started with "3:" to indicate the San Francisco office (Example: 3:09-cv-12345-PJH). As of September 14th, 2009, all of Judge Hamilton's case files will begin with "4:" to indicate the Oakland office, but everything else will stay the same (Example: 4:09-cv-12345-PJH). When e-filing, using the short case number format will always avoid problems when searching for the correct case: 09-12345 (YY-NNNNN).For information on the Oakland Courthouse's accessibility, parking, driving directions, public transit, hotels and other helpful links, please visit our website: http://www.cand.uscourts.gov, click on "Court Information" on the right hand side of our main page, then select the Oakland link under "Address and Jurisdiction". The main telephone number for the Oakland Division is 510 637-3530. (ys, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/4/2009) (Entered: 09/04/2009)

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77 Sept. 14, 2009

USCA Case Number 09-16822 9th Circuit for 71 Notice of Appeal,, filed by Maria Luisa Arroyo Torres, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc., Antonio Perez Garcia, Rosa Amezquita Razo, International Institute of the East Bay, Voces Unidas Project, Marlinda Clarke, Alma Rosa Padilla De Hernandez, Constantina Campos, Sandra Bucio, Catholic Charities CYO, Veronica Reyes Bonilla, Maria Estervina Perez, Blanca Rossell, Maria Hernandez, Patricia Garcia, Andres Bucio Perez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Sergio Bucio Perez, Sanctuary for Families. (far, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/14/2009) (Entered: 09/14/2009)

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78 Sept. 15, 2009

USCA Case Number 09-16822 USCA for 71 Notice of Appeal,, filed by Maria Luisa Arroyo Torres, Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services, Inc., Antonio Perez Garcia, Rosa Amezquita Razo, International Institute of the East Bay, Voces Unidas Project, Marlinda Clarke, Alma Rosa Padilla De Hernandez, Constantina Campos, Sandra Bucio, Catholic Charities CYO, Veronica Reyes Bonilla, Maria Estervina Perez, Blanca Rossell, Maria Hernandez, Patricia Garcia, Andres Bucio Perez, Francisca Ramirez Alvarez, Irma Moreno Sanvicente, Sergio Bucio Perez, Sanctuary for Families. (vlk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/15/2009) (Entered: 09/15/2009)

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79 Feb. 25, 2010

USCA Memorandum as to 57 Notice of Appeal affirming USDC decision (vlk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/25/2010) (Entered: 05/20/2010)

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80 May 13, 2010

MANDATE of USCA as to 57 Notice of Appeal (vlk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/13/2010) (Entered: 05/20/2010)

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81 May 20, 2010

CLERKS Letter Spreading Mandate to Counsel (vlk, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/20/2010) (Entered: 05/20/2010)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 6, 2007

Closing Date: May 20, 2010

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

All persons who are prima facie eligible for a U visa and who have or would have applied for one but for defendants’ failure to issue U visas or promulgate regulations implementing § 1512 of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Center for Human Rights & Constitutional Law

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

Federal

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101 et seq.

Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), 18 U.S.C. § 1589

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Equal Protection

Other Dockets:

Northern District of California 3:07-cv-01307

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 09-15286

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 09-16822

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

Immigration/Border:

Constitutional rights

U.S. citizenship - acquiring

Visas - criteria

Visas - procedures

Recommended Citation