Case: Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) v. Sessions

2:17-cv-00716 | U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington

Filed Date: May 8, 2017

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Case Summary

On May 8, 2017, the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) filed this lawsuit against the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. NWIRP challenged the “cease and desist” letter it had received from DOJ five weeks prior. The letter instructed NWIRP to stop assisting unrepresented immigrants in deportation proceedings. Specifically, EOIR chose to interpret its rule governing attorney …

On May 8, 2017, the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) filed this lawsuit against the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. NWIRP challenged the “cease and desist” letter it had received from DOJ five weeks prior. The letter instructed NWIRP to stop assisting unrepresented immigrants in deportation proceedings. Specifically, EOIR chose to interpret its rule governing attorney misconduct to require that NWIRP either commit to full legal representation of every immigrant in removal proceedings it presently assists, or refrain from providing them any form of legal assistance (including brief consultations). NWIRP stated that this would deprive thousands of immigrants of the chance to consult with a lawyer. In addition to claiming that DOJ’s order violated the First and Tenth Amendments and seeking declarative and injunctive relief, NWIRP also filed a motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO). NWIRP alleged that the DOJ order infringed on the free speech of NWIRP lawyers by prohibiting their ability to screen, consult with, advise, or otherwise assist immigrants in need of legal services without taking each one on as a client. The case was assigned to Judge Richard A. Jones.

After hearing oral arguments, Judge Jones granted NWIRP’s motion for a TRO on May 17, 2017, and temporarily restrained DOJ from enforcing—or threatening to enforce—sanctions against NWIRP lawyers who consult with or offer limited services to pro se immigrants in deportation proceedings. Judge Jones further granted the TRO on a nationwide basis, precluding DOJ from issuing cease-and-desist letters to other non-profit organizations providing legal services to immigrants. The TRO was set to remain in effect until the Court ruled on NWIRP’s planned motion for a preliminary injunction.

NWIRP moved for a preliminary injunction on June 8, arguing that the TRO should be extended until there was a full trial on the merits. A hearing on the motion was held on July 24, and Judge Jones granted the preliminary injunction on July 27. The order stated that NWIRP was likely to succeed on the merits of its First Amendment claim because the government's regulation failed to meet strict and intermediate scrutiny. The Court wrote that "the Government may not regulate in a way that chills the ability of non-profit organizations to obtain meaningful access to the courts, especially when that access is sought to advance civil-rights objectives. In this context, the Government may regulate 'only with narrow specificity'... The Government has not done so in this instance." Further, the Court stated that "the Government has failed to advance any substantial regulatory interest, in the form of substantive evils flowing from NWIRP’s activities, which can justify the broad prohibitions which it has imposed."

DOJ filed a motion to dismiss on Aug. 4, arguing that the six-year statute of limitations for civil actions against the United States barred NWIRP's claims. DOJ further argued that NWIRP's First Amendment claim failed because "the immigration courts...are a nonpublic forum where the government is permitted to regulate speech in a reasonable and viewpoint-neutral manner." Finally, DOJ argued that the NWIRP's Tenth Amendment claim failed because EOIR rules prevail if they come in conflict with state rules "so that the agency can consistently regulate practice across the nation." DOJ also filed a motion to stay discovery pending the Court's review of its motion to dismiss, but the Court denied a stay on Sept. 18.

On Dec. 19, the Court granted and denied in part DOJ's motion to dismiss. The Court denied DOJ's statute of limitations claim, holding that the statute of limitations does not apply to a facial challenge of a law under the First Amendment nor was NWIRP outside of the statute of limitations on its Tenth Amendment claim. The court denied DOJ's request to dismiss NWIRP's First Amendment claim, finding that NWIRP successfully alleged its as-applied and facial challenges. The court dismissed NWIRP's Tenth Amendment claim. 2017 WL 6492703.

On Jan. 16, 2018, Judge Jones scheduled a bench trial starting Nov. 13, 2018. However, on Aug. 14, 2018, the Court granted the parties' stipulated motion to appoint a magistrate judge for mediation and to stay proceedings. The Court continued to stay proceedings as the parties negotiated, and finally, on March 28, 2019, the parties reached a tentative settlement agreement. The parties filed their settlement agreement with the Court on April 17.

As part of the settlement, the defendants will undertake a rulemaking process to amend the regulation at issue in this case. The parties also agreed to jointly seek a stay from the Court, which will then retain jurisdiction of this case during the rulemaking process. NWIRP agreed to dismiss their lawsuit if the defendants issue a final rule that is consistent with their requests to permit attorneys to consult with or offer limited services to pro se immigrants. The defendants also agreed to pay $380,000 in attorneys' fees and costs to the plaintiffs.

On April 18, the Court extended the stay in the case pending rulemaking until Jan. 17, 2020, at which time the parties will provide a status report to determine whether an additional stay is necessary.

On January 16, 2020, the Court extended the stay in the case until March 2, 2020 to facilitate the conclusion of the DOJ rulemaking process. The Court continued to stay the case throughout 2020 pending rulemaking. The next status report is due February 27, 2021.

Summary Authors

Amanda Grill (5/25/2017)

Virginia Weeks (12/28/2017)

Jamie Kessler (9/10/2017)

Ava Morgenstern (2/9/2018)

Sam Kulhanek (4/20/2019)

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Adams, Matthew (Matt) Hyrum (Washington)

Adams, Matt (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

Adelstein, Jay David (Washington)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Abrutyn, Russell Reid (Washington)

Ainsworth, Sara (Washington)

Judge(s)

Jones, Richard A. (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant

Adelstein, Jay David (Washington)

Amdur, Spencer E. (Washington)

Anderson, Linda (Washington)

Aronoff, Peter Max (Washington)

Atkinson, Theodore W (Washington)

Attorney, Noticing INS (Washington)

Auerbach, Gerald (Washington)

AUSA, Christopher D (Washington)

Baker, Wyn Dee (Washington)

Bauer, Jeffrey Michael (Washington)

Beckerman, Laura (Washington)

Belgau, Andrea Elaine (Washington)

Bergman, Jacob Max (Washington)

Bernie, Andrew Marshall (Washington)

Berwick, Benjamin (Washington)

Bickford, James O. (Washington)

Bowen, Brigham J (Washington)

Bowers, Kate (Washington)

Brown, Jane Pansing (Washington)

Brunner, Helen J (Washington)

Bryan, Lonnie F (Washington)

Burdette, Cathy Jo (Washington)

Byars, Michael James (Washington)

Cargo, Shane Patrick (Washington)

Carlson, Lucy G (Washington)

Cha-Kim, Stephen Seungkun (Washington)

Chang, William S.W. (Washington)

Chaudhury, Arastu Kabeer (Washington)

Chilakamarri, Varu (Washington)

Cho, James R. (Washington)

Clopper, John Dalton (Washington)

Cox, James Cox (Washington)

Crowley, Megan Anne (Washington)

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D'Alessandro, Mark Thomas (Washington)

Daughtry, Emily Ewell (Washington)

Deiss, Ila Casy (Washington)

DeVito, David Michael (Washington)

Docherty, John (Washington)

Dolinger, Samuel Hilliard (Washington)

Dominguez, Silvia (Washington)

Donohue, Brian G. (Washington)

Durkin, Timothy Michael (Washington)

Dyck, Henry Parker (Washington)

Ennis, Christine Wild (Washington)

Erickson-Pogorzelski, Anthony (Washington)

Falk, Rebecca Ann (Washington)

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McArdle, Kevin William (Washington)

McCotter, R. Trent (Washington)

McElvain, Joel (Washington)

Mercado-Santana, Victor M. (District of Columbia)

Metzger, Emily B. (Washington)

Moore, Tamra T. (Washington)

Morrison, Ross Eric (Washington)

Morte, Tara Marie (Washington)

Nestler, Emily Brooke (Washington)

Olds, Dara A (Washington)

Patrick, Jack B (Washington)

Patton, Rodney (Washington)

Peachey, William Charles (District of Columbia)

Pelletier, Paul E (Washington)

Perez-Daple, Brian (Washington)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

2:17-cv-00716

Docket [PACER]

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project v. Sessions, III

April 18, 2019

April 18, 2019

Docket
2

2:17-cv-00716

Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

NWIRP v. Sessions

May 8, 2017

May 8, 2017

Pleading / Motion / Brief

2:17-cv-00716

Press Release

NWIRP v. Sessions

No Court

May 8, 2017

May 8, 2017

Press Release
1

2:17-cv-00716

Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

NWIRP v. Sessions

May 8, 2017

May 8, 2017

Complaint
14

2:17-cv-00716

Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project v. Jefferson B. Sessions, III

May 11, 2017

May 11, 2017

Pleading / Motion / Brief
21

2:17-cv-00716

Plaintiffs' Reply in Further Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project v. Jefferson B. Sessions, III

May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017

Pleading / Motion / Brief
33

2:17-cv-00716

Order [granting TRO]

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project v. Jefferson B. Sessions, III

May 17, 2017

May 17, 2017

Order/Opinion

2017 U.S.Dist.LEXIS 2017

39

2:17-cv-00716

Declaration of Jamie Drozd Allen In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Northwest Immigrants Rights Project (NWIRP) v. Sessions

June 8, 2017

June 8, 2017

Pleading / Motion / Brief
38

2:17-cv-00716

Declaration of Jorge L. Baron in Support of NWIRP's Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Northwest Immigrants Rights Project (NWIRP) v. Sessions

June 8, 2017

June 8, 2017

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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2:17-cv-00716

Motion for Preliminary Injunction

Northwest Immigrants Rights Project (NWIRP) v. Sessions

June 8, 2017

June 8, 2017

Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6062184/northwest-immigrant-rights-project-v-garland/

Last updated March 3, 2024, 3:02 a.m.

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May 8, 2017

May 8, 2017

PACER
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COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants (Receipt # 0981-4869102), filed by Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Summons Sessions, # 4 Summons DOJ, # 5 Summons EOIR, # 6 Summons EOIR Barnes, # 7 Summons EOIR Osuna)(Corning, James) Modified on 5/9/2017 to seal exhibit per direction of filer; redacted version to be filed separately (RS). (Entered: 05/08/2017)

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3 Summons Sessions

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4 Summons DOJ

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5 Summons EOIR

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6 Summons EOIR Barnes

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7 Summons EOIR Osuna

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May 8, 2017

May 8, 2017

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Plaintiff Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. Oral Argument Requested. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 5/8/2017, (Corning, James) (Entered: 05/08/2017)

1 Proposed Order

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May 8, 2017

May 8, 2017

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DECLARATION of Timothy Warden-Hertz filed by Plaintiff Northwest Immigrant Rights Project re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Corning, James) (Entered: 05/08/2017)

May 8, 2017

May 8, 2017

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DECLARATION of Yuk Man Maggie Cheng filed by Plaintiff Northwest Immigrant Rights Project re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Corning, James) (Entered: 05/08/2017)

May 8, 2017

May 8, 2017

PACER

Set/Reset Hearings

May 9, 2017

May 9, 2017

PACER
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Summons electronically issued as to defendant(s) Jennifer Barnes, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Juan Osuna, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(ST) (Entered: 05/09/2017)

1 Summons

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3 Summons

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4 Summons

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May 9, 2017

May 9, 2017

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STANDING ORDER for Civil Cases Assigned to Judge Richard A. Jones. (VE) (Entered: 05/09/2017)

May 9, 2017

May 9, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Gladys M. Steffens Guzman on behalf of Defendants Jennifer Barnes, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Juan Osuna, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States Department of Justice. (Steffens Guzman, Gladys) (Entered: 05/09/2017)

May 9, 2017

May 9, 2017

PACER
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PRAECIPE to attach document Redacted Exhibit re 1 Complaint, by Plaintiff Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Corning, James) (Entered: 05/09/2017)

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May 9, 2017

May 9, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE Pursuant to Local Rulde 65(b) re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order ; filed by Defendants Jennifer Barnes, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Juan Osuna, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States Department of Justice. (Steffens Guzman, Gladys) (Entered: 05/09/2017)

May 9, 2017

May 9, 2017

PACER
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AFFIDAVIT of Mailing of Summons and Complaint to all named Defendants, U.S. Attorney General, and U.S. Attorney's Office Civil Process Unit Western District of Washington on 5/9/2017, filed by Plaintiff Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. (Corning, James) (Entered: 05/10/2017)

May 10, 2017

May 10, 2017

PACER
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MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Richard A. Jones - Dep Clerk: Victoria Ericksen; Pla Counsel: Jaime Allen, James Corning, Matt Adams; Def Counsel: Victor Mercado Santana, Gladys Steffens Guzman; CR: Debbie Zurn, Andrea Ramirez; TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held on 5/10/2017. The Court hears from counsel and recesses the telephone conference to 2:45 p.m. After reconvening at 2:45 p.m., based upon the parties' agreement, the Court sets the following briefing schedule on Plaintiff's 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order: Defendants' Opposition is due 5/11/2017 by 4:30 p.m., Plaintiff's Reply is due 5/12/2017 by 4:30 p.m. ORAL ARGUMENT set for 5/17/2017 at 9:00 a.m., before the Hon. Richard A. Jones. (VE) (Entered: 05/10/2017)

May 10, 2017

May 10, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Victor M. Mercado-Santana on behalf of Defendants Jennifer Barnes, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Juan Osuna, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States Department of Justice. (Mercado-Santana, Victor) (Entered: 05/11/2017)

May 11, 2017

May 11, 2017

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Carlton Frederick Sheffield on behalf of Defendants Jennifer Barnes, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Juan Osuna, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States Department of Justice. (Sheffield, Carlton) (Entered: 05/11/2017)

May 11, 2017

May 11, 2017

PACER
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RESPONSE, by Defendants Jennifer Barnes, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Juan Osuna, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States Department of Justice, to 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Certificate of Service)(Mercado-Santana, Victor) (Entered: 05/11/2017)

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5 Exhibit E

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6 Certificate of Service

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May 11, 2017

May 11, 2017

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May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to File Brief as Amicus Curiae, filed by Amicus Immigrant Legal Rights Organizations. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 5/12/2017, (Anderson, Heidi) (Entered: 05/12/2017)

1 Exhibit A - Proposed Amicus Brief

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2 Proposed Order

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May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017

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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY John Connolly FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Immigrant Legal Rights Organizations (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4875104 (Anderson, Heidi) (Entered: 05/12/2017)

May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017

PACER
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APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Rachel F. Cotton FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Immigrant Legal Rights Organizations (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4875123 (Anderson, Heidi) (Entered: 05/12/2017)

May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Amicus Attorney General of Washington. (Attachments: # 1 Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 5/15/2017, (Marquez, Patricio) (Entered: 05/12/2017)

1 Amicus Brief

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2 Proposed Order

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May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Michael J Ewart on behalf of Amicus American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU). (Ewart, Michael) (Entered: 05/12/2017)

May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017

PACER
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MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae, filed by Amicus American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 5/12/2017, (Ewart, Michael) (Entered: 05/12/2017)

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May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017

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REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, TO RESPONSE to 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Allen, Jaime) (Entered: 05/12/2017)

May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017

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ORDER granting Amicus Attorney General of Washington's 18 Motion for Expedited Leave to File Amicus Brief, by Judge Richard A Jones.(SWT) (Entered: 05/12/2017)

May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017

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ORDER denying Amicus Immigrant Legal Rights Organizations' 15 Motion for Leave to File Brief as Amicus Curiae, by Judge Richard A Jones.(SWT) (cc counsel Anderson and Walder via USPS) (Entered: 05/12/2017)

May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017

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ORDER granting American Civil Liberties Union of Washington's 20 Motion for Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae, by Judge Richard A Jones. (SWT) (Entered: 05/12/2017)

May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017

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MINUTE ORDER entered upon the authority of Judge Richard A. Jones. The Court directs counsel to deliver to chambers no later than noon on Monday, 5/15/2017, a binder containing all cases listed in the Table of Authorities in Plaintiffs' 2 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Defendants' 14 Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. (VE) (Entered: 05/12/2017)

May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017

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Application For Leave to Appear PHV 16 withdrawn, Court DENIED Amicus 23 . Directed Finance Division to refund PHV fee to Local Counsel. ORDER re 16 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney John J Connolly for Amicus Immigrant Legal Rights Organizations, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) Modified on 5/15/2017 (DS). (Entered: 05/15/2017)

May 15, 2017

May 15, 2017

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Application For Leave to Appear PHV 17 withdrawn, Court DENIED Amicus 23 . Directed Finance Division to refund PHV fee to Local Counsel. ORDER re 17 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Rachel F. Cotton for Amicus Immigrant Legal Rights Organizations, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(DS) Modified on 5/15/2017 (DS). (Entered: 05/15/2017)

May 15, 2017

May 15, 2017

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May 16, 2017

May 16, 2017

PACER
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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order, filed by Amicus Legal Voice f/k/a Northwest Women's Law Center. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) Noting Date 5/16/2017, (Clinton, Laura) (Entered: 05/16/2017)

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May 16, 2017

May 16, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Laura K Clinton on behalf of Amicus Legal Voice f/k/a Northwest Women's Law Center. (Clinton, Laura) (Entered: 05/16/2017)

May 16, 2017

May 16, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Gisela A Westwater on behalf of Amicus Attorney General of Washington, Defendants Jennifer Barnes, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Juan Osuna, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Westwater, Gisela) Modified text on 5/19/2017 (RS). (Entered: 05/16/2017)

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May 16, 2017

May 16, 2017

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MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Richard A. Jones - Dep Clerk: Victoria Ericksen; Pla Counsel: James Corning, Jaime Allen, Matt Adams; Def Counsel: Victor Mercado-Santana, Gladys Steffens Guzman, Gisela Westwater; CR: Nickie Drury; TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER HEARING held on 5/17/2017. The Court hears argument of counsel. For the reasons stated on the record, the Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. Written order memorializing the Court's oral ruling to be entered. (VE) (Entered: 05/17/2017)

May 17, 2017

May 17, 2017

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Plaintiff Northwest Immigrant Rights Project for proceedings held on 05/17/2017, Requesting Attorney: James Harlan Corning. (Corning, James) (Entered: 05/17/2017)

May 17, 2017

May 17, 2017

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ORDER granting Plaintiffs' 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order, by Judge Richard A Jones. (PM) (Entered: 05/17/2017)

May 17, 2017

May 17, 2017

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ORDER denying non party organizations' 28 Motion for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief by Judge Richard A Jones.(RS) (Entered: 05/19/2017)

May 19, 2017

May 19, 2017

RECAP
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STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER regarding briefing schedule for Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction by parties re 33 Order on Motion for TRO (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Allen, Jaime) (Entered: 05/19/2017)

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May 19, 2017

May 19, 2017

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Set/Reset Deadlines

May 22, 2017

May 22, 2017

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Temporary Restraining Order Hearing held on 5/17/2017 before Judge Richard A. Jones.Parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court's website at www.wawd.uscourts.gov.To purchase a copy of the transcript, contact court reporter Nickoline Drury, nickoline_drury@wawd.uscourts.gov, 206-370-8508. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/21/2017, (ND) (Entered: 05/23/2017)

May 23, 2017

May 23, 2017

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Plaintiff Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 6/30/2017, (Allen, Jaime) (Entered: 06/08/2017)

1 Proposed Order

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June 8, 2017

June 8, 2017

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DECLARATION of Jorge L. Baron filed by Plaintiff Northwest Immigrant Rights Project re 37 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Allen, Jaime) (Entered: 06/08/2017)

June 8, 2017

June 8, 2017

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DECLARATION of Jaime Drozd Allen filed by Plaintiff Northwest Immigrant Rights Project re 37 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Highlighted Portions of 5/17/17 Transcript, # 2 Exhibit B - Phelps, Kursten (Tahirih Justice Ctr.), # 3 Exhibit C - Chan, Prof. R. Linus (Univ. of Minn. Law School), # 4 Exhibit D - Weissman-Ward, Lisa (Stanford Law School), # 5 Exhibit E - Dos Santos, Cristina (Cmty. Legal Servs. in East Palo Alto), # 6 Exhibit F - Bauer, Prof. Jon & Cabot, Jessica Anna (Univ. of Conn. School of Law), # 7 Exhibit G - Sennett, Caroline Devan (Intl Institute of Conn.), # 8 Exhibit H - Ahmad, Prof.Muneer I. (Yale Law School), # 9 Exhibit I - Keller, John (Immigrant Law Ctr. of Minn.), # 10 Exhibit J - Stolz, Richard (OneAmerica), # 11 Exhibit K - Roche, Susan (Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project), # 12 Exhibit L - Little, Cheryl (AI Justice), # 13 Exhibit M - London, Judy (Public Counsel), # 14 Exhibit N - Kreimer, Frances M. (Dolores St. Cmty. Servs.), # 15 Exhibit O - Kelly, Nancy (Greater Boston Legal Servs.), # 16 Exhibit P - Bildhauer, Juliann (Kids in Need of Defense), # 17 Exhibit Q - Marcus, Prof. Lynn (Univ. of Ariz. College of Law), # 18 Exhibit R - Zoltan, Paul S. (Refugee Support Networks), # 19 Exhibit S - Zukin, Valerie Ann (Bar Assoc. of S.F.), # 20 Exhibit T - Pennington, Alison (Centro Legal de la Raza), # 21 Exhibit U - Werner, Daniel (Southern Poverty Law Center), # 22 Exhibit V - Fleming, John H. (Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP), # 23 Exhibit W - Josef, Ellyn Haikin (Vinson & Elkins, LLP), # 24 Exhibit X - Slater, Stacey (Nixon Peabody LLP), # 25 Exhibit Y - Kathawala, Rene A. (Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP), # 26 Exhibit Z - Medway, Leah E. (Perkins Coie LLP), # 27 Exhibit AA - Van Nortwick, Jr., William A. (Akerman LLP), # 28 Exhibit BB - Soloway, Audra J. (Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP), # 29 Exhibit CC - Frahn, Harrison J. (Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP), # 30 Exhibit DD - Fritz, Kathryn J. (Fenwick & West LLP), # 31 Exhibit EE - Lash, David A. (OMelveny & Myers LLP), # 32 Exhibit FF - Davis, Claire Loebs (Lane Powell PC), # 33 Exhibit GG - Alger, Maureen P. (Cooley LLP), # 34 Exhibit HH - Lindblom, Marjorie P. (Kirkland & Ellis LLP), # 35 Exhibit II - Murray, Mayor Edward B. (City of Seattle))(Allen, Jaime) (Entered: 06/08/2017)

1 Exhibit A - Highlighted Portions of 5/17/17 Transcript

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2 Exhibit B - Phelps, Kursten (Tahirih Justice Ctr.)

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3 Exhibit C - Chan, Prof. R. Linus (Univ. of Minn. Law School)

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4 Exhibit D - Weissman-Ward, Lisa (Stanford Law School)

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5 Exhibit E - Dos Santos, Cristina (Cmty. Legal Servs. in East Palo Alto)

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6 Exhibit F - Bauer, Prof. Jon & Cabot, Jessica Anna (Univ. of Conn. School of Law

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7 Exhibit G - Sennett, Caroline Devan (Intl Institute of Conn.)

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8 Exhibit H - Ahmad, Prof.Muneer I. (Yale Law School)

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9 Exhibit I - Keller, John (Immigrant Law Ctr. of Minn.)

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10 Exhibit J - Stolz, Richard (OneAmerica)

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11 Exhibit K - Roche, Susan (Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project)

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12 Exhibit L - Little, Cheryl (AI Justice)

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13 Exhibit M - London, Judy (Public Counsel)

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14 Exhibit N - Kreimer, Frances M. (Dolores St. Cmty. Servs.)

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15 Exhibit O - Kelly, Nancy (Greater Boston Legal Servs.)

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16 Exhibit P - Bildhauer, Juliann (Kids in Need of Defense)

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17 Exhibit Q - Marcus, Prof. Lynn (Univ. of Ariz. College of Law)

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18 Exhibit R - Zoltan, Paul S. (Refugee Support Networks)

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19 Exhibit S - Zukin, Valerie Ann (Bar Assoc. of S.F.)

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20 Exhibit T - Pennington, Alison (Centro Legal de la Raza)

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21 Exhibit U - Werner, Daniel (Southern Poverty Law Center)

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22 Exhibit V - Fleming, John H. (Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP)

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23 Exhibit W - Josef, Ellyn Haikin (Vinson & Elkins, LLP)

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24 Exhibit X - Slater, Stacey (Nixon Peabody LLP)

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25 Exhibit Y - Kathawala, Rene A. (Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP)

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26 Exhibit Z - Medway, Leah E. (Perkins Coie LLP)

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27 Exhibit AA - Van Nortwick, Jr., William A. (Akerman LLP)

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28 Exhibit BB - Soloway, Audra J. (Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP)

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29 Exhibit CC - Frahn, Harrison J. (Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP)

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30 Exhibit DD - Fritz, Kathryn J. (Fenwick & West LLP)

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31 Exhibit EE - Lash, David A. (OMelveny & Myers LLP)

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32 Exhibit FF - Davis, Claire Loebs (Lane Powell PC)

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33 Exhibit GG - Alger, Maureen P. (Cooley LLP)

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34 Exhibit HH - Lindblom, Marjorie P. (Kirkland & Ellis LLP)

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35 Exhibit II - Murray, Mayor Edward B. (City of Seattle)

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June 8, 2017

June 8, 2017

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Set/Reset Oral Argument on Motion

June 9, 2017

June 9, 2017

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40

MOTION for Leave to File AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF OF THE FRED T. KOREMATSU CENTER FOR LAW AND EQUALITY IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, filed by Amicus The Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order GRANTING MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF OF THE FRED T. KOREMATSU CENTER FOR LAW AND EQUALITY IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION) Noting Date 6/16/2017, (Larsen-Bright, Shawn) (Entered: 06/16/2017)

1 Proposed Order GRANTING MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF OF THE FRED

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June 16, 2017

June 16, 2017

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41

MOTION for Leave to File Brief Amicus Curiae, filed by Amicus American Immigration Lawyers Association. (Attachments: # 1 Brief of Amicus Curiae AILA, # 2 Declaration of Steven Soloman Miller, # 3 Declaration of Paul Soreff, # 4 Declaration of Qingqing Miao, # 5 Declaration of Bart Klein, # 6 Instructions for Applicants Receiving Assistance at Group Events, # 7 Excerpts from USCIS Form N-400, # 8 Proposed Order) Noting Date 7/7/2017, (Theriot-Orr, Devin) (Entered: 06/16/2017)

1 Brief of Amicus Curiae AILA

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2 Declaration of Steven Soloman Miller

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3 Declaration of Paul Soreff

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4 Declaration of Qingqing Miao

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5 Declaration of Bart Klein

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6 Instructions for Applicants Receiving Assistance at Group Events

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7 Excerpts from USCIS Form N-400

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8 Proposed Order

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June 16, 2017

June 16, 2017

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42

ERRATA re 41 MOTION for Leave to File Brief Amicus Curiae by Amicus American Immigration Lawyers Association (Attachments: # 1 Corrected Brief of Amicus Curiae AILA)(Theriot-Orr, Devin) (Entered: 06/16/2017)

1 Corrected Brief of Amicus Curiae AILA

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June 16, 2017

June 16, 2017

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Set/Reset Motion Noting Date

June 19, 2017

June 19, 2017

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43

ORDER granting Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality's 40 Motion for leave to file brief as amicus curiae; denying AILA's 41 Motion for leave to file brief as amicus curiae signed by Judge Richard A Jones.(RS) (Entered: 06/22/2017)

June 22, 2017

June 22, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Melissa R Lee on behalf of Amicus The Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality. (Lee, Melissa) (Entered: 06/22/2017)

June 22, 2017

June 22, 2017

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45

ORDER REGARDING INITIAL DISCLOSURES AND JOINT STATUS REPORT. FRCP 26f Conference Deadline is 7/7/2017, Initial Disclosure Deadline is 7/14/2017, Joint Status Report due by 7/21/2017, by Judge Richard A. Jones. (VE) (Entered: 06/22/2017)

June 22, 2017

June 22, 2017

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46

STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER by parties (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Mercado-Santana, Victor) (Entered: 06/22/2017)

1 Proposed Order

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June 22, 2017

June 22, 2017

PACER

Add and Terminate Attorneys

June 23, 2017

June 23, 2017

PACER

Docket Annotation

June 26, 2017

June 26, 2017

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47

RESPONSE, by Defendant Executive Office for Immigration Review, to 37 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - EOIR 27, # 2 Exhibit B - EOIR 28, # 3 Exhibit C - Letter to EOIR, # 4 Exhibit D - Letter to NWIRP)(Mercado-Santana, Victor) (Entered: 06/26/2017)

1 Exhibit A - EOIR 27

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2 Exhibit B - EOIR 28

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3 Exhibit C - Letter to EOIR

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4 Exhibit D - Letter to NWIRP

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June 26, 2017

June 26, 2017

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DECLARATION of Print Maggard, Deputy Chief Immigration Judge filed by Defendant Executive Office for Immigration Review re 37 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Mercado-Santana, Victor) (Entered: 06/26/2017)

June 26, 2017

June 26, 2017

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DECLARATION of Jennifer Barnes, Disciplinary Counsel, EOIR filed by Defendant Executive Office for Immigration Review re 37 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Disciplinary Counsel Letter, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Disciplinary Counsel Letter, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Disciplinary Counsel Letter, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Disciplinary Counsel Letter, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Disciplinary Counsel Letter, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Disciplinary Counsel Letter, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Disciplinary Counsel Letter, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Tacoma referral to Disciplinary Counsel, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Seattle referral to Disciplinary Counsel, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Disciplinary Counsel Letter to NWIRP)(Mercado-Santana, Victor) (Entered: 06/26/2017)

1 Exhibit 1 - Disciplinary Counsel Letter

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2 Exhibit 2 - Disciplinary Counsel Letter

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3 Exhibit 3 - Disciplinary Counsel Letter

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4 Exhibit 4 - Disciplinary Counsel Letter

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5 Exhibit 5 - Disciplinary Counsel Letter

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6 Exhibit 6 - Disciplinary Counsel Letter

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7 Exhibit 7 - Disciplinary Counsel Letter

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8 Exhibit 8 - Tacoma referral to Disciplinary Counsel

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9 Exhibit 9 - Seattle referral to Disciplinary Counsel

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10 Exhibit 10 - Disciplinary Counsel Letter to NWIRP

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June 26, 2017

June 26, 2017

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DECLARATION of Steven Lang, Program Director, Office of Legal Access Programs, EOIR filed by Defendant Executive Office for Immigration Review re 37 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - "Father Bob" Decision, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Saucedo Decision, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Paula Notice of Termination, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Paula Termination of accredited representative status, # 5 Exhibit 5 - 2008 OCIJ Pro Bono Guidance, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Memo to Vera)(Mercado-Santana, Victor) (Entered: 06/26/2017)

1 Exhibit 1 - "Father Bob" Decision

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2 Exhibit 2 - Saucedo Decision

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3 Exhibit 3 - Paula Notice of Termination

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4 Exhibit 4 - Paula Termination of accredited representative status

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5 Exhibit 5 - 2008 OCIJ Pro Bono Guidance

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6 Exhibit 6 - Memo to Vera

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June 26, 2017

June 26, 2017

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51

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint,, filed by Defendants Jennifer Barnes, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Juan Osuna, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 7/14/2017, (Sheffield, Carlton) (Entered: 06/30/2017)

1 Proposed Order

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June 30, 2017

June 30, 2017

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52

REPLY, filed by Plaintiff Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, TO RESPONSE to 37 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Allen, Jaime) (Entered: 06/30/2017)

June 30, 2017

June 30, 2017

Clearinghouse
53

DECLARATION of Elizabeth Benki filed by Plaintiff Northwest Immigrant Rights Project re 37 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Allen, Jaime) (Entered: 06/30/2017)

June 30, 2017

June 30, 2017

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54

Second DECLARATION of Jorge L. Baron filed by Plaintiff Northwest Immigrant Rights Project re 37 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Allen, Jaime) (Entered: 06/30/2017)

June 30, 2017

June 30, 2017

Clearinghouse

Set/Reset Deadlines

July 6, 2017

July 6, 2017

PACER
55

STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER extending Defendants' time to respond to Complaint by parties re 1 Complaint, (Allen, Jaime) (Entered: 07/06/2017)

July 6, 2017

July 6, 2017

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56

MOTION to Amend 45 Joint Status Report Order Form for District Judges,(ex parte), filed by Defendants Jennifer Barnes, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Juan Osuna, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) Noting Date 7/6/2017, (Mercado-Santana, Victor) (Entered: 07/06/2017)

1 Proposed Order

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July 6, 2017

July 6, 2017

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57

OBJECTIONS re 56 MOTION to Amend 45 Joint Status Report Order Form for District Judges,(ex parte) and Request to Renote Motion Pursuant to LCR 7(d)(2) by Plaintiffs Yuk Man Maggie Cheng, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (Corning, James) (Entered: 07/06/2017)

July 6, 2017

July 6, 2017

PACER
58

REPLY, filed by Defendants Jennifer Barnes, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Juan Osuna, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States Department of Justice, TO RESPONSE to 56 MOTION to Amend 45 Joint Status Report Order Form for District Judges,(ex parte) (Mercado-Santana, Victor) (Entered: 07/06/2017)

July 6, 2017

July 6, 2017

PACER

Set/Reset Motion Noting Date

July 7, 2017

July 7, 2017

PACER
59

STIPULATION AND PROPOSED ORDER Extending Initial Disclosure Deadline and Joint Status Report Deadline and Withdrawing Defendants' Motion at Dkt. 56 by parties re 56 MOTION to Amend 45 Joint Status Report Order Form for District Judges,(ex parte) (Corning, James) (Entered: 07/12/2017)

July 12, 2017

July 12, 2017

RECAP

Set/Reset Deadlines

July 13, 2017

July 13, 2017

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60

NOTIFICATION REGARDING PROPOSED VIDEO RECORDING. All parties have either consented or taken no position (which the court construes as consent) regarding the video recording of the hearing on Plaintiffs' 37 Motion for Preliminary Injunction scheduled for 7/24/2017 at 9:00 AM. Unless otherwise ordered by the presiding judge, the proceeding will be video recorded. (VE) (Entered: 07/19/2017)

July 19, 2017

July 19, 2017

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Add and Terminate Attorneys

July 20, 2017

July 20, 2017

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61

APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY Chris Hajec FOR LEAVE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE for Amicus Immigration Reform Law Institute (Fee Paid) Receipt No. 0981-4950605 (Stephens, Richard) (Entered: 07/20/2017)

July 20, 2017

July 20, 2017

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62

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief, filed by Amicus Immigration Reform Law Institute. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Proposed Order) Noting Date 8/4/2017, (Stephens, Richard) (Entered: 07/20/2017)

1 Proposed Amicus Brief

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2 Proposed Order

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July 20, 2017

July 20, 2017

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ORDER re 61 Application for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Court ADMITS Attorney Christopher J Hajec for Immigration Reform Law Institute, by Clerk William M McCool. No document associated with this docket entry, text only.NOTE TO COUNSEL: Local counsel agrees to sign all filings and to be prepared to handle the matter, including the trial thereof, in the event the applicant is unable to be present on any date scheduled by the court, pursuant to LCR 83.1(d).(CDA) (Entered: 07/20/2017)

July 20, 2017

July 20, 2017

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MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Richard A. Jones - Dep Clerk: Victoria Ericksen; Pla Counsel: James Corning, Jaime Allen, Matt Adams; Def Counsel: Carlton Sheffield, Gladys Steffens-Guzman; CR: Debbie Zurn; PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING held on 7/24/2017. After hearing argument of counsel, the Court GRANTS IN PART and DENIES IN PART Plaintiffs' 37 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction as stated on the record. Written Order to follow. (VE) (Entered: 07/24/2017)

July 24, 2017

July 24, 2017

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65

ORDER granting the Immigration Reform Law Institute's 62 Motion to file an amicus brief, signed by Judge Richard A Jones. (PM) (Entered: 07/24/2017)

July 24, 2017

July 24, 2017

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66

ORDER granting plaintiffs' 37 Motion for Preliminary Injunction signed by Judge Richard A Jones.(RS) (Entered: 07/27/2017)

July 27, 2017

July 27, 2017

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MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, filed by Defendants Jennifer Barnes, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Juan Osuna, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Proposed Order) Noting Date 9/1/2017, (Steffens Guzman, Gladys) (Entered: 08/04/2017)

1 Exhibit A

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2 Exhibit B

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3 Exhibit C

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4 Exhibit D

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5 Proposed Order

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Aug. 4, 2017

Aug. 4, 2017

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68

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Defendants Jennifer Barnes, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Juan Osuna, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States Department of Justice for proceedings held on July 24, 2017, Requesting Attorney: Carlton Frederick Sheffield. (Sheffield, Carlton) (Entered: 08/10/2017)

Aug. 10, 2017

Aug. 10, 2017

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69

MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Adjudication of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, filed by Defendants Jennifer Barnes, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Juan Osuna, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States Department of Justice. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2) Noting Date 8/18/2017, (Steffens Guzman, Gladys) (Entered: 08/10/2017)

1 Exhibit 1

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2 Exhibit 2

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Aug. 10, 2017

Aug. 10, 2017

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NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Motion Hearing held on 7/24/2017 before Judge Richard A. Jones.<p>Parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days.<p>Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Information regarding the policy can be found on the court's website at <a href= http://www.wawd.uscourts.gov target=_blank>www.wawd.uscourts.gov</a>.<p>To purchase a copy of the transcript, contact court reporter Debbie Zurn, debbie_zurn@wawd.uscourts.gov, 206-370-8504.<p> Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/13/2017, (DZ) (Entered: 08/12/2017)

Aug. 12, 2017

Aug. 12, 2017

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RESPONSE, by Plaintiffs Yuk Man Maggie Cheng, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, to 69 MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Adjudication of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. (Allen, Jaime) (Entered: 08/16/2017)

Aug. 16, 2017

Aug. 16, 2017

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DECLARATION of Jaime Drozd Allen filed by Plaintiffs Yuk Man Maggie Cheng, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project re 69 MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Adjudication of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Allen, Jaime) (Entered: 08/16/2017)

1 Exhibit A

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Aug. 16, 2017

Aug. 16, 2017

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REPLY, filed by Defendants Jennifer Barnes, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Juan Osuna, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States Department of Justice, TO RESPONSE to 69 MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Adjudication of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Mercado-Santana, Victor) (Entered: 08/18/2017)

Aug. 18, 2017

Aug. 18, 2017

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JOINT STATUS REPORT signed by all parties estimated Trial Days: 3. (Corning, James) (Entered: 08/22/2017)

Aug. 22, 2017

Aug. 22, 2017

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RESPONSE, by Plaintiffs Yuk Man Maggie Cheng, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, to 67 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM . (Corning, James) (Entered: 08/28/2017)

Aug. 28, 2017

Aug. 28, 2017

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DECLARATION of James Harlan Corning filed by Plaintiffs Yuk Man Maggie Cheng, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project re 67 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Corning, James) (Entered: 08/28/2017)

1 Exhibit A

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Aug. 28, 2017

Aug. 28, 2017

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Docket Annotation

Aug. 30, 2017

Aug. 30, 2017

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REPLY, filed by Defendants Jennifer Barnes, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Juan Osuna, Jefferson B Sessions, III, United States Department of Justice, TO RESPONSE to 67 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (Mercado-Santana, Victor) (Entered: 09/01/2017)

Sept. 1, 2017

Sept. 1, 2017

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ORDER denying Defendants' 69 Motion to Stay signed by Judge Richard A Jones.(PM) (Entered: 09/18/2017)

Sept. 18, 2017

Sept. 18, 2017

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79

ORDER granting in part and denying in part Government's 67 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim signed by Judge Richard A Jones.(TH)

Dec. 19, 2017

Dec. 19, 2017

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Set Deadlines

Dec. 21, 2017

Dec. 21, 2017

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Answer to Complaint

Jan. 2, 2018

Jan. 2, 2018

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82

Joint Status Report

Jan. 5, 2018

Jan. 5, 2018

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83

Order Setting Trial Date and Related Dates

Jan. 16, 2018

Jan. 16, 2018

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84

Stipulation

Jan. 19, 2018

Jan. 19, 2018

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85

Protective Order

Jan. 22, 2018

Jan. 22, 2018

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86

Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel

June 25, 2018

June 25, 2018

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Washington

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Immigration Enforcement Order Challenges

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 8, 2017

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, non-profit organization and Yuk Man Maggie Cheng, individual NWIRP staff attorney.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP)

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Department of Justice, Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Ex Parte Young (Federal) or Bivens

Constitutional Clause(s):

Freedom of speech/association

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Attorneys fees

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Litigation

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Amount Defendant Pays: 380,000

Order Duration: 2017 - None

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

General:

Access to lawyers or judicial system

Immigration/Border:

Immigration lawyers