Case: City of Seattle v. Department of Homeland Security

3:19-cv-07151 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: Oct. 29, 2019

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Case Summary

This case challenged a policy of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that made it more difficult for naturalization applicants to obtain fee waiversThe City of Seattle and several nonprofit organizations filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (San Francisco) on October 29, 2019. They challenged new fee waiver policies issued by USCIS. The City--along with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Self-…

This case challenged a policy of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that made it more difficult for naturalization applicants to obtain fee waivers

The City of Seattle and several nonprofit organizations filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (San Francisco) on October 29, 2019. They challenged new fee waiver policies issued by USCIS. The City--along with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Self-Help For The Elderly, OneAmerica, and Central American Resource Center of California--sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and USCIS under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Represented by private counsel, Protect Democracy, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, and the Seattle City Attorney’s Office, the plaintiffs alleged that the new policies, which made it harder for naturalization applicants to qualify for fee waivers, violated the APA and federal law. Plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as attorney's fees and costs. The case was assigned to Judge Maxine M. Chesney.

Under rules in place since 2010, applicants for naturalization are able to obtain fee waivers for the $725 processing fee under certain circumstances. On October 24, 2019, USCIS announced changes to the fee waiver process (“the 2019 Rule”). Under the 2019 Rule, applicants could no longer obtain a fee waiver based on receipt of a means-tested benefit; applicants must secure a tax transcript from the Internal Revenue Service to prove their income (whereas before they only needed to submit copies of tax returns), and applicants are no longer able to use applicant-generated written requests for fee waivers. Plaintiffs argued that the 2019 Rule would effectively block many low-income lawful permanent residents from applying for naturalization. Therefore, the rule was arbitrary and capricious, USCIS had violated the APA by issuing the Rule absent notice-and-comment procedures, and the elimination of applicant-generated requests violated 8 C.F.R. § 103.7(c)(2) which did not require individuals to use a form to submit a fee waiver request.

Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on November 6, 2019. The new complaint added claims related to the appointment of defendant Kenneth Cuccinelli as the Acting Director of USCIS. First, the plaintiffs alleged that Cuccinelli’s appointment violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. Second, they argued that because of Cuccinelli’s unlawful appointment, the 2019 Rule violated the APA because it was not issued in accordance with law.

Plaintiffs filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on November 6, 2019. The Court issued a nationwide injunction of the 2019 Rule on December 11, 2019. They reasoned that plaintiffs were likely to succeed on the merits of their APA claims.

The court ordered this case held in abeyance on February 10, 2020. This order would hold pending the completion of proposed rulemaking changes by USCIS. According to the most recent status report filed on May 14, 2021, the case remains stayed to "allow for further regulatory development."

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Sam Kulhanek (2/6/2020)

Eric Gripp (8/12/2021)

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Judge(s)

Chesney, Maxine M. (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Benkato, Jamila Goldkamp (District of Columbia)

Berwick, Benjamin Leon (Massachusetts)

Etcubanez, Marita (District of Columbia)

Franklin, Erica Ruth (Washington)

Attorney for Defendant
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Document

3:19-cv-07151

Docket [PACER]

May 14, 2021

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Docket
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Complaint

Oct. 29, 2019

Oct. 29, 2019

Complaint
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Amended Complaint

Nov. 6, 2019

Nov. 6, 2019

Complaint
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Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Nationwide Preliminary Injunction

Dec. 11, 2019

Dec. 11, 2019

Order/Opinion

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/16399148/the-city-of-seattle-v-department-of-homeland-security/

Last updated Feb. 18, 2024, 3 a.m.

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COMPLAINT For Declaratory And Injunctive Relief against Kenneth Cuccinelli, Department of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0971-13837850.). Filed byCentral American Resource Center of California, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle, OneAmerica. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A thru I, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Rubin, Lee) (Filed on 10/29/2019) (Entered: 10/29/2019)

1 Exhibit A thru I

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2 Civil Cover Sheet

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Oct. 29, 2019

Oct. 29, 2019

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Proposed Summons. (Rubin, Lee) (Filed on 10/29/2019) (Entered: 10/29/2019)

Oct. 29, 2019

Oct. 29, 2019

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Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. Counsel is required to send chambers a copy of the initiating documents pursuant to L.R. 5-1(e)(7). A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 11/13/2019. (ajsS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/30/2019) (Entered: 10/30/2019)

Oct. 30, 2019

Oct. 30, 2019

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Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 1/23/2020. Initial Case Management Conference set for 1/30/2020 10:00 AM. (hdjS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/30/2019) Modified on 10/30/2019 (hdjS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 10/30/2019)

Oct. 30, 2019

Oct. 30, 2019

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Summons Issued as to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Department of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (hdjS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/30/2019) (Entered: 10/30/2019)

Oct. 30, 2019

Oct. 30, 2019

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NOTICE of Appearance by Jamila Goldkamp Benkato (Benkato, Jamila) (Filed on 10/31/2019) (Entered: 10/31/2019)

Oct. 31, 2019

Oct. 31, 2019

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CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle.. (Rubin, Lee) (Filed on 10/31/2019) (Entered: 10/31/2019)

Oct. 31, 2019

Oct. 31, 2019

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice Matthew D. Ingber ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 0971-13844578.) filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Ingber, Matthew) (Filed on 10/31/2019) (Entered: 10/31/2019)

Oct. 31, 2019

Oct. 31, 2019

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice Lauren R. Goldman ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 0971-13844691.) filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Goldman, Lauren) (Filed on 10/31/2019) (Entered: 10/31/2019)

Oct. 31, 2019

Oct. 31, 2019

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice Niketa K. Patel ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 0971-13844722.) filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Patel, Niketa) (Filed on 10/31/2019) (Entered: 10/31/2019)

Oct. 31, 2019

Oct. 31, 2019

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice Nicolas E. Rodriguez ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 0971-13844768.) filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Rodriguez, Nicolas) (Filed on 10/31/2019) (Entered: 10/31/2019)

Oct. 31, 2019

Oct. 31, 2019

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice Luc W. M. Mitchell ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 0971-13844824.) filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Mitchell, Luc) (Filed on 10/31/2019) (Entered: 10/31/2019)

Oct. 31, 2019

Oct. 31, 2019

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CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because either (1) a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge, or (2) time is of the essence in deciding a pending judicial action for which the necessary consents to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction have not been secured. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND SHOULD BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARING BEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (rmm2S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/1/2019) (Entered: 11/01/2019)

Nov. 1, 2019

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Clerk's Notice of Impending Reassignment - Text Only

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Certificate of Interested Entities by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle (Rubin, Lee) (Filed on 11/1/2019) (Entered: 11/01/2019)

Nov. 1, 2019

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ORDER, Case Reassigned using a proportionate, random, and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to Judge Maxine M. Chesney for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Thomas S. Hixson no longer assigned to the case. Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order No. 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras.. Signed by The Clerk on 11/4/19. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording)(haS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/4/2019) (Entered: 11/04/2019)

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Nov. 4, 2019

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ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Matthew D. Ingber is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on November 5, 2019. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/5/2019) (Entered: 11/05/2019)

Nov. 5, 2019

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ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Lauren R. Goldman is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on November 5, 2019. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/5/2019) (Entered: 11/05/2019)

Nov. 5, 2019

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ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Niketa K. Patel is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on November 5, 2019. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/5/2019) (Entered: 11/05/2019)

Nov. 5, 2019

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ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Nicolas E. Rodriguez is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on November 5, 2019. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/5/2019) (Entered: 11/05/2019)

Nov. 5, 2019

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ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Luc W. M. Mitchell is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on November 5, 2019. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/5/2019) (Entered: 11/05/2019)

Nov. 5, 2019

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ORDER DIRECTING PLAINTIFFS TO SUBMIT CHAMBERS COPY OF COMPLAINT. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on November 6, 2019. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/6/2019) (Entered: 11/06/2019)

Nov. 6, 2019

Nov. 6, 2019

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice Niyati Shah ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 0971-13862127.) filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Shah, Niyati) (Filed on 11/6/2019) (Entered: 11/06/2019)

1 Certificate of Good Standing

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Nov. 6, 2019

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ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Niyati Shah is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on November 6, 2019. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/6/2019) (Entered: 11/06/2019)

Nov. 6, 2019

Nov. 6, 2019

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AMENDED COMPLAINT For Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against Kenneth Cuccinelli, Department of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Filed byCentral American Resource Center of California, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle, OneAmerica. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A thru J)(Goldman, Lauren) (Filed on 11/6/2019) (Entered: 11/06/2019)

1 Exhibit A thru J

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Nov. 6, 2019

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction And Memorandum of Points And Authorities filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. Motion Hearing set for 12/13/2019 09:00 AM before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. Responses due by 11/20/2019. Replies due by 11/27/2019. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Andrew Y Wong, # 2 Declaration Jamila G. Benkato, # 3 Declaration Jeff Chenoweth, # 4 Declaration Kenny Chu, # 5 Declaration Meghan Kelly-Stallings, # 6 Declaration Melissa Rodgers, # 7 Declaration Miriam Nunez, # 8 Declaration Rich Stolz, # 9 Proposed Order)(Goldman, Lauren) (Filed on 11/6/2019) (Entered: 11/06/2019)

1 Declaration Andrew Y Wong

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2 Declaration Jamila G. Benkato

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3 Declaration Jeff Chenoweth

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4 Declaration Kenny Chu

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5 Declaration Meghan Kelly-Stallings

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6 Declaration Melissa Rodgers

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7 Declaration Miriam Nunez

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8 Declaration Rich Stolz

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9 Proposed Order

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Nov. 6, 2019

Nov. 6, 2019

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MOTION to Expedite Briefing and Hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Jessica A. Marsden, # 2 Proposed Order)(Goldman, Lauren) (Filed on 11/6/2019) (Entered: 11/06/2019)

1 Declaration Jessica A. Marsden

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2 Proposed Order

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Nov. 6, 2019

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SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. Department of Homeland Security served on 11/5/19, answer due 1/4/20. (Rubin, Lee) (Filed on 11/7/2019) Modified on 11/8/2019 (mclS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/07/2019)

Nov. 7, 2019

Nov. 7, 2019

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SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. Kenneth Cuccinelli served on 11/5/19, answer due 1/4/20. (Rubin, Lee) (Filed on 11/7/2019) Modified on 11/8/2019 (mclS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/07/2019)

Nov. 7, 2019

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SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. Kevin McAleenan served on 11/5/19, answer due 1/4/20.(Rubin, Lee) (Filed on 11/7/2019) Modified on 11/8/2019 (mclS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/07/2019)

Nov. 7, 2019

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SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services served on 11/5/19, answer due 1/4/20. (Rubin, Lee) (Filed on 11/7/2019) Modified on 11/8/2019 (mclS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/07/2019)

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Electronic Filing Error

Nov. 8, 2019

Nov. 8, 2019

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Electronic filing error. Incorrect event used. [err101]Corrected by Clerk's Office. No further action is necessary. Re: 30 Affidavit of Service, filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., The City of Seattle, OneAmerica, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Self-Help For The Elderly, Central American Resource Center of California, 28 Affidavit of Service, filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., The City of Seattle, OneAmerica, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Self-Help For The Elderly, Central American Resource Center of California, 27 Affidavit of Service, filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., The City of Seattle, OneAmerica, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Self-Help For The Elderly, Central American Resource Center of California, 29 Affidavit of Service, filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., The City of Seattle, OneAmerica, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Self-Help For The Elderly, Central American Resource Center of California (mclS, COURT STAFF)

Nov. 8, 2019

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Amended Complaint; Motion for Preliminary Injunction And Memorandum of Points And Authorities; Motion to Expedite Briefing and Hearing served on United States Department of Homeland Security on 11/07/2019, filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Goldman, Lauren) (Filed on 11/8/2019) (Entered: 11/08/2019)

Nov. 8, 2019

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Amended Complaint; Motion for Preliminary Injunction And Memorandum of Points And Authorities; Motion to Expedite Briefing and Hearing served on U.S. Department of Justice on 11/07/2019, filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Goldman, Lauren) (Filed on 11/8/2019) (Entered: 11/08/2019)

Nov. 8, 2019

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Amended Complaint; Motion for Preliminary Injunction And Memorandum of Points And Authorities; Motion to Expedite Briefing and Hearing served on U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California on 11/07/2019, filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Goldman, Lauren) (Filed on 11/8/2019) (Entered: 11/08/2019)

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Certification of Interested Entities or Persons; Application for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice and Certificate; Notice of Appearance; Consent or Declination to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction served on United States Department of Homeland Security on 11/07/2019, filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Goldman, Lauren) (Filed on 11/8/2019) (Entered: 11/08/2019)

Nov. 8, 2019

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Certification of Interested Entities or Persons; Application for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice and Certificate; Notice of Appearance; Consent or Declination to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction served on U.S. Department of Justice on 11/07/2019, filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Goldman, Lauren) (Filed on 11/8/2019) (Entered: 11/08/2019)

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AFFIDAVIT of Service for Certification of Interested Entities or Persons; Application for Admission of Attorney Pro Hac Vice; Notice of Appearance; Consent or Declination to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction; Certificate of Good Standing served on U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California on 11/07/2019, filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Goldman, Lauren) (Filed on 11/8/2019) (Entered: 11/08/2019)

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SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. U.S. Department of Justice on 11/08/2019, answer due 1/7/20. (Goldman, Lauren) (Filed on 11/11/2019) Modified on 11/13/2019 (mclS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/11/2019)

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SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California served on 11/08/2019, answer due 1/7/20. (Goldman, Lauren) (Filed on 11/11/2019) Modified on 11/13/2019 (mclS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/11/2019)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Julie Straus Harris (Straus Harris, Julie) (Filed on 11/11/2019) (Entered: 11/11/2019)

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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 26 MOTION to Expedite Briefing and Hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction ) filed byKenneth Cuccinelli, Department of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (Straus Harris, Julie) (Filed on 11/11/2019) (Entered: 11/11/2019)

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REPLY (re 26 MOTION to Expedite Briefing and Hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction ) filed byCatholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Goldman, Lauren) (Filed on 11/12/2019) (Entered: 11/12/2019)

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Clerk's Notice

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CLERK'S NOTICE SCHEDULING TELEPHONE CONFERENCE - Telephone Conference set for 11/13/2019 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Chambers before Judge Maxine M. Chesney.. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (tlS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/12/2019) (Entered: 11/12/2019)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice Jessica A. Marsden ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 26LFF13A.) Filing fee previously paid on 11/12/19 filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Marsden, Jessica) (Filed on 11/12/2019) (Entered: 11/12/2019)

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ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Jessica A. Marsden is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on November 12, 2019. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/12/2019) (Entered: 11/12/2019)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Maxine M. Chesney: Telephone Conference held on 11/13/2019.; granting in part 26 Motion to Expedite. Opposition due by 11/20/2019. Reply due by 11/25/2019. Plaintiff's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction Hearing set for 12/9/2019 09:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor before Judge Maxine M. Chesney.Total Time in Court: 28 minutes. Court Reporter: Ruth Ekhaus. Plaintiff Attorney: Niketa Patel, Matthew Ingber, Jessica Marsden, Niyati Shah. Defendant Attorney: Julie Strus Harris. Attachment: Civil Minutes. (tlS, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 11/13/2019) (Entered: 11/13/2019)

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CASE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Case Management Conference set for 1/31/2020 at 10:30 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 07, 19th Floor. Joint Case Management Statement due by 1/24/2020.. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on 11/18/2019. (Attachments: # 1 Standing Order for Judge Maxine M. Chesney, # 2 Standing Order for All Judges)(tlS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/18/2019) (Entered: 11/18/2019)

1 Standing Order for Judge Maxine M. Chesney

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Nov. 18, 2019

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NOTICE by Kenneth Cuccinelli, Department of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (Attachments: # 1 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements, 84 Fed. Reg. 62,280 (Nov. 14, 2019))(Straus Harris, Julie) (Filed on 11/19/2019) (Entered: 11/19/2019)

1 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain O

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Nov. 19, 2019

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NOTICE by Kenneth Cuccinelli, Department of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of Filing of the Administrative Record (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Administrative Record, # 2 Index of Certified Administrative Record, # 3 Certified Administrative Record Part 1 of 3 (AR000001-002168, # 4 Certified Administrative Record Part 2 of 3 (AR002169-004537), # 5 Certified Administrative Record Part 3 of 3 (AR004538-005944))(Straus Harris, Julie) (Filed on 11/20/2019) (Entered: 11/20/2019)

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4 Certified Administrative Record Part 2 of 3 (AR002169-004537)

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5 Certified Administrative Record Part 3 of 3 (AR004538-005944)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Charles E.T. Roberts (Roberts, Charles) (Filed on 11/20/2019) (Entered: 11/20/2019)

Nov. 20, 2019

Nov. 20, 2019

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50

OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction And Memorandum of Points And Authorities ) filed byKenneth Cuccinelli, Department of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Straus Harris, Julie) (Filed on 11/20/2019) (Entered: 11/20/2019)

1 Proposed Order

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Nov. 20, 2019

Nov. 20, 2019

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51

NOTICE by Kenneth Cuccinelli, Department of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services re 47 Notice (Other), Notice of Correction (Straus Harris, Julie) (Filed on 11/25/2019) (Entered: 11/25/2019)

Nov. 25, 2019

Nov. 25, 2019

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REPLY (re 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction And Memorandum of Points And Authorities ) filed byCatholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Declaration of Jeff Chenoweth, # 2 Supplemental Declaration of Anni Chung, # 3 Supplemental Declaration of Meghan Kelly-Stallings, # 4 Supplemental Declaration of Miriam Nunez, # 5 Supplemental Declaration of Melissa Rodgers, # 6 Supplemental Declaration of Rich Stolz)(Goldman, Lauren) (Filed on 11/25/2019) (Entered: 11/25/2019)

1 Supplemental Declaration of Jeff Chenoweth

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2 Supplemental Declaration of Anni Chung

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3 Supplemental Declaration of Meghan Kelly-Stallings

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4 Supplemental Declaration of Miriam Nunez

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5 Supplemental Declaration of Melissa Rodgers

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6 Supplemental Declaration of Rich Stolz

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Nov. 25, 2019

Nov. 25, 2019

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53

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 0971-13946626.) filed by The City of Seattle. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing)(Franklin, Erica) (Filed on 12/4/2019) (Entered: 12/04/2019)

1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing

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Dec. 4, 2019

Dec. 4, 2019

PACER
54

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Erica R. Franklin is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on December 4, 2019. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/4/2019) (Entered: 12/04/2019)

Dec. 4, 2019

Dec. 4, 2019

PACER
55

MOTION & [PROPOSED] ORDER for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 0971-13951371.) filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Berwick, Benjamin) (Filed on 12/5/2019) Modified on 12/5/2019 (aaaS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/05/2019)

1 Certificate of Good Standing

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Dec. 5, 2019

Dec. 5, 2019

PACER
56

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Benjamin L. Berwick is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on December 5, 2019. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/5/2019) (Entered: 12/05/2019)

Dec. 5, 2019

Dec. 5, 2019

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57

Amicus Curiae APPEARANCE entered by Randolph Gaw on behalf of Morton Rosenberg. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Amicus Curiae Brief of Morton Rosenberg)(Gaw, Randolph) (Filed on 12/6/2019) (Entered: 12/06/2019)

1 Proposed Order

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2 Amicus Curiae Brief of Morton Rosenberg

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Dec. 6, 2019

Dec. 6, 2019

PACER
58

ORDER GRANTING REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO FILE BRIEF OF AMICUS CURIAE MORTON ROSENBERG. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on December 6, 2019. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/6/2019) (Entered: 12/06/2019)

Dec. 6, 2019

Dec. 6, 2019

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Maxine M. Chesney: Motion Hearing held on 12/9/2019. re 25 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction And Memorandum of Points And Authorities filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., The City of Seattle, OneAmerica, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Self-Help For The Elderly, Central American Resource Center of California Total Time in Court: 2:57. Court Reporter: Ana Dub. Plaintiff Attorney: Jessica Marsden, Niketa Patel, Niyati Shah, Nicolas Rodriguez, Erica Franklin, Benjamin Berwick. Defendant Attorney: Julie Straus Harris. Attachment: Civil Minutes. (tlS, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 12/9/2019) (Entered: 12/09/2019)

Dec. 9, 2019

Dec. 9, 2019

PACER
60

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 12/9/19 before Judge Maxine M. Chesney by Kenneth Cuccinelli, Department of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan, Morton Rosenberg, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, for Court Reporter Ana Dub. (Roberts, Charles) (Filed on 12/9/2019) (Entered: 12/09/2019)

Dec. 9, 2019

Dec. 9, 2019

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 12/09/2019 before Judge Maxine M. Chesney by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle, for Court Reporter Ana Dub. (Marsden, Jessica) (Filed on 12/9/2019) (Entered: 12/09/2019)

Dec. 9, 2019

Dec. 9, 2019

PACER
62

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 0971-13966049.) filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(McDevitt, Maura) (Filed on 12/10/2019) (Entered: 12/10/2019)

1 Certificate of Good Standing

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Dec. 10, 2019

Dec. 10, 2019

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63

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Maura K. McDevitt is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on December 10, 2019. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/10/2019) (Entered: 12/10/2019)

Dec. 10, 2019

Dec. 10, 2019

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Proposed Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Nationwide Preliminary Injunction by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Marsden, Jessica) (Filed on 12/11/2019) (Entered: 12/11/2019)

Dec. 11, 2019

Dec. 11, 2019

PACER
65

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR NATIONWIDE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on December 11, 2019. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/11/2019) (Entered: 12/11/2019)

Dec. 11, 2019

Dec. 11, 2019

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*** DISREGARD - FILED IN ERROR (SEE DOCKET # 68 ) *** Transcript of Proceedings held on 12/09/2019, before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. Court Reporter Ana M. Dub, CSR 7445, RDR, CRR, telephone number 415-290-1651 ana_dub@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter 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. (Re 60 Transcript Order, ) Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/12/2020. (Related documents(s) 60 ) (amdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/13/2019) Modified on 12/18/2019 (rjdS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/13/2019)

Dec. 13, 2019

Dec. 13, 2019

PACER
67

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 12/09/2019 before Judge Maxine M. Chesney for Court Reporter Ana Dub. (rjdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/16/2019) (Entered: 12/16/2019)

Dec. 16, 2019

Dec. 16, 2019

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CORRECTED Transcript of Proceedings held on 12/09/2019, before Judge Maxine M. Chesney. Court Reporter Ana M. Dub, CSR 7445, telephone number 415-290-1651/ana_dub@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter 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. (Re 60 Transcript Order, ). Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/13/2020. (rjdS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/18/2019) (Entered: 12/18/2019)

Dec. 18, 2019

Dec. 18, 2019

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re 46 Case Management Scheduling Order, 24 Amended Complaint, Stipulated Request for Order Changing Time; Proposed Order filed by Kenneth Cuccinelli, Department of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Julie Straus Harris)(Straus Harris, Julie) (Filed on 12/30/2019) Modified on 12/30/2019 (mclS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/30/2019)

1 Declaration Declaration of Julie Straus Harris

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Dec. 30, 2019

Dec. 30, 2019

PACER
70

ORDER CHANGING TIME. Defendants' response to the Amended Complaint shall be due February 7, 2020. The Case Management Conference currently scheduled for January 31, 2020 shall be held on February 28, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. PST. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on December 30, 2019. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/30/2019) (Entered: 12/30/2019)

Dec. 30, 2019

Dec. 30, 2019

PACER

***Deadlines terminated. Set/Reset Hearing re 70 Order : Initial Case Management Conference set for 2/28/2020 10:30 AM. (mclS, COURT STAFF)

Dec. 30, 2019

Dec. 30, 2019

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71

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 0971-14098977.) filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service Certificate of Good Standing)(Goodman, Rachel) (Filed on 1/23/2020) (Entered: 01/23/2020)

1 Certificate/Proof of Service Certificate of Good Standing

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Jan. 23, 2020

Jan. 23, 2020

PACER
72

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Rachel E. Goodman is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on January 23, 2020. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/23/2020) (Entered: 01/23/2020)

Jan. 23, 2020

Jan. 23, 2020

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER re 46 Case Management Scheduling Order, 24 Amended Complaint, 70 Order,, Terminate Motions, Stipulated Request for Order Changing Time; Proposed Order filed by Kenneth Cuccinelli, Department of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Julie Straus Harris)(Straus Harris, Julie) (Filed on 2/6/2020) (Entered: 02/06/2020)

1 Declaration of Julie Straus Harris

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Feb. 6, 2020

Feb. 6, 2020

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ORDER GRANTING STIPULATED REQUEST FOR ORDER CHANGING TIME. Defendants' response to the Amended Complaint shall be due February 21, 2020. The Case Management Conference shall, in light of the Court's calendar, be held on March 13, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. PST. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on February 6, 2020. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/6/2020) (Entered: 02/06/2020)

Feb. 6, 2020

Feb. 6, 2020

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Stipulated Request to Hold Case in Abeyance; Proposed Order filed by Kenneth Cuccinelli, Department of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Julie Straus Harris)(Straus Harris, Julie) (Filed on 2/7/2020) (Entered: 02/07/2020)

1 Declaration of Julie Straus Harris

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Feb. 7, 2020

Feb. 7, 2020

PACER
76

ORDER GRANTING STIPULATED REQUEST TO HOLD CASE IN ABEYANCE. This case shall be stayed, and all proceedings held in abeyance, pending the completion of the proposed rulemaking by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced in U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements, 84 Fed. Reg. 62,280 (Nov. 14, 2019) ("Proposed Rule"). Further, within two weeks of the publication in the Federal Register of a Final Rule, or other notice indicating the conclusion of USCIS's decisionmaking process, regarding the Proposed Rule, the parties shall file a joint status report indicating whether this case and all proceedings should continue to be held in abeyance or proposing a schedule for continuing the litigation. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on February 10, 2020. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/10/2020) (Entered: 02/10/2020)

Feb. 10, 2020

Feb. 10, 2020

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AFFIDAVIT of Service of Case Management Conference Order, Standing Orders for Civil Cases Assigned to Hon. Maxine M. Chesney, and Standing Order for All Judges of the Northern District of California served on U.S. Department of Justice by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (McDevitt, Maura) (Filed on 2/19/2020) (Entered: 02/19/2020)

Feb. 19, 2020

Feb. 19, 2020

PACER
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AFFIDAVIT of Service of Case Management Conference Order, Standing Orders for Civil Cases Assigned to Hon. Maxine M. Chesney, and Standing Order for All Judges of the Northern District of California served on United States Department of Homeland Security by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (McDevitt, Maura) (Filed on 2/19/2020) (Entered: 02/19/2020)

Feb. 19, 2020

Feb. 19, 2020

PACER
79

AFFIDAVIT of Service of Case Management Conference Order, Standing Orders for Civil Cases Assigned to Hon. Maxine M. Chesney, and Standing Order for All Judges of the Northern District of California served on U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (McDevitt, Maura) (Filed on 2/19/2020) (Entered: 02/19/2020)

Feb. 19, 2020

Feb. 19, 2020

PACER
80

NOTICE of Change In Counsel by Jamila Goldkamp Benkato (Benkato, Jamila) (Filed on 7/17/2020) (Entered: 07/17/2020)

July 17, 2020

July 17, 2020

PACER
81

MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice for Brittany Williams ( Filing fee $ 310, receipt number 0971-14758170.) filed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing)(Williams, Brittany) (Filed on 7/31/2020) (Entered: 07/31/2020)

1 Certificate of Good Standing

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July 31, 2020

July 31, 2020

PACER
82

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OF ATTORNEY PRO HAC VICE. The application of Brittany Williams is granted. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on July 31, 2020. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/31/2020) (Entered: 07/31/2020)

July 31, 2020

July 31, 2020

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JOINT STATUS REPORT by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Williams, Brittany) (Filed on 8/17/2020) Modified on 8/18/2020 (mclS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 08/17/2020)

Aug. 17, 2020

Aug. 17, 2020

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ORDER EXTENDING STAY; DIRECTIONS TO PARTIES. The stay is extended to November 16, 2020, and the parties are directed to file a Joint Status Report on or before that date. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on August 17, 2020. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/17/2020) (Entered: 08/17/2020)

Aug. 17, 2020

Aug. 17, 2020

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85

NOTICE by Kenneth Cuccinelli, Department of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services re 50 Opposition/Response to Motion, Notice of Correction (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of John R. Ramsay, Jr.)(Straus Harris, Julie) (Filed on 10/26/2020) (Entered: 10/26/2020)

1 Declaration of John R. Ramsay, Jr.

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Oct. 26, 2020

Oct. 26, 2020

PACER
86

RESPONSE re 85 Notice (Other), by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Marsden, Jessica) (Filed on 11/2/2020) (Entered: 11/02/2020)

Nov. 2, 2020

Nov. 2, 2020

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87

JOINT STATUS REPORT by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Central American Resource Center of California, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, OneAmerica, Self-Help For The Elderly, The City of Seattle. (Marsden, Jessica) (Filed on 11/16/2020) Modified on 11/16/2020 (mclS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 11/16/2020)

Nov. 16, 2020

Nov. 16, 2020

PACER
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ORDER EXTENDING STAY; DIRECTIONS TO PARTIES. The stay is extended to February 15, 2021, and the parties are directed to file a Joint Status Report on or before that date. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on November 16, 2020. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/16/2020) (Entered: 11/16/2020)

Nov. 16, 2020

Nov. 16, 2020

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STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report; Proposed Order by Kenneth Cuccinelli, Department of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Executive Order 14012)(Straus Harris, Julie) (Filed on 2/12/2021) (Entered: 02/12/2021)

1 Exhibit Executive Order 14012

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Feb. 12, 2021

Feb. 12, 2021

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90

ORDER RE: JOINT STATUS REPORT. The case shall be stayed, with all proceedings held in abeyance, to allow defendant the Secretary of Homeland Security to undertake the review contemplated by Executive Order 14,012, 86 Fed. Reg. 8,277 (Feb. 5, 2021). On or before May 13, 2021, the parties shall file a joint status report indicating whether this case and all proceedings should continue to be held in abeyance or proposing a schedule for continuing the litigation. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on February 12, 2021. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/12/2021) (Entered: 02/12/2021)

Feb. 12, 2021

Feb. 12, 2021

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JOINT STATUS REPORT ; [PROPOSED] Order (Joint) by Kenneth Cuccinelli, Department of Homeland Security, Kevin McAleenan, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (Straus Harris, Julie) (Filed on 5/13/2021) Modified on 5/14/2021 (mclS, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 05/13/2021)

May 13, 2021

May 13, 2021

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92

ORDER RE: JOINT STATUS REPORT; EXTENDING STAY; DIRECTIONS TO PARTIES. The stay is extended to allow for further regulatory development. Within two weeks of Defendants either publishing in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding a proposed new fee rule or advising Plaintiffs that Defendants have determined not to propose a new fee rule, the parties shall file a Joint Status Report indicating whether this case and all proceedings should continue to be held in abeyance or proposing a schedule for continuing the litigation. Signed by Judge Maxine M. Chesney on May 14, 2021. (mmclc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/14/2021) (Entered: 05/14/2021)

May 14, 2021

May 14, 2021

PACER
93

Notice of Change In Counsel

Jan. 27, 2022

Jan. 27, 2022

PACER
94

Status Report

Jan. 19, 2023

Jan. 19, 2023

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 29, 2019

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The City of Seattle, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Self-Help For The Elderly, OneAmerica, and Central American Resource Center of California.

Plaintiff Type(s):

City/County Plaintiff

Non-profit religious organization

Non-profit NON-religious organization

Attorney Organizations:

Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Litigation

Order Duration: 2019 - None

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

Immigration/Border:

U.S. citizenship - acquiring

Visas - procedures