New England Synod, et al v. DHS, et al
Plaintiff: ALLIANCE OF BAPTISTS, AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA, GREATER MILWAUKEE SYNOD, METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCHES, NEW ENGLAND SYNOD, NORTH PACIFIC YEARLY MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS, PACIFIC YEARLY MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS, SAN FRANCISCO FRIENDS MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS, SIERRA PACIFIC SYNOD, SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA SYNOD and SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS SYNOD
Defendant: MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Secretary and US DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Secretary
Amicus Curiae: LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION PARTNERSHIP, FAIR AND JUST PROSECUTION, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MASSACHUSETTS, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, PROJECT ANAR, MUSLIMS FOR PROGRESSIVE VALUES, INTERFAITH ALLIANCE, SIKH COALITION, INTERFAITH CENTER OF NEW YORK, CAIR FOUNDATION, MUSLIM BAR ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK, COMMUNITY UNITED FOR STATUS AND PROTECTION, ASIAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND, EL PASO, TX MONTHLY MEETING- RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS, AMERICAN-ARAB ANTI DISCRIMINATION COMMITTEE, BEND THE ARC, GLOBAL JUSTICE INSTITUTE, AFGHANS FOR A BETTER TOMORROW and FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
Case Number: 26-1396
Filed: April 29, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 29, 2026 NINE (9) paper copies of amici brief [ # 6854616-2 ] submitted by Amici Curiae American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts in 26-1396. [26-1396, 26-1493] (LEC) [Entered: 10/29/2026 04:51 PM]
October 29, 2026 NINE (9) paper copies of amici brief [ # 6854622-2 ] submitted by Amici Curiae Fair and Just Prosecution and Law Enforcement Action Partnership in 26-1396. [26-1396, 26-1493] (LEC) [Entered: 10/29/2026 04:48 PM]
October 26, 2026 Opinion or Order ORDER granting motion to extend time to file brief filed by Appellants/Cross-Appellees DHS and Markwayne Mullin. Reply brief due 12/09/2026 for appellant Markwayne Mullin and US Dept. of Homeland Security. We are disinclined to grant a request for further enlargement of this deadline. [26-1396, 26-1493] (GRC) [Entered: 10/26/2026 01:38 PM]
October 26, 2026 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amici Curiae Fair and Just Prosecution and Law Enforcement Action Partnership in 26-1396, 26-1493 in support of Appellees/Cross-Appellants. Served on 08/02/2026. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 11/02/2026 . [26-1396, 26-1493] (GRC) [Entered: 10/26/2026 01:08 PM]
October 26, 2026 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amici Curiae American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts in support of Plaintiffs-Appellees/Cross-Appellants. Served on 10/02/2026. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 11/02/2026 . [26-1396, 26-1493] (GRC) [Entered: 10/26/2026 12:58 PM]
October 23, 2026 DISCLOSURE statement filed by Amici Curiae Fair and Just Prosecution and Law Enforcement Action Partnership in 26-1396, 26-1493. [26-1396, 26-1493] (GRC) [Entered: 10/23/2026 04:01 PM]
October 23, 2026 DISCLOSURE statement filed by Amici Curiae American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts. [26-1396, 26-1493] (GRC) [Entered: 10/23/2026 03:42 PM]
October 23, 2026 MOTION to extend time to file brief filed by Appellants/Cross-Appellees DHS and Markwayne Mullin in 26-1396, 26-1493. Served on 10/23/2026. [26-1396, 26-1493] (SNS) [Entered: 10/23/2026 10:53 AM]
October 19, 2026 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Reem Subei. [26-1396, 26-1493] (RS) [Entered: 10/19/2026 08:58 AM]
October 19, 2026 MOTION requesting leave for Attorney Reem Subei to enter an appearance filed by Amici Curiae Afghans For A Better Tomorrow, Sikh Coalition, Muslims for Progressive Values, Interfaith Center of New York, Interfaith Alliance, Global Justice Institute, El Paso, TX Monthly Meeting- Religious Society of Friends, Community United for Status and Protection and CAIR Foundation in 26-1396, Amici Curiae American-Arab Anti Discrimination Committee, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Bend the Arc, Project ANAR and Muslim Bar Association of New York in 26-1493. Served on 10/19/2026. [26-1396, 26-1493] (RS) [Entered: 10/19/2026 08:52 AM]
October 14, 2026 NINE (9) paper copies of appellees/cross-appellants' brief [ # 6850489-2 ] submitted by Appellees/Cross-Appellants Alliance of Baptists, American Baptist Churches USA, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Sierra Pacific Synod, Southwest California Synod, and Southwestern Texas Synod. [26-1396, 26-1493] (DK) [Entered: 10/14/2026 11:39 AM]
October 13, 2026 DISCLOSURE statement filed by 14 Faith-Based, Immigrant Justice, and Civil Rights Organizations. [26-1396, 26-1493] (GRC) [Entered: 10/13/2026 02:55 PM]
October 13, 2026 Opinion or Order ORDER directing 14 Faith-Based, Immigrant Justice, and Civil Rights Organizations to file a conforming brief. [26-1396, 26-1493] (GRC) [Entered: 10/13/2026 03:42 PM]
October 13, 2026 PLEADING tendered: NINE (9) paper copies of appellees'/cross appellants' principal and response brief [ # 6850489-2 ] filed by Appellees/Cross-Appellants Alliance of Baptists, American Baptist Churches USA, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Sierra Pacific Synod, Southwest California Synod and Southwestern Texas Synod in 26-1396. [26-1396, 26-1493] (LEC) [Entered: 10/14/2026 10:42 AM]
October 8, 2026 DISCLOSURE statement filed by Appellees/Cross-Appellants Alliance of Baptists, American Baptist Churches USA, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Sierra Pacific Synod, Southwest California Synod and Southwestern Texas Synod in 26-1396, 26-1493. Served on 09/25/2026. [26-1396, 26-1493] (YCC) [Entered: 10/08/2026 09:07 AM]
October 8, 2026 APPELLEES/CROSS-APPELLANTS' PRINCIPAL AND RESPONSE BRIEF filed by Appellees/Cross-Appellants Alliance of Baptists, American Baptist Churches USA, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Sierra Pacific Synod, Southwest California Synod and Southwestern Texas Synod in 26-1396, 26-1493. Served on 09/25/2026. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 10/15/2026 . Response and Reply brief due 11/09/2026 for APPELLANTS/CROSS-APPELLEES Markwayne Mullin and US Dept. of Homeland Security. [26-1396, 26-1493] (YCC) [Entered: 10/08/2026 09:02 AM]
October 2, 2026 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts and American Civil Liberties Union. [26-1396, 26-1493] (JJR) [Entered: 10/02/2026 05:45 PM]
October 2, 2026 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Reem Subei, Counsel for Amici Curiae, 14 Faith-Based, Immigrant Justice, and Civil Rights Organizations in Support of Plaintiffs-Appellees and Affirmance. [26-1396, 26-1493] (RS) [Entered: 10/02/2026 04:34 PM]
October 2, 2026 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) Fair and Just Prosecution, Law Enforcement Action Partnership filed by Attorney Hyland Hunt. Served on 10/02/2026. [26-1396, 26-1493] (HH) [Entered: 10/02/2026 12:28 PM]
October 2, 2026 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Fair and Just Prosecution, Law Enforcement Action Partnership. [26-1396, 26-1493] (HH) [Entered: 10/02/2026 12:26 PM]
September 25, 2026 BRIEF tendered by Appellees/Cross-Appellants Alliance of Baptists, American Baptist Churches USA, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Sierra Pacific Synod, Southwest California Synod and Southwestern Texas Synod in 26-1396, 26-1493. [26-1396, 26-1493] (KEF) [Entered: 09/25/2026 03:08 PM]
September 24, 2026 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts and American Civil Liberties Union filed by Attorney Daniel Mach. Served on 09/24/2026. [26-1396, 26-1493] (DM) [Entered: 09/24/2026 02:37 PM]
September 24, 2026 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts and American Civil Liberties Union filed by Attorney Jessie J. Rossman. Served on 09/24/2026. [26-1396, 26-1493] (JJR) [Entered: 09/24/2026 02:04 PM]
September 24, 2026 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Movant(s) American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts and American Civil Liberties Union filed by Attorney Ingrid Sydenstricker. Served on 09/24/2026. [26-1396, 26-1493] (IVS) [Entered: 09/24/2026 01:59 PM]
September 17, 2026 Opinion or Order ORDER entered: Upon consideration, the motion to withdraw Attorney Andrew Bookbinder as counsel for Appellees/Cross-Appellants Alliance of Baptists, American Baptist Churches USA, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Sierra Pacific Synod, Southwest California Synod and Southwestern Texas Synod is granted. Attorney Bookbinder is hereby withdrawn as counsel of record, and Appellees/Cross-Appellants will continue to be represented by the remaining counsel of record. [26-1396, 26-1493] (GRC) [Entered: 09/17/2026 05:25 PM]
September 11, 2026 NINE (9) paper copies of amicus brief [ # 6841450-2 ] submitted by Amicus Curiae Federation for American Immigration Reform in 26-1396, 26-1493. [26-1396, 26-1493] (LEC) [Entered: 09/11/2026 03:55 PM]
September 11, 2026 MOTION for Attorney Andrew Bookbinder to withdraw as counsel filed by Appellees/Cross-Appellants Alliance of Baptists, American Baptist Churches USA, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Sierra Pacific Synod, Southwest California Synod and Southwestern Texas Synod in 26-1396, 26-1493. Served on 09/11/2026. [26-1396, 26-1493] (ALB) [Entered: 09/11/2026 08:25 PM]
September 8, 2026 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF filed by Amicus Curiae Federation for American Immigration Reform in 26-1396, 26-1493 in support of Appellant. Served on 08/03/2026. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 09/15/2026 . [26-1396, 26-1493] (GRC) [Entered: 09/08/2026 03:35 PM]
August 25, 2026 DISCLOSURE statement filed by Amicus Curiae Federation for American Immigration Reform in 26-1396. [26-1396, 26-1493] (GRC) [Entered: 08/25/2026 12:41 PM]
August 10, 2026 Opinion or Order ORDER granting motion to extend time to file brief filed by Appellees/Cross-Appellants Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Southwest California Synod, Southwestern Texas Synod, Sierra Pacific Synod, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, American Baptist Churches USA and Alliance of Baptists. Brief due 09/25/2026 for Appellees/Cross-Appellants. [26-1396, 26-1493] (GRC) [Entered: 08/10/2026 05:01 PM]
August 5, 2026 NINE (9) paper copies of appellant's brief [ # 6831330-2 ] submitted by Appellants/Cross-Appellees Markwayne Mullin and DHS in 26-1493. [26-1396, 26-1493] (LEC) [Entered: 08/11/2026 04:36 PM]
August 4, 2026 DISCLOSURE statement filed by Appellants/Cross-Appellees Markwayne Mullin and DHS in 26-1396, 26-1493. Served on 07/27/2026. [26-1396, 26-1493] (YCC) [Entered: 08/04/2026 09:48 AM]
August 4, 2026 APPENDIX filed by Appellants/Cross-Appellees Markwayne Mullin and DHS in 26-1396, 26-1493. Served on 07/27/2026. Five paper copies of the electronically filed appendix must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 08/11/2026 . [26-1396, 26-1493] (YCC) [Entered: 08/04/2026 09:44 AM]
August 4, 2026 APPELLANTS/CROSS-APPELLEES' PRINCIPAL BRIEF filed by Appellants/Cross-Appellees Markwayne Mullin and DHS in 26-1396, 26-1493. Served on 07/27/2026. Nine paper copies identical to that of the electronically filed brief must be submitted so that they are received by the court on or before 08/11/2026 . Appellees/Cross-Appellants' Principal Brief due 09/03/2026 for APPELLEES/CROSS-APPELLANTS Principal Alliance of Baptists, American Baptist Churches USA, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Sierra Pacific Synod, Southwest California Synod and Southwestern Texas Synod. [26-1396, 26-1493] (YCC) [Entered: 08/04/2026 09:27 AM]
August 3, 2026 AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF tendered by Federation for American Immigration Reform. [26-1396, 26-1493] (MAC) [Entered: 08/03/2026 10:40 AM]
July 30, 2026 ASSENTED TO MOTION to extend time to file brief filed by Appellees/Cross-Appellants Alliance of Baptists, American Baptist Churches USA, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Sierra Pacific Synod, Southwest California Synod and Southwestern Texas Synod in 26-1396, 26-1493. Served on 07/30/2026. [26-1396, 26-1493] (KEF) [Entered: 07/30/2026 09:14 AM]
July 29, 2026 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellees/Cross-Appellants Alliance of Baptists, American Baptist Churches USA, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Sierra Pacific Synod, Southwest California Synod and Southwestern Texas Synod in 26-1396, 26-1493 filed by Attorney Madeleine Gates. Served on 07/29/2026. [26-1396, 26-1493] (MAG) [Entered: 07/29/2026 04:11 PM]
July 27, 2026 APPENDIX tendered by Appellants/Cross-Appellees DHS and Markwayne Mullin in 26-1396, 26-1493. Served on 07/27/2026. [26-1396, 26-1493] (SNS) [Entered: 07/27/2026 04:52 PM]
July 27, 2026 BRIEF tendered by Appellants/Cross-Appellees DHS and Markwayne Mullin in 26-1396, 26-1493. [26-1396, 26-1493] (SNS) [Entered: 07/27/2026 04:49 PM]
June 22, 2026 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellees/Cross-Appellants Alliance of Baptists, American Baptist Churches USA, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Sierra Pacific Synod, Southwest California Synod and Southwestern Texas Synod in 26-1396, 26-1493 filed by Attorney J. Sterling Moore. Served on 06/22/2026. [26-1396, 26-1493] (JSM) [Entered: 06/22/2026 11:08 AM]
June 12, 2026 Opinion or Order ORDER directing the parties to proceed under F.R.A.P 28.1. [26-1396, 26-1493] (GRC) [Entered: 06/12/2026 10:15 AM]
June 12, 2026 CROSS-APPEAL briefing schedule set pursuant to F.R.A.P. 28.1. Brief and Appendix due 07/27/2026 for appellant Markwayne Mullin and US Dept. of Homeland Security. [26-1396, 26-1493]. CLERK'S NOTE: Docket entry was edited to modify the docket text. (GRC) [Entered: 06/12/2026 10:54 AM]
June 12, 2026 EXPEDITED briefing schedule set. Brief and Appendix due 07/22/2026 for appellant Markwayne Mullin and US Dept. of Homeland Security. [26-1396, 26-1493]. CLERK'S NOTE: Docket entry was docketed in error. Please disregard. (GRC) [Entered: 06/12/2026 10:26 AM]
May 29, 2026 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellees Alliance of Baptists, American Baptist Churches USA, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Sierra Pacific Synod, Southwest California Synod and Southwestern Texas Synod filed by Attorney Sonia W. Murphy. Served on 05/29/2026. [26-1396] (SWM) [Entered: 05/29/2026 06:05 PM]
May 27, 2026 Mail returned as undeliverable to Attorney Brittney M. Welch for Appellees Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Southwest California Synod, Southwestern Texas Synod, Sierra Pacific Synod, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, American Baptist Churches USA and Alliance of Baptists. Copy of Case Opening Notice issued April 30, 2026. [26-1396] (NKR) [Entered: 06/01/2026 10:07 AM]
May 27, 2026 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellees Alliance of Baptists, American Baptist Churches USA, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, Southwestern Texas Synod, Southwest California Synod, Sierra Pacific Synod, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends and Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends filed by Attorney Andrew Liang Bookbinder. Served on 05/27/2026. [26-1396] (ALB) [Entered: 05/27/2026 03:29 PM]
May 22, 2026 NOTICE issued. The following attorneys have failed to register for an appellate ECF account and will no longer receive notice of court issued documents in this case: Richard Cody Giles for DHS and Markwayne Mullin, Kristina A. Wolfe for DHS and Markwayne Mullin, Madeleine A. Gates for Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Southwest California Synod, Southwestern Texas Synod, Sierra Pacific Synod, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, American Baptist Churches USA and Alliance of Baptists, Samone Ijoma for Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Southwest California Synod, Southwestern Texas Synod, Sierra Pacific Synod, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, American Baptist Churches USA and Alliance of Baptists, John Sterling Moore for Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Southwest California Synod, Southwestern Texas Synod, Sierra Pacific Synod, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, American Baptist Churches USA and Alliance of Baptists, Mark Samburg for Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Southwest California Synod, Southwestern Texas Synod, Sierra Pacific Synod, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, American Baptist Churches USA and Alliance of Baptists, Brittney M. Welch for Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Southwest California Synod, Southwestern Texas Synod, Sierra Pacific Synod, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, American Baptist Churches USA and Alliance of Baptists and Audrey Jordan Wiggins for Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Southwest California Synod, Southwestern Texas Synod, Sierra Pacific Synod, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, American Baptist Churches USA and Alliance of Baptists. [26-1396] (GRC) [Entered: 05/22/2026 04:09 PM]
May 14, 2026 TRANSCRIPT report/order form filed by Appellants DHS and Markwayne Mullin indicating transcripts are not necessary for this appeal. Served on 05/14/2026. [26-1396] (LVS) [Entered: 05/14/2026 12:22 PM]
May 14, 2026 DOCKETING statement filed by Appellants DHS and Markwayne Mullin. Served on 05/14/2026. [26-1396] (LVS) [Entered: 05/14/2026 12:12 PM]
May 13, 2026 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellants DHS and Markwayne Mullin in 26-1396 filed by Attorney Lowell V Sturgill Jr. Served on 05/13/2026. [26-1396] CLERK'S NOTE: Document should not have been filed in additional case 26-1493. Correction made by clerk's office. No further action required. . (LVS) [Entered: 05/13/2026 09:45 AM]
May 6, 2026 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellants DHS and Markwayne Mullin filed by Attorney Charles W. Scarborough. Served on 05/06/2026. [26-1396] (CWS) [Entered: 05/06/2026 04:34 PM]
May 4, 2026 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellees New England Synod, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Southwest California Synod, Southwestern Texas Synod, Sierra Pacific Synod, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, American Baptist Churches USA, Alliance of Baptists and Metropolitan Community Churches filed by Attorney Ayesha Khan. Served on 05/04/2026. [26-1396] (ANK) [Entered: 05/04/2026 10:43 AM]
April 30, 2026 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellants DHS and Markwayne Mullin filed by Attorney Sarah Smith. Served on 04/30/2026. [26-1396] (SNS) [Entered: 04/30/2026 01:47 PM]
April 30, 2026 NOTICE of appearance on behalf of Appellees Alliance of Baptists, American Baptist Churches USA, Greater Milwaukee Synod, Metropolitan Community Churches, New England Synod, North Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Pacific Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, San Francisco Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, Sierra Pacific Synod, Southwest California Synod and Southwestern Texas Synod filed by Attorney Kevin E. Friedl. Served on 04/30/2026. [26-1396] (KEF) [Entered: 04/30/2026 01:51 PM]
April 30, 2026 CIVIL CASE docketed. Notice of appeal (doc. #87) filed by Appellants Markwayne Mullin and DHS. Appearance form due 05/14/2026. Docketing Statement due 05/14/2026. Transcript Report/Order form due 05/14/2026. [26-1396] (GRC) [Entered: 04/30/2026 11:03 AM]

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Plaintiff: ALLIANCE OF BAPTISTS
Represented By: Audrey Jordan Wiggins
Represented By: Brittney M. Welch
Represented By: Mark Samburg
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Plaintiff: AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA
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Represented By: Mark Samburg
Represented By: Sonia W. Murphy
Represented By: John Sterling Moore
Represented By: Brandon Levey
Represented By: Richard James Leveridge
Represented By: Ayesha N. Khan
Represented By: Samone Ijoma
Represented By: Sarah Goetz
Represented By: Madeleine A. Gates
Represented By: Kevin E. Friedl
Represented By: Ryan C. Downer
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Plaintiff: SAN FRANCISCO FRIENDS MEETING OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS
Represented By: Audrey Jordan Wiggins
Represented By: Brittney M. Welch
Represented By: Mark Samburg
Represented By: Sonia W. Murphy
Represented By: John Sterling Moore
Represented By: Brandon Levey
Represented By: Richard James Leveridge
Represented By: Ayesha N. Khan
Represented By: Samone Ijoma
Represented By: Sarah Goetz
Represented By: Madeleine A. Gates
Represented By: Kevin E. Friedl
Represented By: Ryan C. Downer
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Plaintiff: SIERRA PACIFIC SYNOD
Represented By: Audrey Jordan Wiggins
Represented By: Brittney M. Welch
Represented By: Mark Samburg
Represented By: Sonia W. Murphy
Represented By: John Sterling Moore
Represented By: Brandon Levey
Represented By: Richard James Leveridge
Represented By: Ayesha N. Khan
Represented By: Samone Ijoma
Represented By: Sarah Goetz
Represented By: Madeleine A. Gates
Represented By: Kevin E. Friedl
Represented By: Ryan C. Downer
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Plaintiff: SOUTHWEST CALIFORNIA SYNOD
Represented By: Audrey Jordan Wiggins
Represented By: Brittney M. Welch
Represented By: Mark Samburg
Represented By: Sonia W. Murphy
Represented By: John Sterling Moore
Represented By: Brandon Levey
Represented By: Richard James Leveridge
Represented By: Ayesha N. Khan
Represented By: Samone Ijoma
Represented By: Sarah Goetz
Represented By: Madeleine A. Gates
Represented By: Kevin E. Friedl
Represented By: Ryan C. Downer
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Plaintiff: SOUTHWESTERN TEXAS SYNOD
Represented By: Audrey Jordan Wiggins
Represented By: Brittney M. Welch
Represented By: Mark Samburg
Represented By: Sonia W. Murphy
Represented By: John Sterling Moore
Represented By: Brandon Levey
Represented By: Richard James Leveridge
Represented By: Ayesha N. Khan
Represented By: Samone Ijoma
Represented By: Sarah Goetz
Represented By: Madeleine A. Gates
Represented By: Kevin E. Friedl
Represented By: Ryan C. Downer
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Defendant: MARKWAYNE MULLIN, Secretary
Represented By: Kristina A. Wolfe
Represented By: Lowell Vernon Sturgill Jr.
Represented By: Sarah Nicole Smith
Represented By: Charles W. Scarborough
Represented By: Donald Campbell Lockhart
Represented By: Richard Cody Giles
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Defendant: US DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Secretary
Represented By: Kristina A. Wolfe
Represented By: Lowell Vernon Sturgill Jr.
Represented By: Sarah Nicole Smith
Represented By: Charles W. Scarborough
Represented By: Donald Campbell Lockhart
Represented By: Richard Cody Giles
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Amicus curiae: LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION PARTNERSHIP
Represented By: Michael Preston Shipp
Represented By: Dana Kaersvang
Represented By: Hyland Hunt
Represented By: Lisa Alexandra Hamer
Represented By: Estela Dimas
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Amicus curiae: FAIR AND JUST PROSECUTION
Represented By: Michael Preston Shipp
Represented By: Dana Kaersvang
Represented By: Hyland Hunt
Represented By: Lisa Alexandra Hamer
Represented By: Estela Dimas
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Amicus curiae: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MASSACHUSETTS
Represented By: Ingrid Vianna Sydenstricker
Represented By: Jessie J. Rossman
Represented By: Daniel Mach
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Amicus curiae: AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
Represented By: Ingrid Vianna Sydenstricker
Represented By: Jessie J. Rossman
Represented By: Daniel Mach
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Amicus curiae: PROJECT ANAR
Represented By: Reem Subei
Represented By: Lynn Damiano Pearson
Represented By: Farah Khan
Represented By: Sadaf Hasan
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Amicus curiae: MUSLIMS FOR PROGRESSIVE VALUES
Represented By: Reem Subei
Represented By: Lynn Damiano Pearson
Represented By: Farah Khan
Represented By: Sadaf Hasan
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Amicus curiae: INTERFAITH ALLIANCE
Represented By: Reem Subei
Represented By: Lynn Damiano Pearson
Represented By: Farah Khan
Represented By: Sadaf Hasan
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Amicus curiae: SIKH COALITION
Represented By: Reem Subei
Represented By: Lynn Damiano Pearson
Represented By: Farah Khan
Represented By: Sadaf Hasan
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Amicus curiae: INTERFAITH CENTER OF NEW YORK
Represented By: Reem Subei
Represented By: Lynn Damiano Pearson
Represented By: Farah Khan
Represented By: Sadaf Hasan
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Amicus curiae: CAIR FOUNDATION
Represented By: Reem Subei
Represented By: Lynn Damiano Pearson
Represented By: Farah Khan
Represented By: Sadaf Hasan
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Amicus curiae: MUSLIM BAR ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK
Represented By: Reem Subei
Represented By: Lynn Damiano Pearson
Represented By: Farah Khan
Represented By: Sadaf Hasan
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Amicus curiae: COMMUNITY UNITED FOR STATUS AND PROTECTION
Represented By: Reem Subei
Represented By: Lynn Damiano Pearson
Represented By: Farah Khan
Represented By: Sadaf Hasan
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Amicus curiae: ASIAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND
Represented By: Reem Subei
Represented By: Lynn Damiano Pearson
Represented By: Farah Khan
Represented By: Sadaf Hasan
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Amicus curiae: EL PASO, TX MONTHLY MEETING- RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS
Represented By: Reem Subei
Represented By: Lynn Damiano Pearson
Represented By: Farah Khan
Represented By: Sadaf Hasan
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Amicus curiae: AMERICAN-ARAB ANTI DISCRIMINATION COMMITTEE
Represented By: Reem Subei
Represented By: Lynn Damiano Pearson
Represented By: Farah Khan
Represented By: Sadaf Hasan
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Amicus curiae: BEND THE ARC
Represented By: Reem Subei
Represented By: Lynn Damiano Pearson
Represented By: Farah Khan
Represented By: Sadaf Hasan
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Amicus curiae: GLOBAL JUSTICE INSTITUTE
Represented By: Reem Subei
Represented By: Lynn Damiano Pearson
Represented By: Farah Khan
Represented By: Sadaf Hasan
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Amicus curiae: AFGHANS FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
Represented By: Reem Subei
Represented By: Lynn Damiano Pearson
Represented By: Farah Khan
Represented By: Sadaf Hasan
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Amicus curiae: FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
Represented By: Edwin E. Pieters
Represented By: Christopher J. Hajec
Represented By: Matt A. Crapo
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