Buenrostro-Mendez v. Blanche
| Victor Buenrostro-Mendez |
| Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Todd M. Lyons, Acting Director, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Matthew W. Baker, Acting ICE Houston Field Office Director, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, John Linscott, ICE Director, Houston Contract Detention Facility, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General and Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security |
| American Immigration Council, Immigration Law Scholars, Lawyers Defending American Democracy, American Immigration Lawyers Association, City of Austin, Texas, Paulina D. Arnold, El Paso County, Texas, Ahilan T. Arulanantham, Harris County, Texas, Adam B. Cox, Arnetta Murray, Councilmember, City of Iowa Colony, Texas, Alina Das, Jaime Resendez, Councilmember, City of Dallas, Texas, Ingrid Eagly, David Stout, County Commissioner, El Paso County, Texas, Denise L. Gilman, Bill Ong Hing, Mary Holper, Hiroshi Motomura, Lindsay Nash, Juliet Stumpf, Margaret H. Taylor and Philip L. Torrey |
| 25-20496 |
| November 3, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit |
| Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainees |
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Filing 262
MANDATE ISSUED. Mandate issue date satisfied. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 04/16/2026 11:22 AM]
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Filing 261
CASE CAPTION updated. Appellants Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security substituted by Appellants Markwayne Mullin, and Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General substituted by Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, in 25-20496, in 25-40701. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 04/09/2026 04:22 PM]
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Filing 260
COURT ORDER denying Petition for rehearing en banc filed by Appellee Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, Appellee Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias [ # 233 ]. Without Poll. [260] Mandate issue date is 04/16/2026. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 04/09/2026 04:05 PM]
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Filing 258
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Jenny Ma for Amicus Curiae David Stout, Jaime Resendez, Arnetta Murray, Harris County, Texas, El Paso County, Texas, and City of Austin, Texas in 25-40701, in 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 04/02/2026 02:06 PM]
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Filing 257
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Elissa Steglich for Amicus Curiae Lawyers Defending American Democracy in 25-40701, in 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 04/02/2026 02:00 PM]
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Filing 256
AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Lawyers Defending American Democracy in support of Appellees' petition for rehearing en banc, in 25-20496, 25-40701. Consent is Not Necessary as a Motion has been Granted. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 04/02/2026 01:26 PM]
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Filing 255
AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by City of Austin, Texas, El Paso County, Texas, Harris County, Texas, Ms. Arnetta Murray, Mr. Jaime Resendez and Mr. David Stout in support of Appellees' petition for rehearing en banc, in 25-20496, 25-40701. Consent is Not Necessary as a Motion has been Granted. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 04/02/2026 01:19 PM]
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Filing 254
COURT ORDER granting unopposed motion to file amicus brief in support of Appellees' petition for rehearing en banc, filed by Harris County, Texas, El Paso County, Texas, City of Austin, Texas, Mr. David Stout, Mr. Jaime Resendez and Ms. Arnetta Murray [ # 246 ]; and granting unopposed motion to file amicus brief in support of Appellees' petition for rehearing en banc, filed by Lawyers Defending American Democracy [ # 248 ] in 25-20496, in 25-40701. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 04/02/2026 01:06 PM]
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Filing 248
UNOPPOSED MOTION by Not Party Lawyers Defending American Democracy in 25-20496, in 25-40701 to file amicus brief in support of Appellees' petition for rehearing en banc [248]. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION by Lawyers Defending American Democracy to file amicus brief [248] Date of service: 03/30/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Kumar, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Pinon, Rivera Nelson, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Jain, Winger; US mail - Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Mathur [25-20496, 25-40701] (Elissa Steglich ) [Entered: 03/30/2026 04:57 PM]
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Filing 247
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Elissa Steglich ) [Entered: 03/30/2026 04:50 PM]
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Filing 246
UNOPPOSED MOTION by Not Parties City of Austin, Texas, El Paso County, Texas, Harris County, Texas, Arnetta Murray, Jaime Resendez and David Stout in 25-20496, in 25-40701 to file amicus brief in support of Appellees' petition for rehearing en banc [246]. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION by AMICI CURIAE HARRIS COUNTY, TX, EL PASO COUNTY, TX, CITY OF AUSTIN, TX, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS to file amicus brief [246] Date of service: 03/30/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Kumar, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Pinon, Rivera Nelson, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Jain, Mathur, Winger [25-20496, 25-40701] (Jenny Ma ) [Entered: 03/30/2026 03:04 PM]
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Filing 245
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Jenny Ma ) [Entered: 03/30/2026 02:43 PM]
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Filing 242
REHEARING MADE SUFFICIENT filed by Appellee Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, Appellee Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias in 25-20496, 25-40701 [ # 233 ]. Sufficient Rehearing due deadline satisfied. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 03/30/2026 01:52 PM]
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Filing 241
AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Immigration Law Scholars in support of Appellees' petition for rehearing en banc in 25-20496, 25-40701. Consent is Not Necessary as a Motion has been Granted. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 03/27/2026 04:02 PM]
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Filing 240
COURT ORDER granting unopposed motion to file amicus brief in support of Appellees' petition for rehearing en banc, filed by Immigration Law Scholars [ # 234 ] filed by Immigration Law Scholars in 25-20496, in 25-40701. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 03/27/2026 03:34 PM]
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Filing 238
SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28j) FILED. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28j) FILED by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 Date of Service: 03/27/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Kumar, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Pinon, Rivera Nelson, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Jain; US mail - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Mathur, Winger [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 03/27/2026 09:39 AM]
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Filing 234
UNOPPOSED MOTION by Not Party Immigration Law Scholars in 25-20496, in 25-40701, to file amicus brief in support of Appellees' petition for rehearing en banc [234]. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION by Immigration Law Scholars to file amicus brief [234] Date of service: 03/24/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Kumar, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Pinon, Rivera Nelson, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Jain; US mail - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Mathur, Winger [25-20496, 25-40701] (Amit Jain ) [Entered: 03/24/2026 10:12 AM]
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Filing 233
SUFFICIENT REHEARING FILED. Sufficient Rehearing deadline satisfied. REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: PETITION for rehearing en banc [233]. Rehearing NOT Sufficient for the following reasons: Requires a Statement of the Course of Proceedings and Disposition of the Case section, a Satatement of the Facts section, and the Table of Contents must be edited to reflect changes made to rehearing content. Number of Copies: 0. Sufficient Rehearing due via EMAIL on 04/06/2026, for Appellees Victor Buenrostro-Mendez and Jose Padron Covarrubias. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Mandate issue date canceled. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: SUFFICIENT REHEARING FILED. Sufficient Rehearing deadline satisfied. REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: PETITION filed by Appellee Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496, Appellee Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias in 25-40701 for rehearing en banc [233]. Date of Service: 03/23/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Kumar, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Pinon, Rivera Nelson, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Jain, Mathur, Winger [25-20496, 25-40701] (Michael Tan ) [Entered: 03/23/2026 02:59 PM]
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Filing 231
COURT ORDER denying unopposed motion to extend the time to file a rehearing, filed by Appellee Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, Appellee Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias [ # 221 ]. Mandate issue date is 03/30/2026. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 03/02/2026 02:26 PM]
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Filing 221
UNOPPOSED MOTION to extend the time to file a rehearing until 04/07/2026 [221]. Mandate issue date canceled. Date of service: 02/20/2026. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellee Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496, Appellee Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias in 25-40701 to extend the time to file a rehearing until 04/07/2026 [221]. Date of service: 02/20/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Kumar, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Pinon, Rivera Nelson, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Jain; US mail - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Mathur, Winger [25-20496, 25-40701] (Michael Tan ) [Entered: 02/20/2026 02:42 PM]
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Filing 219
COURT ACTION mooting Motion for extraordinary relief filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker and Mr. John Linscott, Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman [ # 195 ] [25-20496, 25-40701] (MBC) [Entered: 02/09/2026 11:36 AM]
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Filing 215
JUDGMENT ENTERED AND FILED. Costs Taxed Against: Appellee. [25-40701] (MBC) [Entered: 02/06/2026 06:35 PM]
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Filing 214
JUDGMENT ENTERED AND FILED. Costs Taxed Against: Appellee. [25-20496] (MBC) [Entered: 02/06/2026 06:27 PM]
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Filing 213
PUBLISHED OPINION FILED. [25-20496 Reversed 25-40701 Reversed ] Judge: EHJ , Judge: SKD , Judge: DMD Mandate issue date is 03/30/2026. (This opinion includes URL material that is archived by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Library, and made available at http://www.lb5.uscourts.gov/ArchivedURLS/.) [ # 195 ] [25-20496, 25-40701] (MBC) [Entered: 02/06/2026 06:15 PM]
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Filing 211
Paper copies of Appellant Reply Brief filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker and Mr. John Linscott, Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman in 25-20496, 25-40701 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 6. [25-20496, 25-40701] (KMP) [Entered: 02/06/2026 10:48 AM]
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Filing 210
Paper copies of Amicus Brief filed by American Immigration Lawyers Association, American Immigration Council and Amici Curiae American Immigration Lawyers Association and American Immigration Council in 25-20496, 25-40701 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 6. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [25-20496, 25-40701] (KMP) [Entered: 02/05/2026 01:51 PM]
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Filing 209
Paper copies of Amicus Brief filed by Mr. Hiroshi Motomura, Ms. Margaret H. Taylor, Ms. Paulina D. Arnold, Mr. Ahilan T. Arulanantham, Mr. Adam B. Cox, Ms. Alina Das, Ms. Ingrid Eagly, Ms. Denise L. Gilman, Mr. Bill Ong Hing, Ms. Mary Holper, Ms. Lindsay Nash, Ms. Juliet Stumpf and Mr. Philip L. Torrey in 25-20496, 25-40701 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 6. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [25-20496, 25-40701] (KMP) [Entered: 02/05/2026 01:48 PM]
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Filing 206
REPLY filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 [206] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellee Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496, Appellee Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias in 25-40701 [ # 203 ], to the Motion for extraordinary relief filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 [ # 195 ]. Date of Service: 02/03/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Kumar, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Pinon, Rivera Nelson, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Jain; US mail - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Mathur, Winger. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 02/03/2026 03:40 PM]
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Filing 205
ORAL ARGUMENT HEARD before Judges Jones, Duncan, Douglas. Arguing Person Information Updated for: Benjamin Timothy Hayes arguing for Appellant Matthew W. Baker, Appellant U.S. Attorney General Bondi, Pamela, Appellant John Linscott, Appellant Todd M. Lyons; Arguing Person Information Updated for: Benjamin Timothy Hayes arguing for Appellant Susan Aikman, Appellant Secretary Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Arguing Person Information Updated for: Michael Tan arguing for Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez; Arguing Person Information Updated for: Michael Tan arguing for Appellee Jose Padron Covarrubias [25-20496, 25-40701] (SME) [Entered: 02/03/2026 09:11 AM]
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Filing 203
RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496, Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias in 25-40701 [203] to the Motion for extraordinary relief filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 [ # 195 ] Date of Service: 02/02/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Kumar, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Pinon, Rivera Nelson, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Jain, Mathur, Winger; US mail - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Mathur, Winger. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Michael Tan ) [Entered: 02/02/2026 08:43 AM]
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Filing 201
FILING LETTER of Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496 dated 01/30/2026 adopting brief of Appellant's Reply Brief. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: LETTER filed by Appellant Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496 Date of Service: 01/30/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Kumar, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Pinon, Rivera Nelson, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Jain; US mail - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Mathur, Winger [25-20496, 25-40701] (Danya Wayland Blair ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 04:52 PM]
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Filing 199
APPELLANT'S REPLY BRIEF FILED. # of Copies Provided: 0. Reply Brief deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Brief due on 02/03/2026, for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman and Miguel Vergara. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S REPLY BRIEF FILED by Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701. Date of service: 01/30/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Kumar, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Pinon, Rivera Nelson, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Jain; US mail - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Mathur, Winger [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 03:56 PM]
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Filing 195
OPPOSED MOTION to resolve appeals by order with opinion to follow [195]. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 to expedite the appeal [195]. Date of service: 01/30/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Kumar, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Pinon, Rivera Nelson, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Jain; US mail - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Mathur, Winger [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 01:33 PM]
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Filing 192
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Amit Jain for Amicus Curiae Philip L. Torrey, Margaret H. Taylor, Juliet Stumpf, Lindsay Nash, Hiroshi Motomura, Mary Holper, Bill Ong Hing, Denise L. Gilman, Ingrid Eagly, Alina Das, Adam B. Cox, Ahilan T. Arulanantham, and Paulina D. Arnold in 25-40701, in 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/28/2026 09:42 AM]
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Filing 188
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Carolina Rivera Nelson for party(s) Appellee Jose Padron Covarrubias, in case 25-40701 Attorney(s) Carolina Rivera Nelson for party(s) Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496 [25-20496, 25-40701] (RA) [Entered: 01/27/2026 02:00 PM]
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Filing 187
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Adriana Cecilia Pinon for party(s) Appellee Jose Padron Covarrubias, in case 25-40701 Attorney(s) Adriana Cecilia Pinon for party(s) Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496 [25-20496, 25-40701] (RA) [Entered: 01/27/2026 01:58 PM]
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Filing 186
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Savannah Kumar for party(s) Appellee Jose Padron Covarrubias, in case 25-40701 Attorney(s) Savannah Kumar for party(s) Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496 [25-40701, 25-20496] (RA) [Entered: 01/27/2026 01:53 PM]
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Filing 185
AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Mr. Philip L. Torrey, Ms. Margaret H. Taylor, Ms. Juliet Stumpf, Ms. Lindsay Nash, Mr. Hiroshi Motomura, Ms. Mary Holper, Mr. Bill Ong Hing, Ms. Denise L. Gilman, Ms. Ingrid Eagly, Ms. Alina Das, Mr. Adam B. Cox, Mr. Ahilan T. Arulanantham and Ms. Paulina D. Arnold in 25-20496, 25-40701. The Consent is Included in the Brief. # of Copies Provided: 0. Paper Copies of Brief due on 01/29/2026, for Amici Curiae Paulina D. Arnold, Ahilan T. Arulanantham, Adam B. Cox, Alina Das, Ingrid Eagly, Denise L. Gilman, Bill Ong Hing, Mary Holper, Hiroshi Motomura, Lindsay Nash, Juliet Stumpf, Margaret H. Taylor and Philip L. Torrey. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Immigration Law Scholars Paulina D. Arnold, Ahilan T. Arulanantham, Adam B. Cox, Alina Das, Ingrid Eagly, Denise L. Gilman, Bill Ong Hing, Mary Holper, Hiroshi Motomura, Lindsay Nash, Juliet Stumpf, Margaret H. Taylor, Philip L. Torrey. Date of service: 01/27/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Mathur, Winger [25-20496, 25-40701] (Amit Jain ) [Entered: 01/27/2026 12:24 PM]
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Filing 183
COURT ORDER denying Motion for hearing en banc filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Mr. John Linscott and Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Appellants Mr. Orlando Perez, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman [ # 63 ]. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/27/2026 10:57 AM]
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Filing 182
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-40701, 25-20496] (Carolina Rivera Nelson ) [Entered: 01/27/2026 10:51 AM]
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Filing 181
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Amit Jain ) [Entered: 01/27/2026 09:41 AM]
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Filing 178
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Rebecca Cassler for Amicus Curiae American Immigration Lawyers Association and American Immigration Council in 25-40701, in 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/27/2026 08:37 AM]
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Filing 177
PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Amici Curiae American Immigration Lawyers Association and American Immigration Council in 25-20496, 25-40701 [ # 172 ] Date of service: 01/26/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Mathur, Winger [25-20496, 25-40701] (Rebecca Cassler ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 07:50 PM]
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Filing 176
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-40701, 25-20496] (Adriana Cecilia Pinon ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 06:18 PM]
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Filing 175
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-40701, 25-20496] (Savannah Kumar ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 06:04 PM]
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Filing 173
ADDENDUM TO BRIEF FILED by Appellee Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496, Appellee Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias in 25-40701. Number of Pages: 24. # of Copies Provided: 0. Paper Copies of Addendum due on 01/28/2026, for Appellees Victor Buenrostro-Mendez and Jose Padron Covarrubias. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 03:55 PM]
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Filing 172
SUFFICIENT AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by American Immigration Council and American Immigration Lawyers Association in 25-20496, 25-40701. The Consent is Included in the Brief. Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Brief due on 01/29/2026, for Amici Curiae American Immigration Council and American Immigration Lawyers Association. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by American Immigration Lawyers Association and American Immigration Council in 25-40701, 25-20496. The Consent is Included in the Brief. Brief NOT Sufficient for the following reasons: All counsel who electronically sign the brief must electronically file an appearance form in this case. Therefore, an appearance form is required from Attorneys Winger & Mathur. Alternatively, the electronic signatures of Winger & Mathur may be removed from the brief. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. # of Copies Provided: 0. Sufficient Brief due on 01/28/2026, for Amici Curiae American Immigration Council and American Immigration Lawyers Association. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by American Immigration Council and American Immigration Lawyers Association. Date of service: 01/26/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Rebecca Cassler ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 12:32 PM]
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Filing 171
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Rebecca Cassler ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 12:30 PM]
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Filing 170
APPELLEE'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496, Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias in 25-40701. # of Copies Provided: 0. E/Res's Brief deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Brief due on 01/28/2026, for Appellees Victor Buenrostro-Mendez and Jose Padron Covarrubias. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLEE'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496, Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias in 25-40701. Date of service: 01/26/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Michael Tan ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 11:26 AM]
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Filing 168
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Sarah Telo Gillman for Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 09:00 AM]
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Filing 166
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Maria Nereida Jaimes for Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 08:56 AM]
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Filing 165
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-40701, 25-20496] (Sarah Telo Gillman ) [Entered: 01/25/2026 03:57 PM]
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Filing 164
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Sarah Telo Gillman ) [Entered: 01/25/2026 03:41 PM]
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Filing 163
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Maria Nereida Jaimes ) [Entered: 01/24/2026 02:35 PM]
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Filing 162
FILING LETTER of Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General in 25-40701 dated 01/21/2026, adopting brief of Appellants. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/22/2026 03:08 PM]
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Filing 161
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Brian Vincent Schaeffer for Appellant Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, in case 25-40701. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/22/2026 03:03 PM]
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Filing 160
CASE CAPTION updated. Party information modified for Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General in 25-40701. Update: See order filed 01/22/2026. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/22/2026 02:39 PM]
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Filing 159
COURT ORDER granting unopposed motion to reopen case as to Appellant Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General in 25-40701 [ # 152 ]; and granting unopposed motion to file Appellant's brief out of time in 25-40701, filed by Appellant Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General [ # 152 ]. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/22/2026 02:33 PM]
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Filing 154
Paper copies of Record Excerpts filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker and Mr. John Linscott, Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman in 25-20496, 25-40701 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 4. Paper Copies of Record Excerpts due deadline satisfied. [25-20496, 25-40701] (KMP) [Entered: 01/21/2026 04:27 PM]
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Filing 153
Paper copies of Appellant Brief filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker and Mr. John Linscott, Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman in 25-20496, 25-40701 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 6. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [25-20496, 25-40701] (KMP) [Entered: 01/21/2026 04:26 PM]
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Filing 152
UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General in 25-20496 to reopen case [152] , for leave to file brief out of time [152] - Brief Tendered? Yes. Date of service: 01/21/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/21/2026 03:50 PM]
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Filing 151
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/21/2026 12:00 PM]
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Filing 149
CLERK ORDER dismissing appeal pursuant to 5th Circuit Rule 42, for dismissal as to ONLY Appellants Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General in 25-40701, and Mr. Orlando Perez in 25-40701, for failure to file appellant's brief [149]. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/20/2026 11:36 AM]
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Filing 147
FILING LETTER of Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496 dated 01/16/2026 adopting Brief of Appellants filed 01/15/2026. A/Pet's Brief deadline satisfied. [25-20496, 25-40701] (RLL) [Entered: 01/16/2026 05:20 PM]
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Filing 146
COURT ORDER granting Motion to file brief out of time filed by Appellant Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic. [ # 140 ] [25-20496, 25-40701] (RLL) [Entered: 01/16/2026 05:05 PM]
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Filing 140
UNOPPOSED MOTION for leave to file Appellant's brief out of time [140] . Brief Tendered? Yes (Incorporated in Motion). [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496 for leave to file document [140]. Date of service: 01/16/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Danya Wayland Blair ) [Entered: 01/16/2026 03:29 PM]
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Filing 139
ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DESIGNATION FORM FILED by Attorney Mr. Benjamin Timothy Hayes for Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Attorney Mr. Benjamin Timothy Hayes for Appellants Mr. Miguel Vergara, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Ms. Susan Aikman in 25-40701 [25-20496, 25-40701] (Benjamin Timothy Hayes ) [Entered: 01/16/2026 02:03 PM]
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Filing 137
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Danya Wayland Blair for Appellant Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/16/2026 01:45 PM]
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Filing 136
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Danya Wayland Blair ) [Entered: 01/16/2026 11:24 AM]
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Filing 134
PROPOSED SUFFICIENT RECORD EXCERPTS filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Orlando Perez in 25-40701 [ # 124 ] Date of service: 01/15/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/15/2026 12:35 PM]
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Filing 133
DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the duplicate Record Excerpts Filed docket event received 01/15/2026, from Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, and Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701, because the duplicate docket event is not allowed. Instead, to submit the proposed sufficient record excerpts document to the Court, counsel must electronically docket the event "Proposed Sufficient Record Excerpts." Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Sufficient Record Excerpts remain due on 01/16/2026, for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman and Miguel Vergara. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/15/2026 12:24 PM]
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Filing 129
LETTER OF ADVISEMENT. Reason: Notice of over-due Appellants' brief. Miscellaneous deadline due 01/16/2026, for Appellant Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General in 24-40701 (Monitoring for counsel to file appearance form, and motion to file out of time Appellant's brief with proposed brief attached). [25-20496, 25-40701] Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. (DLJ) [Entered: 01/15/2026 10:41 AM]
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Filing 128
LETTER OF ADVISEMENT. Reason: Notice of over-due Appellants' brief. Miscellaneous deadline due 01/16/2026, for Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, and Orlando Perez (Monitoring for counsel to file appearance form, and motion to file out of time Appellant's brief with proposed brief attached). [25-20496, 25-40701] Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. (DLJ) [Entered: 01/15/2026 10:05 AM]
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Filing 127
Attorney Catina Perry added as counsel of record for Appellant Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/15/2026 09:59 AM]
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Filing 126
APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, and Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701. # of Copies Provided: 0. A/Pet's Brief deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Brief due on 01/20/2026, for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman and Miguel Vergara. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Orlando Perez in 25-40701. Date of service: 01/15/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/15/2026 09:17 AM]
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Filing 125
DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the Appellant's Brief received 01/14/2026, from Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, and Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701, because the docket event was not properly applied to consolidated case 25-40701. Counsel must electronically re-file the Appellant's Brief Filed docket event ensuring not to de-select the consolidated case number. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Miscellaneous deadline updated to 01/16/2026, for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman and Miguel Vergara, in 25-20496 and 25-40701 (Monitoring for counsel to re-file Appellants' brief). [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/15/2026 08:33 AM]
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Filing 124
SUFFICIENT RECORD EXCERPTS FILED by Appellant Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, and Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701. Sufficient Record Excerpts deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Record Excerpts due on 01/20/2026, for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman and Miguel Vergara. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RECORD EXCERPTS FILED. Record Excerpts NOT Sufficient as the Optional Content must be reduced, and the Table of Contents must be edited to reflect changes made to record excerpts content. Optional contents exceed 40-page limitations by approx. 170 pages. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. # of Copies Provided: 0. Sufficient Record Excerpts due on 01/16/2026, for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman and Miguel Vergara in 24-20496 and 25-40701. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RECORD EXCERPTS FILED by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Orlando Perez in 25-40701. Date of service: 01/14/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 05:21 PM]
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Filing 122
COURT ORDER granting Motion to alter the established briefing notice filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker and Mr. John Linscott, Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman [ # 98 ]; [122] A/Pet's Brief deadline updated to 01/14/2026 for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman, Orlando Perez and Miguel Vergara; to extend time to file brief of appellee [122] Appellee's Brief due on 01/26/2026 at 12:00 PM CST for Appellees Victor Buenrostro-Mendez and Jose Padron Covarrubias; to extend time to file reply brief [122] Reply Brief deadline updated to 01/30/2026 for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman, Orlando Perez and Miguel Vergara [25-20496, 25-40701] (LEF) [Entered: 01/14/2026 05:19 PM]
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Filing 121
ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DESIGNATION FORM FILED by Attorney Mr. Michael Tan for Appellee Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias [25-40701] (Michael Tan ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 04:58 PM]
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Filing 120
ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DESIGNATION FORM FILED by Attorney Mr. Michael Tan for Appellee Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez [25-20496] (Michael Tan ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 04:56 PM]
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Filing 117
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Michael Tan for party(s) Appellee Jose Padron Covarrubias, in case 25-40701 [25-40701, 25-20496] (RA) [Entered: 01/14/2026 04:15 PM]
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Filing 116
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Oscar Sarabia Roman for party(s) Appellee Jose Padron Covarrubias, in case 25-40701 [25-40701, 25-20496] (RA) [Entered: 01/14/2026 04:12 PM]
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Filing 114
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Michael Tan for Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 03:53 PM]
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Filing 113
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Oscar Sarabia Roman for Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 03:49 PM]
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Filing 112
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney My Khanh Ngo for Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 03:45 PM]
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Filing 108
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) My Khanh Ngo for party(s) Appellee Jose Padron Covarrubias, in case 25-40701 [25-40701, 25-20496] (RA) [Entered: 01/14/2026 02:43 PM]
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Filing 107
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-40701, 25-20496] (Oscar Sarabia Roman ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 02:35 PM]
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Filing 106
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-40701, 25-20496] (Michael Tan ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 02:34 PM]
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Filing 105
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Michael Tan ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 02:31 PM]
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Filing 104
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Oscar Sarabia Roman ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 02:31 PM]
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Filing 103
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-40701, 25-20496] (My Khanh Ngo ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 02:23 PM]
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Filing 102
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-20496, 25-40701] (My Khanh Ngo ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 02:22 PM]
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Filing 101
ATTORNEY NOT PARTICIPATING. Brian Vincent Schaeffer is designated as inactive in this case ONLY as to Appellant Martin Frink in 25-20496, and Appellant Orlando Perez in 25-40701. Reason: See revised appearance form filed 01/14/20206 that confirms parties counsel represents in these consolidated cases. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 01:10 PM]
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Filing 100
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Brian Vincent Schaeffer for Appellants John Linscott, Matthew W. Baker, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General in 25-20496; and Appellants Susan Aikman, Miguel Vergara, and Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-40701. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 01:04 PM]
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Filing 99
APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Brian Vincent Schaeffer for Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Mr. Brian Vincent Schaeffer for Mr. Miguel Vergara, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Ms. Susan Aikman in 25-40701 for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 12:10 PM]
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Filing 98
UNOPPOSED MOTION to alter established briefing schedule [98]. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, and Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 to establish briefing notice[98]. Date of service: 01/14/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, O'Connor, Perry; Attorney for Appellants: Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 12:08 PM]
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Filing 95
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Benjamin Timothy Hayes for Appellants Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Miguel Vergara, and Susan Aikman, in case 25-40701, and Appellants John Linscott, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Todd M. Lyons, and Matthew W. Baker, in case 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 09:24 AM]
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Filing 93
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Benjamin Timothy Hayes ) [Entered: 01/13/2026 11:36 AM]
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Filing 90
INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process for additionl notice of appeal filed. [90] Initial AA Check Due satisfied. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/12/2026 10:47 AM]
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Filing 88
CASE CALENDARED for oral argument on Wednesday, 02/04/2026 in New Orleans in the En Banc Courtroom -- AM session. The courtroom deputy assigned to your case is Shirley M. Engelhardt. See the letter attached for full contact information.. [25-20496, 25-40701] (CBW) [Entered: 01/09/2026 04:43 PM]
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Filing 87
CASE TENTATIVELY calendared for oral argument for the week of 02/02/2026. [25-20496, 25-40701] (CBW) [Entered: 01/09/2026 04:39 PM]
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Filing 85
BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED. EXPEDITED SCHEDULE. A/Pet's Brief Due on 01/20/2026, for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman, Orlando Perez and Miguel Vergara. Appellee's Brief due by Noon on 01/30/2026, for Appellees Victor Buenrostro-Mendez and Jose Padron Covarrubias. Reply Brief due on 02/02/2026, for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman, Orlando Perez and Miguel Vergara. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/09/2026 04:26 PM]
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Filing 84
BRIEFING SUSPENDED. A/Pet's Brief deadline canceled. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/09/2026 04:23 PM]
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Filing 80
COURT ORDER granting Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Mr. John Linscott and Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Appellants Mr. Orlando Perez, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman [ # 63 ]. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/09/2026 08:25 AM]
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Filing 64
COURT ACTION withdrawing Motion for hearing en banc filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Mr. John Linscott and Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Appellants Mr. Orlando Perez, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman [ # 56 ]; withdrawing Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Mr. John Linscott and Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Appellants Mr. Orlando Perez, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman. CORRECTED MOTION HAS BEEN FILED. [ # 56 ] [25-20496, 25-40701] (RLL) [Entered: 12/31/2025 04:18 PM]
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Filing 63
CORRECTED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 for hearing en banc [63], to expedite the appeal [63]. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED CORRECTED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 for hearing en banc [63]. Date of Service: 12/31/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, O'Connor, Perry; Attorney for Appellants: Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 12/31/2025 02:21 PM]
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Filing 62
DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the Corrected Petition for Initial Hearing En Banc received from Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 because the document was improperly filed on the docket. Please read the attached notice as to how to make the correction. [25-20496, 25-40701] (CMC) [Entered: 12/31/2025 01:13 PM]
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Filing 61
ATTORNEY NOT PARTICIPATING. Danya Blair is designated as inactive in this case. Reason: See Letter filed 12/19/2025. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 12/30/2025 02:52 PM]
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Filing 58
BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 02/02/2026 for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman, Orlando Perez and Miguel Vergara. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DDL) [Entered: 12/22/2025 02:44 PM]
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Filing 57
ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on File in District Court? No Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. [25-20496] (DDL) [Entered: 12/22/2025 02:42 PM]
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Filing 56
(WITHDRAWN) MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 for hearing en banc [56], to expedite the appeal [56]. Date of service: 12/19/2025 Document is insufficient for the following reasons: No consent or statement on whether opposing party is opposed or unopposed. Sufficient Mtn/Resp/Reply due on 01/05/2026 for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman, Orlando Perez and Miguel Vergara [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: PETITION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496 for hearing en banc [56]. Date of Service: 12/19/2025 Document is insufficient for the following reasons: No consent or statement on whether opposing party is opposed or unopposed. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: PETITION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496 for hearing en banc [56], to expedite the appeal [56]. Date of Service: 12/19/2025 Document is insufficient for the following reasons: No consent or statement on whether opposing party is opposed or unopposed. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: PETITION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 for rehearing en banc [56]. Date of Service: 12/19/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, O'Connor, Perry; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 12/19/2025 05:46 PM]
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Filing 55
LETTER filed by Appellant Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496 Date of Service: 12/19/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, O'Connor, Perry; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Danya Wayland Blair ) [Entered: 12/19/2025 03:26 PM]
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Filing 54
COURT ORDER denying Motion for reconsideration filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Mr. John Linscott and Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Appellants Mr. Orlando Perez, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman [ # 38 ] [25-20496, 25-40701] (AMD) [Entered: 12/15/2025 03:20 PM]
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Filing 51
CASE CAPTION updated. Additional appeal filed. [51] NOA filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701. [51] [25-20496, 25-40701] (RAJ) [Entered: 12/12/2025 04:53 PM]
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Filing 49
REPLY filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 [49] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellee Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496, Appellee Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias in 25-40701 [ # 43 ], to the Motion filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 [ # 38 ]. Date of Service: 12/10/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, O'Connor, Perry; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 12/10/2025 04:59 PM]
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Filing 43
RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496, Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias in 25-40701 [43] to the Motion filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 [ # 38 ] Date of Service: 12/08/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, O'Connor, Perry; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Charles Andrew Perry ) [Entered: 12/08/2025 06:17 PM]
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Filing 38
OPPOSED MOTION for reconsideration of the 11/19/2025 court order denying Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Mr. John Linscott and Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496 [ # 10 ] [38]. Date of service: 12/05/2025 [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 for reconsideration of the Order dated 11/19/2025 [38], to expedite the appeal [38]. Date of service: 12/03/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, O'Connor, Perry; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 12/03/2025 06:34 PM]
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Filing 36
COURT ORDER denying Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellants Mr. Orlando Perez, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman [ # 10716980-3 ] in 25-40701; granting Motion to consolidate cases filed by Appellants Mr. Orlando Perez, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman [ # 10716980-2 ] in 25-40701 [25-40701, 25-20496] (RA) [Entered: 12/02/2025 03:36 PM]
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Filing 35
CASE CAPTION updated. Appellant Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General in 25-40701 added to case. Reason: omitted at case opening. [25-40701, 25-20496] (JAK) [Entered: 11/24/2025 02:48 PM]
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Filing 34
ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 4:25-CV-3726. Electronic ROA due on 12/09/2025. [25-20496] (DLJ) [Entered: 11/24/2025 12:23 PM]
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Filing 30
COURT ORDER granting opposed motion to consolidate case nos. 25-20496 and 25-40701 for briefing and oral argument purposes [ # 10 ]; and denying opposed motion to expedite appeals, filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Mr. John Linscott and Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic [ # 10 ] in 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 11/19/2025 04:27 PM]
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Filing 23
REPLY filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security [23] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellee Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez [ # 12 ]. Date of Service: 11/12/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, O'Connor, Perry; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Schaeffer. [25-20496] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 11/12/2025 06:58 PM]
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Filing 20
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Nora Ahmed for party(s) Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496 [25-20496] (PAC) [Entered: 11/12/2025 03:52 PM]
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Filing 19
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Charles Andrew Perry for party(s) Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496 [25-20496] (PAC) [Entered: 11/12/2025 03:50 PM]
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Filing 18
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-20496] (Nora Ahmed ) [Entered: 11/12/2025 10:46 AM]
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Filing 17
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-20496] (Charles Andrew Perry ) [Entered: 11/12/2025 10:25 AM]
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Filing 13
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Stephen Joseph O'Connor for Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496 [25-20496] (ABT) [Entered: 11/11/2025 09:06 AM]
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Filing 12
RESPONSE/OPPOSITION [12] to the Motion to consolidate cases filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Mr. John Linscott and Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496 [ # 10 ], Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Mr. John Linscott and Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496 [ # 10 ] [25-20496] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez [12] to the Motion to consolidate cases filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security [ # 10 ], Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security [ # 10 ] Date of Service: 11/10/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Schaeffer; Attorney for Appellee: O'Connor. [25-20496] (Stephen Joseph O'Connor ) [Entered: 11/10/2025 07:44 PM]
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Filing 11
APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Stephen Joseph O'Connor for Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496] (Stephen Joseph O'Connor ) [Entered: 11/10/2025 07:40 PM]
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Filing 10
OPPOSED MOTION to consolidate cases 25-20496 and 25-40701 and for briefing and oral argument purposes, to expedite the appeal [10]. [25-20496] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security to consolidate cases 25-20496, 25-40701 for briefing and oral argument purposes, to expedite the appeal [10]. Date of service: 11/07/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Schaeffer; Attorney for Appellee: O'Connor [25-20496] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 11/07/2025 05:45 PM]
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Filing 9
INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [9] Initial AA Check Due satisfied.. Transcript order due on 11/24/2025 for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons and Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security [25-20496] DC#18 government appealing grant of bond hearing (JAK) [Entered: 11/07/2025 01:25 PM]
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Filing 7
TRANSCRIPT ORDER received from Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security advising transcript unnecessary - no hearings were held [25-20496] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: TRANSCRIPT ORDER received from Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security advising transcript unnecessary for appeal purposes. Date of Service: 11/07/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Schaeffer; Attorney for Appellee: O'Connor [25-20496] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 11/07/2025 09:28 AM]
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Filing 5
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Brian Vincent Schaeffer for party(s) Appellant Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic Appellant Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Appellant Matthew W. Baker, Acting ICE Houston Field Office Director, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Appellant John Linscott, ICE Director, Houston Contract Detention Facility, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Appellant Todd M. Lyons, Acting Director, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Appellant Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, in case 25-20496 [25-20496] (ABT) [Entered: 11/06/2025 02:28 PM]
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Filing 4
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 11/06/2025 01:45 PM]
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Filing 1
PRISONER CASE WITH COUNSEL docketed. NOA filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Acting ICE Houston Field Office Director, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, ICE Director, Houston Contract Detention Facility, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Acting Director, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security [25-20496] (JAK) [Entered: 11/03/2025 02:12 PM]
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