Angel v. Mullin
| Alejandro Villegas Angel |
| Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, Charlotte Collins, Warden, T. Don Hutto Detention Center, Taylor, Texas, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General |
| Constitutional Accountability Center, Immigrant Legal Services Providers, Faith-Based Organizations, Religious Leaders, Immigration Law Professors and Immigration Clinic Directors |
| Federation for American Immigration Reform and Constitutional Accountability Center |
| 26-50219 |
| March 19, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit |
| Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainees |
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Filing 243
AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Constitutional Accountability Center in 26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221. Consent is Not Necessary as a Motion has been Granted. Paper Copies of Brief due on 09/15/2026 for Amicus Curiae Constitutional Accountability Center. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (SH) [Entered: 09/14/2026 10:30 AM]
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Filing 242
CASE CAPTION updated. Involvement terminated for Not Party Constitutional Accountability Center in 26-50183, Not Party Constitutional Accountability Center in 26-50219 and Not Party Constitutional Accountability Center in 26-50221. Reason: Duplicate party added in error. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (SH) [Entered: 09/14/2026 10:23 AM]
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Filing 241
COURT ORDER granting Motion to file amicus brief filed by Constitutional Accountability Center [ # 234 ] [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (SH) [Entered: 09/14/2026 10:12 AM]
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Filing 234
MOTION by Not Party Constitutional Accountability Center in 26-50183, Not Party Constitutional Accountability Center in 26-50219 and Not Party Constitutional Accountability Center in 26-50221 to file amicus brief [234] Date of Service: 09/11/2026 [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION by Constitutional Accountability Center to file amicus brief [234] Date of service: 09/11/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Landan, Lapointe, Mathur, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Not Party: Crapo; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Hayes, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Gilman, Gorod, Marouf [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Brianne Jenna Gorod ) [Entered: 09/11/2026 05:32 PM]
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Filing 233
AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Immigration Clinic Directors, Immigration Law Professors and Immigrant Legal Services Providers in 26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221. The Consent is Included in the Brief. Paper Copies of Brief due on 09/16/2026 for Amici Curiae Immigrant Legal Services Providers, Immigration Law Professors and Immigration Clinic Directors. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Immigrant Legal Services Providers, Immigration Law Professors, and Immigration Clinic Directors. Date of service: 09/11/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Landan, Lapointe, Mathur, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Not Party: Crapo; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Hayes, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Gilman, Gorod, Marouf [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Denise L. Gilman ) [Entered: 09/11/2026 04:58 PM]
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Filing 231
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Suchita Mathur for party(s) Appellee Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado, in case 26-50221 [26-50221, 26-50183, 26-50219] (RSM) [Entered: 09/11/2026 02:10 PM]
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Filing 229
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Suchita Mathur for party(s) Appellee Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez, in case 26-50183 [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (RSM) [Entered: 09/11/2026 02:07 PM]
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Filing 225
SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28j) FILED by Appellee Mr. Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez in 26-50183, Appellee Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel in 26-50219, Appellee Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado in 26-50221 Date of Service: 09/10/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Landan, Lapointe, Mathur, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Not Party: Crapo; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Hayes, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Gilman, Gorod, Marouf [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Rebecca Cassler ) [Entered: 09/10/2026 12:42 PM]
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Filing 222
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Suchita Mathur for party(s) Appellee Alejandro Villegas Angel, in case 26-50219 [26-50219] (NMF) [Entered: 09/09/2026 04:48 PM]
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Filing 221
APPELLEE'S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF FILED E/Res's Supplemental Brief deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Brief due on 09/16/2026 for Appellees Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez, Alejandro Villegas Angel and Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLEE'S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF FILED by Mr. Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez in 26-50183, Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel in 26-50219, Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado in 26-50221 Date of service: 09/09/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Landan, Lapointe, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Not Party: Crapo; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Hayes, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Gilman, Gorod, Marouf [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Rebecca Cassler ) [Entered: 09/09/2026 02:56 PM]
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Filing 220
ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DESIGNATION FORM FILED by Attorney Mr. Drew C. Ensign for Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega in 26-50183, Attorney Mr. Drew C. Ensign for Appellants Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, DHS, ICE and Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel in 26-50219, Attorney Mr. Drew C. Ensign for Appellants Mr. Miguel Vergara, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50221 [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Drew C. Ensign ) [Entered: 09/08/2026 10:13 PM]
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Filing 219
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50219] (Suchita Mathur ) [Entered: 09/08/2026 03:43 PM]
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Filing 217
Paper copies of Amicus Brief filed by Amicus Curiae Federation for American Immigration Reform in 26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 22. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (OGA) [Entered: 08/24/2026 02:03 PM]
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Filing 215
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Matt A. Crapo for Not Party Federation for American Immigration Reform in 26-50183 [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (RSM) [Entered: 08/18/2026 03:07 PM]
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Filing 214
AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Federation for American Immigration Reform in 26-50221. Consent is Not Necessary as a Motion has been Granted. Paper Copies of Brief due on 08/24/2026 for Amicus Curiae Federation for American Immigration Reform. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (MFY) [Entered: 08/18/2026 02:54 PM]
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Filing 213
COURT ORDER granting Motion to file amicus brief filed by Federation for American Immigration Reform [ # 208 ] filed by Federation for American Immigration Reform in 26-50221 [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (MFY) [Entered: 08/18/2026 02:06 PM]
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Filing 208
UNOPPOSED MOTION by Not Party Federation for American Immigration Reform in 26-50183, Not Party Federation for American Immigration Reform in 26-50219 and Not Party Federation for American Immigration Reform in 26-50221 to file amicus brief [208] [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION by Federation for American Immigration Reform to file amicus brief [208] Date of service: 08/17/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Landan, Lapointe, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Hayes, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Gilman, Gorod, Marouf [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Matt A. Crapo ) [Entered: 08/17/2026 02:34 PM]
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Filing 207
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Matt A. Crapo ) [Entered: 08/17/2026 02:30 PM]
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Filing 205
Paper copies of Appellant Supplement Brief filed by Appellants Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Appellants DHS, ICE, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Appellants Mr. Miguel Vergara, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 22. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (OGA) [Entered: 08/13/2026 01:54 PM]
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Filing 203
APPELLANT'S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF FILED. A/Pet's Supplemental Brief deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Brief due on 08/17/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, DOJ Executive Office For Immigration Review, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Sylvester M. Ortega, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Miguel Vergara. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF FILED by Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega in 26-50183, Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, U.S. Attorney General, DHS, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, ICE, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50219, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 26-50221. Date of service: 08/10/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Landan, Lapointe, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Hayes, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Gilman, Gorod, Marouf [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Benjamin Timothy Hayes ) [Entered: 08/10/2026 06:10 PM]
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Filing 199
AN ADDITIONAL 22 COPIES OF RECORD EXCERPTS FILED by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega in 26-50183, Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS and ICE in 26-50219, Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 26-50221. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (OGA) [Entered: 07/23/2026 11:55 AM]
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Filing 198
AN ADDITIONAL 22 COPIES OF BRIEF FILED by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega in 26-50183, Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS and ICE in 26-50219, Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 26-50221. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (OGA) [Entered: 07/23/2026 11:30 AM]
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Filing 197
AN ADDITIONAL 22 COPIES OF BRIEF FILED by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega in 26-50183, Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS and ICE in 26-50219, Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 26-50221. Miscellaneous deadline satisfied [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (OGA) [Entered: 07/23/2026 11:14 AM]
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Filing 193
CASE CALENDARED for En Banc on Thursday, 09/24/2026 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. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (SME) [Entered: 07/22/2026 09:11 AM]
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Filing 190
PUBLISHED COURT ORDER. IT IS ORDERED that Appellants' opposed motion to refer this motion to the en banc court is DENIED AS UNNECESSARY. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Appellants' opposed motion for stay of district court judgments pending rehearing en banc is GRANTED. [ # 169 ]; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Appellant's opposed motion for expedited ruling on motion is GRANTED. [ # 174 ] [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (MFY) [Entered: 07/21/2026 03:29 PM]
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Filing 188
AN ADDITIONAL 22 COPIES OF BRIEF FILED by Appellee Mr. Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez in 26-50183, Appellee Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel in 26-50219, Appellee Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado in 26-50221. Miscellaneous deadline satisfied [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (OGA) [Entered: 07/21/2026 12:57 PM]
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Filing 186
REPLY filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega in 26-50183, Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, DHS, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, ICE, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50219, Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 26-50221 [186] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellee Mr. Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez in 26-50183, Appellee Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel in 26-50219, Appellee Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado in 26-50221 [ # 183 ], to the Motion for stay pending appeal filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega in 26-50183, Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, DHS, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, ICE, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50219, Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 26-50221 [ # 169 ]. Date of Service: 07/20/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Landan, Lapointe, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Hayes, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Gilman, Gorod, Marouf. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Benjamin Timothy Hayes ) [Entered: 07/20/2026 12:43 PM]
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Filing 183
RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Mr. Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez in 26-50183, Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel in 26-50219, Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado in 26-50221 [183] to the Motion filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega in 26-50183, Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, DHS, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, ICE, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50219, Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 26-50221 [ # 169 ] Date of Service: 07/17/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Landan, Lapointe, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Hayes, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Gilman, Gorod, Marouf. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Rebecca Cassler ) [Entered: 07/17/2026 11:43 AM]
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Filing 181
REPLY filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega in 26-50183, Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, DHS, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, ICE, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50219, Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 26-50221 [181] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellee Mr. Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez in 26-50183, Appellee Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel in 26-50219, Appellee Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado in 26-50221 [ # 176 ]. Date of Service: 07/16/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Landan, Lapointe, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Hayes, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Gilman, Gorod, Marouf. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Benjamin Timothy Hayes ) [Entered: 07/16/2026 07:53 PM]
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Filing 178
COURT DIRECTIVE ISSUED requesting a response to the Motion for stay pending appeal filed by Appellants Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Appellants DHS, ICE, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Appellants Mr. Miguel Vergara, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221 [ # 169 ] Response/Opposition due by NOON on 07/17/2026. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (MFY) [Entered: 07/14/2026 02:17 PM]
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Filing 176
RESPONSE/OPPOSITION [176] to the Motion for expedited ruling on motion filed by Appellants Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Appellants DHS, ICE, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Appellants Mr. Miguel Vergara, Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221 [ # 174 ]Response/Opposition deadline satisfied. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Mr. Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez in 26-50183, Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel in 26-50219, Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado in 26-50221 [176] to the Motion for expedited ruling on motion filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega in 26-50183, Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, DHS, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, ICE, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50219, Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 26-50221 [ # 174 ] Date of Service: 07/14/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Landan, Lapointe, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Hayes, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Gilman, Gorod, Marouf. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Stephanie Ellen Norton ) [Entered: 07/14/2026 01:34 PM]
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Filing 174
OPPOSED MOTION for expedited ruling on Motion for expedited ruling on motion for stay of DC judgments pending rehearing en banc. [174] [174]. Response/Opposition due on 07/23/2026. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega in 26-50183, Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, DHS, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, ICE, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50219, Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 26-50221 for expedited ruling on Motion for stay pending appeal [ # 169 ] [174]. Date of service: 07/13/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Landan, Lapointe, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Hayes, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Gilman, Gorod, Marouf [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Benjamin Timothy Hayes ) [Entered: 07/13/2026 08:56 PM]
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Filing 173
CASE TENTATIVELY calendared for EN BANC oral argument for the week of 09/21/2026. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (CBW) [Entered: 07/13/2026 02:56 PM]
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Filing 169
OPPOSED MOTION for stay of district court judgments pending rehearing en banc. [169]. Response/Opposition due on 07/20/2026. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega in 26-50183, Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, DHS, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, ICE, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50219, Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 26-50221 for stay pending appeal [169] Ruling is requested by: 07/17/2026. Date of service: 07/10/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Landan, Lapointe, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Hayes, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Gilman, Gorod, Marouf [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Benjamin Timothy Hayes ) [Entered: 07/10/2026 08:51 PM]
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Filing 167
OPINION VACATED. The panel opinion in this case dated 07/02/2026 is vacated in accordance with 5th Cir. R. 41.3. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (PAC) [Entered: 07/10/2026 01:24 PM]
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Filing 165
COURT ORDER granting rehearing en banc [165] A/Pet Supplemental Brief due on 08/10/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, DOJ Executive Office For Immigration Review, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Sylvester M. Ortega, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Miguel Vergara.. E/Res Supplemental Brief due on 09/09/2026 for Appellees Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez, Alejandro Villegas Angel and Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado.. Miscellaneous due on 07/24/2026 - Paper copies of original briefs filed for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, DOJ Executive Office For Immigration Review, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Sylvester M. Ortega, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Miguel Vergara and Appellees Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez, Alejandro Villegas Angel and Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado [165] [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (PAC) [Entered: 07/10/2026 01:14 PM]
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Filing 162
JUDGMENT ENTERED AND FILED. [26-50221] (SH) [Entered: 07/06/2026 04:21 PM]
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Filing 161
JUDGMENT ENTERED AND FILED. [26-50219] (SH) [Entered: 07/06/2026 04:16 PM]
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Filing 159
JUDGMENT ENTERED AND FILED. [26-50183] (SH) [Entered: 07/06/2026 04:11 PM]
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Filing 157
Issuance of the MANDATE is WITHHELD by order of the Court. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (LEF) [Entered: 07/02/2026 05:07 PM]
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Filing 151
PUBLISHED OPINION FILED. [26-50183 Affirmed, 26-50219 Affirmed, 26-50221 Affirmed] Judge: LHS, Judge: JEG, specially concurring, Judge: CTW, dissenting. Mandate issue date is 08/24/2026 (This opinion includes URL material that is archived by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Library, andmade available at http://www.lb5.uscourts.gov/ArchivedURLS/.) [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (SH) [Entered: 07/02/2026 03:49 PM]
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Filing 148
SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28j) FILED. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28j) FILED by Appellee Mr. Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez in 26-50183, Appellee Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel in 26-50219, Appellee Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado in 26-50221 Date of Service: 07/01/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Landan, Lapointe, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Hayes, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Gilman, Gorod, Marouf [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Stephanie Ellen Norton ) [Entered: 07/01/2026 09:14 PM]
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Filing 146
RESPONSE filed by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega in 26-50183, Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, DHS, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, ICE, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50219, Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 26-50221 to the 28j Letter filed by Appellee Mr. Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez in 26-50183, Appellee Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel in 26-50219, Appellee Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado in 26-50221 [ # 144 ] Date of Service: 05/14/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Landan, Lapointe, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Hayes, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Gilman, Gorod, Marouf [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Leslie McKay ) [Entered: 05/14/2026 06:54 PM]
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Filing 144
SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28j) FILED [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28j) FILED by Appellee Mr. Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez in 26-50183, Appellee Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel in 26-50219, Appellee Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado in 26-50221 Date of Service: 05/12/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Landan, Lapointe, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Hayes, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Gilman, Gorod, Marouf [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Rebecca Cassler ) [Entered: 05/12/2026 09:34 AM]
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Filing 141
Paper copies of Appellant Reply Brief filed by Appellants Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Appellants DHS, ICE, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 7. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (OGA) [Entered: 05/01/2026 01:26 PM]
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Filing 139
ORAL ARGUMENT HEARD before Judges Southwick, Graves, Wilson. Arguing Person Information Updated for: Rebecca Cassler arguing for Appellee Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez; Arguing Person Information Updated for: Rebecca Cassler arguing for Appellee Alejandro Villegas Angel; Arguing Person Information Updated for: Rebecca Cassler arguing for Appellee Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado; Arguing Person Information Updated for: Drew C. Ensign arguing for Appellant Acting U.S. Attorney General Blanche, Todd Wallace, Appellant Department of Homeland Security, Appellant DOJ Executive Office For Immigration Review, Appellant Secretary Mullin, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Arguing Person Information Updated for: Drew C. Ensign arguing for Appellant Acting U.S. Attorney General Blanche, Todd Wallace, Appellant Office of the General Counsel Executive Office for Immigration Review, Appellant San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal Miguel Vergara, Appellant United States Department of Homeland Security; Arguing Person Information Updated for: Drew C. Ensign arguing for Appellant Todd Lyons, Appellant Sylvester M. Ortega, Appellant U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (KMP) [Entered: 04/29/2026 02:01 PM]
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Filing 137
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Denise L. Gilman for party(s) Amicus Curiae Religious Leaders Amicus Curiae Immigrant Legal Services Providers Amicus Curiae Faith-Based Organizations, in case 26-50219 Attorney(s) Denise L. Gilman for party(s) Amicus Curiae Religious Leaders Amicus Curiae Immigrant Legal Services Providers Amicus Curiae Faith-Based Organizations, in case 26-50221 Attorney(s) Denise L. Gilman for party(s) Amicus Curiae Religious Leaders Amicus Curiae Immigrant Legal Services Providers Amicus Curiae Faith-Based Organizations, in case 26-50183 [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (RSM) [Entered: 04/29/2026 10:03 AM]
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Filing 136
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Denise L. Gilman ) [Entered: 04/28/2026 04:58 PM]
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Filing 134
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Yulie Landan for party(s) Appellee Alejandro Villegas Angel, in case 26-50219 [26-50219, 26-50183, 26-50221] (NMF) [Entered: 04/28/2026 03:26 PM]
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Filing 132
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Yulie Landan for party(s) Appellee Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado, in case 26-50221 [26-50221, 26-50183, 26-50219] (RSM) [Entered: 04/28/2026 03:10 PM]
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Filing 130
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Yulie Landan for party(s) Appellee Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez, in case 26-50183 [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (RSM) [Entered: 04/28/2026 03:04 PM]
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Filing 129
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50221, 26-50183, 26-50219] (Yulie Landan ) [Entered: 04/28/2026 02:18 PM]
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Filing 128
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50219, 26-50183, 26-50221] (Yulie Landan ) [Entered: 04/28/2026 02:14 PM]
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Filing 127
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Yulie Landan ) [Entered: 04/28/2026 02:13 PM]
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Filing 126
SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28j) FILED [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITIES (FRAP 28j) FILED by Appellee Mr. Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez in 26-50183, Appellee Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel in 26-50219, Appellee Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado in 26-50221 Date of Service: 04/28/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Lapointe, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Hayes, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Gorod, Marouf [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Stephanie Ellen Norton ) [Entered: 04/28/2026 02:11 PM]
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Filing 124
Paper copies of Appellee Brief filed by Appellee Mr. Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez, Appellee Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel, Appellee Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado in 26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 6. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (OGA) [Entered: 04/28/2026 02:02 PM]
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Filing 123
Paper copies of Amicus Brief filed by Constitutional Accountability Center in 26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 7. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (OGA) [Entered: 04/28/2026 01:26 PM]
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Filing 122
Paper copies of Amicus Brief filed by Immigrant Legal Services Providers, Faith-Based Organizations and Religious Leaders in 26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 7. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (OGA) [Entered: 04/28/2026 01:17 PM]
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Filing 120
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Benjamin Timothy Hayes for party(s) Appellant Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal Appellant DHS Appellant Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel Appellant Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General Appellant ICE Appellant Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in case 26-50219 Attorney(s) Benjamin Timothy Hayes for party(s) Appellant Todd Lyons Appellant Miguel Vergara Appellant Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in case 26-50221 Attorney(s) Benjamin Timothy Hayes for party(s) Appellant Department of Homeland Security Appellant EOIR Appellant Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General Appellant Sylvester M. Ortega Appellant Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in case 26-50183 [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (RSM) [Entered: 04/28/2026 07:59 AM]
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Filing 117
APPELLANT'S REPLY BRIEF FILED Reply Brief deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Brief due on 04/28/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, DOJ Executive Office For Immigration Review, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Sylvester M. Ortega, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons and Miguel Vergara. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S REPLY BRIEF FILED by Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega in 26-50183, Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, DHS, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, ICE, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50219, Mr. Todd Lyons, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 26-50221. Date of service: 04/27/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Lapointe, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Gorod, Marouf [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Leslie McKay ) [Entered: 04/27/2026 06:40 PM]
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Filing 116
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Benjamin Timothy Hayes ) [Entered: 04/27/2026 03:20 PM]
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Filing 114
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Fatma Essam Marouf for Amicus Curiae Religious Leaders in 26-50183, Attorney Fatma Essam Marouf for Amicus Curiae Faith-Based Organizations in 26-50183, Attorney Fatma Essam Marouf for Amicus Curiae Immigrant Legal Services Providers in 26-50183, by Attorney(s) Fatma Essam Marouf for party(s) Amicus Curiae Religious Leaders Amicus Curiae Immigrant Legal Services Providers Amicus Curiae Faith-Based Organizations, in case 26-50219 Attorney(s) Fatma Essam Marouf for party(s) Amicus Curiae Religious Leaders Amicus Curiae Immigrant Legal Services Providers Amicus Curiae Faith-Based Organizations, in case 26-50221 [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (RSM) [Entered: 04/27/2026 01:30 PM]
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Filing 113
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Brianne Jenna Gorod for Amicus Curiae Constitutional Accountability Center in 26-50219 [26-50219, 26-50183, 26-50221] (NMF) [Entered: 04/27/2026 09:32 AM]
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Filing 112
PAPER COPIES REQUESTED for the Amicus Brief filed by Constitutional Accountability Center in 26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221 [ # 106 ]. Paper Copies of Brief due on 04/28/2026 for Amicus Curiae Constitutional Accountability Center. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (RSM) [Entered: 04/27/2026 08:26 AM]
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Filing 111
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Fatma Essam Marouf ) [Entered: 04/24/2026 06:09 PM]
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Filing 110
AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Religious Leaders, Faith-Based Organizations and Immigrant Legal Services Providers in 26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221. The Consent is Included in the Brief. Paper Copies of Brief due on 04/28/2026 for Amici Curiae Immigrant Legal Services Providers, Faith-Based Organizations and Religious Leaders. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDERS, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS. Date of service: 04/24/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Lapointe, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton; Attorney for Amicus Curiae: Gorod [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Fatma Essam Marouf ) [Entered: 04/24/2026 05:52 PM]
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Filing 107
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50219] (Brianne Jenna Gorod ) [Entered: 04/24/2026 06:59 AM]
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Filing 106
AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Constitutional Accountability Center in 26-50221, 26-50219, 26-50183. The Consent is Included in the Brief. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Constitutional Accountability Center. Date of service: 04/24/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Lapointe, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Brianne Jenna Gorod ) [Entered: 04/24/2026 06:57 AM]
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Filing 109
PAPER COPIES REQUESTED for the Appellee Brief filed by Appellee Mr. Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez, Appellee Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel, Appellee Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado in 26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221 [ # 105 ]. Paper Copies of Brief due on 04/24/2026 for Appellees Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez, Alejandro Villegas Angel and Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (MFY) [Entered: 04/24/2026 09:45 AM]
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Filing 105
APPELLEE'S BRIEF FILED E/Res's Brief deadline satisfied [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLEE'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez in 26-50183, Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel in 26-50219, Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado in 26-50221. Date of service: 04/23/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Cassler, Garza Izaguirre, Lagana, Lapointe, Norton, Willis; Attorney for Appellants: Ensign, Esparza, Goad, Kruger, McAndrew, McKay, Playton [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Rebecca Cassler ) [Entered: 04/23/2026 07:28 PM]
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Filing 99
Paper copies of Appellant Brief filed by Appellants Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Appellants DHS, ICE, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 7. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (OGA) [Entered: 04/21/2026 09:32 AM]
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Filing 97
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Gracie Willis for party(s) Appellee Alejandro Villegas Angel, in case 26-50219 [26-50219, 26-50183, 26-50221] (NMF) [Entered: 04/20/2026 03:05 PM]
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Filing 95
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Gracie Willis for party(s) Appellee Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado, in case 26-50221 [26-50221, 26-50183, 26-50219] (RSM) [Entered: 04/20/2026 02:47 PM]
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Filing 93
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Gracie Willis for party(s) Appellee Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez, in case 26-50183 [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (RSM) [Entered: 04/20/2026 02:41 PM]
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Filing 92
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50219, 26-50183, 26-50221] (Gracie Willis ) [Entered: 04/17/2026 06:15 PM]
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Filing 91
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Gracie Willis ) [Entered: 04/17/2026 06:15 PM]
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Filing 90
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50221, 26-50183, 26-50219] (Gracie Willis ) [Entered: 04/17/2026 06:14 PM]
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Filing 89
Paper copies of Record Excerpts filed by Appellants Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Appellants DHS, ICE, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 4. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (OGA) [Entered: 04/17/2026 02:21 PM]
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Filing 87
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Michelle Rose Lapointe for party(s) Appellee Alejandro Villegas Angel, in case 26-50219 [26-50219, 26-50183, 26-50221] (RSM) [Entered: 04/17/2026 07:59 AM]
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Filing 85
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Michelle Rose Lapointe for party(s) Appellee Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado, in case 26-50221 [26-50221, 26-50183, 26-50219] (NMF) [Entered: 04/16/2026 11:37 AM]
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Filing 84
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50219, 26-50183, 26-50221] (Michelle Rose Lapointe ) [Entered: 04/16/2026 09:07 AM]
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Filing 83
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50221, 26-50183, 26-50219] (Michelle Rose Lapointe ) [Entered: 04/16/2026 09:05 AM]
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Filing 82
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Michelle Rose Lapointe ) [Entered: 04/16/2026 09:00 AM]
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Filing 81
ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DESIGNATION FORM FILED by Attorney Mr. Drew C. Ensign for Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega in 26-50183, Attorney Mr. Drew C. Ensign for Appellants Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, DHS, ICE and Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel in 26-50219, Attorney Mr. Drew C. Ensign for Appellants Mr. Miguel Vergara, Mr. Todd Lyons and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50221 [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Drew C. Ensign ) [Entered: 04/15/2026 05:10 PM]
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Filing 80
ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DESIGNATION FORM FILED by Attorney Ms. Rebecca Cassler for Appellee Mr. Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez in 26-50183, Attorney Ms. Rebecca Cassler for Appellee Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel in 26-50219, Attorney Ms. Rebecca Cassler for Appellee Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado in 26-50221 [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Rebecca Cassler ) [Entered: 04/15/2026 04:01 PM]
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Filing 78
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Drew C. Ensign for party(s) Appellant Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal Appellant DHS Appellant Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel Appellant Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General Appellant ICE Appellant Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in case 26-50219 Attorney(s) Drew C. Ensign for party(s) Appellant Todd Lyons Appellant Miguel Vergara Appellant Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in case 26-50221 Attorney(s) Drew C. Ensign for party(s) Appellant Department of Homeland Security Appellant EOIR Appellant Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General Appellant Sylvester M. Ortega Appellant Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in case 26-50183 [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (CAS) [Entered: 04/15/2026 03:20 PM]
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Filing 76
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (Drew C. Ensign ) [Entered: 04/15/2026 11:39 AM]
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Filing 74
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Rebecca Cassler for party(s) Appellee Alejandro Villegas Angel, in case 26-50219 [26-50219, 26-50183, 26-50221] (RSM) [Entered: 04/15/2026 11:17 AM]
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Filing 72
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Rebecca Cassler for party Appellee Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez, in case 26-50183 [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (JAK) [Entered: 04/15/2026 11:11 AM]
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Filing 71
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50219] (Rebecca Cassler ) [Entered: 04/15/2026 09:03 AM]
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Filing 70
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50221] (Rebecca Cassler ) [Entered: 04/15/2026 09:02 AM]
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Filing 65
CASE CALENDARED for oral argument on Wednesday, 04/29/2026 in New Orleans in the West Courtroom -- PM session. The courtroom deputy assigned to your case is Kim M. Pollard. See the letter attached for full contact information. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (CBW) [Entered: 04/13/2026 04:09 PM]
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Filing 64
CASE TENTATIVELY calendared for oral argument for the week of 04/27/2026. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (CBW) [Entered: 04/13/2026 04:04 PM]
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Filing 63
COURT ORDER granting in part Motion to establish briefing notice filed by Appellee Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel, Appellee Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado [ # 53 ] in 26-50219, 26-50221; to extend time to file brief of appellee [63] Appellee's Brief due on 04/23/2026 for Appellees Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez, Alejandro Villegas Angel and Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado; to extend time to file reply brief [63] Reply Brief deadline updated to 04/27/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, DOJ Executive Office For Immigration Review, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Sylvester M. Ortega, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons and Miguel Vergara [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (CAS) [Entered: 04/13/2026 03:09 PM]
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Filing 61
CALENDARED CASE CONTINUED. Cases have been re-consolidated. [26-50219, 26-50221] (CBW) [Entered: 04/13/2026 02:18 PM]
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Filing 60
LETTER OF ADVISEMENT. Reason: new case caption [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (CAS) [Entered: 04/13/2026 01:53 PM]
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Filing 58
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Stephanie Ellen Norton for party(s) Appellee Alejandro Villegas Angel, in case 26-50219 [26-50219, 26-50221] (RSM) [Entered: 04/13/2026 01:09 PM]
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Filing 53
OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellee Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel in 26-50219, Appellee Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado in 26-50221 to establish briefing notice[53]. Date of service: 04/10/2026 Response/Opposition due on 04/20/2026. [26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: LEVEL 1 EXTENSION REQUESTED by Appellee Mr. Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado in 26-50221 for filing Appellee brief until 04/27/2026 [26-50219, 26-50221] (Stephanie Ellen Norton ) [Entered: 04/10/2026 06:00 PM]
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Filing 51
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Stephanie Ellen Norton for party(s) Appellee Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado, in case 26-50221 [26-50221, 26-50219] (CAS) [Entered: 04/10/2026 03:58 PM]
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Filing 50
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50221, 26-50219] (Stephanie Ellen Norton ) [Entered: 04/10/2026 01:54 PM]
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Filing 49
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50219, 26-50221] (Stephanie Ellen Norton ) [Entered: 04/10/2026 01:53 PM]
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Filing 48
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. [26-50219] (DDL) [Entered: 04/10/2026 09:16 AM]
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Filing 46
CASE CALENDARED for oral argument on Wednesday, 04/29/2026 in New Orleans in the West Courtroom -- PM session. The courtroom deputy assigned to your case is Kim M. Pollard. SESSION # 42. [26-50219, 26-50221] (CBW) [Entered: 04/09/2026 11:56 AM]
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Filing 45
CASE TENTATIVELY calendared for oral argument for the week of 04/27/2026. [26-50219, 26-50221] (CBW) [Entered: 04/09/2026 11:52 AM]
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Filing 44
BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED. EXPEDITED SCHEDULE. Appellee's Brief due on 04/20/2026 for Appellees Alejandro Villegas Angel and Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado.. Reply Brief due on 04/24/2026 by 12:00 NOON for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons and Miguel Vergara. [26-50219, 26-50221] (CAS) [Entered: 04/09/2026 10:52 AM]
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Filing 42
LETTER OF ADVISEMENT. Reason: by directive from the court, this case is consolidated with case No. 26-50221 only. Case No. 26-50183 has been severed from the consolidation. New case caption issued. [26-50219, 26-50221] (CAS) [Entered: 04/09/2026 09:56 AM]
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Filing 40
COURT DIRECTIVE ISSUED severing [40] case(s) 26-50219 26-50221 from 26-50183. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (CAS) [Entered: 04/09/2026 09:21 AM]
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Filing 68
PROPOSED SUFFICIENT RECORD EXCERPTS filed by Appellants Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Appellants DHS, ICE, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221 [ # 37 ] Record Excerpts have been deemed insufficient. Corrections required: Record citations to be added to the table of content, and must be saved as a serachable PDF document. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Sufficient Record Excerpts deadline satisfied. Sufficient Record Excerpts deadline updated to 04/17/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, DOJ Executive Office For Immigration Review, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Sylvester M. Ortega, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons and Miguel Vergara [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (CAS) [Entered: 04/14/2026 08:48 AM]
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Filing 67
PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Appellants Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Appellants DHS, ICE, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal and Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221 [ # 36 ] Brief has been deemed insufficient. Corrections required: the citations to the record. Additional corrections required: MUST BE SAVED AS A SEARCHABLE PDF. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied. Sufficient Brief deadline updated to 04/17/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, DOJ Executive Office For Immigration Review, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Sylvester M. Ortega, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons and Miguel Vergara [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (CAS) [Entered: 04/14/2026 08:30 AM]
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Filing 37
SUFFICIENT RECORD EXCERPTS FILED. Sufficient Record Excerpts deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Record Excerpts due on 04/17/2026 **OVERNIGHT** for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, DOJ Executive Office For Immigration Review, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Sylvester M. Ortega, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons and Miguel Vergara. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RECORD EXCERPTS FILED by Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega in 26-50183, Appellants Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS and ICE in 26-50219, Appellants Mr. Todd Lyons, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 26-50221. Record Excerpts NOT Sufficient as they exceed optional content limit. Optional contents exceed page limitations by over 40 pages. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Sufficient Record Excerpts due on 04/20/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, DOJ Executive Office For Immigration Review, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Sylvester M. Ortega, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons and Miguel Vergara [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (CAG) [Entered: 04/06/2026 03:40 PM]
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Filing 36
SUFFICIENT APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Brief due on 04/17/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, DOJ Executive Office For Immigration Review, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Sylvester M. Ortega, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons and Miguel Vergara. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, EOIR, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Sylvester M. Ortega in 26-50183, Mr. Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS and ICE in 26-50219, Mr. Todd Lyons, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 26-50221. Brief NOT Sufficient as must be OCR. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Sufficient Brief due on 04/20/2026 for Appellants Todd Wallace Blanche, Acting U.S. Attorney General, Department of Homeland Security, DOJ Executive Office For Immigration Review, Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Sylvester M. Ortega, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons and Miguel Vergara and Appellees Ignacio Sosnava Rodriguez, Alejandro Villegas Angel and Miguel Angel Gomez Alvarado. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (CAG) [Entered: 04/06/2026 03:16 PM]
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Filing 35
CASE CAPTION updated. Involvement terminated for Appellant Charlotte Collins in 26-50183 and Appellant Charlotte Collins, Warden, T. Don Hutto Detention Center, Taylor, Texas in 26-50219. Reason: Inadvertently added at case opening. [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (CAG) [Entered: 04/06/2026 02:21 PM]
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Filing 33
CASE CAPTION updated. Pamela Bondi substituted by Todd Wallace Blanche and Kristi Noem in 26-50221 substituted by Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221] (CAG) [Entered: 04/06/2026 01:17 PM]
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Filing 32
COURT ORDER granting Motion to consolidate cases 26-50183, 26-50219, and 26-50221 [ # 10805119-2 ]; granting Motion to expedite appeals [ # 10805119-3 ]; granting motion to file non-conforming Brief and Record Excerpts [ # 10805120-2 ] in [26-50183, 26-50219, 26-50221]. An expedited briefing schedule will issue under separate cover. (CAG) [Entered: 04/06/2026 12:14 PM]
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Filing 31
ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 1:26-CV-384. Electronic ROA due on 04/21/2026. [26-50219] (EMF) [Entered: 04/06/2026 08:56 AM]
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Filing 28
ATTORNEY NOT PARTICIPATING. Patricio Izaguirre is designated as inactive in this case. Reason: incorrect attorney added at case opening. [26-50219] (CAG) [Entered: 04/06/2026 08:28 AM]
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Filing 29
RESPONSE filed by Appellee Mr. Alejandro Villegas Angel to motion to expedite and consolidate filed in case No. 26-50183. [26-50219] (CAS) [Entered: 04/06/2026 08:35 AM]
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Filing 25
INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [25] Initial AA Check Due satisfied. [26-50219] (EMF) [Entered: 03/31/2026 01:43 PM]
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Filing 27
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Patricio Garza Izaguirre for party(s) Appellee Alejandro Villegas Angel, in case 26-50219 [26-50219] (CAG) [Entered: 04/06/2026 08:26 AM]
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Filing 17
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50219] (Patricio Garza Izaguirre ) [Entered: 03/25/2026 03:59 PM]
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Filing 20
DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the record excerpts received from Appellants Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS and ICE because it is premature [26-50219] (RSM) [Entered: 03/27/2026 01:08 PM]
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Filing 19
DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the appellants' brief received from Appellants Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS and ICE because it is premature; motion to consolidate pending in lead case. [26-50219] (RSM) [Entered: 03/27/2026 12:50 PM]
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Filing 18
DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the motion to file brief in present form, and motion to consolidate with two other appeals received from Appellants Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Charlotte Collins, Warden, T. Don Hutto Detention Center, Taylor, Texas, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, Mr. Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS and ICE because the motion to consolidate is pending in the lead case, No. 26-50183, and the motion to file a brief n present form should be filed in the lead case only, if consolidation granted. [26-50219] (CAS) [Entered: 03/25/2026 04:16 PM]
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Filing 11
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Shelley R. Goad for party(s) Appellant Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal Appellant DHS Appellant Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel Appellant ICE Appellant Markwayne Mullin, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Appellant Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, in case 26-50219 [26-50219] (RSM) [Entered: 03/24/2026 02:26 PM]
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Filing 9
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [26-50219] (Shelley R. Goad ) [Entered: 03/23/2026 03:37 PM]
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Filing 8
DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the appearance form received from Shelley Goad because the appearance form has the incorrect case number listed [26-50219] (RSM) [Entered: 03/23/2026 03:12 PM]
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Filing 5
APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Leslie McKay for party(s) Appellant Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal Appellant Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Appellant DHS Appellant Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel Appellant ICE Appellant Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, in case 26-50219 [26-50219] (RSM) [Entered: 03/20/2026 03:15 PM]
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Filing 4
APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [26-50219] (Leslie McKay ) [Entered: 03/20/2026 02:42 PM]
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Filing 1
PRISONER CASE WITH COUNSEL docketed. NOA filed by Appellants Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Charlotte Collins, Warden, T. Don Hutto Detention Center, Taylor, Texas, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of the General Counsel, Miguel Vergara, San Antonio Field Office Director for Enforcement and Removal, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, DHS and ICE [26-50219] (EMF) [Entered: 03/19/2026 10:21 AM]
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