Tohono O'odham Nation v. Markwayne Mullin, et al
Plaintiff: Tohono O'odham Nation, a federally recognized Indian tribe
Defendant: Markwayne Mullin, in his official capacity as Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Rodney S. Scott, in his official capacity as Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Rosario Vasquez, in his official capacity as Chief of U.S. Border Patrol
Amicus Curiae: National Congress of American Indians, Inter Tribal Association of Arizona, Inc., Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Ak-Chin Indian Community, National Native American Law Student Association, University of Arizona Native and Indigenous Law Students Association, Center for Biological Diversity and Katie Hobbs, in her official capacity as Governor of Arizona
Case Number: 26-5306
Filed: August 27, 2026
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
Nature of Suit: Torts to Land
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 22, 2026 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2199764] filed by Zeynep J. Graves on behalf of Amicus Curiae for Appellant Center for Biological Diversity. [26-5306] (Graves, Zeynep) [Entered: 10/22/2026 05:40 PM]
October 22, 2026 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2199701] filed by Kyle Glynn and co-counsel Adam R.F. Gustafson, Christopher Anderson on behalf of Appellees Rodney S. Scott, Markwayne Mullin and Rosario Vasquez. [26-5306] (Gustafson, Adam) [Entered: 10/22/2026 03:03 PM]
October 22, 2026 REPLY [2199621] filed by Tohono O'odham Nation to response [ # 2198306-2 ] [Service Date: 10/22/2026 by Email] Length Certification: 2597. [26-5306] (Kanji, Riyaz) [Entered: 10/22/2026 12:33 PM]
October 20, 2026 CLERK'S ORDER [2199281] filed scheduling oral argument on Tuesday, 12/01/2026. [26-5306] [Entered: 10/20/2026 04:49 PM]
October 15, 2026 CLERK'S ORDER [2198451] filed granting appellant's unopposed motion to extend time [ # 2198181-2 ], setting revised briefing schedule: APPELLANT Reply Brief due 10/28/2026 [26-5306] [Entered: 10/15/2026 04:52 PM]
October 15, 2026 RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION [2198306] to motion for injunction [ # 2196333-2 ] filed by Markwayne Mullin, Rodney S. Scott and Rosario Vasquez [Service Date: 10/15/2026 by CM/ECF NDA] Length Certification: 5,179 words. [26-5306] (Anderson, Christopher) [Entered: 10/15/2026 12:15 PM]
October 14, 2026 UNOPPOSED MOTION [2198181] to extend time to file reply to 10/28/2026 filed by Tohono O'odham Nation [Service Date: 10/14/2026 ] Length Certification: 437. [26-5306] (Kanji, Riyaz) [Entered: 10/14/2026 11:40 PM]
October 14, 2026 APPELLEE BRIEF [2198153] filed by Markwayne Mullin, Rodney S. Scott and Rosario Vasquez [Service Date: 10/14/2026 ] Length of Brief: 12,851 words. [26-5306] (Anderson, Christopher) [Entered: 10/14/2026 05:30 PM]
October 6, 2026 PER CURIAM ORDER [2196482] filed ORDERED that appellees file a response to the motion [ # 2196333-2 ] by October 15, 2026. Any reply is due by October 22, 2026. Before Judges: Pillard, Katsas and Walker. [26-5306] [Entered: 10/06/2026 09:33 AM]
October 6, 2026 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2196484] filed by Kyle Glynn and co-counsel Christopher Anderson on behalf of Appellees Markwayne Mullin, Rodney S. Scott and Rosario Vasquez. [26-5306] (Anderson, Christopher) [Entered: 10/06/2026 09:35 AM]
October 5, 2026 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2196358] filed by Elizabeth B. Prelogar and Joshua Revesz on behalf of Appellant Tohono O'odham Nation. [26-5306] (Prelogar, Elizabeth) [Entered: 10/05/2026 02:37 PM]
October 5, 2026 EMERGENCY MOTION [2196333] for injunction filed by Tohono O'odham Nation (Service Date: 10/05/2026 by Email) Length Certification: 5,186. [26-5306] (Kanji, Riyaz) [Entered: 10/05/2026 01:20 PM]
September 24, 2026 CORRECTED AMICUS FOR APPELLANT BRIEF [2194931] filed by Center for Biological Diversity [Service Date: 09/24/2026 ] Length of Brief: 15 Pages. [26-5306] (Zukoski, Edward) [Entered: 09/24/2026 08:54 PM]
September 24, 2026 CORRECTED AMICUS FOR APPELLANT BRIEF [2194896] filed by National Native American Law Student Association and University of Arizona Native and Indigenous Law Students Association [Service Date: 09/24/2026 ] Length of Brief: 6006. [26-5306] (Whiteman Runs Him, Heather) [Entered: 09/24/2026 04:26 PM]
September 24, 2026 CORRECTED AMICUS FOR APPELLANT BRIEF [2194849] filed by Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Ak-Chin Indian Community [Service Date: 09/24/2026 ] Length of Brief: 5009. [26-5306] (Stanford, Matthew) [Entered: 09/24/2026 02:43 PM]
September 23, 2026 AMICUS FOR APPELLANT BRIEF [2194697] filed by Amici curiae National Native American Law Students Association and Arizona Native and Indigenous Law Students Association [Service Date: 09/23/2026 ] Length of Brief: 6006 words. [26-5306] (Whiteman Runs Him, Heather) [Entered: 09/23/2026 06:56 PM]
September 23, 2026 CONSENT AMICUS FOR APPELLANT BRIEF [2194701] filed by Katie Hobbs, in her official capacity as the Governor of Arizona [Service Date: 09/23/2026 ] Length of Brief: 5101 words. [26-5306] (Cox, Justin) [Entered: 09/23/2026 08:56 PM]
September 23, 2026 AMICUS FOR APPELLANT BRIEF [2194699] filed by Center for Biological Diversity [Service Date: 09/23/2026 ] Length of Brief: 15 Pages. [26-5306] (Zukoski, Edward) [Entered: 09/23/2026 07:52 PM]
September 23, 2026 AMICUS FOR APPELLANT BRIEF [2194695] filed by Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and Ak-Chin Indian Community [Service Date: 09/23/2026 ] Length of Brief: 5009. [26-5306] (Stanford, Matthew) [Entered: 09/23/2026 06:51 PM]
September 23, 2026 CONSENT AMICUS FOR APPELLANT BRIEF [2194684] filed by National Congress of American Indians and Inter Tribal Association of Arizona, Inc. [Service Date: 09/23/2026 ] Length of Brief: 3,353 words. [26-5306] (Forbes, Mitchell) [Entered: 09/23/2026 05:35 PM]
September 16, 2026 SEALED JOINT APPENDIX [2193540] filed by Tohono O'odham Nation [Volumes: 1] [Service Date: 09/16/2026] [26-5306] [Entered: 09/17/2026 11:52 AM]
September 16, 2026 JOINT APPENDIX [2193482] filed by Tohono O'odham Nation [Volumes: 3] [Service Date: 09/16/2026 ] [26-5306] (Kanji, Riyaz) [Entered: 09/16/2026 11:30 PM]
September 16, 2026 SEPARATE STATUTORY ADDENDUM [2193481] to Appellant/Petitioner brief [ # 2193480-2 ] filed by Tohono O'odham Nation [Service Date:09/16/2026 ] [26-5306] (Kanji, Riyaz) [Entered: 09/16/2026 11:23 PM]
September 16, 2026 APPELLANT BRIEF [2193480] filed by Tohono O'odham Nation [Service Date: 09/16/2026 ] Length of Brief: 12,977 words. [26-5306] (Kanji, Riyaz) [Entered: 09/16/2026 11:20 PM]
September 11, 2026 STATEMENT OF INTENT REGARDING APPENDIX DEFERRAL [2192589] filed by Tohono O'odham Nation [Service Date: 09/11/2026 ] Intent: AppxNotDeferred [26-5306] (Kanji, Riyaz) [Entered: 09/11/2026 02:55 PM]
September 11, 2026 TRANSCRIPT STATUS REPORT [2192596] filed by Tohono O'odham Nation [Service Date: 09/11/2026 ]. Status of Transcripts: Final - All transcripts needed for the appeal have been completed and received. [26-5306] (Kanji, Riyaz) [Entered: 09/11/2026 02:58 PM]
September 11, 2026 UNDERLYING DECISION IN CASE [2192592] submitted by Tohono O'odham Nation [26-5306] (Kanji, Riyaz) [Entered: 09/11/2026 02:56 PM]
September 11, 2026 STATEMENT OF ISSUES [2192590] filed by Tohono O'odham Nation [Service Date: 09/11/2026 ] [26-5306] (Kanji, Riyaz) [Entered: 09/11/2026 02:55 PM]
September 11, 2026 CERTIFICATE AS TO PARTIES, RULINGS AND RELATED CASES [2192586] filed by Tohono O'odham Nation [Service Date: 09/11/2026 ] [26-5306] (Kanji, Riyaz) [Entered: 09/11/2026 02:53 PM]
September 11, 2026 DOCKETING STATEMENT [2192584] filed by Tohono O'odham Nation [Service Date: 09/11/2026 ] [26-5306] (Kanji, Riyaz) [Entered: 09/11/2026 02:53 PM]
September 11, 2026 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2192583] filed by Riyaz A. Kanji and David A. Giampetroni on behalf of Appellant Tohono O'odham Nation. [26-5306] (Kanji, Riyaz) [Entered: 09/11/2026 02:52 PM]
September 9, 2026 PER CURIAM ORDER [2192131] filed ORDERED that this case be expedited and that the following briefing schedule apply: APPELLANT'S Brief due 09/16/2026. APPENDIX due 09/16/2026. APPELLEES' Brief due 10/14/2026. APPELLANT'S Reply Brief due 10/21/2026. The Clerk is directed to calendar this case for oral argument on the first appropriate date in December 2026 (SEE ORDER FOR MORE DETAILS). Before Judges: Millett, Walker and Childs. [26-5306] [Entered: 09/09/2026 03:20 PM]
September 1, 2026 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE [2190886] filed by Kyle Glynn on behalf of Appellees Markwayne Mullin, Rodney S. Scott and Rosario Vasquez. [26-5306] (Glynn, Kyle) [Entered: 09/01/2026 11:40 AM]
August 27, 2026 CLERK'S ORDER [2190211] filed directing party to file initial submissions: APPELLANT docketing statement due 09/28/2026. APPELLANT certificate as to parties due 09/28/2026. APPELLANT statement of issues due 09/28/2026. APPELLANT underlying decision due 09/28/2026. APPELLANT deferred appendix statement due 09/28/2026. APPELLANT entry of appearance due 09/28/2026. APPELLANT transcript status report due 09/28/2026. APPELLANT procedural motions due 09/28/2026. APPELLANT dispositive motions due 10/13/2026; directing party to file initial submissions: APPELLEE certificate as to parties due 09/28/2026. APPELLEE entry of appearance due 09/28/2026. APPELLEE procedural motions due 09/28/2026. APPELLEE dispositive motions due 10/13/2026 [26-5306] [Entered: 08/27/2026 11:26 AM]
August 27, 2026 NOTICE OF APPEAL [2190207] seeking review of a decision by the U.S. District Court in 1:26-cv-02127-RJL filed by Tohono O'odham Nation. Appeal assigned USCA Case Number: 26-5306. [26-5306] [Entered: 08/27/2026 11:23 AM]
August 27, 2026 UNOPPOSED MOTION [2190339] to expedite case filed by Tohono O'odham Nation [Service Date: 08/27/2026 ] Length Certification: 2077 words. [26-5306] (Kanji, Riyaz) [Entered: 08/27/2026 11:00 PM]
August 27, 2026 US CIVIL CASE docketed. [26-5306] [Entered: 08/27/2026 11:23 AM]

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Plaintiff: Tohono O'odham Nation, a federally recognized Indian tribe
Represented By: Riyaz A. Kanji
Represented By: Joshua Revesz
Represented By: Elizabeth Barchas Prelogar
Represented By: David Angelo Giampetroni Esquire
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Defendant: Markwayne Mullin, in his official capacity as Secretary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Defendant: Rodney S. Scott, in his official capacity as Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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Defendant: Rosario Vasquez, in his official capacity as Chief of U.S. Border Patrol
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Amicus curiae: National Congress of American Indians
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