MASSACHUSETTS COALITION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM et al v. U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES et al
| Massachusetts Coalition for Immigration Reform, Kevin Lynn, LINDA HUHN, ROB MEYER, BRUCE ANDERSON, STEVEN CHANCE SMITH and GAIL GETZWILLER |
| U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US DEPARTMENT OF STATE and US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE |
| INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROJECT |
| IMMIGRATION REFORM LAW INSTITUTE |
| 1:2020cv03438 |
| November 24, 2020 |
| US District Court for the District of Columbia |
| Trevor N McFadden |
| Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision |
| 05 U.S.C. § 551 Administrative Procedure Act |
| None |
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Filing 40
ERRATA by INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROJECT re #39 Motion for Leave to File. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Amicus Curiae Brief)(Meyer, Kathryn)
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MINUTE ORDER granting #39 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 5/2/2023. (lctnm3)
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Filing 39
MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROJECT. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Meyer, Kathryn)
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Filing 38
Memorandum in opposition to re #34 Motion for Summary Judgment,, filed by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, US DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5)(Norman, Erika)
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Filing 37
Cross MOTION for Summary Judgment ; Memorandum in Support by U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, US DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5)(Norman, Erika)
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Filing 36
NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Joseph Hajec on behalf of Immigration Reform Law Institute (Hajec, Christopher) (Main Document 36 replaced on 4/6/2023) (zed).
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Filing 35
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File amicus curiae brief by Immigration Reform Law Institute. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Hajec, Christopher)
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MINUTE ORDER granting #35 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 4/5/2023. (lctnm3)
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Filing 34
MOTION for Summary Judgment by BRUCE ANDERSON, GAIL GETZWILLER, LINDA HUHN, KEVIN LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS COALITION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM, ROB MEYER, STEVEN CHANCE SMITH. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1. Declaration of Steven Chance Smith, #2 Exhibit 2. Declaration of Gail Getzwiller, #3 Exhibit 3. Declaration of Steve Kropper, #4 Exhibit 4. Declaration of Kevin Lynn, #5 Exhibit 5. Declaration of Linda Huhn, #6 Exhibit 6. Declaration of Bruce Anderson, #7 Exhibit 7. Declaration of Rob Meyer, #8 Exhibit 8. Declaration of Henry Barbaro, #9 Text of Proposed Order)(Axelrod, Julie)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Trevor N. McFadden: Status Conference held on 1/26/2023. Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment due by 2/27/2023. Government's Cross-Motion and Opposition due by 4/13/2023. Plaintiff's Opposition and Reply or Motion for Discovery due by 5/12/2023. Government's Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Discovery or Reply to its Cross-Motion due by 6/2/2023. (Court Reporter: Lisa Edwards.) (hmc)
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NOTICE of Rescheduled Hearing: The parties shall take notice that the Status Conference previously set for 1/19/2023 is rescheduled to 1/26/2023 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 2- In Person before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. (hmc)
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Filing 33
ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD Notice of Filing Certified List of Contents by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, US DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Norman, Erika)
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Trevor N. McFadden: Telephonic Status Conference held on 10/20/2022. The Government is directed to turn over the administrative record by 12/15/2022. The parties shall meet and confer by the week of 1/9/2023. The parties shall submit one-page briefs outlining what, if any, discovery they are seeking by 1/17/2023. If the parties agree that discovery is not necessary, the parties shall file a proposed briefing schedule for summary judgment. Status Conference set for 1/19/2023 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 2- In Person before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. (Court Reporter: Lisa Edwards.) (hmc)
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Filing 32
ANSWER to #17 Amended Complaint, by U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, US DEPARTMENT OF STATE.(Duffy, Sean)
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Filing 31
MEET AND CONFER STATEMENT. (Norman, Erika)
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NOTICE of Rescheduled Hearing: The parties shall take notice that the Telephonic Initial Scheduling Conference previously set for 10/21/2022 is rescheduled to 10/20/2022 at 10:30 AM before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. (hmc)
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Filing 30
NOTICE (Joint) Re: Meet and Confer Statement by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, US DEPARTMENT OF STATE re Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings (Norman, Erika)
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Filing 29
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #17 Amended Complaint, by U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, US DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Duffy, Sean)
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MINUTE ORDER granting the #29 Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Defendants shall file their Answer on or before October 17, 2022. Additionally, the telephonic initial status conference in this matter is rescheduled to Friday, October 21 at 10:30 AM. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 9/12/2022. (lctnm3)
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Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Answer due by 10/17/2022. Telephonic Initial Scheduling Conference rescheduled to 10/21/2022 at 10:30 AM before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. (hmc)
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Filing 28
ORDER setting an Initial Telephonic Scheduling Conference for September 29, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 8/11/2022. (lctnm3)
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Filing 27
MEMORANDUM ORDER granting in part and denying in part Defendants' #19 Motion to Dismiss. See attached order for details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 8/11/2022. (lctnm3)
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Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Answer due by 9/26/2022. Telephonic Initial Scheduling Conference set for 9/29/2022 at 3:30 PM before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. (hmc)
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Filing 26
NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by BRUCE ANDERSON, GAIL GETZWILLER, LINDA HUHN, KEVIN LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS COALITION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM, ROB MEYER, STEVEN CHANCE SMITH (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A. NEPA Implementing Regulations)(Axelrod, Julie)
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Filing 25
NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, US DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Order in Arizona v. Mayorkas))(Norman, Erika)
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Filing 24
NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, US DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Order))(Norman, Erika)
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Filing 23
REPLY to opposition to motion re #19 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint filed by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, US DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Duffy, Sean)
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Filing 22
Memorandum in opposition to re #19 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint and Opposition to Motion filed by BRUCE ANDERSON, GAIL GETZWILLER, LINDA HUHN, KEVIN LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS COALITION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM, ROB MEYER, STEVEN CHANCE SMITH. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1. Declaration of Steven Chance Smith, #2 Exhibit 2. Declaration of Gail Getzwiller, #3 Exhibit 3. Declaration of Kevin Lynn, #4 Exhibit 4. Declaration of Linda Huhn, #5 Exhibit 5. Declaration of Bruce Anderson, #6 Exhibit 6. Declaration of Rob Meyer, #7 Exhibit 7. Declaration of Henry Barbaro, #8 Exhibit 8. Declaration of Steve Cropper, #9 Exhibit 9. Declaration of Todd Bensman)(Axelrod, Julie)
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Set/Reset Deadlines: Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss due by 12/17/2021. Defendants' Reply due by 1/14/2022. (hmc)
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Filing 21
PROPOSED BRIEFING SCHEDULE re #16 Order, by DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, US DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Duffy, Sean)
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MINUTE ORDER granting Defendants' #21 Proposed Briefing Schedule. Plaintiffs shall file their motion to dismiss on or before December 17, 2021. Defendants shall file a reply, if necessary, on or before January 14, 2022. Future extension requests will be denied. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 11/12/2021. (lctnm3)
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MINUTE ORDER granting Defendants' #20 Unopposed Motion for Relief from the Requirements of Local Rule 7(n). Defendants need not comply with Rule 7(n) until otherwise directed by this Court. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 11/4/2021. (lcntm3)
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Filing 20
Unopposed MOTION Relief from the Requirements of Local Rule 7(N) re #19 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, US DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Norman, Erika)
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Filing 19
MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, US DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit Exhibit H, #9 Text of Proposed Order)(Norman, Erika)
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Filing 18
SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, US DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (zjf)
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Filing 17
AMENDED COMPLAINT against U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, US DEPARTMENT OF STATE, US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE filed by LINDA HUHN, BRUCE ANDERSON, KEVIN LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS COALITION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM, ROB MEYER, Steven Chance Smith, Gail Getzwiller. (Attachments: #1 Summons Department of Justice, #2 Summons Department of State)(Axelrod, Julie)
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Set/Reset Deadlines: Amended Complaint due by 9/3/2021. Defendant's response due by 11/3/2021. Plaintiff's opposition due by 12/3/2021. Defendant's reply due by 12/17/2021. (hmc)
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Filing 16
ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' #15 Stipulation and Proposed Order to Amend Complaint and Set Briefing Schedule, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall adhere to the attached schedule. It is further ORDERED that Defendants' #14 Motion to Dismiss is DENIED as moot. Further requests for extension will be disfavored. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 6/30/2021. (lctnm3)
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Filing 15
STIPULATION and PROPOSED ORDER TO AMEND COMPLAINT AND SET BRIEFING SCHEDULE by BRUCE ANDERSON, LINDA HUHN, KEVIN LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS COALITION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM, ROB MEYER. (Axelrod, Julie)
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Filing 14
MOTION to Dismiss Complaints in Consolidated Cases by U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A-Directive, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B-Instruction Manual, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Norman, Erika)
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Filing 13
Unopposed MOTION Relief from Requirement of Local Rule 7(n) to file Administrative Record Index by U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Norman, Erika)
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MINUTE ORDER granting Defendants' #13 Unopposed Motion Relief from Requirement of Local Rule 7(n) to file Administrative Record Index. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the Government need not file a certified list of the contents of the administrative record. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 6/11/2021. (lctnm3)
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Cases Consolidated. Case 21-1198 has been consolidated with case 20-3438, pursuant to an Order entered 5/28/2021. From this date forward, all pleadings shall be filed ONLY in the lead case 20-3438. (eg)
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Filing 12
ORDER granting Defendants' #11 Unopposed Motion to Consolidate Cases. See attached for further details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 5/28/2021. (lctnm3)
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Filing 11
Unopposed MOTION to Consolidate Cases by U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Norman, Erika)
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Filing 10
Joint STATUS REPORT by U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Norman, Erika)
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MINUTE ORDER. Upon consideration of the parties' #10 Joint Status Report, the stay in this matter is hereby lifted. The parties shall adhere to the following schedule: Defendants shall file their unopposed motion to consolidate by May 27, 2021 and motion to dismiss by June 11, 2021; Plaintiffs shall file their opposition to the motion to dismiss by July 2, 2021; Defendants shall file their reply, if any, by July 16, 2021. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 5/20/2021. (lctnm3)
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Filing 9
NOTICE of Appearance by Sean Christian Duffy on behalf of All Defendants (Duffy, Sean)
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Filing 8
NOTICE of Appearance by Julie B. Axelrod on behalf of KEVIN LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS COALITION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM (Axelrod, Julie)
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MINUTE ORDER granting #7 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Lesley Blackner is hereby admitted to appear pro hac vice in this matter. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). #Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 1/20/2021. (lctnm3)
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Filing 7
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Lesley Blackner, Fee Status: No Fee Paid. by KEVIN LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS COALITION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Miano, John)
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Filing 6
Unopposed MOTION to Stay Proceedings Until Motion to Transfer Venue in Huhn v. USCIS, No. 20-2383 (D. Minn. filed Nov. 24, 2020) is Decided by U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Norman, Erika)
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MINUTE ORDER granting Defendants' #6 Unopposed Motion to Stay Proceedings Until Motion to Transfer Venue in Huhn v. USCIS, No. 20-2383 (D. Minn. filed Nov. 24, 2020) is Decided. This matter is STAYED pending resolution of Defendants' motion to transfer in the Huhn matter. The parties shall file a Joint Status Report addressing any motion to consolidate and Defendants' response to the complaint within fourteen days of resolution of the motion to transfer. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 1/15/2021. (lctnm3)
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Filing 5
NOTICE of Appearance by Erika D. Norman on behalf of All Defendants (Norman, Erika)
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Filing 4
SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. (Attachment: #1 Notice and Consent)(adh, )
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Filing 3
STANDING ORDER Establishing Procedures for Cases Before Judge Trevor N. McFadden. The parties are hereby ORDERED to read and comply with the directives in the attached standing order. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 11/25/2020. (lctnm3)
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Filing 2
CIVIL COVER SHEET by MASSACHUSETTS COALITION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM, KEVIN LYNN re #1 Complaint,, filed by MASSACHUSETTS COALITION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM, KEVIN LYNN. Related document: #1 Complaint,, filed by KEVIN LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS COALITION FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM.(Miano, John)
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Case Assigned to Judge Trevor N. McFadden. (zsb)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number ADCDC-7877717) filed by Massachusetts Coalition for Immigration Reform, Kevin Lynn. (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons, #3 Civil Cover Sheet, #4 Exhibit Ref'd by Compl., #5 Exhibit Ref'd by Compl., #6 Exhibit Ref'd by Compl., #7 Exhibit Ref'd by Compl., #8 Exhibit Ref'd by Compl.)(Miano, John) (Attachment 3 replaced as non-fillable on 11/25/2020) (ztnr) (Attachment 3 replaced on 11/30/2020) (rj). Modified on 11/30/2020 to flatten pdf (rj).
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