C.M. et al v. Noem et al
| Sanctuary of the South, Bilbao Law, LLC, H.C.R., D.G.M. and H.P. |
| Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Todd Lyons, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Field Office Dir. Garrett Ripa, Ronald DeSantis, Kevin Guthrie and Florida Division of Emergency Management |
| Mark Robert Schlakman |
| 2:2025cv00747 |
| August 20, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Ft. Myers Office |
| Sheri Polster Chappell |
| Douglas N Frazier |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| None |
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Filing 154
ORDERED: Plaintiffs' motion is GRANTED. (Doc. #116). Plaintiffs may proceed in this action using the pseudonyms listed in their filings. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 10/10/2025. (AEH)
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| Filing 153 Joint STATUS report by Bilbao Law, LLC, D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P., Sanctuary of the South. (Cho, Eunice) Modified text on 10/10/2025 (MGB). |
| Filing 152 REPLY to Response to Motion re #115 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Second Supplemental Declaration of Mark Saunders)(Meros, Nicholas) |
| Filing 151 DEFENDANT'S BRIEF re #140 Reply to Response to Motion (Surreply) filed by Todd Lyons, Garrett Ripa, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Spraker, Chad) |
| Filing 150 REPLY to Response to Motion re #114 MOTION to Certify Class Plaintiffs' Reply to Federal Defendants' Opposition to Motion for Class Certification filed by Bilbao Law, LLC, D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P., Sanctuary of the South. (Cho, Eunice) Modified text on 10/10/2025 (MGB). |
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Filing 149
ENDORSED ORDER granting #148 Federal Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limits in Sur-Reply to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. For good cause shown, Federal Defendants may file a sur-reply brief not to exceed 10 pages in length, excluding caption, signatures, and certificate page. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 10/8/2025. (SEJ)
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| Filing 148 Unopposed MOTION to File Excess Pages by Todd Lyons, Garrett Ripa, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Spraker, Chad) |
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Filing 147
ENDORSED ORDER granting #146 State Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limits in Sur-Reply. For good cause shown, State Defendants may file a sur-reply brief to Plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction not to exceed 15 pages in length, excluding caption, signatures, and certificate page. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 10/8/2025. (SEJ)
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| Filing 146 Unopposed MOTION to File Excess Pages in Sur-Reply by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie. (Meros, Nicholas) |
| Filing 145 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Marlene Rodriguez of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JDR) |
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Filing 143
ENDORSED ORDER granting #142 Motion for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion for Class Certification. Because it is unopposed, and for good cause shown, the Plaintiff shall have up to and including October 9, 2025, to file a Reply of no more than twelve (12) pages. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 10/5/2025. (Chappell, Sheri)
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| Filing 142 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion for Class Certification by Bilbao Law, LLC, D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P., Sanctuary of the South. (Cho, Eunice) |
| Filing 141 REPLY to Response to Motion re #116 MOTION for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms and to File Names Under Seal filed by Bilbao Law, LLC, D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P., Sanctuary of the South. (Cho, Eunice) |
| Filing 140 REPLY to Response to Motion re #115 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Bilbao Law, LLC, D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P., Sanctuary of the South. (Attachments: #1 Third Supplemental Declaration of Katherine Blankenship, #2 Supplemental Declaration of Kenia Garcia, #3 Supplemental Declaration of Jose Flores, #4 Second Supplemental Declaration of Vilerka Bilbao, #5 Declaration of Viviana Medina)(Cho, Eunice) |
| Filing 139 RESPONSE in Opposition re #114 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Todd Lyons, Garrett Ripa, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Saylor, Amanda) |
| Filing 138 NOTICE of compliance with ECF Doc. 122 advising Paul Raymond Chavez of fees due by Bilbao Law, LLC, D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P., Sanctuary of the South (LaRocca, Christina) |
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Filing 137
ENDORSED ORDER granting #135 Plantiffs' Unopposed Motion to Exceed Page Limit for Reply Brief in Support of Preliminary Injunction Motion. For good cause shown, Plaintiffs may file a Reply Brief not to exceed thirty pages in length, excluding caption and signatures. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 9/27/2025. (Chappell, Sheri)
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Filing 136
ENDORSED ORDER granting #134 Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms and to File Names Under Seal. For good cause shown, the Plaintiffs shall be allowed to file a Reply Brief of no more than seven (7) pages in length, no later than October 2, 2025. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 9/27/2025. (Chappell, Sheri)
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| Filing 135 Unopposed MOTION to File Excess Pages for Reply Brief in Support of Preliminary Injunction Motion by Bilbao Law, LLC, D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P., Sanctuary of the South. (Cho, Eunice) |
| Filing 134 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms and to File Names Under Seal by Bilbao Law, LLC, D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P., Sanctuary of the South. (Cho, Eunice) |
| Filing 133 STATUS report (Joint) by Bilbao Law, LLC, D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P., Sanctuary of the South. (Cho, Eunice) |
| Filing 132 RESPONSE in Opposition re #115 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Meros, Nicholas) |
| Filing 131 RESPONSE in Opposition re #115 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Todd Lyons, Garrett Ripa, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Vega Declaration)(Spraker, Chad) |
| Filing 130 MEMORANDUM in opposition re #116 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Todd Lyons, Garrett Ripa, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Saylor, Amanda) |
| Filing 129 NOTICE of Appearance by Timothy William Odzer on behalf of Ronald DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie (Odzer, Timothy) |
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Filing 128
ENDORSED ORDER granting State and Federal Defendants' Unopposed Motions for Leave to Exceed Page Limit in Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. (Docs. #124, #126). The responses must not exceed thirty (30) pages. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 9/25/2025. (JMM)
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| Filing 127 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Timothy William Odzer of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JVC) |
| Filing 126 Unopposed MOTION to File Excess Pages in Response to Plaintiffs' #115 Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Todd Lyons, Garrett Ripa, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Spraker, Chad) Modified text on 9/25/2025 (BD). |
| Filing 125 NOTICE of Government Co-Counsel Appearance by Amanda Saylor on behalf of Todd Lyons, Garrett Ripa, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Saylor, Amanda) |
| Filing 124 Unopposed MOTION to File Excess Pages by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie. (Meros, Nicholas) |
| Filing 123 Joint BIWEEKLY STATUS report by Garrett Ripa, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons. (Spraker, Chad) Modified text on 9/23/2025 (BD). |
| Filing 122 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Paul Raymond Chavez of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. FEES DUE. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LJC) |
| Filing 121 NOTICE of compliance re 107 Notice to Counsel of Local Rule 106 Notice to Counsel of Local Rule by Bilbao Law, LLC, D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P., Sanctuary of the South (Cho, Eunice) |
| Filing 120 Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. New case number: 2:25-747-SPC-DNF. Magistrate Judge K. C. Dudek no longer assigned to the case. Motion(s) REFERRED: #116 MOTION for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms and to File Names Under Seal, #114 MOTION to Certify Class. Motion(s) referred to Magistrate Judge Douglas N. Frazier. (CTR) |
| Filing 119 NOTICE by Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Garrett Ripa, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement re #116 MOTION for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms and to File Names Under Seal (Notice of Opposition) (Spraker, Chad). |
| Filing 118 NOTICE of Appearances of Paul R. Chavez and Christina I. LaRocca by Christina Isabel LaRocca on behalf of All Plaintiffs (LaRocca, Christina) Modified text on 9/16/2025 (BD). |
| Filing 116 MOTION for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms and to File Names Under Seal by D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Cho, Eunice) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Modified text on 9/12/2025 (BD). |
| Filing 115 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Bilbao Law, LLC, D.G.M., H.C.R., H.P., Sanctuary of the South. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Carlos Saturne, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Cho, Eunice) |
| Filing 114 MOTION to Certify Class by H.C.R., D.G.M., and H.P. (Attachments: #1 Supplemental Declaration of Troy Elder, #2 Second Supplemental Declaration of Catherine Perez, #3 Second Supplemental Declaration of Johan Gutierrez, #4 Second Supplemental Declaration of Katherine H. Blankenship, #5 Declaration of Kenia Garcia, #6 Supplemental Declaration of Vilerka S. Bilbao, #7 Declaration of Mich Gonzalez, #8 Declaration of Jose Flores, #9 Second Supplemental Declaration of Aida Marta Ramirez, #10 Text of Proposed Order)(Cho, Eunice) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. Modified text on 9/12/2025 (BD). |
| Filing 113 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Ronald DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Garrett Ripa, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement filed by Sanctuary of the South, Bilbao Law, LLC, H.C.R., D.G.M., H.P..(Cho, Eunice) |
| Filing 112 Joint STATUS report by All Plaintiffs (Cho, Eunice) Modified text on 9/12/2025 (BD). |
| Filing 111 TRANSCRIPT of Status Conference held on September 4, 2025 before Judge Sheri Polster Chappell. Court Reporter: Michael McDaniel, RMR, FCRR. Email address: [email protected]. Telephone number: 2394612064. NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely available to the public without redaction after ninety (90) calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER or purchased through the Court Reporter. Redaction Request due 9/26/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/6/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/4/2025. (MOM) |
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Filing 110
CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: See order for Court dates and deadlines. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 9/5/2025. (AEH)
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| Filing 109 Minute Entry. In Person Proceedings held before Judge Sheri Polster Chappell: striking #29 Motion for Preliminary Injunction; striking #30 Motion to Certify Class; STATUS CONFERENCE held on 9/4/2025. Court Reporter: Michael McDaniel (AEH) |
| Filing 108 Joint STATUS report by A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. (Cho, Eunice) Modified on 9/3/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 107 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Paul Raymond Chavez, Marisol J. Dominguez-Ruiz, Corene Thaedra Kendrick of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LJC) |
| Filing 106 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Paul Raymond Chavez, Christina Isabel LaRocca of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. The attorney listed shall file a notice of compliance within fourteen days. Failure to comply with this notice within fourteen days will result in counsel being terminated from the docket sheet without further notice. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LJC) |
| Filing 105 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. (Cho, Eunice) |
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Filing 104
ENDORSED ORDER directing the parties to include in their joint status report any relevant updates concerning the appeal pending in the Eleventh Circuit in Friends of the Everglades Inc., v. Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Case No. 25-12887. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 8/28/2025. (SEJ)
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| Filing 103 NOTICE of Appearance by Shiza Francis on behalf of Ronald DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie (Francis, Shiza) |
| Filing 102 NOTICE of Appearance by Francis Augustine Zacherl, III on behalf of Ronald DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie (Zacherl, Francis) |
| Filing 101 NOTICE of Appearance by Chad C. Spraker on behalf of Executive Office For Immigration Review, Sherea Green, Kevin Guthrie, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen, Garrett Ripa, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Spraker, Chad) |
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Filing 100
ENDORSED ORDER granting #95 Unopposed Motion for Marisol J. Dominguez-Ruiz to specially appear to represent Plaintiffs, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Dominguez-Ruiz already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, she shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/26/2025. (BLW)
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Filing 99
ENDORSED ORDER granting #94 Unopposed Motion for Corene T. Kendrick to specially appear to represent Plaintiffs, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Kendrick already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, she shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/26/2025. (BLW)
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Filing 98
ENDORSED ORDER granting #93 Unopposed Motion for Kyle Virgien to specially appear to represent Plaintiffs, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Virgien already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, he shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/26/2025. (BLW)
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Filing 97
ENDORSED ORDER granting #92 Unopposed Motion for Eunice H. Cho to specially appear to represent Plaintiffs, which complies with Local Rule 2.01(c). Unless non-resident attorney Cho already has CM/ECF filing credentials for the Middle District of Florida, she shall submit an E-Filer Registration Form within fourteen days of the date of this order. Failure to complete this step may cause the court to revoke its permission to appear specially without further notice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/26/2025. (BLW)
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| Filing 96 NOTICE of Appearance by Amy Godshall on behalf of A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel (Godshall, Amy) |
| Filing 95 MOTION for Marisol J. Dominguez-Ruiz to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23782394 for $150 by A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. (Godshall, Amy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. |
| Filing 94 MOTION for Corene T. Kendrick to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23782375 for $150 by A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. (Godshall, Amy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. |
| Filing 93 MOTION for Kyle Virgien to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23782359 for $150 by A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. (Godshall, Amy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. |
| Filing 92 MOTION for Eunice H. Cho to appear pro hac vice, Special Admission fee paid, Receipt No. AFLMDC-23782156 for $150 by A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. (Godshall, Amy) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek. |
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Filing 91
ENDORSED ORDER. Since the transfer of this case from the Southern District of Florida, numerous attorneys have not applied for membership to this Court or sought special admission. Counsel must do so by August 29, 2025. Failure to do so will result in the attorney being stricken from this case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek on 8/25/2025. (BLW)
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Filing 90
ORDERED: The Court SETS an in-person status conference for September 4, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in Ft. Myers Courtroom 5D before the undersigned. Lead counsel for all parties must attend. The parties are DIRECTED to file a joint status report briefly discussing the issues above and any other relevant matters by September 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The joint status report shall not exceed 15 pages total. Plaintiffs, State Defendants, and Federal Defendants may each have five pages.The parties are DIRECTED to confer at least once before filing the joint status report via videoconference or telephone. Conferral via email will not suffice. Lead counsel for all parties must participate. Plaintiffs are DIRECTED to file the joint status report and must do so no earlier than September 2, 2025, so the Court has the most current information at its disposal for the status conference. Signed by Judge Sheri Polster Chappell on 8/22/2025. (AEH)
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| Filing 89 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. Related case(s): Yes (Godshall, Amy) |
| Filing 88 Case TRANSFERRED from the Southern District of Florida. Case assigned to District Judge Sheri Chappell and Magistrate Judge Kyle Dudek. New Case Number: 2:25-cv-747-SPC-KCD. (LF) |
| Filing 87 Case transferred in from District of Florida Southern; Case Number 1:25-cv-23182. File received electronically |
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Filing 86
ORDER DISMISSING IN PART AND TRANSFERRING PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT FOR IMPROPER VENUE. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/18/2025. See attached document for full details. (nn00) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 85 STATE DEFENDANTS' NOTICE by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie re #49 Response in Opposition to Motion, (Meros, Nicholas) Modified text on 8/19/2025 (ebz). [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 84 PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II: Preliminary Injuction Hearing held on 8/18/2025. Attorney Appearance(s): Paul Raymond Chavez, Eunice Hyunhye Cho, Corene T. Kendrick, Kyle A. Virgien, Amy Nicole Godshall, Nicholas John Peter Meros, Marlene Rodriguez, Frank Zacherl, Court Reporter: Ilona Lupowitz, 305-523-5737 / [email protected]. (gp) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 83 NOTICE of Material Development by Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen, Garrett Ripa, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Rodriguez, Marlene) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 82
PAPERLESS ORDER granting Federal Defendants' Agreed Motion for Leave to File Notice of Material Development in Case, [ECF No. 81]. The Federal Defendants are permitted to file a notice of material development in this case by August 16, 2025. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/15/2025. (koy) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 81 Agreed MOTION for Leave to File Notice of Material Development in Case by Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen, Garrett Ripa, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Notice, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Rodriguez, Marlene) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 80
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #78 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice and Consent to Designation for attorney Shiza Francis of Shutts & Bowen LLP. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/15/2025. (koy) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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Filing 79
PAPERLESS ORDER Providing Telephonic Audio Access for Preliminary Injunction Hearing scheduled for Monday, August 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The Call-In Number is 833-568-8864. The Phone Conference ID is 160 623 6605 and the Password is 304850.Telephonic Audio Access of the Preliminary Injunction Hearing is being provided at the request of Plaintiffs' counsel. As indicated at the 71 status conference held on August 14, 2025, Plaintiffs' families seek access to the Court to follow Monday's proceedings. Accordingly, given that there are no witnesses testifying and the Court will only be entertaining legal argument, the Court hereby authorizes live remote public audio access to the proceedings on August 18, 2025 pursuant to United States Judicial Conference policy, specifically Guide to Judiciary Policy 420(b), as well as the Local Rules of the Southern District of Florida and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Recording audio of the proceedings is strictly prohibited. There will be a transcript of the Preliminary Injunction Hearing, which may be requested from Judge Ruiz's court reporter. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/15/2025. (gp) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 78 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Shiza Francis. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18705688 by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management. Responses due by 8/29/2025. (Attachments: #1 Certification, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Meros, Nicholas) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 77
PAPERLESS ORDER granting Plaintiffs' and Defendants' Unopposed Motions for Leave to Bring Electronic Equipment into Courtroom, [ECF Nos. 75-76]. Representatives from both parties are permitted to bring personal laptop computers, cellular telephones, and associated charging equipment to the courtroom for the Hearing on Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction, [ECF No. 27]. The following individuals are permitted to bring electronics into the courtroom: Paul Chavez, Eunice Cho, Amy Godshall, Corene Kendrick, Oren Nimni, Daniel Tilley, Kyle Virgien, Marlene Rodriguez, and Nicholas John Peter Meros. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/14/2025. (nn00) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 76 Unopposed MOTION to Bring Electronic Equipment into the courtroom by A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. Responses due by 8/28/2025. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 75 Unopposed MOTION to Bring Electronic Equipment into the courtroom by Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen, Garrett Ripa, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Responses due by 8/28/2025. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Rodriguez, Marlene) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 74
PAPERLESS ORDER granting Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for attorney Marisol J. Dominguez-Ruiz, [ECF No. 68]. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/14/2025. (nn00) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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Filing 73
PAPERLESS ORDER granting Motion for Leave to File Accompanying Amicus Curiae Brief ("Motion"), [ECF No. 72]. The Court, relying on its inherent authority to appoint friends of the court to assist in its proceedings, see In re Bayshore Ford Truck Sales, Inc., 471 F.3d 1233, 1249 n.34 (11th Cir. 2006), concludes that Mark R. Schlakman's amicus curiae brief and corresponding resources in support may assist the Court in its current deliberations. Accordingly, Mark R. Schlakman's Motion for Leave to File Accompanying Amicus Curiae Brief is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/14/2025. (nn00) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 72 MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by Mark Robert Schlakman. Attorney Mark Robert Schlakman added to party Mark Robert Schlakman(pty:ip). (Schlakman, Mark) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 71 PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II: Zoom Status Conference held on 8/14/2025. Attorney Appearance(s): Paul Raymond Chavez, Eunice Hyunhye Cho, Corene T. Kendrick, Kyle A. Virgien, Marisol J. Dominguez-Ruiz, Christina Isabel LaRocca, Amy Nicole Godshall, Nicholas John Peter Meros, Marlene Rodriguez, Court Reporter: Ilona Lupowitz, 305-523-5737 / [email protected]. (gp) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 70 NOTICE of Errata by A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel re #58 Status Report, (Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 69
PAPERLESS ORDER setting Zoom Status Conference for Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 2:30 PM. The Status Conference shall discuss preparations for the August 18, 2025 Hearing on Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction, [ECF No. 29]. The Zoom Hearing can be accessed at:www.zoomgov.com/j/1604308760?pwd=1LP3aF5KLYXCKI0WE0oSg7E4t9pGkn.1The Meeting ID is 160 430 8760, and the Passcode is 238587. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/13/2025. (nn00) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 68 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Marisol J. Dominguez-Ruiz. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18698791 by A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. Responses due by 8/27/2025. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Marisol J. Dominguez-Ruiz, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 67 REPLY in Support of Motion re #29 Renewed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction . filed by A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. (Attachments: #1 Decl of Vilerka S. Bilbao, #2 Suppl Decl of Anna Weiser, #3 Decl of Eric Lee, #4 Decl of Alex Solomiany, #5 Suppl Decl of Johan Gutierrez, #6 Suppl Decl of Catherine Perez, #7 Suppl Decl of Katherine H. Blankenship, #8 Suppl Decl of Saman Movassaghi Gonzalez, #9 Suppl Decl of Z. Zareefa Khan, #10 Suppl Decl of Aida Marta Ramirez, #11 Suppl Decl of Victoria Slatton, #12 Suppl Decl of Amanda Velazquez)(Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 66
ORDER Dismissing Defendant Sherea Green. Defendant Sherea Green is hereby DISMISSED without prejudice, with Defendant Sherea Green to bear her own fees and costs. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/12/2025. See attached document for full details. (nn00) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 65 STIPULATION of Dismissal of Claims Against Sherea Green by A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel (Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 64
PAPERLESS ORDER granting Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion to Exceed Page Limits in Reply in Support of Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction ("Motion"), [ECF No. 63]. Plaintiffs request leave to exceed by thirty-five pages the ten-page limit for reply memoranda of law under Local Rule 7.1(c)(2) in their forthcoming Reply in Support of their Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction, [ECF No. 29]. The Motion, [ECF No. 63], is GRANTED. Plaintiffs' Reply in Support of their Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction, [ECF No. 29], shall not exceed forty-five (45) pages. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/12/2025. (nn00) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 63 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Consolidated Reply Brief to Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction by A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings per DE 62 Order re #30 Renewed MOTION to Certify Class and Memorandum of Law in Support. Responses due by 9/23/2025. (amb) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 62
PAPERLESS ORDER granting State Defendants' Opposed Motion for Extension of Time ("Motion"), [ECF No. 59], to Respond to Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Class Certification ("Renewed Motion"), [ECF No. 30]. At the August 18, 2025 Hearing, [ECF No. 27], the Court will "not consider Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion," and will consider only Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction, [ECF No. 29]. See Paperless Order, [ECF No. 43]. While "issues related to class certification may be relevant in determining the likelihood of success on the merits of Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction," id. further briefing on class certification is unnecessary for purposes of the August 18 Hearing. Accordingly, State Defendants' Motion is GRANTED. The State Defendants shall respond to Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Class Certification by September 23, 2025. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/10/2025. (nn00) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 61 RESPONSE in Opposition re #59 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #30 Renewed MOTION to Certify Class and Memorandum of Law in Support filed by A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. Replies due by 8/18/2025. (Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 60
PAPERLESS ORDER on State Defendants' Opposed Motion for Extension of Time ("Motion"), [ECF No. 59], to Respond to Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Class Certification ("Renewed Motion") [ECF No. 30]. The Motion requests that the State Defendants be permitted to respond to Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion by September 23, 2025. The Motion also notes that Plaintiffs' counsel objects to the requested extension and plans to file a response in opposition to the Motion. Mot. at 3. Accordingly, Plaintiffs shall file an Expedited Response to the Motion by August 12, 2025. State Defendants need not file a reply to Plaintiffs' Expedited Response. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/9/2025. (nn00) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 59 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply/Answer as to #30 Renewed MOTION to Certify Class and Memorandum of Law in Support by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie. (Meros, Nicholas) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 58 STATUS REPORT by A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel (Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 57 REDACTION to #49 Response in Opposition to Motion, Exhibit 1 (Declaration of Mark Saunders) by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie (Meros, Nicholas) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 55
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #54 State Defendants' Motion to Seal. Per the Court's Paperless Order of July 30, 2025, [ECF No. 33], the Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to seal [ECF No. 49-1]. Defendants Ronald DeSantis, Kevin Guthrie, and the Florida Division of Emergency Management shall file on the public docket a redacted version of [ECF No. 49-1] in compliance with the Court's Paperless Order of July 30, 2025, [ECF No. 33], on or before August 11, 2025. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/8/2025. (gp) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 54 Unopposed MOTION to Seal Exhibit re ECF No. 33 per Order authorizing the submission of this document under seal by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie. (Meros, Nicholas) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 53 FEDERAL DEFENDANTS' RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFFS' EXPEDITED DISCOVERY REQUEST by Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen, Garrett Ripa, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement re #41 Order on Motion for Discovery (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Agreements) (Rodriguez, Marlene) Modified text on 8/8/2025 (ebz). [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 52 NOTICE of Filing Discovery: Responses to Motion for Expedited Discovery by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie.(Meros, Nicholas) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 51
ORDER REQUIRING STATUS REPORT. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/7/2025. See attached document for full details. (jgz) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 50 RESPONSE in Opposition re #29 Renewed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen, Garrett Ripa, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Replies due by 8/14/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Rodriguez, Marlene) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 49 RESPONSE in Opposition re #29 Renewed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and Motion to Transfer Venue filed by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie. Replies due by 8/14/2025. (Attachments: #1 [Sealed] Exhibit Declaration of Mark Saunders, #2 Exhibit Declaration of Ian Gadea-Guidicelli)(Meros, Nicholas) -Modified/Sealed 40-1 per [ECF No. 55] Order on 8/8/2025 (gp). [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 48 NOTICE of Filing Discovery: Answers to Plaintiffs' Interrogatory Requests 1 and 2 by Sherea Green.(Viciana, Ana) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 47 RESPONSE in Opposition re #29 Renewed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Sherea Green. Replies due by 8/14/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Notice of Intent to Utilize from Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, #2 Exhibit Notice of Intent to Purchase from Executive Director Guthrie, #3 Exhibit Response to Letter of Intent to Purchase from Mayor Levine Cava to Executive Director Guthrie, #4 Exhibit Executive Order 23-03, #5 Exhibit Executive Order 25-120, #6 Exhibit Executive Order 25-153, #7 Exhibit Memorandum of Agreement Warrant Service Officer Program, #8 Exhibit Addendum to Modify Memorandum of Agreement, #9 Exhibit Letter from Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava to Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie)(Viciana, Ana) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 46
Paperless Order granting #45 State Defendants' Unopposed Motion to Exceed Page Limits in Motion to Transfer Venue and Response in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction ("Motion"). Defendants Ronald DeSantis, Kevin Guthrie, and the Florida Division of Emergency Management ("State Defendants") request leave to exceed by ten pages the twenty-page limit for opposing memoranda of law under Local Rule 7.1(c)(2) in their forthcoming Response to Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction, [ECF No. 29]. The Motion, [ECF No. 45], is GRANTED. The State Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction, [ECF No. 29], shall not exceed thirty (30) pages. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/6/2025. (jgz) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 45 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Ronald DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Kevin Guthrie. Attorney Nicholas John Peter Meros added to party Kevin Guthrie(pty:dft). (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Meros, Nicholas) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 44
PAPERLESS ORDER on Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part Plaintiffs' Motion for Expedited Discovery ("Order"), [ECF No. 41]. The Order indicated that "Defendants shall respond to Plaintiffs' discovery requests on or before August 7, 2025." Order at 5. These discovery requests include responses to two of Plaintiffs' Interrogatories, which ask Defendants to "[i]dentify all federal, state, and/or local government agencies that have legal custody over people detained at Alligator Alcatraz" and to "[i]dentify all federal, state, and/or local government agencies and contractors that are responsible for carrying out detention operations at Alligator Alcatraz." Id. at 6. The Local Rules state that interrogatories "shall not be filed until they are used in the proceeding or the court orders their filing." See S.D. Fla. Loc. R. 26.1(b). For clarity of the record, and to assist in the effective disposition of Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction, [ECF No. 29], the Court requests that Defendants file their answers to Plaintiffs' interrogatories on the public docket on or before August 7, 2025. Further, Defendants did not indicate in their Combined Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for Expedited Discovery, [ECF No. 37], that their responses to Plaintiffs' discovery requests, namely the production of certain documents, would need to be filed under seal. Unless protective measures are sought in the interim, the Court expects that documents responsive to Plaintiffs' document production request, as specified in the Court's Order, shall be filed on the public docket, along with responses to Interrogatories 1 and 2, on or before August 7, 2025. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/5/2025. (nn00) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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Filing 43
PAPERLESS ORDER on Plaintiffs' Motion for Clarification ("Motion"), [ECF No. 42]. The Motion "requests confirmation" that the Court will consider Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Class Certification, [ECF No. 30], during the August 18, 2025 Hearing on Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction ("Hearing"), [ECF No. 27] at 2. The Court will not consider Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Class Certification at the Hearing. The Court's Order Setting Briefing Schedule, [ECF No. 27], was clear that "[t]he Court will hold an in-person Hearing on Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction." Id. at 2 (emphasis added); see also July 28, 2025, Status Conference Tr. at 58:13-14 (noting that the Court would prefer to set "a hearing on the PI" no later than August 18). This is why the Court set a briefing schedule solely on Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction. The Court recognizes that issues related to class certification may be relevant in determining the likelihood of success on the merits of Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction. See A.A.R.P. v. Trump, 145 S. Ct. 1364, 1369 (2025) ("A court considering whether to issue preliminary injunctive relief must consider whether the movant is likely to succeed on the merits. And to consider whether a request for classwide relief is likely to succeed on the merits, a court must at least consider whether class certification is likely."); see also July 28, 2025 Status Conference Tr. at 64:13-24 (noting the interplay between injunctive relief and class certification, and further noting that a "preliminary peek" at the class certification motion would help "determine success of likelihood on the merits"). While the Court will not hear argument on Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Class Certification, the parties should be prepared to address the interplay between the proposed class and subclass and the likelihood of success on the merits of Plaintiffs' claims. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/4/2025. (nn00) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 42 MOTION for clarification #27 Order Setting/Resetting/Cancelling Hearing,,, by A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. Responses due by 8/18/2025. (Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 41
ORDER granting in part and denying in part #32 Plaintiffs' Motion for Limited Expedited Discovery. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 8/4/2025. See attached document for full details. (nn00) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 40 CLERK'S NOTICE - PHV Attorneys Corene T. Kendrick, Eunice Hyunhye Cho, and Kyle A. Virgien have been added to this case for parties Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, G.T.C., F.B., R.P., A.S., G.M.S.G. and N.M.B. re #39 Notice of Appearance Pro Hac Vice for Additional Party Representation (pt) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 39 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance Pro Hac Vice for Additional Party Representation(s) for A.S., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., F.B., Florida Keys Immigration, G.M.S.G., G.T.C., J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, N.M.B., R.P., Sanctuary of the South, U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. All information provided in support of the initial #9 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Corene Kendrick. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18626153, #10 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Kyle Virgien. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18626186, #8 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Eunice Cho. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18626085 remains current and correct, including the sponsoring co-counsel. (Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 38 TRANSCRIPT of Status Conference - Via Zoom held on 7/28/2025 before Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II, 1-89 pages, Court Reporter: Ilona Lupowitz, 305-523-5737 / [email protected]. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased by contacting the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 8/25/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/2/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/31/2025. (ilz) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 37 RESPONSE in Opposition re #32 MOTION for Discovery (Limited Expedited) filed by Ronald DeSantis, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Sherea Green, Kevin Guthrie, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen, Garrett Ripa, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Replies due by 8/8/2025. (Meros, Nicholas) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 36 Notice of Entry of Parties Listed NOTE: New Filer(s) will appear twice, since they are also a new party in the case. New Filer(s)/Party(s): Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez, G.T.C., F.B., R.P., A.S., G.M.S.G. and N.M.B., F.B., R.P., A.S., G.T.C., Gonzalo Almanza Valdes, N.M.B., Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez and G.M.S.G... Attorney Paul Raymond Chavez added to party Gonzalo Almanza Valdes(pty:pla), Attorney Paul Raymond Chavez added to party Gustavo Adolfo Lopez Hernandez(pty:pla), Attorney Paul Raymond Chavez added to party G.T.C.(pty:pla), Attorney Paul Raymond Chavez added to party F.B.(pty:pla), Attorney Paul Raymond Chavez added to party R.P.(pty:pla), Attorney Paul Raymond Chavez added to party A.S.(pty:pla), Attorney Paul Raymond Chavez added to party G.M.S.G.(pty:pla), Attorney Paul Raymond Chavez added to party N.M.B.(pty:pla). (Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 35
PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification ("First Motion"). [ECF No. 6]. Plaintiffs have filed a Renewed Motion for Class Certification ("Renewed Motion"). [ECF No. 30]. Accordingly, Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification, [ECF No. 6], is DENIED as moot. To the extent that the Renewed Motion relies on or references declarations or exhibits attached to the First Motion, the Court will consider these declarations or exhibits as part of the record. The denial of the First Motion as moot does not require Plaintiffs to refile said documents. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/30/2025. (nn00) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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Filing 34
PAPERLESS ORDER denying as moot Plaintiffs' Expedited Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction ("Expedited Motion"). [ECF No. 5]. Plaintiffs have filed a Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction ("Renewed Motion"). [ECF No. 29]. Accordingly, Plaintiffs' Expedited Motion, [ECF No. 5], is DENIED as moot. To the extent that the Renewed Motion relies on or references declarations or exhibits attached to the Expedited Motion, the Court will consider these declarations or exhibits as part of the record. The denial of the Expedited Motion as moot does not require Plaintiffs to refile said documents. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/30/2025. (nn00) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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Filing 33
PAPERLESS ORDER granting Plaintiffs' Second Motion for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms and File Names Under Seal ("Second Motion"), [ECF No. 31]. In their Second Motion, Plaintiffs seek leave to proceed under the pseudonyms G.T.C., F.B., R.P., A.S., and G.M.S.G. and to file their unredacted declarations in support of this Second Motion under seal. Plaintiffs seek this leave because they fear that public disclosure of their identities could lead to political persecution and torture; retaliation and harassment by law enforcement, immigration officials, and members of the public; and other harms. Second Mot. at 3-5. "Whether a party's right to privacy outweighs the presumption of openness is a 'totality-of-the-circumstances question.'" Doe v. Neverson, 820 F. App'x 984, 986 (11th Cir. 2020) (quoting In re Chiquita Brands Int'l Inc., 965 F.3d 1238, 1247 n.5 (11th Cir. 2020)). Factors that may counsel courts to grant anonymity to the parties include whether the plaintiffs are challenging government conduct, whether the plaintiffs would be threatened by violence or physical harm by proceeding in their own names, and whether their anonymity would pose a unique threat of fundamental unfairness to the defendant. See Plaintiff B v. Francis, 631 F.3d 1310, 1315 (11th Cir. 2011). The Court has already granted a motion to allow other Plaintiffs in this action to proceed under pseudonyms, and it does so here for similar reasons. See Paperless Order, [ECF No. 15]. The Second Motion establishes that Plaintiffs have a substantial privacy right in proceeding under pseudonyms in this action given that they face the potential of substantial harm in the United States and in their countries of origin from attaching their names to these proceedings. Accordingly, given that Plaintiffs have established good cause in support of their requested relief, the Second Motion is GRANTED. Plaintiffs may proceed in this action using the pseudonyms listed in their filings. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/29/2025. (nn00) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 32 MOTION for Discovery (Limited Expedited) by Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., Florida Keys Immigration, J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Sanctuary of the South, Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. Responses due by 8/12/2025. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 31 Second MOTION for Leave to File Names Under Seal and to Proceed Under Pseudonyms and Memorandum in Support Thereof by Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., Florida Keys Immigration, J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Sanctuary of the South, Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 30 Renewed MOTION to Certify Class and Memorandum of Law in Support by Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., Florida Keys Immigration, J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Sanctuary of the South, Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. Responses due by 8/12/2025. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 29 Renewed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., Florida Keys Immigration, J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Sanctuary of the South, Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Michelle Borton, #2 Declaration of Johan Gutierrez, #3 Declaration of Efrain Alsina, #4 Declaration of Wendy Barlow, #5 Declaration of Aida Marta Ramirez, #6 Supplemental Declaration of Victoria Slatton, #7 Text of Proposed Order)(Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 28 SUPPLEMENT to #1 Complaint,,,, by Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., Florida Keys Immigration, J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Sanctuary of the South, Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel (Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 27
ORDER Setting Briefing Schedule and Hearing on Forthcoming Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction. As discussed at the 26 Status Conference, Plaintiffs are directed to file a Supplemental Complaint pursuant to Rule 15(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction, and a Renewed Motion for Class Certification by July 29, 2025.The Court will hold an in-person Hearing on Plaintiffs' Renewed Motion for Preliminary Injunction on August 18, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. All parties shall report to Courtroom 11-2, 11th Floor, at the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. United States Courthouse, 400 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33128. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/28/2025. See attached document for full details. (nn00) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 26 PAPERLESS Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II: Zoom Status Conference held on 7/28/2025. Order to follow. Attorney Appearance(s): Paul Raymond Chavez, Christina Isabel LaRocca, Amy Nicole Godshall, Corene T. Kendrick, Eunice Hyunhye Cho, Nicholas John Peter Meros, Marlene Rodriguez, Ana Angelica Viciana, Court Reporter: Ilona Lupowitz, 305-523-5737 / [email protected]. (gp) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 25 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ana Angelica Viciana on behalf of Sherea Green. Attorney Ana Angelica Viciana added to party Sherea Green(pty:dft). (Viciana, Ana) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 24 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Marlene Rodriguez on behalf of Executive Office for Immigration Review, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen, Garrett Ripa, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Attorney Marlene Rodriguez added to party Executive Office for Immigration Review(pty:dft), Attorney Marlene Rodriguez added to party Todd Lyons(pty:dft), Attorney Marlene Rodriguez added to party Kristi Noem(pty:dft), Attorney Marlene Rodriguez added to party Sirce Owen(pty:dft), Attorney Marlene Rodriguez added to party Garrett Ripa(pty:dft), Attorney Marlene Rodriguez added to party U.S. Department of Homeland Security(pty:dft), Attorney Marlene Rodriguez added to party U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(pty:dft). (Rodriguez, Marlene) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 23 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Nicholas John Peter Meros on behalf of Ronald DeSantis, Florida Division of Emergency Management. Attorney Nicholas John Peter Meros added to party Ronald DeSantis(pty:dft), Attorney Nicholas John Peter Meros added to party Florida Division of Emergency Management(pty:dft). (Meros, Nicholas) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 22
ORDER Setting Status Conference. The Court will hold a Status Conference for all parties on July 28, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. The Zoom Hearing can be accessed at:www.zoomgov.com/j/1604308760?pwd=1LP3aF5KLYXCKI0WE0oSg7E4t9pGkn.1The Meeting ID is 160 430 8760, and the Passcode is 238587. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/25/2025. See attached document for full details. (nn00) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 21 SUPPLEMENT to #5 EXPEDITED MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., Florida Keys Immigration, J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Sanctuary of the South, Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Anna Weiser, and exhibits thereto, #2 Declaration of Z. Zareefa Khan, #3 Declaration of Gina Loredo, #4 Proposed [Revised] Order)(Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 20 STATUS REPORT by Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., Florida Keys Immigration, J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Sanctuary of the South, Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel (Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 19 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed on #1 Complaint,,,, with a 21 day response/answer filing deadline pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 by Sanctuary of the South, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, J.M.C., Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel, E.R., Florida Keys Immigration. Ronald DeSantis served on 7/25/2025, response/answer due 8/15/2025; Florida Division of Emergency Management served on 7/25/2025, response/answer due 8/15/2025; Sherea Green served on 7/25/2025, response/answer due 8/15/2025; Kevin Guthrie served on 7/25/2025, response/answer due 8/15/2025. (Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 18 SUMMONS (Affidavit) Returned Executed by Sanctuary of the South, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, J.M.C., Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel, E.R., Florida Keys Immigration. Executive Office for Immigration Review served on 7/21/2025, response/answer due 9/19/2025; Todd Lyons served on 7/22/2025, response/answer due 9/22/2025; Kristi Noem served on 7/22/2025, response/answer due 9/22/2025; Sirce Owen served on 7/21/2025, response/answer due 9/19/2025; Garrett Ripa served on 7/21/2025, response/answer due 9/19/2025; U.S. Department of Homeland Security served on 7/22/2025, response/answer due 9/22/2025; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement served on 7/22/2025, response/answer due 9/22/2025. (Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings per DE 16 Order. Status Report due by 7/28/2025. (amb) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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Filing 17
ORDER on #5 Plaintiffs' Expedited Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/23/2025. See attached document for full details. (jgz) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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Filing 16
PAPERLESS ORDER Requesting Update on Service. The Court is currently awaiting appearances by all Defendants in this action in order to hold a status conference and order expedited briefing. Accordingly, the Plaintiffs shall submit a status report regarding service of process on or before July 28, 2025. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/23/2025. (koy) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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Filing 15
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #11 Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Proceed Under Pseudonyms and to File Names Under Seal ("Motion"). In their Motion, Plaintiffs seek leave to proceed under the pseudonyms C.M., J.M.C., E.R., and N.M.B. and to file their unredacted declarations in support of this Motion under seal. Plaintiffs seek this leave because they fear public disclosure of their identities could lead to political persecution and torture; retaliation and harassment by law enforcement, immigration officials, and members of the public; and other harms. Mot. at 3-5."Whether a party's right to privacy outweighs the presumption of openness is a 'totality-of-the-circumstances question.'" Doe v. Neverson, 820 F. App'x 984, 986 (11th Cir. 2020) (quoting In re Chiquita Brands Int'l Inc. , 965 F.3d 1238, 1247 n.5 (11th Cir. 2020)). Factors that may counsel courts to grant anonymity to the parties include whether the plaintiffs are challenging government conduct, whether the plaintiffs would be threatened by violence or physical harm by proceeding in their own names, and whether their anonymity would pose a unique threat of fundamental unfairness to the defendant. See Plaintiff B v. Francis, 631 F.3d 1310, 1315 (11th Cir. 2011). The Motion establishes that Plaintiffs have a substantial privacy right in proceeding under pseudonyms in this action given that they face the potential of substantial harm in the United States and in their countries of origin from attaching their names to these proceedings. Accordingly, given that Plaintiffs have established good cause in support of their requested relief, the Motion is GRANTED. Plaintiffs may proceed in this action using the pseudonyms listed in their filings. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/18/2025. (gp) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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Filing 14
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #10 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for attorney Kyle Virgien. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/18/2025. (koy) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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Filing 13
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #9 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for attorney Corene Kendrick. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/18/2025. (koy) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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Filing 12
PAPERLESS ORDER granting #8 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for attorney Eunice Cho. Signed by Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II on 7/18/2025. (koy) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.]
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| Filing 11 MOTION for Leave to File Names Under Seal and to Proceed Under Pseudonyms and Memorandum in Support Thereof by Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., Florida Keys Immigration, J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Sanctuary of the South, Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Victoria Slatton, #2 Proposed Order)(Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 10 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Kyle Virgien. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18626186 by Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., Florida Keys Immigration, J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Sanctuary of the South, Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. Responses due by 7/31/2025. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Kyle Virgien, #2 Proposed Order)(Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 9 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Corene Kendrick. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18626153 by Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., Florida Keys Immigration, J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Sanctuary of the South, Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. Responses due by 7/31/2025. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Corene Kendrick, #2 Proposed Order)(Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 8 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Eunice Cho. Filing Fee $ 250.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-18626085 by Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., Florida Keys Immigration, J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Sanctuary of the South, Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. Responses due by 7/31/2025. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Eunice Cho, #2 Proposed Order)(Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 7 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., Florida Keys Immigration, J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Sanctuary of the South, Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel (Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 6 MOTION to Certify Class and Memorandum of Law in Support by Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., Florida Keys Immigration, J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Sanctuary of the South, Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. Responses due by 7/31/2025. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Eunice H. Cho, #2 Declaration of Paul R. Chavez, #3 Declaration of Daniel B. Tilley, #4 Proposed Order)(Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 5 EXPEDITED MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction by Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., Florida Keys Immigration, J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Sanctuary of the South, Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Katherine H. Blankenship and exhibits thereto, #2 Declaration of Catherine Perez and exhibits thereto, #3 Declaration of Amanda Velazquez, #4 Declaration of Saman Movassaghi Gonzalez, #5 Declaration of Philip Issa, #6 Declaration of Sandra Cherfrere, #7 Declaration of Troy Elder, #8 Proposed Order)(Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 3 Notice of Pending, Refiled, Related or Similar Actions by Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., E.R., Florida Keys Immigration, J.M.C., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, Sanctuary of the South, Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel (Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Ronald DeSantis, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Sherea Green, Kevin Guthrie, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Sirce Owen, Garrett Ripa, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: #1 Summon(s), #2 Summon(s), #3 Summon(s), #4 Summon(s), #5 Summon(s), #6 Summon(s), #7 Summon(s), #8 Summon(s), #9 Summon(s), #10 Summon(s), #11 Summon(s), #12 Summon(s), #13 Summon(s), #14 Summon(s))(ebz) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 2 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz, II. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Lauren F. Louis is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. (ebz) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against All Defendants. Filing fees $ 405.00 receipt number AFLSDC-18622561, filed by Sanctuary of the South, Michael Borrego Fernandez, C.M., Law Offices of Catherine Perez PLLC, J.M.C., Victoria Slatton on behalf of N.M.B., U.S. Immigration Law Counsel, E.R., Florida Keys Immigration. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summon(s) - Kristi Noem, #3 Summon(s) - U.S. Department of Homeland Security, #4 Summon(s) - Todd Lyons, #5 Summon(s) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, #6 Summon(s) - Garrett Ripa, #7 Summon(s) - Ronald DeSantis, #8 Summon(s) - Sherea Green, #9 Summon(s) - Kevin Guthrie, #10 Summon(s) - Florida Division of Emergency Management, #11 Summon(s) - Sirce Owen, #12 Summon(s) - Executive Office for Immigration Review, #13 Summon(s) - Attorney General of the United States, #14 Summon(s) - U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, #15 Summon(s) - Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, #16 Summon(s) - Geri Bonzon-Keenan)(Chavez, Paul) [Transferred from flsd on 8/20/2025.] |
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