Case: Pantoja−Castillo v. Chertoff

7:07-cv-00204 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

Filed Date: Aug. 2, 2007

Closed Date: 2011

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Case Summary

On August 2, 2007, a lawful permanent resident filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas against the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS )challenging their failure to provide documentation of residency. The plaintiff alleged that defendants imposed unlawful demands on her attempt to renew her green card. She claimed this practice deprived her of her liberty and violated the Immigration and Na…

On August 2, 2007, a lawful permanent resident filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas against the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS )challenging their failure to provide documentation of residency. The plaintiff alleged that defendants imposed unlawful demands on her attempt to renew her green card. She claimed this practice deprived her of her liberty and violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 USC 1304(d) and 8 USC 1229a(c)(3)) and related regulations. The complaint sought habeas, mandamus, injunctive, and declaratory relief.

In the first amended complaint, another plaintiff was added and the plaintiffs sought class certification. The plaintiffs, represented by private counsel, were long-term lawful permanent residents (LPRs) with expired or missing registration cards (I-551s). They sought to renew or replace their I-551s by filing I-90s and complying with USCIS's application requirements. They alleged that USCIS had converted the process by which new green cards are issued into an enforcement procedure. Rather than provide plaintiffs with evidence of their LPR status, defendants interrogated the plaintiffs about past criminal conduct and/or old deportation proceedings and ordered plaintiffs to produce documents.

On August 29, 2008, the parties came to a settlement agreement, and the court (Judge Randy Crane) dismissed the case on September 4, 2008. In the settlement, defendants agreed to pay $7,500 in attorneys fees. The parties agreed that with respect to the three named plaintiffs and interveners that defendants had satisfied all issues in the Second Amended Complaint and were making a good faith effort to resolve such issues with respect to member of the putative class. Plaintiffs agreed to dismiss their complaint and withdraw their motion for class certification.

Summary Authors

Jennifer Bronson (11/10/2013)

People

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Judge(s)

Crane, Randy (Texas)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Brodyaga, Lisa S. (Texas)

Suarez, Flor M. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Benavides, Reno Carlo (Texas)

Rizer, Arthur J. (District of Columbia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

7:07-cv-00204

Docket [PACER]

Jan. 5, 2011

Jan. 5, 2011

Docket
1

7:07-cv-00204

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Writ of Mandamus, and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Pantoja-Castillo v. Sanchez

Aug. 2, 2007

Aug. 2, 2007

Pleading / Motion / Brief
50-2

7:07-cv-00204

Second Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, and Writ of Mandamus, and Class Action Complaint For Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Rodriguez-Padilla v. Sanchez

Jan. 21, 2008

Jan. 21, 2008

Pleading / Motion / Brief
83-1

7:07-cv-00204

Settlement Agreement

Pantoja-Castillo v. Sanchez

Aug. 29, 2008

Aug. 29, 2008

Settlement Agreement
90

7:07-cv-00204

Order Granting Joint Motion to Dismiss with to Dismiss with Prejudice

Pantajo-Castillo v. Chertoff

Jan. 5, 2011

Jan. 5, 2011

Order/Opinion

Docket

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Last updated April 8, 2024, 3:18 a.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
1

PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Filing fee $ 5 receipt number 2910598) filed by Elias Pantoja-Castillo. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit # 2 Summonses)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/02/2007)

Aug. 2, 2007

Aug. 2, 2007

Clearinghouse
2

ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 10/3/2007 at 09:30 AM before Judge Randy Crane. Parties notified.(mzamarripa, ) (Entered: 08/02/2007)

Aug. 2, 2007

Aug. 2, 2007

PACER

Summons Issued as to Michael Chertoff, Secretary DHS; Dora J. Sanchez, acting DD; U.S. Attorney, civil processing; Alberto Gonzales, United States Of America.(mzamarripa, )

Aug. 2, 2007

Aug. 2, 2007

PACER
3

First AMENDED Complaint against Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America filed by Benedictor Diaz-Resendez, Carlos Romero-Salazar. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit # 2 Exhibit # 3 Exhibit)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 08/17/2007)

Aug. 17, 2007

Aug. 17, 2007

PACER
4

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Pantoja, Diaz & Romero, filed.(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 09/19/2007)

Sept. 19, 2007

Sept. 19, 2007

PACER
5

RETURN of Service of SUMMONS Executed as to Michael Chertoff served on 8/30/2007, answer due 10/29/2007, filed.(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 09/20/2007)

Sept. 20, 2007

Sept. 20, 2007

PACER
6

RETURN of Service Executed as to Dora J. Sanchez on 08/27/07 re: Answer date is 10/26/07 summons, filed.(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) Modified on 9/20/2007 (ncavazos, ). (Entered: 09/20/2007)

Sept. 20, 2007

Sept. 20, 2007

PACER
7

RETURN of Service Executed as to United States of America on 08/21/07 re: Answer deadline 10/20/07 summons, filed.(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) Modified on 9/20/2007 (ncavazos, ). (Entered: 09/20/2007)

Sept. 20, 2007

Sept. 20, 2007

PACER
8

MOTION to Certify Class by Benedictor Diaz-Resendez, Carlos Romero-Salazar, Elias Pantoja-Castillo, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/11/2007. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit # 2 Proposed Order)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 09/21/2007)

Sept. 21, 2007

Sept. 21, 2007

PACER
9

Unopposed MOTION for Arthur Rizer to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/15/2007. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 09/24/2007)

Sept. 24, 2007

Sept. 24, 2007

PACER
10

Unopposed MOTION to Abate by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/15/2007. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 09/24/2007)

Sept. 24, 2007

Sept. 24, 2007

PACER
11

Opposed MOTION to Intervene by Jorge Jimenez-Godinez, Benedictor Diaz-Resendez, Carlos Romero-Salazar, Elias Pantoja-Castillo, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/15/2007. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 09/24/2007)

Sept. 24, 2007

Sept. 24, 2007

PACER
12

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Respondents, filed.(Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 09/25/2007)

Sept. 25, 2007

Sept. 25, 2007

PACER
13

SEALED EXHIBITS, filed.(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 09/27/2007)

Sept. 27, 2007

Sept. 27, 2007

PACER
14

ORDER granting 10 Motion to Suspend Joint Discovery Requirements.( Signed by Judge Randy Crane ) Parties notified.(bgarces, ) (Entered: 09/28/2007)

Sept. 27, 2007

Sept. 27, 2007

PACER
15

ORDER granting 9 Unopposed MOTION for Arthur Rizer to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Attorney Arthur Rizer for Michael Chertoff and Dora J. Sanchez added.( Signed by Judge Randy Crane ) Parties notified.(bgarces, ) (Entered: 09/28/2007)

Sept. 27, 2007

Sept. 27, 2007

PACER
16

MOTION to Dismiss Petitioners' Case by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/18/2007. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 09/28/2007)

Sept. 28, 2007

Sept. 28, 2007

PACER
17

Opposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Opposition to Plaintiff' Motion for Class Certification by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 10/18/2007. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 09/28/2007)

Sept. 28, 2007

Sept. 28, 2007

PACER
18

RESPONSE in Opposition to 17 Opposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Opposition to Plaintiff' Motion for Class Certification, filed by Benedictor Diaz-Resendez, Carlos Romero-Salazar, Elias Pantoja-Castillo, Jorge Jimenez-Godinez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 09/29/2007)

Sept. 29, 2007

Sept. 29, 2007

PACER
19

RESPONSE in Opposition to 16 MOTION to Dismiss Petitioners' Case, filed by Benedictor Diaz-Resendez, Carlos Romero-Salazar, Elias Pantoja-Castillo, Jorge Jimenez-Godinez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 09/30/2007)

Sept. 30, 2007

Sept. 30, 2007

PACER
20

AFFIDAVIT of Rincones re: 16 MOTION to Dismiss Petitioners' Case, filed.(Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 10/02/2007)

Oct. 2, 2007

Oct. 2, 2007

PACER
21

ORDER: Motions Hearing set for 11/7/2007 at 10:00 AM before Judge Randy Crane.( Signed by Judge Randy Crane ) Parties notified.(bgarces, ) (Entered: 10/03/2007)

Oct. 3, 2007

Oct. 3, 2007

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randy Crane. Initial PRETRIAL and SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held on 10/3/2007. The Court addressed counsel re: pending motions. The Court will set a hearing on the issue of mootness and if necessary, allow the intervention of another named plaintiff and also allow time for briefing. The Court will issue an order setting a hearing on pending motions for 11/07/2007 at 10:00 A.M. Appearances: Elisabeth Lisa S. Brodyaga; Rene C. Benavides, AUSA.(ERO:Richard Cortez [10:10-10:16]), filed.(lcervantes)

Oct. 3, 2007

Oct. 3, 2007

PACER
22

RESPONSE in Opposition to 11 Opposed MOTION to Intervene, filed by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 10/15/2007)

Oct. 15, 2007

Oct. 15, 2007

PACER
23

Opposed MOTION to Intervene by Guillermo Cisneros-Flores, Benedictor Diaz-Resendez, Carlos Romero-Salazar, Elias Pantoja-Castillo, Jorge Jimenez-Godinez, filed. Motion Docket Date 11/5/2007. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 10/16/2007)

Oct. 16, 2007

Oct. 16, 2007

PACER
24

SEALED EXHIBITS, filed. (Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 10/16/2007)

Oct. 16, 2007

Oct. 16, 2007

PACER
25

SEALED EXHIBITS, filed. (Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 10/17/2007)

Oct. 17, 2007

Oct. 17, 2007

PACER
26

SEALED EXHIBITS, filed. (Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 10/17/2007)

Oct. 17, 2007

Oct. 17, 2007

PACER
27

REPLY to 16 MOTION to Dismiss Petitioners' Case, filed by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America. (Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 10/22/2007)

Oct. 22, 2007

Oct. 22, 2007

PACER
28

Opposed MOTION to Intervene by Benedictor Diaz-Resendez, Carlos Romero-Salazar, Elias Pantoja-Castillo, Jorge Jimenez-Godinez, Guillermo Cisneros-Flores, Enedelio Solis-Rodriguez, Margarito S Gomez, filed. Motion Docket Date 11/29/2007. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 11/09/2007)

Nov. 9, 2007

Nov. 9, 2007

PACER
29

RESPONSE in Opposition to 28 Opposed MOTION to Intervene, filed by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez. (Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 11/19/2007)

Nov. 19, 2007

Nov. 19, 2007

PACER
30

Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 12/07/2007)

Dec. 7, 2007

Dec. 7, 2007

PACER
31

ORDER granting 11, 28, 23 Motions to Intervene; and granting 16 Motion to Dismiss Claims of Plaintiff/Petitioner Pantoja; Diaz and Salazar.( Signed by Judge Randy Crane ) Parties notified.(bgarces, ) (Entered: 12/07/2007)

Dec. 7, 2007

Dec. 7, 2007

PACER

*** Party Carlos Romero-Salazar; Benedictor Diaz-Resendez and Elias Pantoja-Castillo terminated. (bgarces, )

Dec. 7, 2007

Dec. 7, 2007

PACER
32

Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 12/07/2007)

Dec. 7, 2007

Dec. 7, 2007

PACER
33

Opposed MOTION to Intervene by Guadalupe Arguello-Hernandez, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/27/2007. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) Filer corrected on 12/10/2007 (ltien, ). (Entered: 12/07/2007)

Dec. 7, 2007

Dec. 7, 2007

PACER
34

Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 12/24/2007)

Dec. 24, 2007

Dec. 24, 2007

PACER
35

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time To Respond To Plaintiff's Motion to Intervene by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/16/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 12/27/2007)

Dec. 27, 2007

Dec. 27, 2007

PACER
36

RESPONSE to 35 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time To Respond To Plaintiff's Motion to Intervene, filed by Guadalupe Arguello-Hernandez, Jorge Jimenez-Godinez, Guillermo Cisneros-Flores, Enedelio Solis-Rodriguez, Margarito S Gomez. (Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 12/27/2007)

Dec. 27, 2007

Dec. 27, 2007

PACER
37

ORDER granting 35 Defendant's Motion to Extend Time to Respond to the Motion to Intervene. Deadline to respond to plaintiff's Motion to Intervene is extended to 01/11/2008.( Signed by Judge Randy Crane ) Parties notified.(mzamarripa, ) (Entered: 01/03/2008)

Jan. 3, 2008

Jan. 3, 2008

PACER
38

EXHIBITS re: 8 MOTION to Certify Class by Guadalupe Arguello-Hernandez, Jorge Jimenez-Godinez, Guillermo Cisneros-Flores, Enedelio Solis-Rodriguez, Margarito S Gomez, filed.(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/08/2008)

Jan. 8, 2008

Jan. 8, 2008

PACER
39

Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 01/08/2008)

Jan. 8, 2008

Jan. 8, 2008

PACER
40

MOTION to Intervene by Guillermo Alonso Trejo, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/28/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/08/2008)

Jan. 8, 2008

Jan. 8, 2008

PACER
41

MOTION to Dismiss by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/29/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit # 2 Exhibit # 3 Exhibit # 4 Proposed Order)(Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 01/09/2008)

Jan. 9, 2008

Jan. 9, 2008

PACER
42

RESPONSE in Opposition to 40 MOTION to Intervene, filed by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit # 2 Exhibit)(Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 01/09/2008)

Jan. 9, 2008

Jan. 9, 2008

PACER
43

Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 01/09/2008)

Jan. 9, 2008

Jan. 9, 2008

PACER
44

ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE: Status Conference set for 1/18/2008 at 09:00 AM before Judge Randy Crane.( Signed by Judge Randy Crane ) Parties notified.(mzamarripa, ) (Entered: 01/09/2008)

Jan. 9, 2008

Jan. 9, 2008

PACER
45

Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 01/10/2008)

Jan. 10, 2008

Jan. 10, 2008

PACER
46

Opposed MOTION to Intervene by Jose Jesus Rodriguez-Padilla, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/30/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/10/2008)

Jan. 10, 2008

Jan. 10, 2008

PACER
47

ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE Status Conference set for 2/15/2008 at 09:30 AM before Judge Randy Crane.( Signed by Judge Randy Crane ) Parties notified.(bgarces, ) (Entered: 01/18/2008)

Jan. 18, 2008

Jan. 18, 2008

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randy Crane. STATUS CONFERENCE held on 1/18/2008. The Court addressed counsel and their positions. The Court granted 46 Opposed MOTION to Intervene, and 41 MOTION to Dismiss; denied 33 Opposed MOTION to Intervene, and 40 MOTION to Intervene. This case is still active and live. The Court will allow plaintiff's counsel to amend the petition and file an unopposed motion to amend. The Court will issue an order setting a status conference for February 15, 2008 at 9:30 A.M. If necessary, counsel may file a motion for continuance. Appearances: Elisabeth Lisa S. Brodyaga; Rene C. Benavides, AUSA.(ERO:Richard Cortez [10:13-10:28]), filed.(lcervantes)

Jan. 18, 2008

Jan. 18, 2008

PACER
48

EXHIBITS by Jose Jesus Rodriguez-Padilla, filed.(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/20/2008)

Jan. 20, 2008

Jan. 20, 2008

PACER
49

Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 01/20/2008)

Jan. 20, 2008

Jan. 20, 2008

PACER
50

Unopposed MOTION to Amend by Guadalupe Gonzalez-Mora, Reynaldo Ozuna-Villareal, Jose Jesus Rodriguez-Padilla, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/11/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order # 2 Complaint)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/21/2008)

Jan. 21, 2008

Jan. 21, 2008

PACER
51

Amended MOTION to Certify Class by Jose Jesus Rodriguez-Padilla, Guadalupe Gonzalez-Mora, Reynaldo Ozuna-Villareal, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/11/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 01/21/2008)

Jan. 21, 2008

Jan. 21, 2008

PACER
52

ORDER granting 50 Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Petition.( Signed by Judge Randy Crane ) Parties notified.(bgarces, ) (Entered: 01/31/2008)

Jan. 30, 2008

Jan. 30, 2008

PACER
53

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Amended Complaint by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 2/25/2008. (Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 02/04/2008)

Feb. 4, 2008

Feb. 4, 2008

PACER
54

PROPOSED ORDER re: 53 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Amended Complaint, filed.(Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 02/05/2008)

Feb. 5, 2008

Feb. 5, 2008

PACER
55

ORDER granting 53 Defendant's Motion to Extend Time to Respond to the Amended Complaint.( Signed by Judge Randy Crane ) Parties notified.(mzamarripa, ) (Entered: 02/07/2008)

Feb. 7, 2008

Feb. 7, 2008

PACER
56

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to respond to Amended Complaint and Continue Hearing by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/3/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit # 2 Proposed Order)(Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 02/11/2008)

Feb. 11, 2008

Feb. 11, 2008

PACER
57

ORDER RESETTING STATUS CONFERENCE: Status Conference reset for 4/18/2008 at 09:30 AM before Judge Randy Crane.( Signed by Judge Randy Crane ) Parties notified.(bgarces, ) (Entered: 02/12/2008)

Feb. 12, 2008

Feb. 12, 2008

PACER
58

ORDER granting 56 Defendants' Second Motion to Extend Time to Respond to Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint. Response to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint is extended and now due on 3/11/2008.( Signed by Judge Randy Crane ) Parties notified.(mzamarripa, ) (Entered: 02/22/2008)

Feb. 22, 2008

Feb. 22, 2008

PACER
59

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Second Amended Complaint by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 3/27/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 03/07/2008)

March 7, 2008

March 7, 2008

PACER
60

ORDER granting 59 Defendants' Third Uncontested Motion to Extend the Time to Respond to the Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint. Defendant's deadline to respond is extended to 4/16/08. ( Signed by Judge Randy Crane ) Parties notified.(mzamarripa, ) (Entered: 03/07/2008)

March 7, 2008

March 7, 2008

PACER
61

Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 03/28/2008)

March 28, 2008

March 28, 2008

PACER
62

EXHIBITS re: 51 Amended MOTION to Certify Class by Guadalupe Arguello-Hernandez, Guillermo Alonso Trejo, Jose Jesus Rodriguez-Padilla, Guadalupe Gonzalez-Mora, Jorge Jimenez-Godinez, Guillermo Cisneros-Flores, Enedelio Solis-Rodriguez, Margarito S Gomez, filed.(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 03/28/2008)

March 28, 2008

March 28, 2008

PACER
63

Opposed MOTION to Intervene by Jose Montes-Moreno, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/17/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 03/28/2008)

March 28, 2008

March 28, 2008

PACER
64

MEMORANDUM in Support of Prompt Adjudication re: 51 Amended MOTION to Certify Class by Guadalupe Arguello-Hernandez, Guillermo Alonso Trejo, Jose Jesus Rodriguez-Padilla, Guadalupe Gonzalez-Mora, Reynaldo Ozuna-Villareal, Jose Montes-Moreno, Jorge Jimenez-Godinez, Guillermo Cisneros-Flores, Enedelio Solis-Rodriguez, Margarito S Gomez, filed.(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 03/28/2008)

March 28, 2008

March 28, 2008

PACER
65

RESPONSE in Opposition to 63 Opposed MOTION to Intervene, filed by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America. (Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 04/10/2008)

April 10, 2008

April 10, 2008

PACER
66

Opposed MOTION to Intervene by Alfredo Leyva, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/5/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 04/13/2008)

April 13, 2008

April 13, 2008

PACER
67

Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 04/13/2008)

April 13, 2008

April 13, 2008

PACER
68

Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 04/14/2008)

April 14, 2008

April 14, 2008

PACER
69

Opposed MOTION to Intervene by Francisco Ronce-Benavides, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/5/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 04/14/2008)

April 14, 2008

April 14, 2008

PACER
70

BRIEF In Support of Claim That Motion Is Ripe re: 51 Amended MOTION to Certify Class by Guadalupe Arguello-Hernandez, Guillermo Alonso Trejo, Jose Jesus Rodriguez-Padilla, Guadalupe Gonzalez-Mora, Reynaldo Ozuna-Villareal, Jose Montes-Moreno, Alfredo Leyva, Francisco Ronce-Benavides, Jorge Jimenez-Godinez, Guillermo Cisneros-Flores, Enedelio Solis-Rodriguez, Margarito S Gomez, filed.(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 04/14/2008)

April 14, 2008

April 14, 2008

PACER
71

MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/6/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit # 2 Exhibit # 3 Exhibit # 4 Exhibit # 5 Proposed Order)(Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 04/16/2008)

April 16, 2008

April 16, 2008

PACER
72

RESPONSE in Opposition to 63 Opposed MOTION to Intervene, 66 Opposed MOTION to Intervene, 69 Opposed MOTION to Intervene, filed by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit # 2 Exhibit # 3 Proposed Order)(Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 04/16/2008)

April 16, 2008

April 16, 2008

PACER
73

Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 04/17/2008)

April 17, 2008

April 17, 2008

PACER
74

Opposed MOTION to Intervene by Julian Alvarado-Chavez, Guadalupe Arguello-Hernandez, Guillermo Alonso Trejo, Jose Jesus Rodriguez-Padilla, Guadalupe Gonzalez-Mora, Reynaldo Ozuna-Villareal, Jose Montes-Moreno, Alfredo Leyva, Francisco Ronce-Benavides, Jorge Jimenez-Godinez, Guillermo Cisneros-Flores, Enedelio Solis-Rodriguez, Margarito S Gomez, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/7/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 04/17/2008)

April 17, 2008

April 17, 2008

PACER
75

Sealed Event, filed. (Entered: 04/17/2008)

April 17, 2008

April 17, 2008

PACER
76

RESPONSE in Opposition to 71 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint, filed by Guadalupe Arguello-Hernandez, Guillermo Alonso Trejo, Jose Jesus Rodriguez-Padilla, Guadalupe Gonzalez-Mora, Reynaldo Ozuna-Villareal, Jose Montes-Moreno, Alfredo Leyva, Francisco Ronce-Benavides, Julian Alvarado-Chavez, Jorge Jimenez-Godinez, Guillermo Cisneros-Flores, Enedelio Solis-Rodriguez, Margarito S Gomez. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 04/17/2008)

April 17, 2008

April 17, 2008

PACER
77

EXHIBITS re: 71 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America, filed.(Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 04/18/2008)

April 18, 2008

April 18, 2008

PACER
78

ORDER RESETTING STATUS CONFERENCE: Status Conference set for 6/20/2008 at 09:30 AM before Judge Randy Crane.( Signed by Judge Randy Crane ) Parties notified.(mzamarripa, ) (Entered: 04/18/2008)

April 18, 2008

April 18, 2008

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randy Crane. STATUS CONFERENCE held on 4/18/2008. Parties announced to the Court that they are close to a possible settlement and requested this case be reset. Without objections, the Court reset this case to Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 9:30 am. Appearances: Rene Carlo Benavides, Elisabeth Lisa S Brodyaga, Arthur Rizer.(ERO:Richard Cortez [11:09-11:11]), filed.(bgarces/lc)

April 18, 2008

April 18, 2008

PACER
79

AFFIDAVIT of Tracy Renauld re: 71 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint, filed.(Benavides, Rene) (Entered: 05/22/2008)

May 22, 2008

May 22, 2008

PACER
80

Joint MOTION for Extension of Time Reschedule June 20, 2008 Conference by Michael Chertoff, filed. Motion Docket Date 7/9/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Rizer, Arthur) (Entered: 06/19/2008)

June 19, 2008

June 19, 2008

PACER

ORAL ORDER CANCELLED status conference set for Friday, 06/20/2008. The Court granted the 80 Joint Motion to Reschedule, a written order resetting will be issued., Deadline terminated..(Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(lcervantes)

June 19, 2008

June 19, 2008

PACER
81

ORDER RESETTING STATUS CONFERENCE: granting 80 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time Reschedule June 20, 2008 Conference ( Status Conference reset for 8/15/2008 at 09:30 AM before Judge Randy Crane).(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(bgarces, ) (Entered: 06/19/2008)

June 19, 2008

June 19, 2008

PACER

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Randy Crane. STATUS CONFERENCE held on 8/15/2008. Parties announced that this case has been resolved. The Court will issue a show cause order within three weeks. Appearances:David Guerra in lieu of Rene Carlo Benavides, Elisabeth Lisa S Brodyaga.(ERO:Richard Cortez [9:58-9:59]), filed.(bgarces, )

Aug. 15, 2008

Aug. 15, 2008

PACER
82

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Show Cause Hearing set for 9/5/2008 at 09:30 AM before Judge Randy Crane; terminating 51 Amended MOTION to Certify Class, 63 Opposed MOTION to Intervene, 71 MOTION to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint, 74 Opposed MOTION to Intervene, 66 Opposed MOTION to Intervene, 69 Opposed MOTION to Intervene.(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(bgarces, ) (Entered: 08/15/2008)

Aug. 15, 2008

Aug. 15, 2008

PACER
83

Unopposed MOTION to Dismiss 50 Unopposed MOTION to Amend, 63 Opposed MOTION to Intervene, 51 Amended MOTION to Certify Class, 66 Opposed MOTION to Intervene, 69 Opposed MOTION to Intervene by Guadalupe Gonzalez-Mora, Jose Montes-Moreno, Alfredo Leyva, Jorge Jimenez-Godinez, Margarito S Gomez, filed. Motion Docket Date 9/23/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 09/03/2008)

Sept. 3, 2008

Sept. 3, 2008

PACER

ORAL ORDER by Judge Randy Crane: Show Cause Hearing set for 9/5/08 is cancelled until further notice. Parties notified.(bgarces, )

Sept. 4, 2008

Sept. 4, 2008

PACER
84

ORDER granting 83 Motion to Dismiss.(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(bgarces, ) (Entered: 09/05/2008)

Sept. 4, 2008

Sept. 4, 2008

PACER
85

MOTION for Flor M Suarez to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/6/2010. (bgarces, ) (Entered: 11/15/2010)

Nov. 15, 2010

Nov. 15, 2010

PACER
86

RESPONSE in Opposition to 85 MOTION for Flor M Suarez to Appear Pro Hac Vice, filed by Julian Alvarado-Chavez, Guadalupe Arguello-Hernandez, Guillermo Cisneros-Flores, Margarito S Gomez, Guadalupe Gonzalez-Mora, Jorge Jimenez-Godinez, Alfredo Leyva, Jose Montes-Moreno, Reynaldo Ozuna-Villareal, Jose Jesus Rodriguez-Padilla, Francisco Ronce-Benavides, Enedelio Solis-Rodriguez, Guillermo Alonso Trejo. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Brodyaga, Elisabeth) (Entered: 11/15/2010)

Nov. 15, 2010

Nov. 15, 2010

PACER
87

MOTION for Flor M. Suarez to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 12/20/2010. (bgarces, ) (Entered: 11/29/2010)

Nov. 29, 2010

Nov. 29, 2010

PACER
88

ORDER granting 87 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice.(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(rcoronado, ) (Entered: 12/21/2010)

Dec. 21, 2010

Dec. 21, 2010

PACER
89

Joint MOTION to Dismiss 84 Order on Motion to Dismiss, 83 Unopposed MOTION to Dismiss 50 Unopposed MOTION to Amend, 63 Opposed MOTION to Intervene, 51 Amended MOTION to Certify Class, 66 Opposed MOTION to Intervene, 69 Opposed MOTION to InterveneUnopposed MOTION to Dismiss 50 Unopposed MOTION to Amend, 63 Opposed MOTION to Intervene, 51 Amended MOTION to Certify Class, 66 Opposed MOTION to Intervene, 69 Opposed MOTION to Intervene by Michael Chertoff, Dora J. Sanchez, United States Of America, filed. Motion Docket Date 1/25/2011. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Suarez, Flor) (Entered: 01/04/2011)

Jan. 4, 2011

Jan. 4, 2011

PACER
90

ORDER granting 89 Motion to Dismiss.(Signed by Judge Randy Crane) Parties notified.(bgarces, ) (Entered: 01/05/2011)

Jan. 5, 2011

Jan. 5, 2011

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory: Texas

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 2, 2007

Closing Date: 2011

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Lawful permanent residents seeking to renew/replace their green cards.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Mooted before ruling

Defendants

Department of Homeland Security, Federal

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Federal

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), 8 U.S.C. §§ 1101 et seq.

Habeas Corpus, 28 U.S.C. §§ 2241-2253; 2254; 2255

Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201

Mandamus, 28 U.S.C. § 1361

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Attorneys fees

Preliminary injunction / Temp. restraining order

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Amount Defendant Pays: 7500

Order Duration: 2008 - 2010

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

Jails, Prisons, Detention Centers, and Other Institutions:

Habeas Corpus

Immigration/Border:

Visas - procedures