Case: Lopez v. Ezell

3:88-cv-01825 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Filed Date: Nov. 30, 1988

Closed Date: 1992

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Case Summary

On November 30, 1988, alien workers who had applied for special status under the Special Agricultural Workers (SAW) legalization program created by the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1160 et seq., filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California to enjoin federal border agents from detaining and questioning them with regard to their underlying applications. Plaintiffs were represented by attorneys with the California Rural Legal Assistance, the ACLU F…

On November 30, 1988, alien workers who had applied for special status under the Special Agricultural Workers (SAW) legalization program created by the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1160 et seq., filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California to enjoin federal border agents from detaining and questioning them with regard to their underlying applications. Plaintiffs were represented by attorneys with the California Rural Legal Assistance, the ACLU Foundation of San Diego and Imperial Counties Inc. and private counsel.

The SAW program allowed undocumented alien farmworkers to attain temporary and then permanent resident status under certain circumstances. Once applicants filed a complete SAW application, were interviewed by an INS legalization officer, and had their application accepted, they were issued an "I-688A" document authorizing employment and travel abroad pending final approval of their application. Applicants that filed preliminary applications for SAW status at the ports of entry and were interviewed received an "I-94" document, endorsed as "S-9", authorizing employment and temporary admission into the U.S. to enable them to gather information and documents in support of a full SAW application. Plaintiffs challenged treatment of aliens who possessed either I-688A documents or I-94 documents.

Plaintiffs moved for a preliminary injunction to enjoin border agents and non-legalization INS officers from: 1) detaining SAW applicants and confiscating their I-688A and I-94 documents at or near the U.S./Mexican border; 2) questioning applicants with regards to alleged fraud in the underlying application; and 3) permitting applicants to enter only under a "parole" status. Plaintiffs also requested class certification.

On May 1, 1989, the parties entered into a Stipulated Consent Order which resolved all issues, except plaintiffs' request that border agents be prohibited from questioning applicants about their SAW applications. Plaintiffs maintained that as the information submitted in a SAW application was deemed confidential by statute, agents should not be permitted to question applicants about it. The District Court (Judge J. L. Irving) refused to grant an injunction on that issue. Lopez v. Ezell,716 F.Supp. 443 S.D.Cal.,1989.

Defendants' moved to dismiss the remaining unresolved claim. That motion was denied by order dated May 14, 1990. The District Court referred the case to Magistrate Judge Barry T. Moskowitz to supervise discovery.

On May 30, 1991, the parties settled the remaining claim. Formal court approval of the settlement occurred on September 16, 1991. Defendants subsequently agreed to pay $58,000.00 in attorneys' fees and costs.

On January 27, 1992, District Judge Marilyn L. Huff granted the parties joint motion for voluntary dismissal and the case was terminated.

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Dan Dalton (11/6/2007)

People


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3:88-cv-01825

Docket [PACER]

Jan. 29, 1992

Jan. 29, 1992

Docket

3:88-cv-01825

Memorandum Decision and Order [Re: Preliminary Injunction]

May 11, 1989

May 11, 1989

Order/Opinion

716 F.Supp. 443

Docket

Last updated March 27, 2025, 8:50 a.m.

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20 June 5, 1989

Attorney substitution on behalf of Harold Ezell, Steven Martin, Alan Nelson, Richard Thornburgh ; (dkt clerk) (Entered: 06/28/1989)

PACER
21 Aug. 14, 1989

Attorney substitution on behalf of Harold Ezell, Steven Martin, Alan Nelson, Richard Thornburgh ; t/w dec of svc. S (dkt clerk) (Entered: 08/28/1989)

PACER
22 Sept. 8, 1989

Notice of motion and Motion by defendant to dismiss [ motion(s) referred to Judge J. L. Irving ] set for 11/13/89 at 10:30. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 09/14/1989)

PACER
23 Sept. 8, 1989

Memorandum of points and authorities by defendant in support of motion to dismiss [22-1] t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 09/14/1989)

PACER
24 Sept. 11, 1989

Notice of motion and Motion by defendant for protective order , and to stay [ motion(s) referred to Magistrate Barry T. Moskowitz ], set for 9/18/89 at 2:30 t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 09/14/1989)

PACER
25 Sept. 11, 1989

Memorandum of points and authorities by defendant in support of motion to stay [24-2], in support of motion for protective order [24-1] (dkt clerk) Modified on 09/14/1989 (Entered: 09/14/1989)

PACER
26 Sept. 12, 1989

Notice of motion and Motion by plaintiff to compel production of docs [ motion (s) referred to Magistrate Barry T. Moskowitz ] set for 9/18/89 at 2:00 t/w dec of svc (dkt clerk) (Entered: 09/14/1989)

PACER
27 Sept. 12, 1989

Memorandum of points and authorities by plaintiff in support of motion to compel production of docs [26-1] t/w dec of svc (dkt clerk) (Entered: 09/14/1989)

PACER
28 Sept. 13, 1989

Supplement by defendant to motion to stay disc [24-2], and motion for protective order [24-1] t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 09/27/1989)

PACER
29 Sept. 15, 1989

Opposition by defendant to motion to compel production of docs [26-1] t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 10/03/1989)

PACER
30 Sept. 15, 1989

Opposition by plaintiff to motion to stay [24-2], motion for protective order [24- 1] t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 10/03/1989)

PACER
31 Sept. 18, 1989

Minutes: Enter Order by Magistrate Barry T. Moskowitz denying motion to compel production of docs [26-1], granting motion for protective order [24-1] (cc: all counsel) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 10/04/1989)

PACER
32 Oct. 23, 1989

Notice by plaintiffs of change of address t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 11/21/1989)

PACER
33 Oct. 27, 1989

Stipulation and Order by Judge Earl B. Gilliam : continuing motion to dismiss [22-1] to 10:30 12/18/89 (cc: all counsel) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 11/21/1989)

PACER
34 Nov. 13, 1989

Minutes: Enter Order by Judge J. L. Irving continuing motion to dismiss [22-1] to 10:30 12/18/89 (cc: all counsel) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 11/27/1989)

PACER
35 Nov. 27, 1989

Opposition by plaintiff to motion to dismiss [22-1] t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 11/28/1989)

PACER
36 Dec. 11, 1989

Reply by defendant to opposition to motion to dismiss [22-1] t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 12/14/1989)

PACER
37 Dec. 18, 1989

Minutes: Enter Order by Judge J. L. Irving that the motion to dismiss [22-1] is submitted . Court to prepare written memo decision. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 01/03/1990)

PACER
38 Jan. 5, 1990

Memorandum, Opinion, and Order : by Judge J. L. Irving that pltfs are granted leave to amend their complaint. (cc: all counsel) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 01/22/1990)

PACER
39 Feb. 5, 1990

First Amended complaint t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 02/20/1990)

PACER
40 March 23, 1990

Answer by defendants t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 03/28/1990)

PACER
41 March 30, 1990

Motion by defendants Juan Amarillas, Marco Antonio Burgueno-Diaz, Jose Cebreros, Ismael Gonzalez-Lopez, Eduardo Lopez, Jose Guadalupe Roa Mosqueda, Francisco Olivera-Yanez, Guillermo Ramirez, Leoquildo Valle, Angelina Vasquez-Valdivia and Castillo-Zaragoza to compel production of docs (resetting) [ motion(s) referred to Magistrate Barry T. Moskowitz ] set for 4/27/90 at 2:30 t/w memo of p/a in support and dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 04/03/1990)

PACER
43 April 3, 1990

Memorandum of points and authorities by defendant in support of motion to dismiss pltfs' first amended complaint with prejudice [42-1] t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 04/05/1990)

PACER
44 April 5, 1990

Notice of motion and Motion by defendants for protective order , and to stay discovery [ motion(s) referred to Magistrate Barry T. Moskowitz ], set for 4/27/90 at 2:30. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 04/06/1990)

PACER
45 April 5, 1990

Memorandum of points and authorities by defendant in support of motion to stay discovery [44-2] and of motion for protective order [44-1] t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 04/06/1990)

PACER
46 April 12, 1990

Opposition by defendant's Richard Thornburgh, Ben Davidian, Steven Martin and Gene McNary to motion to compel production of docs (resetting) [41-1] t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 04/17/1990)

PACER
47 April 16, 1990

Memorandum of p/a in Opposition by plaintiffs Juan Amarillas , Marco Antonio Burgueno-Diaz, Jose Cebreros, Ismael Gonzalez-Lopez, Eduardo Lopez, Jose Guadalupe Roa Mosqueda, Francisco Olivera-Yanez, Guillermo Ramirez, Leoquildo Valle, Angelina Vasquez-Valdivia and Alberto Castillo-Zaragoza to motion to compel production of docs (resetting) [41-1] t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 04/20/1990)

PACER
48 April 17, 1990

Memornadum of p/a in Opposition by plaintiffs to motion to stay discovery [44- 2] and motion for protective order [44-1] t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 04/20/1990)

PACER
April 18, 1990

Transcript filed of Motion hrg taken on 9/18/89 before Mag. Moskowitz (MARY LOU LOHR) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 04/19/1990)

PACER
49 April 19, 1990

Reply by defendants in support of mot to cont 4/27/90 hrg on disc mots until after USDC decides defts mot to dism t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 04/26/1990)

PACER
50 April 20, 1990

Reply memorandum by Pltfs Juan Amarillas, Marco Antonio Burgueno-Diaz, Jose Cebreros, Ismael Gonzalez-Lopez, Eduardo Lopez, Jose Guadalupe Roa Mosqueda, Francisco Olivera-Yanez, Guillermo Ramirez, Leoquildo Valle, Angelina Vasquez-Valdivia and Alberto Castillo-Zaragoza to opposition to motion to compel production of docs (resetting) [41-1] t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 04/26/1990)

PACER
51 April 23, 1990

Memorandum of p/a in Opposition by pltfs Juan Amarillas, Marco Antonio Burgueno-Diaz, Jose Cebreros, Ismael Gonzalez-Lopez, Eduardo Lopez, Jose Guadalupe Roa Mosqueda, Francisco Olivera-Yanez, Guillermo Ramirez, Leoquildo Valle, Angelina Vasquez-Valdivia, Castillo-Zaragoza to motion to dismiss pltfs' first complaint with prejudice [42-1] ; request for sanctions. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 04/27/1990)

PACER
52 April 23, 1990

Reply by defts Richard Thornburgh, Ben Davidian, Steven Martin, Gene McNary to opposition to motion to stay discovery [44-2] and motion for protective order [44-1] t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 04/27/1990)

PACER
53 April 23, 1990

Notice of motion and Motion by defendant to continue hrg on discovery mots until after the USDC decides defts mot to dism [ motion referred to Magistrate Barry T. Moskowitz ] (dkt clerk) (Entered: 04/27/1990)

PACER
54 April 23, 1990

Memorandum of points and authorities by defendant in support of motion to continue hrg on discovery mots until after the USDC decides defts mot to dism [53-1] t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 04/27/1990)

PACER
55 April 26, 1990

Order by Magistrate Barry T. Moskowitz granting motion to continue hrg on discovery mots until after the USDC decides defts mot to dism [53-1]. Motion to stay discovery [44-2], for protective order [44-1], and to compel production of docs (resetting) [41-1] cont until a decision on defts' mot to dism is rendered. (cc: all counsel) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 05/01/1990)

PACER
56 May 3, 1990

Notice of motion and Motion by defendants for leave to file rply in excess of 10 pages [ motion(s) referred to Judge J. L. Irving ] (dkt clerk) (Entered: 05/03/1990)

PACER
57 May 3, 1990

Order by Judge J. L. Irving granting motion for leave to file rply in excess of 10 pages [56-1] (cc: all counsel) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 05/03/1990)

PACER
58 May 3, 1990

Reply by defendants to opposition to motion to dismiss pltfs' first amended complaint with prejudice [42-1] t/w dec of svc. (dkt clerk) (Entered: 05/03/1990)

PACER
59 May 7, 1990

Minutes: Enter Order by Judge J. L. Irving that the motion to dismiss pltfs' first amended complaint with prejudice [42-1] is submitted (cc: all counsel) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 05/07/1990)

PACER
60 May 7, 1990

Order by Judge J. L. Irving that the memo decision and order of 1/5/90 is amended. (cc: all counsel) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 05/07/1990)

PACER
61 May 14, 1990

Order by Judge J. L. Irving denying defts' motion to dism, denying pltfs' motion for sanctions and referring this matter to Mag Moskowitz for the purpose of discovery supervision. (cc: all counsel) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 05/15/1990)

PACER
62 July 3, 1990

Minutes: Enter Order by Magistrate Barry T. Moskowitz, pla's motion to compel production of documents granted, pla to prepare order w/in 10 dys (dkt clerk) (Entered: 07/06/1990)

PACER
63 July 10, 1990

Submission regarding proposed protective order on legalization files by defendants Richard Thornburgh, Steven Martin, Gene McNary. t/w cert of service. (jsp) (Entered: 07/12/1990)

PACER
July 10, 1990

Transcript of proceedings on 7-3-90 before Magistrate Barry Ted Moskowitz. (Mary Lou Lohr, transcriber) (jsp) (Entered: 07/17/1990)

PACER
64 July 17, 1990

Order by Magistrate Barry T. Moskowitz compelling production of documents. It is ordered that plaintiffs counsel and their assistants disclose to any person the produced documents or their contents except as is necessary for the preparation of this case, furthermore the produced documents pertaining to a plaintiff shall not be disclosed to the other plaintiffs unless it is necessary for the preparation of this case. It is further ordered that plaintiffs motion for costs and fees is DENIED. (Moskowitz) (jsp) (Entered: 07/18/1990)

PACER
65 July 30, 1990

Proof of service by plaintiffs Juan Amarillas, Marco Antonio Burgueno-Diaz, Jose Cebreros, Ismael Gonzalez-Lopez, Eduardo Lopez, Jose Guadalupe Roa Mosqueda, Francisco Olivera-Yanez, Guillermo Ramirez, Leoquildo Valle, Angelina Vasquez-Valdivia, and Alberto Castillo-Zaragoza of: order compelling production of documents. Served Parker (Carlos) Singh on 7-26-90. (jsp) (Entered: 07/31/1990)

PACER
66 Nov. 13, 1990

Attorney Appearance by David J Kline, Assistant Director, Office of Immigration Litigation, U. S. Dept of Justice for defendant Ben Davidian, defendant Steven Martin, defendant Gene McNary t/w proof of svc (dkt clerk) (Entered: 11/15/1990)

PACER
67 Nov. 15, 1990

Praecipe: by defendants Richard Thornburgh, Ben Davidian, Steven Martin, Gene McNary; Norah Ascoli Schwarz replaces Parker Singh as counsel for respondents (dkt clerk) (Entered: 11/19/1990)

PACER
68 Dec. 14, 1990

Order by Judge J. L. Irving Case reassigned to Judge Gordon Thompson Jr. (cc: all counsel) (admin) (Entered: 12/21/1990)

PACER
69 Feb. 8, 1991

Notice and Order for Scheduling/Status Conf by Magistrate Barry T. Moskowitz ;Status conf set 1:45 2/28/91 (cc: all counsel) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 02/11/1991)

PACER
70 Feb. 11, 1991

Notice by plaintiffs of reimbursement of deposition costs t/w proof of svc (dkt clerk) (Entered: 02/13/1991)

PACER
71 March 8, 1991

Scheduling Order by Magistrate Barry T. Moskowitz ; Status conf held 2/28/91 ; Discovery shall be completed by 7/31/91 ; any mot to join other parties, to amd the pleadings, or to file addtl pleadings shall be fld by 3/29/91; all other p/t mot shall be fld by 9/9/91; Pretrial orders shall be submitted by 10/24/91 ; Pretrial conf set 10:30 10/31/91 ; Settlement conference set 2:00 4/19/91 (cc: all counsel) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 03/08/1991)

PACER
72 April 12, 1991

Minutes: Enter Order by Magistrate Barry T. Moskowitz ; Settlement conference reset from 4/19/91 to 10:00 5/30/91 Court Reporter: N/A (dkt clerk) (Entered: 04/15/1991)

PACER
73 May 30, 1991

Minutes: Enter Order by Magistrate Barry T. Moskowitz ; Settlement conference held 10:00 5/30/91 ptys to make mot for approval of class action settlement before Judge Thompson Court Reporter: (mam) (Entered: 06/05/1991)

PACER
74 June 7, 1991

Order by Judge Judith N. Keep Case reassigned to Judge Marilyn L. Huff (cc: all counsel) (admin) (Entered: 06/21/1991)

PACER
75 June 24, 1991

Stipulation to continue joint motion for approval of compromise, hrg set for 7/8/91 @ 10:30 AM Ctrm 8 (mam) (Entered: 06/25/1991)

PACER
76 June 24, 1991

Order by Judge Marilyn L. Huff pursuant to stipulated continuance of joint motion for approval of compromise hrg now set for 8/12/91 @ 10:30 Ctrm 8 (mam) (Entered: 06/25/1991)

PACER
77 July 1, 1991

Order by Judge Marilyn L. Huff ;Status conf set 12:00 7/19/91 Ctrm 8 (cc: all counsel) (mam) (Entered: 07/03/1991)

PACER
78 July 16, 1991

Motion by plaintiff Juan Amarillas and all other plaintiffs except Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights for settlement of class action , and to vacate order of May 1, 1989 [ motion(s) referred to Judge Marilyn L. Huff ], hrg set for 8/12/91 at 10:30 AM Ctrm 8; brief and exhibits in support thereof t/w prf of svc (mam) (Entered: 07/17/1991)

PACER
79 July 16, 1991

Declaration of Stephen A Rosenbaum by plaintiff Juan Amarillas et al in support of motion for settlement of class action [78-1] (mam) (Entered: 07/17/1991)

PACER
81 July 19, 1991

Minutes: Enter Order by Judge Marilyn L. Huff ; Status conf held in chambers on 7/19/91; fairness hrg and motion set for 8/12/91 at 10:30 AM Court Reporter: P Tagliaferri (mam) (Entered: 07/29/1991)

PACER
80 July 22, 1991

Order by Judge Marilyn L. Huff ; Status conf held on 7/19/91; fairness hearing is set for 8/12/91 at 10:30 AM Ctrm 8 (cc: all counsel) (mam) (Entered: 07/22/1991)

PACER
82 Aug. 1, 1991

Notice of Motion and motion by defendant Richard Thornburgh, defendant Ben Davidian, defendant Steven Martin, defendant Gene McNary for rescheduling [ motion(s) referred to Judge Marilyn L. Huff ] 8/12/91 10:30 ctrm 8 (dkt clerk) (Entered: 08/06/1991)

PACER
83 Aug. 1, 1991

Memorandum of points and authorities by defendant Richard Thornburgh, defendant Ben Davidian, defendant Steven Martin, defendant Gene McNary in support of motion for rescheduling [82-1] 8/12/91 10:30 ctrm 8 (dkt clerk) (Entered: 08/06/1991)

PACER
84 Aug. 1, 1991

Order by Judge Marilyn L. Huff setting motion for rescheduling [82-1] at 10:30 9/16/91 (cc: all counsel) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 08/06/1991)

PACER
85 Aug. 2, 1991

Ex Parte Application by defendant Richard Thornburgh, defendant Ben Davidian, defendant Steven Martin, defendant Gene McNary to shorten time (dkt clerk) (Entered: 08/06/1991)

PACER
86 Aug. 2, 1991

Response by defendant Richard Thornburgh, defendant Ben Davidian, defendant Steven Martin, defendant Gene McNary to plas' motion to approve settlement 8/12/91 10:30 ctrm 8 t/w certif of svc (dkt clerk) (Entered: 08/06/1991)

PACER
87 Aug. 2, 1991

Order by Judge Marilyn L. Huff granting application for filing the motion for rescheduling be shortened, to permit filing of dfts' motion on 8/1/91 (dkt clerk) (Entered: 08/06/1991)

PACER
88 Sept. 5, 1991

Minutes: Enter Order by Magistrate Barry T. Moskowitz scheduling conf held (mam) (Entered: 09/11/1991)

PACER
89 Sept. 12, 1991

Objections by plaintiff Juan Amarillas and similarly situated class members to proposed settlement (mam) (Entered: 09/13/1991)

PACER
90 Sept. 16, 1991

Minutes: Enter Order by Magistrate Barry T. Moskowitz Settlement conf held, settlement agreement approved by Dist Judge as to the class on 9/16/91 (mam) (Entered: 09/20/1991)

PACER
91 Sept. 16, 1991

Minutes: Enter Order by Judge Marilyn L. Huff granting joint motion for approval of compromise; granting pla's motion to approve setlement of class action; and cont pla's motion to vacate order of 5/1/89 to 10:30 AM 10/28/91; pretrial conf date of 10/28/91 remains in effect if any ptys opt out Court Reporter: P Tagliaferri (mam) (Entered: 09/20/1991)

PACER
92 Sept. 17, 1991

Stipulation and Order by Judge Marilyn L. Huff : settlement action, judge to keep jurisdiction over case until October to allow parties to opt out (cc: all counsel) (mam) (Entered: 09/20/1991)

PACER
93 Sept. 17, 1991

Order by Judge Marilyn L. Huff vacating consent order of 5/1/89 (cc: all counsel) (mam) (Entered: 09/20/1991)

PACER
94 Oct. 4, 1991

Notice of filing of notice of class action and opportunity for exclusion stating that settlement terms of this case will be binding upon alll ptys who do not request exclusion from the members of the class action (mam) (Entered: 10/09/1991)

PACER
95 Oct. 28, 1991

Minutes: Enter Order by Judge Marilyn L. Huff No appearances, pretrial conf off calendar Court Reporter: P Tagliaferri (mam) (Entered: 10/30/1991)

PACER
96 Nov. 12, 1991

Notice of filing of class action and opportunity for exclusion (mam) (Entered: 11/13/1991)

PACER
97 Dec. 3, 1991

Stipulation and Order by Judge Marilyn L. Huff : dfts' obligation to pay attys' fees and costs under settlement will be satisfied by the INS issuance of a check for $58,000.00 payable to ACLU Foundation of SD and Imperial Counties Inc (cc: all counsel) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 12/06/1991)

PACER
98 Jan. 27, 1992

Notice of Motion and Motion by plaintiff Eduardo Lopez, et al for voluntary dismissal , t/w prf of serv [ motion(s) referred to Judge Marilyn L. Huff ] (dkt clerk) (Entered: 01/29/1992)

PACER
99 Jan. 27, 1992

Order by Judge Marilyn L. Huff granting motion for voluntary dismissal [98-1] terminating case JS6 (deputy clerk) (cc: all counsel) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 01/29/1992)

PACER
100 Jan. 29, 1992

Judgment: granting motion for voluntary dismissal, upon consideration of pla's unopposed motion for voluntary dismissal, the prior proceedings, prior orders and other filed documents herein, all claims for relief of the 1st amd cmp, all are dismissed with prejudice [98-1] (cc: all counsel) (dkt clerk) (Entered: 01/29/1992)

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Key Dates

Filing Date: Nov. 30, 1988

Closing Date: 1992

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Immigrants who had completed applications under the Special Agricultural Workers (SAW) legalization program and were issued an “I-688A” document or “I-94” document.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

Federal

Immigration and Naturalization Service

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Other Dockets:

Southern District of California 3:88-cv-01825

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff OR Mixed

Relief Granted:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief request withdrawn/mooted

Order Duration: 1989 - 1992

Issues

Immigration/Border:

Border police

Constitutional rights

Employment

Legalization/Amnesty

Status/Classification

Temporary foreign workers program

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