Case: Immigration Center for Women and Children v. Noem

2:25-cv-09848 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: Oct. 14, 2025

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Case Summary

This case challenges U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies implemented in 2025 that permit the routine detention and removal of noncitizen survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other serious crimes. The lawsuit targets three specific policies: the January 2025 (ICE Policy Number 11005.4) which reversed prior protections ; the "De Facto Revocation Policy," which involves detaining and deporting survivors who have valid deferred action status without prior notic…

This case challenges U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies implemented in 2025 that permit the routine detention and removal of noncitizen survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other serious crimes. The lawsuit targets three specific policies: the January 2025 (ICE Policy Number 11005.4) which reversed prior protections ; the "De Facto Revocation Policy," which involves detaining and deporting survivors who have valid deferred action status without prior notice; and the "Blind Removal Policy," under which ICE deports survivors with pending visa applications without first conducting a legally required inquiry into their eligibility for relief.

The suit is brought by several individual survivors who have been detained or deported and by legal organizations including the Immigration Center for Women and Children (ICWC), Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), La Raza Centro Legal (LRCL), and the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCIJ). The Plaintiffs argue that Congress established a framework over the last 30 years—including VAWA self-petitions, U visas, and T visas—to protect noncitizen crime survivors from deportation, aiming to improve public safety by encouraging them to cooperate with law enforcement. For decades, DHS policy generally protected individuals with pending survivor-based benefit petitions from immigration enforcement. The lawsuit alleges that in January 2025, ICE issued new guidance that "rescinded and superseded" these prior victim-centered policies. This new policy under the presidential executive order calling for "total" enforcement, allegedly allows for the routine detention and removal of survivors, even those previously granted deferred action. The case was assigned to Judge Andre Birotte Jr.

On October 14, 2025, the plaintiffs filed this class action complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The suit names Kristi Noem (in her official capacity as Secretary of Homeland Security), ICE, and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as defendants. Plaintiffs allege that the 2025 Guidance and the subsequent policies violate the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) , the Immigration Nationality Act (INA) , and the Fourth and Fifth Amendments of the Constitution. Key claims assert the policies are arbitrary and capricious, in excess of statutory authority, and violate procedural due process by revoking deferred action and removing survivors without notice or a hearing.

The plaintiffs seek to certify three nationwide classes: the "Pending Petition Class," the "Deferred Action Class," and the "Stay of Removal Class". They request that the Court declare the 2025 Guidance, the De Facto Revocation Policy, and the Blind Removal Policy unlawful. They also seek preliminary and permanent injunctions to set aside and block the policies. The complaint asks for remedial orders, including the release of detained plaintiffs and class members and writs of habeas corpus to allow plaintiffs who were deported under these policies to return to the United States.

The case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Muhammad Hammad Amin (11/11/2025)

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Judge(s)

Birotte, Andre (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Brown, Rebecca Sarah (California)

Rivas, Kathleen (California)

Vakili, Bardis (California)

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2:25-cv-09848

Complaint for Injunctive, Declaratory, and APA Relief

Oct. 14, 2025

Oct. 14, 2025

Complaint

Docket

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1 Oct. 14, 2025

COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-40700682 - Fee: $405, filed by plaintiff Camila B., Yessenia Ruano, Paulo C., Luna E., Daniel H., La Raza Centro Legal, California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Kenia J. Merlos, Immigration Center for Women and Children, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Carmen F., Lupe A.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet, # 3 Notice of Related Cases, # 4 Notice to Clerk) (Attorney Bardis Vakili added to party Lupe A.(pty:pla), Attorney Bardis Vakili added to party Camila B.(pty:pla), Attorney Bardis Vakili added to party Paulo C.(pty:pla), Attorney Bardis Vakili added to party California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice(pty:pla), Attorney Bardis Vakili added to party Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights(pty:pla), Attorney Bardis Vakili added to party Luna E.(pty:pla), Attorney Bardis Vakili added to party Carmen F.(pty:pla), Attorney Bardis Vakili added to party Daniel H.(pty:pla), Attorney Bardis Vakili added to party Immigration Center for Women and Children(pty:pla), Attorney Bardis Vakili added to party La Raza Centro Legal(pty:pla), Attorney Bardis Vakili added to party Kenia J. Merlos(pty:pla), Attorney Bardis Vakili added to party Yessenia Ruano(pty:pla))(Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

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2 Oct. 14, 2025

First NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Rebecca Sarah Brown on behalf of Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano (Attorney Rebecca Sarah Brown added to party Lupe A.(pty:pla), Attorney Rebecca Sarah Brown added to party Camila B.(pty:pla), Attorney Rebecca Sarah Brown added to party Paulo C.(pty:pla), Attorney Rebecca Sarah Brown added to party California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice(pty:pla), Attorney Rebecca Sarah Brown added to party Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights(pty:pla), Attorney Rebecca Sarah Brown added to party Luna E.(pty:pla), Attorney Rebecca Sarah Brown added to party Carmen F.(pty:pla), Attorney Rebecca Sarah Brown added to party Daniel H.(pty:pla), Attorney Rebecca Sarah Brown added to party Immigration Center for Women and Children(pty:pla), Attorney Rebecca Sarah Brown added to party La Raza Centro Legal(pty:pla), Attorney Rebecca Sarah Brown added to party Kenia J. Merlos(pty:pla), Attorney Rebecca Sarah Brown added to party Yessenia Ruano(pty:pla))(Brown, Rebecca) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

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3 Oct. 16, 2025

First NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Kathleen Rivas on behalf of Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano (Attorney Kathleen Rivas added to party Lupe A.(pty:pla), Attorney Kathleen Rivas added to party Camila B.(pty:pla), Attorney Kathleen Rivas added to party Paulo C.(pty:pla), Attorney Kathleen Rivas added to party California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice(pty:pla), Attorney Kathleen Rivas added to party Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights(pty:pla), Attorney Kathleen Rivas added to party Luna E.(pty:pla), Attorney Kathleen Rivas added to party Carmen F.(pty:pla), Attorney Kathleen Rivas added to party Daniel H.(pty:pla), Attorney Kathleen Rivas added to party Immigration Center for Women and Children(pty:pla), Attorney Kathleen Rivas added to party La Raza Centro Legal(pty:pla), Attorney Kathleen Rivas added to party Kenia J. Merlos(pty:pla), Attorney Kathleen Rivas added to party Yessenia Ruano(pty:pla))(Rivas, Kathleen) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

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4 Oct. 17, 2025

APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Carl J. Bergquist to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-40730209) filed by plaintiff Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Proposed Order) (Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

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5 Oct. 18, 2025

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Andre Birotte Jr and Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar. (et) (Entered: 10/18/2025)

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6 Oct. 18, 2025

NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (et) (Entered: 10/18/2025)

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7 Oct. 18, 2025

Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (et) (Entered: 10/18/2025)

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8 Oct. 18, 2025

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Sarah Kahn counsel for Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano. Filed by Plaintiffs Plaintiffs. (Attorney Sarah Kahn added to party Lupe A.(pty:pla), Attorney Sarah Kahn added to party Camila B.(pty:pla), Attorney Sarah Kahn added to party Paulo C.(pty:pla), Attorney Sarah Kahn added to party California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice(pty:pla), Attorney Sarah Kahn added to party Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights(pty:pla), Attorney Sarah Kahn added to party Luna E.(pty:pla), Attorney Sarah Kahn added to party Carmen F.(pty:pla), Attorney Sarah Kahn added to party Daniel H.(pty:pla), Attorney Sarah Kahn added to party Immigration Center for Women and Children(pty:pla), Attorney Sarah Kahn added to party La Raza Centro Legal(pty:pla), Attorney Sarah Kahn added to party Kenia J. Merlos(pty:pla), Attorney Sarah Kahn added to party Yessenia Ruano(pty:pla))(Kahn, Sarah) (Entered: 10/18/2025)

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9 Oct. 19, 2025

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Erika Cervantes counsel for Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano. Adding Erika Cervantes as counsel of record for Immigration Center for Women and Children; Lupe A.; Camila B.Paulo C.; Kenia J. Merlos; Luna E.; Carmen F.; Yessenia Ruano; Daniel H.; Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights;La Raza Centro Legal; California Collaborat for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by plaintiff plaintiff. (Attorney Erika Cervantes added to party Lupe A.(pty:pla), Attorney Erika Cervantes added to party Camila B.(pty:pla), Attorney Erika Cervantes added to party Paulo C.(pty:pla), Attorney Erika Cervantes added to party California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice(pty:pla), Attorney Erika Cervantes added to party Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights(pty:pla), Attorney Erika Cervantes added to party Luna E.(pty:pla), Attorney Erika Cervantes added to party Carmen F.(pty:pla), Attorney Erika Cervantes added to party Daniel H.(pty:pla), Attorney Erika Cervantes added to party Immigration Center for Women and Children(pty:pla), Attorney Erika Cervantes added to party La Raza Centro Legal(pty:pla), Attorney Erika Cervantes added to party Kenia J. Merlos(pty:pla), Attorney Erika Cervantes added to party Yessenia Ruano(pty:pla))(Cervantes, Erika) (Entered: 10/19/2025)

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10 Oct. 20, 2025

INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (evc) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

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11 Oct. 21, 2025

NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Carl J. Bergquist to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., I 4 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 83-2.1.3.3(a) Application not complete: state and/or federal courts to which the applicant has been admitted are not listed. (aus) (Entered: 10/21/2025)

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12 Oct. 21, 2025

Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,,,, 1 filed by plaintiff Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano. (Attachments: # 1 Summons for US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, # 2 Summons for USCIS, # 3 Summons for US Attorney, # 4 Summons for US Attorney General)(Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 10/21/2025)

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13 Oct. 22, 2025

60 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant Kristi Noem. (chk) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

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14 Oct. 22, 2025

60 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. (chk) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

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15 Oct. 22, 2025

60 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (chk) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

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16 Oct. 22, 2025

NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES in Request to Issue Summons RE: Summons Request, 12 Attachments: #3, #4. The following error(s) was found: The caption of the summons must match the caption of the complaint verbatim. If the caption is too large to fit in the space provided, enter the name of the first party and then write see attached.Next, attach a face page of the complaint or a second page addendum to the Summons. The summons cannot be issued until this defect has been corrected. Please correct the defect and re-file your request. (chk) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

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17 Oct. 22, 2025

RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Carl J. Bergquist to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., I 4 by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The document is STRICKEN. See document for further details. (evc) (Entered: 10/23/2025)

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18 Oct. 28, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Camila B., Yessenia Ruano, Paulo C., Luna E., Daniel H., La Raza Centro Legal, California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Kenia J. Merlos, Immigration Center for Women and Children, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Carmen F., Lupe A., upon Defendant All Defendants. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon the United States Attorneys Office by delivering a copy to mailroom. Executed upon the Attorney Generals Office of the United States by delivering a copy to mailroom. Executed upon the officer agency or corporation by delivering a copy to mailroom. Service was executed in compliance with statute not specified. Due diligence declaration NOT attached. Registered or certified mail return receipt attached. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Mail receipts, # 2 USPS delivery notices)(Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

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19 Oct. 28, 2025

APPLICATION to file document under seal filed by Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Redacted Document, # 3 Redacted Document, # 4 Redacted Document, # 5 Redacted Document, # 6 Redacted Document, # 7 Redacted Document, # 8 Redacted Document, # 9 Redacted Document, # 10 Redacted Document, # 11 Redacted Document)(Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

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20 Oct. 28, 2025

SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document under seal 19 filed by Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document, # 2 Unredacted Document, # 3 Unredacted Document, # 4 Unredacted Document, # 5 Unredacted Document, # 6 Unredacted Document, # 7 Unredacted Document, # 8 Unredacted Document, # 9 Unredacted Document, # 10 Unredacted Document, # 11 Unredacted Document)(Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

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21 Oct. 29, 2025

Corrected EX PARTE APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Carl Johan Thorwald Bergquist to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500.00 Previously Paid on 10/17/2025, Receipt No. 40730209) filed by All Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Brown, Rebecca) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

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22 Oct. 30, 2025

ORDER by Judge Andre Birotte Jr: granting 21 Non-Resident Attorney Carl Johan Bergquist APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano, designating Rebecca Brown as local counsel. THERE IS NO PDF ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY(aus) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

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23 Oct. 30, 2025

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Certify Class filed by plaintiff Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano. Motion set for hearing on 12/12/2025 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit Dec of Vakili, # 3 Exhibit Dec of Lupe A, # 4 Exhibit Dec of Camila B, # 5 Exhibit Dec of Paulo C, # 6 Exhibit Dec of Merlos, # 7 Exhibit Dec of Luna E, # 8 Exhibit Dec of Carmen F, # 9 Exhibit Dec of Ruano, # 10 Exhibit Dec of Daniel H, # 11 Exhibit Dec of Paulo C's Daughter, # 12 Exhibit Dec of Kahn, # 13 Exhibit Dec of Brown, # 14 Exhibit Dec of Weiner, # 15 Exhibit Dec of Bergquist, # 16 Exhibit Dec of Hoffman, # 17 Exhibit Dec of Egberg, # 18 Exhibit Dec of Dempster Greenbaum, # 19 Exhibit Dec of Fawcett, # 20 Exhibit Dec of McGee, # 21 Exhibit Dec of Woods, # 22 Exhibit Dec of Metelska, # 23 Exhibit Dec of Corbaci, # 24 Exhibit Dec of Velez, # 25 Proposed Order) (Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

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24 Oct. 30, 2025

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' APPLICATION TO PROCEED UNDER PSEUDONYM, FOR A LIMITED INTERIM PROTECTIVE ORDER, AND TO FILE DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' request to proceed by pseudonym; GRANTS Plaintiffs' request to redact portions of the Exhibits attached to their Application to Seal; and ORDERS Defendants not to publicly disclose the names of Plaintiffs proceeding by pseudonym or the personally identifying information of Plaintiffs in this case that has been redacted from public record; not to identify Plaintiffs as participants in this litigation to individuals unnecessary to Defendants' participation in this litigation; and not to publicly disclose the details of Ms. Ruano's trafficking. Plaintiffs are granted leave to file under seal the unredacted version Exhibits 1-11 to Plaintiffs' Application to Proceed under Pseudonym, for a Limited Interim Protective Order, and to File Documents under Seal. In light of the Court's Protective Order, Plaintiffs are ORDERED to serve Defendants with theunredacted exhibits. (gk) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

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25 Nov. 3, 2025

First NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Adam Reese on behalf of Plaintiff Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (Attorney Adam Reese added to party Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights(pty:pla))(Reese, Adam) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

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26 Nov. 5, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by plaintiff Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano, re APPLICATION to file document under seal 19, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Certify Class 23 served on 10/31/2025 & 11/04/2025. (Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

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27 Nov. 12, 2025

EX PARTE APPLICATION for Leave to file Oversize Brief filed by plaintiff Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Bardis Vakili) (Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

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28 Nov. 13, 2025

NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano. correcting EX PARTE APPLICATION for Leave to file Oversize Brief 27 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Bardis Vakili)(Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

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29 Nov. 13, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by plaintiff Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano, re EX PARTE APPLICATION for Leave to file Oversize Brief 27 served on 11/13/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Certified Mail receipts)(Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 11/13/2025)

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30 Nov. 14, 2025

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO FILE BRIEF IN EXCESS OF 25 PAGES 27 by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court GRANTS Plaintiffs Ex Parte Application for Leave to File Brief in Excess of 25 Pages in Support of their Motion for Preliminary Injunction, and ORDERS: Plaintiffs Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of their Motion for Preliminary Injunction may be up to 41 pages. Defendants opposition may be up to 41 pages. Plaintiffs reply may be up to 15 pages. IT IS SO ORDERED. (evc) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

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31 Nov. 14, 2025

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re APA and Injunctive Relief filed by plaintiff Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano. Motion set for hearing on 12/12/2025 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Bardis Vakili, # 2 Declaration of Jessica Farb, # 3 Declaration Susan Beaty, # 4 Declaration of Jordan Weiner, # 5 Declaration of Angelica Salas, # 6 Declaration of Daniel Edward Logan, Jr., # 7 Declaration of Oscar Montes, # 8 Declaration Erika Cervantes, # 9 Proposed Order) (Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 11/14/2025)

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32 Nov. 18, 2025

PROOF OF SERVICE filed by plaintiff Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano, re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re APA and Injunctive Relief 31, Order,, 30, Errata, 28 served on 11/18/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit UPS shipment receipts)(Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 11/18/2025)

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33 Nov. 24, 2025

ORDER RE TRANSFER to this Court's General Order in the Matter of Assignment of Cases and Duties to the District Judges. (Related Case) filed. Transfer of case declined by Judge Jesus G. Bernal, for the reasons set forth on this order. Related Case No. 5:18-cv-02604-JGB-SHKx (lh) (Entered: 11/24/2025)

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34 Nov. 28, 2025

STIPULATION to Continue HEARING AND BRIEFING DEADLINES FOR PLAINTIFFS CLASS CERTIFICATION MOTION AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION MOTION filed by Unknown United States Attorney's Office. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Beck, Daniel) (Entered: 11/28/2025)

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35 Dec. 2, 2025

ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO CONTINUE HEARING AND BRIEFING DEADLINES FOR PLAINTIFFS' MOTIONS FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION 23 AND PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION 31 by Judge Andre Birotte Jr. The hearing date for both Motions are continued to January 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Defendants' responses are due December 12, 2025 and Plaintiffs' reply briefs are due December 23, 2025. (evc) Modified on 12/2/2025 (evc). (Entered: 12/02/2025)

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36 Dec. 6, 2025

Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Pushkal Mishra counsel for Defendants Kristi Noem, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. Adding Pushkal Mishra as counsel of record for Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, in her official capacity; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, in her official capacity; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (Attorney Pushkal Mishra added to party Kristi Noem(pty:dft), Attorney Pushkal Mishra added to party U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services(pty:dft), Attorney Pushkal Mishra added to party U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement(pty:dft))(Mishra, Pushkal) (Entered: 12/06/2025)

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37 Dec. 8, 2025

STIPULATION to Continue Hearing and Briefing Deadlines for Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification and Motion for Preliminary Injunctiion Re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Certify Class 23, NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re APA and Injunctive Relief 31 filed by Defendant Kristi Noem, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Mishra, Pushkal) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

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38 Dec. 10, 2025

ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO CONTINUE HEARING AND BRIEFING DEADLINES FOR PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR CERTIFICATION AND MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court APPROVES the parties' Joint Stipulation 37 and ORDERS that Defendants' oppositions to the Motion for Class Certification 23 and the Motion for Preliminary Injunction 31 are due by 12/19/2025; Plaintiffs' replies are due by 1/12/2026. The hearing on Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification and Motion for Preliminary Injunction is continued to 2/10/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. (gk) (Entered: 12/10/2025)

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39 Dec. 19, 2025

OPPOSITION re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Certify Class 23 filed by Defendants Kristi Noem, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. (Mishra, Pushkal) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

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40 Dec. 19, 2025

OPPOSITION re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re APA and Injunctive Relief 31 filed by Defendants Kristi Noem, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. (Mishra, Pushkal) (Entered: 12/19/2025)

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41 Dec. 24, 2025

STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to All Defendants, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,,,, 1 filed by Defendants U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Kristi Noem, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.(Mishra, Pushkal) (Entered: 12/24/2025)

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42 Jan. 12, 2026

APPLICATION to file document Declaration of Carmen F.'s attorney under seal filed by Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Redacted Document)(Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

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43 Jan. 12, 2026

SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document Declaration of Carmen F.'s attorney under seal 42 filed by Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano. (Attachments: # 1 Unredacted Document)(Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

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44 Jan. 12, 2026

RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Certify Class 23 filed by Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Nedved, # 2 Declaration of Montes, # 3 Declaration of Whalley, # 4 Declaration of Hoffman, # 5 Declaration of Christopher, # 6 Declaration of Crawford, # 7 Declaration of Davis, # 8 Declaration of Attorney, # 9 Declaration of Roiger, # 10 Declaration of Marty, # 11 Declaration of Sarabia, # 12 Declaration of Reed, # 13 Declaration of Newman, # 14 Declaration of Mas Cabrera, # 15 Declaration of Montano, # 16 Declaration of Reynolds, # 17 Declaration of Bellgrau, # 18 Declaration of Saucedo, # 19 Declaration Colon Cales, # 20 Declaration of Meneses, # 21 Declaration of Mangone, # 22 Declaration of Fantacci, # 23 Declaration of Lisinski, # 24 Declaration of Miller, # 25 Declaration of Dorsey, # 26 Declaration of Parris)(Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

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45 Jan. 12, 2026

RESPONSE IN SUPPORT of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Preliminary Injunction re APA and Injunctive Relief 31 filed by Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano. (Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 01/12/2026)

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46 Jan. 14, 2026

NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by plaintiff Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano. Oliveira v Edlow, (D.Mass) Related Case(s): 25cv13228 (Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 01/14/2026)

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47 Jan. 21, 2026

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer to February 24, 2026 re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,,,, 1 filed by Defendants Kristi Noem, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Mishra, Pushkal) (Entered: 01/21/2026)

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48 Jan. 23, 2026

ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court APPROVES the parties' Stipulation 47 and EXTENDS Defendants' deadline to respond to the Complaint by 30 days to 2/24/2026. (gk) (Entered: 01/23/2026)

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49 Jan. 29, 2026

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' APPLICATION TO FILE PORTIONS OF DECLARATION UNDER SEAL by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' Application seeking leave from the Court to file under seal the name of Carmen F.'s attorney 42 . (gk) (Entered: 02/01/2026)

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50 Feb. 4, 2026

Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by plaintiff Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruano. (Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 02/04/2026)

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51 Feb. 10, 2026

MINUTES OF Motion Hearing held before Judge Andre Birotte Jr. RE: Plaintiff's Motion for Class Certification 23 ; and Motion for Preliminary Injunction 31 . The Court having carefully considered the papers and the evidence submitted by the parties, and having heard the oral argument of counsel, hereby takes the motions under submission. Court Reporter: Maria Bustillos. (gk) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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52 Feb. 12, 2026

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Answer re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,,,, 1 filed by Defendants Kristi Noem, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Mishra, Pushkal) (Entered: 02/12/2026)

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53 Feb. 16, 2026

ORDER GRANTING JOINT STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT (DKT. 52 ) by Judge Andre Birotte Jr.: The Court APPROVES the parties Stipulation. Defendants deadline to respond to the Complaint is extended from February 24, 2026 to 14 days after the Court issues its orders deciding both of the two currently pending motions: the Motion for Class Certification and the Motion for Preliminary Injunction. SO ORDERED. (evc) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

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Feb. 19, 2026

Order

55 March 5, 2026

RESPONSE filed by Plaintiffs Lupe A., Camila B., Paulo C., California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Luna E., Carmen F., Daniel H., Immigration Center for Women and Children, La Raza Centro Legal, Kenia J. Merlos, Yessenia Ruanoto Miscellaneous Document, 54 (Vakili, Bardis) (Entered: 03/05/2026)

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Case Details

State / Territory:

California

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: Oct. 14, 2025

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Plaintiffs are noncitizen survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other serious crimes, who are in or pursuing lawful immigration status, as well as several legal organizations that represent them.

Attorney Organizations:

Center for Human Rights & Constitutional Law

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Pending

Defendants

Federal

Kristi Noem

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Law-enforcement

Facility Type(s):

Government-run

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. §§ 551 et seq.

All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651

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

Ex parte Young (federal or state officials)

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

Mandamus, 28 U.S.C. § 1361

Other Dockets:

Central District of California 2:25-cv-09848

Special Case Type(s):

Habeas

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Relief Sought:

Declaratory judgment

Habeas

Injunction

Relief Granted:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

Immigration/Border:

Deportation - criteria

Deportation - procedure

Detention - conditions

Detention - criteria

ICE/DHS/INS raid

Legalization/Amnesty

Refugees

Sanctuary city/state

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