Case: Peralta v. Department of Homeland Security

2:26-cv-00337 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Filed Date: March 18, 2026

Case Ongoing

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Case Summary

[This summary is temporary while we research the case.] Four plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit challenging federal immigration enforcement practices in Ohio. The plaintiffs included individuals from Honduras, Kenya, Peru, and another individual, representing themselves and others similarly situated against the Department of Homeland Security and related agencies. They alleged that federal agents were conducting warrantless street patrols and detentions without probable cause as part of a …

[This summary is temporary while we research the case.]

Four plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit challenging federal immigration enforcement practices in Ohio. The plaintiffs included individuals from Honduras, Kenya, Peru, and another individual, representing themselves and others similarly situated against the Department of Homeland Security and related agencies. They alleged that federal agents were conducting warrantless street patrols and detentions without probable cause as part of a nationwide immigration crackdown. The complaint claimed that the federal government had imposed escalating arrest quotas, starting at 75 arrests per day per ICE field office in January 2025 and increasing to 3,000 daily arrests nationwide by May 2025. Plaintiffs asserted that agents made these arrests without conducting required individualized assessments of whether arrestees were likely to escape before warrants could be obtained, describing arrests by masked, armed federal agents in civilian clothing who failed to show warrants or inquire about community ties.

This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Jinan Abufarha (3/21/2026)

People

For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72511931/parties/peralta-v-department-of-homeland-security/

Judge(s)

Morrison, Sarah Daggett (Ohio)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Marshall, John Spenceley (Ohio)

Documents in the Clearinghouse
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2:26-cv-00337

Class ACtion Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

Complaint

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72511931/peralta-v-department-of-homeland-security/

Last updated April 20, 2026, 3:10 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 March 18, 2026

COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 paid - receipt number: AOHSDC-10945708), filed by S.T., F.M., Moises Javier Aguilar Peralta, Jose Armando de Leon Zapata. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Form) (Marshall, John) (Entered: 03/18/2026)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Summons Form

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March 19, 2026

CLERK'S NOTICE: In accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 73 and 28 U.S.C. 636(c), the parties are notified that if all parties consent, a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form may be accessed at the following link: AO-085. The consent form should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent form unless all parties have signed the consent. (kk2)

15 April 16, 2026

Notice of Hearing

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16 April 16, 2026

Notice of Appearance

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Ohio

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 18, 2026

Case Ongoing: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Ohio 2:26-cv-00337

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

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