Case: Haitian Refugee Center, Inc. v. Baker

1:91-cv-02653 | U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Filed Date: Sept. 30, 1991

Closed Date: 1992

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Case Summary

On September 30, 1991, Haitian President Aristide was overthrown in a military coup and thousands of Haitians attempted to flee the country in boats headed for the U.S. The Haitian refugees were intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard and detained at the U.S. Coast Guard Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba or on Coast Guard vessels.On November 19, 1991, the Haitian Refugee Center and individual Haitian refugees, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, filed a complaint in the U.S. Dist…

On September 30, 1991, Haitian President Aristide was overthrown in a military coup and thousands of Haitians attempted to flee the country in boats headed for the U.S. The Haitian refugees were intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard and detained at the U.S. Coast Guard Base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba or on Coast Guard vessels.

On November 19, 1991, the Haitian Refugee Center and individual Haitian refugees, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief. The Haitian Refugee Center alleged it was being denied access to Haitian refugees in violation of its First Amendment right of association and right to counsel. The named Haitian plaintiffs alleged violations of their right of non-refoulement which arose under Article 33 of the 1967 United Nations Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees and the Administrative Procedure Act ("APA"), 5 U.S.C. §§ 555(b), 557, 558 and 702.

Upon plaintiffs' application, the District Court issued a TRO which restrained the government "from continuing to repatriate Haitians currently on board U.S.-flagged vessels and Haitians currently being held on land under United States' control and at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba." Haitian Refugee Center, Inc. v. Baker, 1991 WL 330942 (S.D.Fla. Nov 19, 1991). On December 3, 1991, the District Court issued a preliminary injunction, enjoining the defendants from "forcefully repatriating the individual plaintiffs or class members in their custody either until the merits of the underlying action are resolved or until defendants implement and follow procedural safeguards adequate to ensure that Haitians with bona fide claims of political persecution are not forcefully returned to Haiti." Haitian Refugee Center, Inc. v. Baker, 789 F.Supp. 1552 (S.D.Fla. 1991). The case was certified as a class action, with the class defined as "all Haitian emigres who were intercepted by the United States Coast Guard pursuant to a "program of interdiction" that permits interception and repatriation of undocumented aliens." The government appealed.

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals dissolved the injunction as overbroad and remanded the case with instructions to dismiss the individual Haitians' Article 33 claim. Haitian Refugee Center v. Baker, 949 F.2d 1109 (11th Cir.1991). Rehearing was denied by Haitian Refugee Center, Inc. v. Baker, 954 F.2d 731 (11th Cir. 1992) and certiorari was denied by Haitian Refugee Center, Inc. v. Baker, 502 U.S. 1122, 112 S.Ct. 1245, 117 L.Ed.2d 477 (1992).

On remand, the District Court issued a second TRO on the plaintiffs' claim that defendants failed to follow the procedural requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act ("APA"), 5 U.S.C. §§ 555(b). Haitian Refugee Center, Inc. v. Baker, 1991 WL 330944 (S.D.Fla. Dec 18, 1991). The government appealed and the TRO was stayed pending appeal. Haitian Refuge Center v. Baker, 950 F.2d 685 (11th Cir.1991). After entering the TRO, the District Court entered a preliminary injunction ordering the government to grant plaintiffs' lawyers access to the interdicted class members. Haitian Refugee Center, Inc. v. Baker, 789 F.Supp. 1579 (S.D.Fla.). A second preliminary injunction was issued on plaintiffs' APA claim. Haitian Refugee Center, Inc. v. Baker, 1991 WL 330943 (S.D.Fla. Dec 23, 1991). The government appealed.

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed all of the District Court orders, and remanded the case with instructions to dismiss the case for failure to state a claim. The Court of Appeals held that the Haitians who had been interdicted on the high seas never reached the U.S. and had no rights under the Administrative Procedure Act. The Court also found that the Haitian Refugee Center had no First Amendment right to access to the Haitian aliens. Haitian Refugee Center v. Baker, 953 F.2d 1498 (11th Cir.1992). Certiorari was denied. Haitian Refugee Center v. Baker, 502 U.S. 1122, 112 S.Ct. 1245, 117 L.Ed.2d 477 (1992).

Note that a similar case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. See Haitian Centers Council, Inc. v. McNary, IM-NY-6 of this collection.

Summary Authors

Dan Dalton (1/3/2008)

Related Cases

Haitian Centers Council, Inc. v. McNary, Eastern District of New York (1992)

People

Judge(s)

Atkins, Carl Clyde (Florida)

Blackmun, Harry Andrew (District of Columbia)

Cox, Cyrus A (Florida)

Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Daly, John F. (District of Columbia)

Documents in the Clearinghouse

1:91-cv-02653

Docket [PACER]

Aug. 9, 1993

Aug. 9, 1993

Docket
1

91-02658

Complaint

Nov. 19, 1991

Nov. 19, 1991

Complaint
5

91-cv-02635

[Order]

Haitian Refugee Center, Inc. v Baker

Nov. 19, 1991

Nov. 19, 1991

Order/Opinion

1991 WL 330942

80

1:91-cv-02653

Order Granting Preliminary Injunctive Relief and Supporting Memorandum Opinion

Haitian Refugee Center v. Baker

Dec. 3, 1991

Dec. 3, 1991

Order/Opinion

789 F.Supp. 1552

91-06060

Appellate Opinion

Haitian Refugee Center v. Baker

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Dec. 17, 1991

Dec. 17, 1991

Order/Opinion

949 F.2d 1109

97

1:91-cv-02653

[Order]

Haitian Refugee Center v. Baker

Dec. 18, 1991

Dec. 18, 1991

Order/Opinion

1991 WL 330944

91-06099

Appellate Opinion

Haitian Refugee Center v. Baker

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Dec. 19, 1991

Dec. 19, 1991

Order/Opinion

950 F.2d 685

101

1:91-cv-02653

Order Granting Limited Preliminary Injunctive Relief

Haitian Refugee Center v. Baker

Dec. 20, 1991

Dec. 20, 1991

Order/Opinion

789 F.Supp. 1579

111

91-cv-02635

[Order]

Dec. 23, 1991

Dec. 23, 1991

Order/Opinion

1991 WL 330943

91-06060

Denials of Rehearing En Banc

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Jan. 28, 1992

Jan. 28, 1992

Order/Opinion

954 F.2d 731

Resources

Docket

Last updated March 24, 2025, 8:20 a.m.

ECF Number Date Description Link
1 Nov. 19, 1991

COMPLAINT filed; FILING FEE $ 120.00 RECEIPT # 604924 A-7 Mag BLG (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/21/1991)

PACER
1 Nov. 19, 1991

MOTION by Haitian Center, Inc. for preliminary injunction (vp, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 12/09/1991 (Entered: 12/09/1991)

PACER
2 Nov. 19, 1991

SUMMONS(ES) issued for James Baker III, Robert Kramek, Kime, Gene McNary, U.S. Dept. Justice, Immigration and Nat., United States (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/21/1991)

PACER
3 Nov. 19, 1991

MOTION by James Baker III, Robert Kramek, Kime, Gene McNary, U.S. Dept. Justice, Immigration and Nat., United States for temporary restraining order (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/21/1991)

PACER
4 Nov. 19, 1991

MEMORANDUM by James Baker III, Robert Kramek, Kime, Gene McNary, U.S. Dept. Justice, Immigration and Nat., United States in support of [3-1] motion for temporary restraining order (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/21/1991)

PACER
5 Nov. 19, 1991

ORDER granting [3-1] motion for temporary restraining order. Defendants precluded from continung to repatriate Haitians currently aboard U.S. vessels until further order setting Memo of Law due for 11/25/91 ( signed by Judge Donald L. Graham on 11/19/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/21/1991)

PACER
Nov. 19, 1991

Magistrate identification: Magistrate Judge Barry L. Garber (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/21/1991)

PACER
7 Nov. 20, 1991

MOTION by James Baker III, Robert Kramek, Kime, Gene McNary, U.S. Dept. Justice, Immigration and Nat., United States to vacate [5-1] temporary restraining order , or to stay order pending appeal (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/21/1991)

PACER
8 Nov. 20, 1991

AFFIDAVIT of Captain J. David Spade Re: [7-1] motion to vacate [5-1] temporary restraining order, [7-2] motion to stay order pending appeal (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/21/1991)

PACER
9 Nov. 20, 1991

AFFIDAVIT of Rear Admiral William P. Leahy, Jr. Re: [7-1] motion to vacate [5-1] temporary restraining order, [7-2] motion to stay order pending appeal (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/21/1991)

PACER
10 Nov. 20, 1991

AFFIDAVIT of Leon Jennings Re: [7-1] motion to vacate [5-1] temporary restraining order, [7-2] motion to stay order pending appeal (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/21/1991)

PACER
11 Nov. 20, 1991

AFFIDAVIT of Bernard W. Aronson Re: [7-1] motion to vacate [5-1] temporary restraining order, [7-2] motion to stay order pending appeal (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/21/1991)

PACER
12 Nov. 20, 1991

AFFIDAVIT of Robert K. Wolthuis Re: [7-1] motion to vacate [5-1] temporary restraining order (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
13 Nov. 20, 1991

MOTION by James Baker III, Robert Kramek, Kime, Gene McNary, U.S. Dept. Justice, Immigration and Nat., United States for emergency Hearing and to shorten time to respond (vp, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 11/25/1991 (Entered: 11/21/1991)

PACER
14 Nov. 21, 1991

ORDER denying [13-1] motion for emergency Hearing and to shorten time to respond, denying [7-1] motion to vacate [5-1] temporary restraining order, denying [7-2] motion to stay order pending appeal, granting [6-1] motion for leave to file memorandum in excess of 20 pages, setting hearing in aid of judgment for 3:00 11/27/91 before Judge C. C. Atkins , and expediting discovery ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/21/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 11/25/1991 (Entered: 11/21/1991)

PACER
15 Nov. 21, 1991

NOTICE OF APPEAL by James Baker III, Robert Kramek, Kime, Gene McNary, U.S. Dept. Justice, Immigration and Nat., United States from Omnibus Order entered 11/21/91. Fee Status: paid (Copies to USCA & Attorneys of record) (vp, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 11/25/1991 (Entered: 11/21/1991)

PACER
17 Nov. 21, 1991

AMENDED COMPLAINT as of right to verified complaint by Haitian Center, Inc. , (Answer due 12/2/91 for United States, for Immigration and Nat., for U.S. Dept. Justice, for Gene McNary, for Kime, for Robert Kramek, for James Baker III ) amending [1-1] complaint (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
18 Nov. 21, 1991

NOTICE of filing copy of amended complaint filed in state court by James Baker III, Robert Kramek, Kime, Gene McNary, U.S. Dept. Justice, Immigration and Nat., United States (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
19 Nov. 21, 1991

NOTICE by Haitian Center, Inc. to take deposition of Capt. J. Daivid Spade (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
20 Nov. 21, 1991

NOTICE by Haitian Center, Inc. to take deposition of John Baker 11/21/91 at 9:30 (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
21 Nov. 21, 1991

NOTICE by Haitian Center, Inc. to take deposition of William P. Leahy, Jr. 11/21/91 at 7:00 (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
22 Nov. 21, 1991

NOTICE by Haitian Center, Inc. to take deposition of Bernard Aaronson 11/21/91 at 9:00 (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
23 Nov. 21, 1991

NOTICE by Haitian Center, Inc. to take deposition of Leon Jennings 11/21/91 at 8:00 (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
24 Nov. 21, 1991

NOTICE by Haitian Center, Inc. to take deposition of All Haitian Refugees on Coast Guard Cutters and at Guantanamo Naval Base on 11/22/91 at 9:00 (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
25 Nov. 21, 1991

NOTICE by Haitian Center, Inc. to take deposition of Gregory Byer 11/21/91 at 8:00 (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
26 Nov. 21, 1991

REQUEST for Production of Documents by Haitian Center, Inc. (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
27 Nov. 21, 1991

MOTION with memorandum in support by Haitian Center, Inc. to expedite discovery (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
28 Nov. 21, 1991

MEMORANDUM by James Baker III, Robert Kramek, Kime, Gene McNary, U.S. Dept. Justice, Immigration and Nat., United States in opposition to [27-1] motion to expedite discovery (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
29 Nov. 21, 1991

MOTION by National Broadcasting Company and WTVJ-TV for access to deposition in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
Nov. 21, 1991

NOTICE of Receipt of Transmittal Letter from USCA Re: [14-1] appeal by United States, Immigration and Nat., U.S. Dept. Justice, Gene McNary, Kime, Robert Kramek, James Baker III USCA NUMBER: 91-6028 (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/22/1991)

PACER
Nov. 21, 1991

Certified copies of Notice of Appeal, Docket, and Order under appeal to USCA: [14-1] appeal by United States, Immigration and Nat., U.S. Dept. Justice, Gene McNary, Kime, Robert Kramek, James Baker III transmitted to USCA. (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/22/1991)

PACER
30 Nov. 22, 1991

NOTICE of filing copies of declarations in support of motion to vacate stay by James Baker III, Robert Kramek, Kime, Gene McNary, U.S. Dept. Justice, Immigration and Nat., United States (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
31 Nov. 22, 1991

NOTICE of joinder in motion for access to deposition in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba by Miami Herald Publishing Company. (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
33 Nov. 22, 1991

RESPONSE by Haitian Center, Inc. to [29-1] motion by National Broadcast and WTVJ for access to deposition in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
34 Nov. 22, 1991

MOTION with memorandum in support to intervene by Post-Newsweek , and for order granting access to Haitian depositions &/or interviews (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
35 Nov. 22, 1991

RESPONSE by Haitian Center, Inc. to [34-1] motion to intervene by Post-Newsweek, [34-2] motion for order granting access to Haitian depositions &/or interviews (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
36 Nov. 22, 1991

RESPONSE by James Baker III, Robert Kramek, Kime, Gene McNary, U.S. Dept. Justice, Immigration and Nat., United States to [34-1] motion to intervene by Post-Newsweek, [34-2] motion for order granting access to Haitian depositions &/or interviews, [29-1] motion by National Broadcast & WTVJ-TV for access to deposition in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
37 Nov. 22, 1991

NOTICE OF APPEAL by James Baker III, Robert Kramek, Kime, Gene McNary, U.S. Dept. Justice, Immigration and Nat., United States from Temporary Restraining Order entered 11/21/91. Fee Status: not required (Copies to USCA & Attorneys of record). (vp, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 11/25/1991 (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
38 Nov. 22, 1991

JUDGMENT OF USCA (certified copy) dismissing [15-1] appeal for want of jurisidiction. USCA views district court's order as temporary restraining order and not a preliminary injunction. Petition for writ of mandamus is denied. and temporary stay of discovery is LIFTED. (vp, Deputy Clerk) Modified on 12/10/1991 (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
39 Nov. 22, 1991

ORDER Referring Motion(s) [34-1] motion to intervene by Post-Newsweek, [34-2] motion for order granting access to Haitian depositions &/or interviews, and [29-1] motion for access to deposition in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba referred to Magistrate Judge Barry L. Garber ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/22/91) (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
40 Nov. 23, 1991

NOTICE of joinder in motion for access to deposition in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba by CBS, Inc., WCIX-Channel 6 (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
41 Nov. 23, 1991

ORDER APPOINTING Special Master to handle all matters pertaining to depositions taken in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba ( signed by Magistrate Judge Barry L. Garber on 11/23/91 & confirmed by Judge C. Clyde Atkins on 11/23/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
42 Nov. 23, 1991

ORDER granting in part, denying in part [34-1] motion to intervene, [34-2] motion for order granting access to Haitian depositions &/or interviews, & [29-1] motion for access to deposition in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. One representative from the media will be allowed to attend depositions. No cameras will be allowed. Voluntary interviews may be conducted and transcripts of all depositions will be immediately prepared and made available to all interested parties. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Barry L. Garber on 11/23/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
Nov. 23, 1991

NOTICE of Receipt of Transmittal Letter from USCA Re: [37-1] appeal by United States, Immigration and Nat., U.S. Dept. Justice, Gene McNary, Kime, Robert Kramek, James Baker III USCA NUMBER: 91-6049 (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/10/1991)

PACER
43 Nov. 24, 1991

STIP & ORDER pertaining to scheduled discovery ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/24/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
44 Nov. 24, 1991

STIP & ORDER pertaining to scheduled dicovery ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/24/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
45 Nov. 24, 1991

STIP & ORDER pertaining to scheduled discovery ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/24/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
46 Nov. 24, 1991

STIP & ORDER pertaining to scheduled disocvery ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/24/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
47 Nov. 24, 1991

STIP & ORDER pertaining to scheduled discovery ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/24/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
48 Nov. 24, 1991

STIP & ORDER pertaining to scheduled discovery ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/24/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
49 Nov. 24, 1991

STIP & ORDER pertaining to scheduled discovery ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/24/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
50 Nov. 24, 1991

STIP & ORDER pertaining to scheduled discovery ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/24/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
51 Nov. 24, 1991

STIP & ORDER pertaining to scheduled discovery ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/24/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
52 Nov. 24, 1991

STIP & ORDER pertaining to scheduled discovery ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/24/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
53 Nov. 24, 1991

STIP & ORDER p[ertaining to scheduled discovery ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/24/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
54 Nov. 24, 1991

STIP & ORDER pertaining to scheduled discovery ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/24/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
55 Nov. 24, 1991

STIP & ORDER pertaining to scheduled discovery ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/24/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
56 Nov. 24, 1991

STIP & ORDER pertaining to scheduled discovery ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 11/24/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
83 Nov. 25, 1991

MOTION by National Broadcast for clarification of [42-1] order (cf, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/09/1991)

PACER
Nov. 25, 1991

MOTION by National Broadcast, WTVJ, Miami Herald, CBS, Inc., WCIX-Channel 6 for clarification of [42-1] order on depositions (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
Nov. 25, 1991

Certified copies of Notice of Appeal, Docket, and Order under appeal transmitted to USCA: [37-1] appeal by United States, Immigration and Nat., U.S. Dept. Justice, Gene McNary, Kime, Robert Kramek, James Baker III (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/25/1991)

PACER
57 Nov. 26, 1991

NOTICE of adoption of motion for clarification of deposition order by Post-Newsweek Inc., Post-Newsweek (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
58 Nov. 27, 1991

ORDER granting [0-0] motion for clarification of [42-1] order on depositions. Clarifying order in that the use of videos or still cameras are also restricted by applicable military regulations currently in force at various deposition sites. ( signed by Magistrate Judge Barry L. Garber on 11/26/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
59 Nov. 27, 1991

NOTICE of filing exhibits re: Res Judicata & Collateral Estoppel by James Baker III, Robert Kramek, Kime, Gene McNary, U.S. Dept. Justice, Immigration and Nat., United States (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
60 Nov. 29, 1991

MOTION by Haitian Center, Inc. to compel production of documents (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
61 Nov. 29, 1991

MOTION by Haitian Center, Inc. for leave to file memorandum in excess of 20 pages (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
62 Nov. 29, 1991

MEMORANDUM by Haitian Center, Inc. in support of [1-1] motion for preliminary injunction (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
63 Nov. 29, 1991

NOTICE of filing exhibits in further support of motion for preliminary injunction by Haitian Center, Inc. (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
64 Nov. 29, 1991

AFFIDAVIT of Robert E. Juceam by Haitian Center, Inc. Re: [63-1] notice filing exhibits in support of motion for preliminary injunction (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
65 Nov. 29, 1991

MEMORANDUM by Haitian Center, Inc. in opposition to [12-1] affidavit of Robert K. Wolthuis. (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
66 Nov. 29, 1991

MEMORANDUM by James Baker III, Robert Kramek, Kime, Gene McNary, U.S. Dept. Justice, Immigration and Nat., United States in opposition to [1-1] motion for preliminary injunction (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
67 Nov. 29, 1991

EXHIBITS filed by Defendants in opposition to injunctive relief. (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
68 Dec. 2, 1991

NOTICE of filing photographs taken on U.S. ships docked at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba by Haitian Center, Inc. (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
69 Dec. 2, 1991

NOTICE of filing second declaration of Jocelyn McCalla by Haitian Center, Inc. (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
70 Dec. 2, 1991

NOTICE of filing original deposition transcripts by Haitian Center, Inc. (NOTE- 23 transcripts listed but not attached to notice-sent directly to chambers) (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
71 Dec. 2, 1991

Report of Special Master: by Donald Bierman (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
73 Dec. 2, 1991

MEMORANDUM by Haitian Center, Inc. in support of [72-1] motion for leave to file supplemental pleading, [72-2] motion for leave to file second amended complaint (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
74 Dec. 2, 1991

MOTION by Haitian Center, Inc. to maintain the amended complaint as a class action on behalf of plaintiffs (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
75 Dec. 2, 1991

MEMORANDUM by Haitian Center, Inc. in support of [74-1] motion to maintain the amended complaint as a class action on behalf of plaintiffs (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
76 Dec. 2, 1991

MEMORANDUM by James Baker III, Robert Kramek, Kime, Gene McNary, U.S. Dept. Justice, Immigration and Nat., United States in opposition to [60-1] motion to compel production of documents (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
77 Dec. 2, 1991

REPLY MEMORANDUM by Haitian Center, Inc. in support of [1-1] motion for preliminary injunction (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
78 Dec. 2, 1991

MEMORANDUM by Haitian Center, Inc. in further support of [62-1] support memorandum (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
78 Dec. 2, 1991

MEMORANDUM by Haitian Center, Inc. in opposition to [66-1] opposition memorandum (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
Dec. 2, 1991

Text not available. (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
Dec. 2, 1991

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT ADDING ADDITIONAL NAMED PLAINTIFFS (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
79 Dec. 3, 1991

NOTICE of filing original transcript of deposition of Bernard Aronson with transcript attached by Haitian Center, Inc. (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
80 Dec. 3, 1991

ORDER granting [1-1] motion for preliminary injunction, ENJOINING defendants from forcefully repatriating plaintiffs until merits of underlying action have been resolved or until defendants implement and follow procedures outlined in the INS Guidelines and ensure that plaintiffs with bona fide political asylum claims are not forced to return to Haiti in violation of Article 33 of the Protocol and REQUIRING Plaintiff (HRC) to post a personal Bond in the amount of $50,000.00 by 12/4/91 pursuant to Rule 65(c) ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 12/3/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
81 Dec. 3, 1991

NOTICE OF APPEAL by James Baker III, Robert Kramek, Kime, Gene McNary, U.S. Dept. Justice, Immigration and Nat., United States from Order Granting Preliminary Injunctive Relief entered 12/4/91. Fee Status: not required (Copies to USCA and Attorneys of record) (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
82 Dec. 3, 1991

EMERGENCY MOTION by James Baker III, Robert Kramek, Kime, Gene McNary, U.S. Dept. Justice, Immigration and Nat., United States to stay preliminary injunction pending appeal (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/04/1991)

PACER
84 Dec. 4, 1991

BOND $ 5,000.00 postedd by Haitian Center, Inc. pursuant to Court order of 12/3/91. (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/10/1991)

PACER
Dec. 4, 1991

NOTICE of Receipt of notice of appeal from USCA Re: [37-1] appeal by United States, Immigration and Nat., U.S. Dept. Justice, Gene McNary, Kime, Robert Kramek, James Baker III USCA NUMBER: 91-6049 (Former Deputy Clerk) Modified on 12/13/1991 (Entered: 12/13/1991)

PACER
Dec. 5, 1991

NOTICE of Receipt of Transmittal Letter from USCA Re: [81-1] appeal by United States, Immigration and Nat., U.S. Dept. Justice, Gene McNary, Kime, Robert Kramek, James Baker III USCA NUMBER: 91-6060 (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/10/1991)

PACER
85 Dec. 6, 1991

NOTICE of submitting documents for in camera inspection by James Baker III, Robert Kramek, Kime, Gene McNary, U.S. Dept. Justice, Immigration and Nat., United States (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/10/1991)

PACER
86 Dec. 6, 1991

NOTICE of filing documents for in camera inspection by Immigration and Nat. (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/10/1991)

PACER
87 Dec. 6, 1991

NOTICE of filing original declarations previously filed by facsimile by Immigration and Nat. (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/10/1991)

PACER
88 Dec. 6, 1991

ORDER granting [74-1] motion to maintain the amended complaint as a class action on behalf of plaintiffs, granting [72-1] motion for leave to file supplemental pleading, granting [72-2] motion for leave to file second amended complaint ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 12/3/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/10/1991)

PACER
89 Dec. 6, 1991

SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT by Haitian Center, Inc. , (Answer due 12/16/91 for United States, for Immigration and Nat., for U.S. Dept. Justice, for Gene McNary, for Kime, for Robert Kramek, for James Baker III ) amending [17-1] amended complaint adding Roland Providence, Moise Charles, Eric Pierre, Raymond Edme, Golbert Miracle, Roland Jean, Roosevelt Alexis, Luc Luxembourg Sanon, Leger Pierre Frantz, Ochel Engerril, Jean Michel Mario Avilus, Archille Belvu, Lucien Rozier, Emmanuel Saintil, Codanser Joseph (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/10/1991)

PACER
90 Dec. 9, 1991

ORDER denying [82-1] motion to stay preliminary injunction pending appeal ( signed by Judge C. C. Atkins on 12/9/91) CCAP (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/10/1991)

PACER
91 Dec. 9, 1991

NOTICE of filing documents for in camera inspection by All Defendants (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/18/1991)

PACER
92 Dec. 10, 1991

NOTICE of filing exhibits to declaration of Robert S. Gelbard by All Defendants (vp, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 12/18/1991)

PACER

Case Details

State / Territory:

Florida

Case Type(s):

Immigration and/or the Border

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 30, 1991

Closing Date: 1992

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Haitian Refugee Center, Inc. and all Haitian emigres who were intercepted by the United States Coast Guard pursuant to a “program of interdiction” that permited interception and repatriation of undocumented aliens.

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

United States Coast Guard

United States Department of Justice

Case Details

Causes of Action:

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

Ex Parte Young (Federal) or Bivens

Constitutional Clause(s):

Freedom of speech/association

Other Dockets:

Southern District of Florida 1:91-cv-02653

Southern District of Florida 91-02658

Supreme Court of the United States 91-1292 (A-581)

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 91-06099

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 91-06105

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 91-06118

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 91-06060

Southern District of Florida 91-cv-02635

Supreme Court of the United States 91-A-551

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Content of Injunction:

Preliminary relief granted

Issues

Immigration/Border:

Refugees

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