Northern District of Illinois • 1:25-cv-04024

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Apr 14, 2025

COMPLAINT filed by Parth Atul Chatwani; Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23345498.(Pollock, Scott) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

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Apr 14, 2025

CIVIL Cover Sheet (Pollock, Scott) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

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Apr 14, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Parth Atul Chatwani by Scott D. Pollock (Pollock, Scott) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

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Apr 14, 2025

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Parth Atul Chatwani by Christina Joan Murdoch (Murdoch, Christina) (Entered: 04/14/2025)

Apr 14, 2025

CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (bi, )

Apr 14, 2025

CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (bi, )

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Apr 15, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman. Status hearing is set for 6/13/2025 at 9:45 AM as an in-person hearing. Plaintiff(s) is directed to advise the defendant(s) of the status hearing forthwith. The parties are directed to meet and discuss the status of the case. The parties are to file a joint status report in the format described on the court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov at least 3 business days prior to the status. The parties are directed to discuss settlement, and whether they consent to proceed before the Magistrate Judge. If the parties agree to consent jurisdiction before the Magistrate Judge, all parties must sign the consent form and electronically file the signed form on the case docket. The court encourages the parties to review this court's website for its standing orders prior to contacting chambers. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

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Apr 15, 2025

DESIGNATION of Craig Arthur Oswald as U.S. Attorney for Defendants Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Oswald, Craig) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

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Apr 15, 2025

DESIGNATION of Joshua Samuel Press as U.S. Attorney for Defendants Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Press, Joshua) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

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Apr 15, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Parth Atul Chatwani for temporary restraining order (Attachments: # 1 memorandum in support of TRO motion, # 2 Exhibit Index and exhibits A-P)(Pollock, Scott) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

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Apr 15, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Presentment of plaintiff's motion for temporary restraining order 8 is 4/16/2025 at 9:15 AM as an in-person hearing in courtroom 1241. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 04/15/2025)

#10

Apr 16, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Motion hearing held on 4/16/2025. Plaintiff filed a Complaint 1 for habeas corpus, declaratory judgment, and injunctive relief stemming from Defendants' termination of Plaintiff's Student and Exchange Visitor Information Systems ("SEVIS") record. Plaintiff alleges that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program ("SEVP") uses SEVIS to monitor international students' compliance with their F-1 visa status. Plaintiff contends that SEVP terminated Plaintiff's SEVIS record with the stated reason of "Other Individual identified in criminal records check and/or has had their VISA revoked." Plaintiff alleges that he does not have a criminal record nor has he violated, nor received notice of, revocation of his F-1 visa. Plaintiff filed a Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 8 requesting the Court enjoin Defendants from terminating his SEVIS record, and requiring them to reactivate his SEVIS record so he may resume his Optional Practice Training ("OPT") and enjoin Defendants from detaining him and transferring him outside the jurisdiction of this Court. The motion was presented to the Court on 4/16/25. After brief oral argument, Defendants requested time to respond to the motion. Defendants to respond by 4/17/25 at 5 p.m. CST. Plaintiff to reply by 4/18/25 at 5 p.m. Once fully briefed, the Court will take the motion under advisement. During the pendency of the motion, the Court orders the Plaintiff may not be moved anywhere, outside of this Court's jurisdiction, and Plaintiff may not be detained for immigration purposes in any way, shape or form. The Court sets this matter for status on 4/21/25 at 8:45 a.m. CST. The Court directs Plaintiff to properly serve the Complaint and motion to Defendants. Mailed notice. (ym) Modified on 4/16/2025 (ym, ). (Entered: 04/16/2025)

#12

Apr 16, 2025

SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney General, Kristi Noem, and Todd Lyons (txd, ) (Entered: 04/16/2025)

#13

Apr 17, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem in Opposition to motion for temporary restraining order 8 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Andre Watson, # 2 Exhibit 1)(Press, Joshua) (Entered: 04/17/2025)

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Apr 18, 2025

REPLY by Parth Atul Chatwani to memorandum in opposition to motion 13, MOTION by Plaintiff Parth Atul Chatwani for temporary restraining order 8 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits ## 1-6)(Pollock, Scott) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

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Apr 18, 2025

REPLY by Parth Atul Chatwani to memorandum in opposition to motion 13, MOTION by Plaintiff Parth Atul Chatwani for temporary restraining order 8 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Pollock, Scott) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

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Apr 18, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: On 4/16/25, the Court entered a minute order setting the matter for status on 4/21/25. Due to the Court's trial schedule, the Court strikes the 4/21/25 status hearing and resets the status hearing for 4/23/25 at 11 a.m. The parties should be prepared to present oral argument and/or further evidence on the motion. The Court reminds the parties that its 4/16/25 order remains in place: Plaintiff may not be moved anywhere, outside of this Court's jurisdiction, and Plaintiff may not be detained for immigration purposes in any way, shape, or form. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 04/18/2025)

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Apr 21, 2025

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Apr 21, 2025

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Apr 22, 2025

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Apr 22, 2025

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Apr 22, 2025

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Apr 23, 2025

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Apr 24, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: During oral arguments, Plaintiff reiterated the request in his reply brief 14 15 that the motion for temporary restraining order include a request for preliminary injunction. Defendants stated on the record that they did not object to the request. Therefore, since both parties have had a chance to fully argue the issues, the Court will consider Plaintiff's motion as a motion for preliminary injunction. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 04/24/2025)

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Apr 25, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: On April 25, 2025, the Executive Branch has recently ordered the restoration of previously terminated SEVIS records. At this time, the Court is unclear as to the effect of this action on the case at hand. Therefore, the Court will reserve ruling on Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction until the parties address the Court as to the effect of this order on this case. Until that time, the Court's prior order stands: Plaintiff may not be moved anywhere, outside of this Court's jurisdiction, and Plaintiff may not be detained for immigration purposes in any way, shape, or form remains in place. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 04/25/2025)

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Apr 29, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: An in-person status hearing is set for 5/5/2025 at 10:15 AM. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 04/29/2025)

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May 05, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Status hearing held on 5/5/2025. Plaintiff is given leave to file an amended motion for preliminary injunction by 5/12/2025 at 12 p.m. Defendants have until 5/16/2025 to file a response. The Court's prior orders regarding the status of the Plaintiff stays in place until the filing of the amended motion for preliminary injunction and a request to maintain the status quo of Plaintiff's stature for immigration purposes. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 05/05/2025)

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May 12, 2025

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May 12, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Plaintiff filed an amended motion for preliminary injunction 27 . As Plaintiff continues to seek a preliminary injunction in this matter, the Court will extend its prior order: Plaintiff may not be moved anywhere, outside this Court's jurisdiction, and Plaintiff may not be detained for immigration purposes in any way, shape or form during the pendency of the motion for preliminary injunction or until the Court orders otherwise. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

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May 14, 2025

#30

May 16, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem in Opposition to motion for preliminary injunction 27 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michelle Young, # 2 Declaration of James Hicks, # 3 Declaration of Andre Watson)(Press, Joshua) (Entered: 05/16/2025)

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May 18, 2025

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May 20, 2025

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May 20, 2025

REPLY by Parth Atul Chatwani to MOTION by Plaintiff Parth Atul Chatwani for preliminary injunction 27 (Pollock, Scott) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

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May 28, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: An in-person status hearing is set for 6/4/2025 at 1:30 PM. Parties are to come prepared to discuss the impact of the nationwide injunction issued by the United States District Court for the Northern District of California in Doe v. Trump, Case No. 25-cv-03140-JSW, on Plaintiff's pending motion for injunctive relief and the status of the case 27 . Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 05/28/2025)

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Jun 02, 2025

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Jun 02, 2025

NOTICE of Motion by Scott D. Pollock for presentment of before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 6/4/2025 at 01:30 PM. (Pollock, Scott) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

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Jun 04, 2025

#38

Jun 28, 2025

STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Parth Atul Chatwani (Pollock, Scott) (Entered: 06/28/2025)

#39

Jul 14, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: The in-person status hearing set for 7/18/2025 at 10:00 AM is reset to 9:45 AM (NOTE TIME CHANGE ONLY). Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

#40

Jul 14, 2025

Dismiss

#41

Jul 14, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem in support of motion to dismiss 40 (Press, Joshua) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

#42

Jul 14, 2025

NOTICE of Motion by Joshua Samuel Press for presentment of motion to dismiss 40 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 7/18/2025 at 09:45 AM. (Press, Joshua) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

#43

Jul 15, 2025

STATUS Report Joint by Parth Atul Chatwani (Pollock, Scott) (Entered: 07/15/2025)

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Jul 18, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Status hearing held on 7/18/2025. Counsel for plaintiff reported that the recent ruling in Trump v. CASA may not cover her client. Counsel also reported that an administrative record has not been filed. Counsel for defendants stated that in these types of cases, especially since defendants have filed a motion to dismiss, an administrative record is usually not filed. Plaintiff shall file a response to Defendants' motion to dismiss 40 by 8/25/2025. Defendants shall file a reply by 9/8/2025. Once the matter is fully briefed, the Court shall take it under advisement. Case is referred to Magistrate Judge Fuentes for limited discovery. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

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Jul 18, 2025

Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: limited discovery supervision. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

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Jul 18, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes: This matter having been referred to the magistrate judge for limited discovery supervision (doc. # 45 ), the Court sets an initial status hearing for 9 a.m. on 7/24/25 in Courtroom 1342 of the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse. The parties are further to review the Court's Standing Order for Civil Cases Before Magistrate Judge Fuentes and its advisory Appendix, available on the Court's website. Mailed notice. (lxk, ) (Entered: 07/18/2025)

#47

Jul 24, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes: Initial status hearing upon referral held. The government disclosed its intention to move to stay the entire matter before the district court, and/or for a protective order or stay of discovery before the magistrate judge. The Court requested that respective counsel confer on those issues before any such motion is filed. With the stay issues not before the Court today, the Court enters the following discovery schedule sua sponte: any Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures to be issued on or before noon on 8/25/25; close of fact discovery on 5/29/26. At this point, the Court will defer scheduling expert discovery until closer to the close of fact discovery. A joint written status report is due by noon on 9/18/25 concerning discovery progress but will be vacated if the matter or discovery in the matter is stayed. Mailed notice. (lxk, ) (Entered: 07/24/2025)

#48

Aug 25, 2025

RESPONSE by Parth Atul Chatwaniin Opposition to MOTION by Defendants Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem to dismiss 40 (Pollock, Scott) (Entered: 08/25/2025)

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Sep 08, 2025

REPLY by Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem to memorandum in support of motion 41, MOTION by Defendants Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem to dismiss 40, response in opposition to motion 48 (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Akil Baldwin)(Press, Joshua) (Entered: 09/08/2025)

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Sep 17, 2025

Stay

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Sep 17, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem in support of motion to stay 50 (Press, Joshua) (Entered: 09/17/2025)

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Sep 17, 2025

NOTICE of Motion by Joshua Samuel Press for presentment of motion to stay 50 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 9/23/2025 at 10:00 AM. (Press, Joshua) (Entered: 09/17/2025)

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Sep 18, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Because this case is referred to Magistrate Judge Fuentes, Defendants' motion to stay proceedings or/in the alternative, for a protective order 50 should have been brought before Judge Fuentes. Judge Fuentes has authority to rule on Defendants' motion. Presentment set for 9/23/2025 is stricken. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 09/18/2025)

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Sep 18, 2025

STATUS Report Filed Jointly by Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem Presented before Magistrate Judge (Press, Joshua) (Entered: 09/18/2025)

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Sep 18, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes: On defendants' motion to stay proceedings or, in the alternative, for a protective order (doc. # 50 ), the non-movant is ordered to file a response brief by 5:00 p.m. on 10/3/25, and movant is ordered to file a reply by 5:00 p.m. on 10/17/25. The Court will then rule or determine whether a hearing is necessary. Mailed notice. (lxk, ) (Entered: 09/18/2025)

#56

Oct 01, 2025

Order on Motion to Stay

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Dec 05, 2025

Protective Order

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Dec 09, 2025

Stay

#63

Dec 09, 2025

Order on Motion to Stay

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Dec 17, 2025

Order on Motion for Protective Order

#65

Jan 01, 2026

Local Rule 3.2 Annual Reminder Order