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, )

#5

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)

#6

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)

#8

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)

#9

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)

#14

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)

#15

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)

#17

Apr 21, 2025

MOTION by Defendant Kristi Noem to supplement (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Supplemental Authority)(Oswald, Craig) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

#18

Apr 21, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Parth Atul Chatwani for leave to file supplemental authority and evidence (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A through H)(Pollock, Scott) (Entered: 04/21/2025)

#19

Apr 22, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Defendant's unopposed motion to submit supplemental authority in further support of their TRO response 17 and plaintiff's motion to cite supplemental authority 18 are granted. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

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Apr 22, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Parth Atul Chatwani for leave to file Unopposed Motion to Cite Supplemental Authority and Evidence (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Nusha Shishegar)(Pollock, Scott) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

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Apr 22, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Plaintiff's unopposed motion to cite supplemental authority 20 is granted. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 04/22/2025)

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Apr 23, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Oral arguments held on 4/23/2025 as to plaintiff's motion for temporary restraining order 8 . The matter is taken under advisement. The Court's order of 4/16/2025 10 that 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: 04/23/2025)

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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)

#24

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)

#25

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)

#26

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)

#27

May 12, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Parth Atul Chatwani for preliminary injunction (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction, # 2 Exhibit Index and Exhibits A-J)(Pollock, Scott) (Entered: 05/12/2025)

#28

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)

#29

May 14, 2025

AMENDED complaint by Parth Atul Chatwani against All Defendants (Pollock, Scott) (Entered: 05/14/2025)

#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)

#31

May 18, 2025

MOTION for leave to file reply in support of amended motion for preliminary injunction by Parth Atul Chatwani (Attachments: # 1 proposed short reply brief)(Pollock, Scott) Modified on 5/19/2025 (emc, ). (Entered: 05/18/2025)

#32

May 20, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file reply in support of amended motion for preliminary injunction 31 is granted. Counsel for plaintiff it to electronically file the reply as a separate docket entry on the case docket by 5/23/2025. Counsel of record is reminded that pursuant to Local Rule 5.3 and this Court's standing order, all motions are to be noticed up for presentment before this Court otherwise the Court may strike the motion for failure to notice it up. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 05/20/2025)

#33

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)

#34

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)

#35

Jun 02, 2025

MOTION by Plaintiff Parth Atul Chatwani for leave to file supplemental memo in support of preliminary injunction (Attachments: # 1 Supplement proposed memorandum in support of preliminary injunction, # 2 Notice of Filing Notice of Presentment)(Pollock, Scott) (Entered: 06/02/2025)

#36

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)

#37

Jun 04, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Oral argument heard on motions for preliminary injunction filed by Plaintiffs before the court in Chatwani v. Noem et al 25-cv-04024 and Vemula, et al v. Noem, et al 25-cv-04561 as to 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. Under that nationwide injunction, Secretary Noem, Acting Director Lyons, and Acting Field Director Becerra, as well as their officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, and all others who are in active concert or participation with them are enjoined from "(1) arresting and incarcerating any of the named Plaintiffs in these cases and similarly situated individuals nationwide pending resolution of these proceedings; (2) transferring any of the named Plaintiffs in these cases and similarly situated individuals nationwide from outside the jurisdiction of their residence pending the resolution of these proceedings; (3) imposing any adverse legal effect on any named Plaintiffs in these cases and similarly situated individuals nationwide that otherwise may be caused by the termination of their SEVIS record; and (4) reversing the reinstatement of the SEVIS record of the Plaintiffs in these cases and similarly situated individuals nationwide who are maintaining status under 8 C.F.R. section 214.2(f)(5)(i) for reasons not set forth in 8 Code of Federal Regulations section 214.1 without further showing and approval by the Court." Doe v. Trump, Case No. 25-cv-03140-JSW, 2025 WL 1467543, at *12 (N.D. Cal. May 22, 2025). Based on the record provided by Plaintiffs and arguments presented before the Court, the Court finds that Plaintiffs are "similarly situated individuals" subject to the nationwide injunction. As such the Court reserves ruling on Plaintiffs' motions for preliminary injunction while the nationwide injunction is in effect. If this injunction is subsequently vacated or modified, including by change in Seventh Circuit precedent, Supreme Court precedent, such as in Trump v. CASA et al., No. 24A-884, 885 and 886, or subsequent appellate review in the Ninth Circuit of the nationwide injunction issued in Doe v. Trump, Case No. 25-cv-03140-JSW, the parties are directed to file a status report informing the Court of such action. Thereafter, the Court will issue a ruling on the merits of Plaintiffs' motions. Defendant's responsive pleading to Plaintiffs' respective complaints shall be filed on the docket for each case by 7/14/2025. During the pendency of this litigation, or until the Court orders otherwise, Plaintiffs may not be moved anywhere, outside this Court's jurisdiction, and Plaintiffs may not be detained for immigration purposes in any way, shape or form. An in-person status hearing is set for 7/18/2025 at 10:00am. 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 days prior to the status. Plaintiff's motion for leave to file supplemental memo in support of preliminary injunction is granted 35 . Status hearing set for 6/13/2025 is stricken. Mailed notice. (ym) (Entered: 06/04/2025)

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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

MOTION by Defendants Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem to dismiss (Press, Joshua) (Entered: 07/14/2025)

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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)

#44

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)

#45

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)

#46

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)

#49

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)

#50

Sep 17, 2025

MOTION by Defendants Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem to stay Motion to Stay Proceedings. Presented before District Judge (Press, Joshua) (Entered: 09/17/2025)

#51

Sep 17, 2025

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

#52

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)

#53

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)

#54

Sep 18, 2025

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

#55

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

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes: In view of General Order 25-0024, proceedings before the magistrate judge in this matter, including any briefing schedules or deadlines before the magistrate judge, are stayed until further order of court, and all pending status hearing dates or status report due dates before the magistrate judge are VACATED. The government motion to stay (doc. # 50 ) is denied without prejudice as moot in light of the stay effected by the General Order, or, rather, by action or inaction on the part of governmental branches other than the judiciary, and may be renewed if and when the General Order is lifted. Mailed notice. (lxk, ) (Entered: 10/01/2025)

#57

Nov 25, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes: The discovery stay (doc. # 56 ) entered by the magistrate judge is lifted in the wake of the end of the 43-day government shutdown. Discovery resumes absent any contrary court order. Any renewed motion and a joint status report on discovery resumption and settlement status is due by noon on 12/5/25. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 11/25/2025)

#58

Dec 05, 2025

STATUS Report Joint by Parth Atul Chatwani Presented before Magistrate Judge (Murdoch, Christina) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

#59

Dec 05, 2025

MOTION by Defendants Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem for protective order Presented before Magistrate Judge (Press, Joshua) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

#60

Dec 05, 2025

MEMORANDUM by Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem in support of motion for protective order 59 (Press, Joshua) (Entered: 12/05/2025)

#61

Dec 08, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes: On defendant's motion for a protective order (doc. # 59 ), plaintiff's response is due by noon on 12/15/25, and defendant's reply is due by noon on 12/19/25. The matter is set for a motion hearing at 11 a.m. on 12/22/25 in Courtroom 1342 of the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse. The parties should expect that if at that hearing the motion is denied, the Court would inquire into and order a prompt start to written discovery. Mailed notice. (jn,) (Entered: 12/08/2025)

#62

Dec 09, 2025

MOTION by Defendants Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem to stay regarding MOTION by Defendants Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem for protective order Presented before Magistrate Judge 59, memorandum in support of motion 60, set motion and R&R deadlines/hearings,,, set deadlines/hearings,, 61 Hold Briefing in Abeyance (Joint) Presented before Magistrate Judge (Press, Joshua) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

#63

Dec 09, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes: The parties' joint motion to hold briefing in abeyance (doc. # 62 ) is granted, and briefing on the motion for protective order (doc. # 59 ) is suspended, but the Court will hear the parties orally on the motion nonetheless, and with briefing now in abeyance, the hearing is moved up to the 9:30 a.m. motion call on 12/17/25 in Courtroom 1342 of the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse. Further briefing may or may not be necessary. Mailed notice. (jn,) (Entered: 12/09/2025)

#64

Dec 17, 2025

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gabriel A. Fuentes: Hearing held on defendant's motion for a protective order (doc. # 59 ). For the reasons stated on the record, the motion is granted. The order is without prejudice to a later motion by plaintiff for discovery outside the administrative record on grounds permitted by the exceptions to the record rule. Parties are to file a joint status report by noon on 2/2/26. The parties kindly are notified that the magistrate judge's new courtroom deputy is Jannette Nunez, 312-818-6514, jannette_nunez@ilnd.uscourts.gov. Mailed notice. (jn,) (Entered: 12/17/2025)

#65

Dec 31, 2025

ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Honorable Virginia M. Kendall on 12/31/2025: Mailed notice. (tg, ) (Entered: 01/01/2026)

#68

Feb 18, 2026

MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order: For the reasons stated in this Opinion, the government's motion to dismiss is denied as to Count II and granted as to Counts I and III, Plaintiff's petition for a writ of habeas corpus is dismissed without pre judice, and Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction is granted 40 27 . Because Plaintiff converted his motion for a temporary restraining order into a motion for a preliminary injunction, his prior motion is stricken as moot 8 . Signed by the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 2/18/2026. Mailed notice. (ym)

#80

May 01, 2026

Order