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Filed: April 14, 2025
Assigned to:
Geoffrey William Crawford
Referred to:
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas Corpus to Release INS Detainee
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July 03, 2025
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Docket Entries
#1
Apr 14, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Mohsen Mahdawi. (Filing fee $ 5.) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Delaney, Andrew) (Attachment 1 replaced on 4/14/2025) (law). (Entered: 04/14/2025)
#2
Apr 14, 2025
EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Mohsen Mahdawi. (Delaney, Andrew) (Main Document 2 replaced and Attachment(s) added on 4/14/2025: # 1 Proposed Order) (law). (Main Document 2 replaced on 4/18/2025) (sjl). (Entered: 04/14/2025)
#3
Apr 14, 2025
CASE assigned to Judge William K. Sessions III. (law) (Entered: 04/14/2025)
#4
Apr 14, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus filed by Mohsen Mahdawi. This JS 44 Civil Cover Sheet omitted the related case information and has been replaced. The corrected JS 44 is now attached to 1 and this entry. (law) (Entered: 04/14/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)
#5
Apr 14, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 2 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Mohsen Mahdawi. The main document combined the motion and proposed order as a singular PDF. Also, the proposed order has been revised to include a full case caption. The documents have been broken apart and are now separately attached to 2 and this entry. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (law) (Entered: 04/14/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)
#6
Apr 14, 2025
ORDER granting 2 Emergency Motion for Temporary Restraining Order. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 4/14/2025. (law) (Entered: 04/14/2025)
#7
Apr 14, 2025
MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of David A. Isaacson (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2059973) filed by Mohsen Mahdawi (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of David A. Isaacson, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Delaney, Andrew) Modified on 4/14/2025 to clarify attachments (sjl). (Entered: 04/14/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#8
Apr 14, 2025
ORDER granting 7 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of David A. Isaacson. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 4/14/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 04/14/2025)
Apr 14, 2025
FILING FEE RECEIVED of $5.00. Receipt number 5683. (kac)
Apr 14, 2025
Case Assigned/Reassigned
Apr 14, 2025
Filing Fee Received
Apr 14, 2025
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#9
Apr 15, 2025
MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Luna Droubi (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2060446) filed by Mohsen Mahdawi (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Luna Droubi, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Delaney, Andrew) Modified on 4/15/2025 to clarify attachments (sjl). (Entered: 04/15/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#10
Apr 15, 2025
MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Cyrus D. Mehta (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2060453) filed by Mohsen Mahdawi (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Cyrus D. Mehta, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Delaney, Andrew) (Entered: 04/15/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#11
Apr 15, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Michael P. Drescher, AUSA on behalf of Donald J. Trump, Patricia Hyde, J Doe, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marco A. Rubio, Pamela Bondi.(Drescher, Michael) Filers clarified on 4/15/2025 (law). (Entered: 04/15/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#12
Apr 15, 2025
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. It is found that this is likely not a related case to 2:25-cv-00374 and the clerk is directed to return this case to the civil wheel for random reassignment. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 4/15/2025. (law) Modified on 4/15/2025 to clarify text (sjl). (Entered: 04/15/2025)
#13
Apr 15, 2025
CASE reassigned to District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford. (law) (Entered: 04/15/2025)
Apr 15, 2025
Case Assigned/Reassigned
#14
Apr 16, 2025
ORDER granting 9 and 10 MOTIONS for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Luna Droubi and Cyrus D. Mehta respectively. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 4/16/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (jal) (Entered: 04/16/2025)
#15
Apr 16, 2025
NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 4/23/2025 at 9:00 AM in Burlington Courtroom 110 before District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford. (eh) (Entered: 04/16/2025)
Apr 16, 2025
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#16
Apr 18, 2025
ORDER: re 15 Notice of Hearing. Counsel shall be prepared to address preliminary issues of jurisdiction and detention or release. If necessary, court may allow additional briefing after the hearing. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 4/18/2025. (This is a text-only Order.)(jal) (Entered: 04/18/2025)
#17
Apr 18, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 2 EMERGENCY MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order. The Main Document has been replaced to include the corrected document as an earlier correction omitted the main document. The corrected Main Document is now attached to 2 and this entry. (sjl) (Entered: 04/18/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)
Apr 18, 2025
Order
#18
Apr 21, 2025
MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Matthew Melewski (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2063276) filed by Mohsen Mahdawi (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Matthew Melewski # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Delaney, Andrew) Modified on 4/22/2025 to clarify attachment (sjl). (Entered: 04/21/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#19
Apr 22, 2025
MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno with Request for Oral Argument/Hearing filed by Mohsen Mahdawi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (sealed), # 2 Declaration of Mohsen Mahdawi (sealed), # 3 Exhibit 3 (sealed), # 4 Exhibit 4 (sealed)) (Delaney, Andrew) Modified on 4/22/2025 to clarify text/attachments and Attachment 1 replaced) (sjl). (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/22/2025: # 5 Exhibit 1 (redacted)), # 6 Exhibit 3 (redacted)) (sjl). (Entered: 04/22/2025)
#20
Apr 22, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 19 MOTION for for Release Under Mapp v. Reno. Exhibit 1 has been replaced to remove illegible PDF headers. The corrected document is now attached to 19 and this entry. (sjl) (Entered: 04/22/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)
#21
Apr 22, 2025
REVISED NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference and Hearing on 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno set for 4/23/2025 at 09:00 AM in Burlington Courtroom 110 before District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford. (Revised only to include hearing on Doc. 19 .) (sjl) (Entered: 04/22/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Hearing on Motion
#22
Apr 22, 2025
ORDER granting 18 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Matthew Melewski. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 4/22/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (jal) (Entered: 04/22/2025)
#23
Apr 22, 2025
MOTION for Leave to File an Amicus Curiae Brief filed by Immigration Lawyers, Law Professors, and Scholars (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Brief, # 2 Appendix I, # 3 Appendix II, # 4 Proposed Order) (Stokes, Brett) Modified on 4/22/2025 to clarify attachments (sjl). (Attachment 2 replaced on 4/28/2025) (sjl). (Entered: 04/22/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Leave to File
#24
Apr 22, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION to File Under Seal Certain Exhibits re: 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno filed by Mohsen Mahdawi (Delaney, Andrew) Modified on 4/22/2025 to clarify text (sjl). (Entered: 04/22/2025)
Main Document:
Motion to File Under Seal
#25
Apr 22, 2025
MEMORANDUM by Donald J. Trump, Patricia Hyde, J Doe, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marco A. Rubio, Pamela Bondi (Prehearing Submission) re: 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus. (Drescher, Michael) Modified on 4/22/2025 to clarify text (sjl). Modified on 4/23/2025 to update docket event type (sjl). (Entered: 04/22/2025)
Main Document:
Motion to Dismiss Case for Lack of Jurisdiction
#26
Apr 22, 2025
ORDER granting 23 MOTION for Leave to File an Amicus Curiae Brief. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 4/22/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (jal) (Entered: 04/22/2025)
#27
Apr 22, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno filed by Mohsen Mahdawi. Exhibits 1 and 3 have been sealed. Redacted versions of Exhibits 1 and 3 are now attached to 19 and this entry. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 3 (redacted)) (sjl) (Entered: 04/22/2025)
Apr 22, 2025
Order on Motion for Leave to File
Apr 22, 2025
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#28
Apr 23, 2025
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford: Status Conference held on 4/23/2025. Attorneys C. Mehta, D. Isaacson, L. Droubi, M. Melewski, and A. Delaney present with petitioner. M. Drescher, AUSA present on behalf of respondents. Court makes inquiries and counsel makes statements. Court makes findings. ORDERED: 25 Memorandum converted to a Motion to Dismiss Under R. 12. Petitioner to file responses within 14 days, respondent to file replies 7 days thereafter. Motion hearing re: 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno set for 4/30/2025 at 9:00 AM in Burlington Courtroom 110 before District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford. Court to issue entry order. (Court Reporter: Johanna Masse) (eh) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
#29
Apr 23, 2025
NOTICE of Hearing re: 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno. Motion Hearing set for 4/30/2025 at 9:00 AM in Burlington Courtroom 110 before District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford. (eh) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Hearing on Motion
#30
Apr 23, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Lia N. Ernst, Esq on behalf of Mohsen Mahdawi.(Ernst, Lia) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#31
Apr 23, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Monica H. Allard, Esq on behalf of Mohsen Mahdawi.(Allard, Monica) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#32
Apr 23, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Hillary A. Rich, Esq on behalf of Mohsen Mahdawi.(Rich, Hillary) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#33
Apr 23, 2025
SCHEDULING ORDER AND ORDER on Motion to File Under Seal (Doc. 24 ). The court will resume the hearing on the motion for release on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The court requires the presence of the petitioner Mr. Mahdawi in court. The Government's response to the motion for release shall be filed not later than noon, Monday, April 28, 2025. Any reply from the petitioner shall be filed not later than noon, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The court converts the Government's Memorandum (Doc. 25 ) to a motion to dismiss the petition under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12. The petitioner's response to the motion to dismiss shall be filed not later than May 7, 2025. The Government's reply shall be filed not later than May 14, 2025. The court GRANTS the motion to file under seal certain exhibits containing personal identifying information (Doc. 24 ). In addition, the court has removed identifying information such as residence addresses and "A number" identifiers from the petitioner's filings. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 4/23/2025. (sjl) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
Apr 23, 2025
Status Conference AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
#34
Apr 24, 2025
ORDER EXTENDING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER. The court ORDERS that the temporary restraining order issued on the date of Mr. Mahdawi's arrest is extended for a period of 90 days or until dismissal of this case or grant of a preliminary injunction, whichever is earliest. The court orders that no respondent, including any agent or employee, shall remove Mr. Mahdawi from Vermont without further order from this court. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 4/23/2025. (sjl) (Entered: 04/24/2025)
#35
Apr 25, 2025
MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief and MOTION to Expedite filed by E.S. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Amicus Brief)(law) (Entered: 04/25/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Leave to File
#36
Apr 25, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Nathan Freed Wessler, Brett Max Kaufman, Brian Hauss, Esha Bhandari, Noor Zafar, Sidra Mahfooz (Filing fee $ 900 receipt number AVTDC-2065878) filed by Mohsen Mahdawi (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Nathan Freed Wessler, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing Nathan Freed Wessler, # 3 Affidavit of Brett Max Kaufman, # 4 Certificate of Good Standing Brett Max Kaufman, # 5 Affidavit of Brian Hauss, # 6 Certificate of Good Standing Brian Hauss, # 7 Affidavit of Esha Bhandari, # 8 Certificate of Good Standing Esha Bhandari, # 9 Affidavit of Noor Zafar, # 10 Certificate of Good Standing Noor Zafar, # 11 Affidavit of Sidra Mahfooz, # 12 Certificate of Good Standing Sidra Mahfooz)(Ernst, Lia) Modified to clarify text and Attachment 11 replaced on 4/28/2025) (sjl). (Entered: 04/25/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#37
Apr 25, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Shezza Abboushi Dallal (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2065899) filed by Mohsen Mahdawi (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Shezza Abboushi Dallal, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/28/2025 to clarify text/attachment (sjl). (Entered: 04/25/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#38
Apr 28, 2025
TRANSCRIPT of Status Conference and Motion for Release Hearing held on 4/23/2025 before Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford. Court Reporter/Transcriber Johanna Masse, telephone number 802-951-8102. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 5/22/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/2/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/31/2025. (sjl) (Entered: 04/28/2025)
Main Document:
Transcript
#39
Apr 28, 2025
ORDER: re 35 MOTION for Leave to File MOTION to Expedite Ruling; The court acknowledges with thanks receipt of this filing and declines to include it in the docket of 2:25-CV-389. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 4/28/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (jal) (Entered: 04/28/2025)
#40
Apr 28, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 36 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Nathan Freed Wessler, Brett Max Kaufman, Brian Hauss, Esha Bhandari, Noor Zafar, Sidra Mahfooz filed by Mohsen Mahdawi. The Affidavit of Sidra Mahfooz has been replaced to correct the PDF size and to remove illegible PDF headers. The corrected document is now attached to 36 and this entry. (sjl) (Entered: 04/28/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)
#41
Apr 28, 2025
ORDER granting 37 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Shezza Abboushi Dallal. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 4/28/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (jal) (Entered: 04/28/2025)
#42
Apr 28, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno filed by Donald J. Trump, Patricia Hyde, J Doe, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marco A. Rubio, Pamela Bondi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Drescher, Michael) (Entered: 04/28/2025)
#43
Apr 28, 2025
ORDER granting 36 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Nathan Freed Wessler, Brett Max Kaufman, Brian Hauss, Esha Bhandari, Noor Zafar and Sidra Mahfooz. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 4/28/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (jal) (Entered: 04/28/2025)
#44
Apr 28, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 23 MOTION for Leave to File an Amicus Curiae Brief. Appendix I has been replaced with an amended version to revise a footnote. The revised document is now attached to 23 and this entry. (sjl) (Entered: 04/28/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)
Apr 28, 2025
Order
Apr 28, 2025
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#45
Apr 29, 2025
REPLY to Response to 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno filed by Mohsen Mahdawi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2 (redacted), # 2 Exhibit 3 (redacted), # 3 Exhibit 4, # 4 Exhibit 5) (Allard, Monica) Modified on 4/29/2025 to clarify attachments (sjl). (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/29/2025: # 5 Exhibit 2 (filed under seal), # 6 Exhibit 3 (filed under seal)) (sjl). (Additional attachment(s) added: # 7 Main Document (redacted) and Attachments 1 and 2 replaced and clarified on 5/22/2025) (sjl). (Entered: 04/29/2025)
#46
Apr 29, 2025
SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT(S) Exhibit 1 re: 45 REPLY to Response to 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno by Mohsen Mahdawi. (Allard, Monica) Modified on 4/29/2025 to clarify event/text (sjl). (Entered: 04/29/2025)
Main Document:
Declaration
#47
Apr 29, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION to File Under Seal Exhibits 2 & 3 re: 45 REPLY to Response to 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno filed by Mohsen Mahdawi(Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/29/2025 to clarify text (sjl). (Entered: 04/29/2025)
Main Document:
Motion to File Under Seal
#48
Apr 29, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 45 REPLY to Response to 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno. Unredacted copies of Exhibits 2 and 3 having been received are now attached to 45 under seal. (sjl) (Entered: 04/29/2025)
#49
Apr 29, 2025
ORDER: re 45 REPLY to Response to 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno; The court requests that the Government produce FBI SA Marc Emmons at the court hearing on 4/30/25 to provide testimony concerning his investigation of Mr. Mahdawi in 2015. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 4/29/2025. (This is a text-only Order.)(jal) (Entered: 04/29/2025)
#50
Apr 29, 2025
ORDER granting 47 MOTION to File Under Seal Exhibits 2 & 3 re: 45 REPLY to Response to 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 4/29/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (jal) (Entered: 04/29/2025)
#51
Apr 29, 2025
NOTICE of Supplemental Authority by Mohsen Mahdawi re 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno (Attachments: # 1 Khalil v. Joyce, # 2 American Association of University Professors v. Rubio) (Ernst, Lia) (Attachments 1 and 2 replaced and text clarified on 4/30/2025) (sjl). (Entered: 04/29/2025)
Main Document:
Notice (Other)
Apr 29, 2025
Order
Apr 29, 2025
Notice of Docket Entry Correction
Apr 29, 2025
Order on Motion to Seal (NEF is sent - Order is not sealed)
#52
Apr 30, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 51 Notice of Supplemental Authority. Attachments 1 and 2 have been replaced to remove illegible PDF headers. The corrected documents are now attached to 51 and this entry. (Attachments: # 1 American Association of University Professors v. Rubio) (sjl) (Entered: 04/30/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)
#53
Apr 30, 2025
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford: Motion Hearing held on 4/30/2025 re 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno. Attorneys D. Isaacson, L. Droubi, M. Melewski, A. Delaney, and S. Dallal present with petitioner. M. Drescher, AUSA present on behalf of respondents. Court makes inquiries and counsel make statements re: court's receipt of ex-parte communications re: case, potential testimony of FBI S/A Marc Emmons (retired), Windsor Police Department report, and closing of FBI file re: Petitioner. Court makes findings. ORDERED: Parties defer to the court's discretion to not disclose ex-parte communications. The court's review and parties statements about the Windsor Police Department report and closing of FBI file obviates the need for S/A Emmons to testify. Respondent makes Oral Motion to Stay Release for 7 Days if the court sets conditions of release. Court makes inquiries and counsel make statements re: 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno. Court makes findings. ORDERED: 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno is granted. Respondents Oral Motion to Stay Release for 7 Days is denied. Petitioner to be released immediately. Court to issue written findings. (Court Reporter: Johanna Masse) (eh) (Entered: 04/30/2025)
#54
Apr 30, 2025
OPINION AND ORDER granting 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 4/30/2025. (sjl) (Entered: 04/30/2025)
#55
Apr 30, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 34 Order Extending Temporary Restraining Order, 54 Opinion and Order on Motion for Release by Donald J. Trump, Patricia Hyde, J Doe, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marco A. Rubio, Pamela Bondi. (Drescher, Michael) Text clarified on 4/30/2025 (law). (Entered: 04/30/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appeal
Apr 30, 2025
Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Ruling on Motions AND ~Util - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
#56
May 02, 2025
ORDER: The court suspends the briefing schedule on the Governments motion to dismiss until the Court of Appeals rules on the interlocutory appeal. The court will set a new briefing schedule as necessary after consulting with counsel. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 5/2/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (jal) (Entered: 05/02/2025)
#57
May 02, 2025
TRANSCRIPT of Motion for Release Under Mapp V. Reno held on 4/30/2025 before Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford as to 55 Notice of Appeal. Court Reporter/Transcriber Johanna Masse, telephone number (802) 951-8102. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 5/27/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/5/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/4/2025. (eh) (Entered: 05/02/2025)
Main Document:
Transcript - Appeal
#58
May 02, 2025
TRANSMITTED Index on Appeal, Circuit No. 25-1113, re: 55 Notice of Appeal, (Attachments: # 1 Docket Sheet (public), # 2 Docket Sheet (sealed), # 3 Clerk's Certification)(kac) (Entered: 05/02/2025)
#59
May 02, 2025
ORDER of USCA, Circuit No. 25-1113, as to 55 Notice of Appeal; motion for a stay pending appeal is referred to the three-judge motions panel hearing the Ozturk motion sitting May 6, 2025. (kac) (Entered: 05/02/2025)
Main Document:
USCA Order
May 02, 2025
Order
#60
May 08, 2025
ORDER on Lifting of Rule 5.2(c) Restrictions. The court has received media requests to modify the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2(c) restrictions on the docket in the above-captioned matter to allow nonparties to access case filings remotely through PACER. The court hereby ORDERS any party who wishes to object to this request to file an objection on or before May 14, 2025. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 5/8/2025. (sjl) (Entered: 05/08/2025)
#61
May 09, 2025
ORDER of USCA, Circuit No. 25-1113, as to 55 Notice of Appeal: govt's motion for a stay of the district court's release order and extended TRO is DENIED; govt's request for a writ of mandamus is also DENIED. (kac) (Entered: 05/09/2025)
Main Document:
USCA Order
#62
May 12, 2025
ORDER: The court requests the parties to confer and submit a proposed briefing schedule within fifteen (15) days for the motion to dismiss as well as an outline of how they intend to prepare for a merits hearing. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 5/12/2025. (jal) (Entered: 05/12/2025)
#63
May 12, 2025
MOTION for Further Order re 54 OPINION AND ORDER granting 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno filed by Mohsen Mahdawi (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 5/13/2025 to clarify text (sjl). (Entered: 05/12/2025)
May 12, 2025
Order
#64
May 13, 2025
RESPONSE to 63 MOTION for Further Order re 54 OPINION AND ORDER granting 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno filed by Donald J. Trump, Patricia Hyde, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marco A. Rubio, Pamela Bondi. (Drescher, Michael) (Entered: 05/13/2025)
#65
May 14, 2025
SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER ON CONDITIONS OF RELEASE granting 63 MOTION for Further Order re 54 OPINION AND ORDER granting 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 5/14/2025. (sjl) (Entered: 05/14/2025)
#66
May 14, 2025
RESPONSE re 60 Order, by Mohsen Mahdawi. (Ernst, Lia) (Entered: 05/14/2025)
#67
May 19, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Leave to Refile 45 REPLY to Response to 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno and Certain Exhibits filed by Mohsen Mahdawi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (Redacted), # 2 Exhibit 2 (Redacted), # 3 Exhibit 3 (Redacted)) (Delaney, Andrew) Modified on 5/19/2025 to clarify text/attachments and Attachment 2 replaced) (sjl). (Attachment 2 replaced on 5/22/2025) (sjl). (Entered: 05/19/2025)
#68
May 19, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 67 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Leave to Refile 45 REPLY to Response to 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno and Certain Exhibits. Exhibit 2 has been replaced to correct a page size and PDF headers. The corrected document is now attached to 67 and this entry. (sjl) (Main Document 68 replaced on 5/22/2025) (sjl). (Entered: 05/19/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)
#69
May 20, 2025
ORDER granting 67 MOTION for Leave to Re-File 45 REPLY to Response to 19 MOTION for Release Under Mapp v. Reno and Certain Exhibits. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 5/20/2024. (This is a text-only Order.) (jal) (Entered: 05/20/2025)
May 20, 2025
Order on Motion for Leave to File
#70
May 21, 2025
ORDER: re 62 ORDER: The parties have conferred and are in agreement that the Petitioners Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss 25 is due June 4, 2025, with the reply due June 11, 2025. An outline of preparations for the merits hearing will be submitted no later than May 27, 2025. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 5/20/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (jal) (Entered: 05/21/2025)
May 21, 2025
Order
#71
May 22, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 45 REPLY to Response, 67 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Leave to Refile, and 68 NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION. A redacted Main Document has been uploaded to Doc. 45 and the original Main Document is now sealed, and Exhibits 2 and 3 for Doc. 45 have been replaced with redacted versions pursuant to Doc. 69 (TOO) and are all attached to 45 and this entry. A revised redacted Exhibit 2 for 67 is now attached to 67, 68, and this entry. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2 (Doc. 45-1) (redacted), # 2 Exhibit 3 (Doc. 45-2) (redacted), # 3 Exhibit 2 (Docs. 67-2 and 68) (redacted)) (sjl) (Entered: 05/22/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)
#72
May 22, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Michael Tan (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2079522) filed by Mohsen Mahdawi (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Michael Tan, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 5/22/2025 to clarify text/attachment (sjl). (Entered: 05/22/2025)
#73
May 23, 2025
ORDER: re 71 Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF): The court grants the request to modify the restrictions on the docket following redaction of portions of petitioner's filing relating to personal health. The docket and filings in the case are open to the public. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 5/21/2025. (This is a text-only Order.)(jal) (Entered: 05/23/2025)
#74
May 23, 2025
ORDER granting 72 MOTION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Michael Tan. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 5/23/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (jal) (Entered: 05/23/2025)
May 23, 2025
Order
May 23, 2025
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#75
Jun 04, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 25 MEMORANDUM filed by Mohsen Mahdawi. (Delaney, Andrew) (Entered: 06/04/2025)
#76
Jun 05, 2025
ORDER: re 25 MEMORANDUM -- The court suspends briefing on the motion to dismiss until the Court of Appeals concludes its en banc proceedings. At that time, the court will set a date for the Governments reply and set a hearing date. Signed by District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford on 6/5/2025. (This is a text-only Order.)(jal) (Entered: 06/05/2025)
Jun 05, 2025
Order
#77
Jun 11, 2025
MOTION for Limited Discovery filed by Mohsen Mahdawi (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2 # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4 # 5 Exhibit 5) (Delaney, Andrew) Modified on 6/12/2025 to clarify text/attachments (sjl). (Entered: 06/11/2025)
#78
Jun 25, 2025
Response in Opposition to Motion
#79
Jul 03, 2025
MOTION to Modify 54 Order filed by Mohsen Mahdawi(Delaney, Andrew) (Entered: 07/03/2025)
Main Document:
Modify
#80
Jul 03, 2025
Reply to Response to Motion
Main Document:
Reply to Response to Motion
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