U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit • 25-20496

#1

Nov 03, 2025

PRISONER CASE WITH COUNSEL docketed. NOA filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Acting ICE Houston Field Office Director, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, ICE Director, Houston Contract Detention Facility, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Acting Director, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security [25-20496] (JAK) [Entered: 11/03/2025 02:12 PM]

#4

Nov 06, 2025

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 11/06/2025 01:45 PM]

#5

Nov 06, 2025

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Brian Vincent Schaeffer for party(s) Appellant Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic Appellant Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Appellant Matthew W. Baker, Acting ICE Houston Field Office Director, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Appellant John Linscott, ICE Director, Houston Contract Detention Facility, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Appellant Todd M. Lyons, Acting Director, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Appellant Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, in case 25-20496 [25-20496] (ABT) [Entered: 11/06/2025 02:28 PM]

#7

Nov 07, 2025

TRANSCRIPT ORDER received from Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security advising transcript unnecessary - no hearings were held [25-20496]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: TRANSCRIPT ORDER received from Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security advising transcript unnecessary for appeal purposes. Date of Service: 11/07/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Schaeffer; Attorney for Appellee: O'Connor [25-20496] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 11/07/2025 09:28 AM]

#9

Nov 07, 2025

INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process. [9] Initial AA Check Due satisfied.. Transcript order due on 11/24/2025 for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons and Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security [25-20496] DC#18 government appealing grant of bond hearing (JAK) [Entered: 11/07/2025 01:25 PM]

#10

Nov 07, 2025

OPPOSED MOTION to consolidate cases 25-20496 and 25-40701 and for briefing and oral argument purposes, to expedite the appeal [10]. [25-20496]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security to consolidate cases 25-20496, 25-40701 for briefing and oral argument purposes, to expedite the appeal [10]. Date of service: 11/07/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Schaeffer; Attorney for Appellee: O'Connor [25-20496] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 11/07/2025 05:45 PM]

#11

Nov 10, 2025

APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Stephen Joseph O'Connor for Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496] (Stephen Joseph O'Connor ) [Entered: 11/10/2025 07:40 PM]

#12

Nov 10, 2025

RESPONSE/OPPOSITION [12] to the Motion to consolidate cases filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Mr. John Linscott and Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496 [10], Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Mr. John Linscott and Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496 [10] [25-20496]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez [12] to the Motion to consolidate cases filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security [10], Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security [10] Date of Service: 11/10/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Schaeffer; Attorney for Appellee: O'Connor. [25-20496] (Stephen Joseph O'Connor ) [Entered: 11/10/2025 07:44 PM]

#13

Nov 11, 2025

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Stephen Joseph O'Connor for Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496 [25-20496] (ABT) [Entered: 11/11/2025 09:06 AM]

#17

Nov 12, 2025

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-20496] (Charles Andrew Perry ) [Entered: 11/12/2025 10:25 AM]

#18

Nov 12, 2025

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-20496] (Nora Ahmed ) [Entered: 11/12/2025 10:46 AM]

#19

Nov 12, 2025

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Charles Andrew Perry for party(s) Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496 [25-20496] (PAC) [Entered: 11/12/2025 03:50 PM]

#20

Nov 12, 2025

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Nora Ahmed for party(s) Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496 [25-20496] (PAC) [Entered: 11/12/2025 03:52 PM]

#23

Nov 12, 2025

REPLY filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security [23] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellee Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez [12]. Date of Service: 11/12/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, O'Connor, Perry; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Schaeffer. [25-20496] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 11/12/2025 06:58 PM]

#30

Nov 19, 2025

COURT ORDER granting opposed motion to consolidate case nos. 25-20496 and 25-40701 for briefing and oral argument purposes [10]; and denying opposed motion to expedite appeals, filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Mr. John Linscott and Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic [10] in 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 11/19/2025 04:27 PM]

#34

Nov 24, 2025

ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL REQUESTED from District Court for 4:25-CV-3726. Electronic ROA due on 12/09/2025. [25-20496] (DLJ) [Entered: 11/24/2025 12:23 PM]

#35

Nov 24, 2025

CASE CAPTION updated. Appellant Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General in 25-40701 added to case. Reason: omitted at case opening. [25-40701, 25-20496] (JAK) [Entered: 11/24/2025 02:48 PM]

#36

Dec 02, 2025

COURT ORDER denying Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellants Mr. Orlando Perez, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman [10716980-3] in 25-40701; granting Motion to consolidate cases filed by Appellants Mr. Orlando Perez, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman [10716980-2] in 25-40701 [25-40701, 25-20496] (RA) [Entered: 12/02/2025 03:36 PM]

#38

Dec 03, 2025

OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 for reconsideration of the Order dated 11/19/2025 [38], to expedite the appeal [38]. Date of service: 12/03/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, O'Connor, Perry; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 12/03/2025 06:34 PM]

#43

Dec 08, 2025

RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496, Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias in 25-40701 [43] to the Motion filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 [38] Date of Service: 12/08/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, O'Connor, Perry; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Charles Andrew Perry ) [Entered: 12/08/2025 06:17 PM]

#49

Dec 10, 2025

REPLY filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 [49] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellee Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496, Appellee Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias in 25-40701 [43], to the Motion filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 [38]. Date of Service: 12/10/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, O'Connor, Perry; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 12/10/2025 04:59 PM]

#51

Dec 12, 2025

CASE CAPTION updated. Additional appeal filed. [51] NOA filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701. [51] [25-20496, 25-40701] (RAJ) [Entered: 12/12/2025 04:53 PM]

#54

Dec 15, 2025

COURT ORDER denying Motion for reconsideration filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Mr. John Linscott and Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Appellants Mr. Orlando Perez, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman [38] [25-20496, 25-40701] (AMD) [Entered: 12/15/2025 03:20 PM]

#55

Dec 19, 2025

LETTER filed by Appellant Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496 Date of Service: 12/19/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, O'Connor, Perry; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Danya Wayland Blair ) [Entered: 12/19/2025 03:26 PM]

#56

Dec 19, 2025

(WITHDRAWN) MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 for hearing en banc [56], to expedite the appeal [56]. Date of service: 12/19/2025 Document is insufficient for the following reasons: No consent or statement on whether opposing party is opposed or unopposed. Sufficient Mtn/Resp/Reply due on 01/05/2026 for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman, Orlando Perez and Miguel Vergara [25-20496, 25-40701]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: PETITION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496 for hearing en banc [56]. Date of Service: 12/19/2025 Document is insufficient for the following reasons: No consent or statement on whether opposing party is opposed or unopposed. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: PETITION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496 for hearing en banc [56], to expedite the appeal [56]. Date of Service: 12/19/2025 Document is insufficient for the following reasons: No consent or statement on whether opposing party is opposed or unopposed. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: PETITION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 for rehearing en banc [56]. Date of Service: 12/19/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, O'Connor, Perry; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 12/19/2025 05:46 PM]

#57

Dec 22, 2025

ELECTRONIC RECORD ON APPEAL FILED. Admitted Exhibits on File in District Court? No. Video/Audio Exhibits on File in District Court? No Electronic ROA deadline satisfied. [25-20496] (DDL) [Entered: 12/22/2025 02:42 PM]

#58

Dec 22, 2025

BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED A/Pet's Brief Due on 02/02/2026 for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman, Orlando Perez and Miguel Vergara. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DDL) [Entered: 12/22/2025 02:44 PM]

#61

Dec 30, 2025

ATTORNEY NOT PARTICIPATING. Danya Blair is designated as inactive in this case. Reason: See Letter filed 12/19/2025. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 12/30/2025 02:52 PM]

#62

Dec 31, 2025

DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the Corrected Petition for Initial Hearing En Banc received from Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 because the document was improperly filed on the docket. Please read the attached notice as to how to make the correction. [25-20496, 25-40701] (CMC) [Entered: 12/31/2025 01:13 PM]

#63

Dec 31, 2025

CORRECTED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 for hearing en banc [63], to expedite the appeal [63]. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED CORRECTED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 for hearing en banc [63]. Date of Service: 12/31/2025 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, O'Connor, Perry; Attorney for Appellants: Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 12/31/2025 02:21 PM]

#64

Dec 31, 2025

COURT ACTION withdrawing Motion for hearing en banc filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Mr. John Linscott and Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Appellants Mr. Orlando Perez, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman [56]; withdrawing Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Mr. John Linscott and Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Appellants Mr. Orlando Perez, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman. CORRECTED MOTION HAS BEEN FILED. [56] [25-20496, 25-40701] (RLL) [Entered: 12/31/2025 04:18 PM]

#80

Jan 09, 2026

COURT ORDER granting Motion to expedite appeal filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Mr. John Linscott and Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Appellants Mr. Orlando Perez, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman [63]. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/09/2026 08:25 AM]

#84

Jan 09, 2026

BRIEFING SUSPENDED. A/Pet's Brief deadline canceled. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/09/2026 04:23 PM]

#85

Jan 09, 2026

BRIEFING NOTICE ISSUED. EXPEDITED SCHEDULE. A/Pet's Brief Due on 01/20/2026, for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman, Orlando Perez and Miguel Vergara. Appellee's Brief due by Noon on 01/30/2026, for Appellees Victor Buenrostro-Mendez and Jose Padron Covarrubias. Reply Brief due on 02/02/2026, for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman, Orlando Perez and Miguel Vergara. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/09/2026 04:26 PM]

#87

Jan 09, 2026

CASE TENTATIVELY calendared for oral argument for the week of 02/02/2026. [25-20496, 25-40701] (CBW) [Entered: 01/09/2026 04:39 PM]

#88

Jan 09, 2026

CASE CALENDARED for oral argument on Wednesday, 02/04/2026 in New Orleans in the En Banc Courtroom -- AM session. The courtroom deputy assigned to your case is Shirley M. Engelhardt. See the letter attached for full contact information.. [25-20496, 25-40701] (CBW) [Entered: 01/09/2026 04:43 PM]

#90

Jan 12, 2026

INITIAL CASE CHECK by Attorney Advisor complete. Action: Case OK to Process for additionl notice of appeal filed. [90] Initial AA Check Due satisfied. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/12/2026 10:47 AM]

#93

Jan 13, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Benjamin Timothy Hayes ) [Entered: 01/13/2026 11:36 AM]

#95

Jan 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Benjamin Timothy Hayes for Appellants Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Miguel Vergara, and Susan Aikman, in case 25-40701, and Appellants John Linscott, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Todd M. Lyons, and Matthew W. Baker, in case 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 09:24 AM]

#98

Jan 14, 2026

UNOPPOSED MOTION to alter established briefing schedule [98]. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, and Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 to establish briefing notice[98]. Date of service: 01/14/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, O'Connor, Perry; Attorney for Appellants: Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 12:08 PM]

#99

Jan 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM received from Mr. Brian Vincent Schaeffer for Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Mr. Brian Vincent Schaeffer for Mr. Miguel Vergara, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Orlando Perez and Ms. Susan Aikman in 25-40701 for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 12:10 PM]

#100

Jan 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Brian Vincent Schaeffer for Appellants John Linscott, Matthew W. Baker, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General in 25-20496; and Appellants Susan Aikman, Miguel Vergara, and Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-40701. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 01:04 PM]

#101

Jan 14, 2026

ATTORNEY NOT PARTICIPATING. Brian Vincent Schaeffer is designated as inactive in this case ONLY as to Appellant Martin Frink in 25-20496, and Appellant Orlando Perez in 25-40701. Reason: See revised appearance form filed 01/14/20206 that confirms parties counsel represents in these consolidated cases. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 01:10 PM]

#102

Jan 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-20496, 25-40701] (My Khanh Ngo ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 02:22 PM]

#103

Jan 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-40701, 25-20496] (My Khanh Ngo ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 02:23 PM]

#104

Jan 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Oscar Sarabia Roman ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 02:31 PM]

#105

Jan 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Michael Tan ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 02:31 PM]

#106

Jan 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-40701, 25-20496] (Michael Tan ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 02:34 PM]

#107

Jan 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-40701, 25-20496] (Oscar Sarabia Roman ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 02:35 PM]

#108

Jan 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) My Khanh Ngo for party(s) Appellee Jose Padron Covarrubias, in case 25-40701 [25-40701, 25-20496] (RA) [Entered: 01/14/2026 02:43 PM]

#112

Jan 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney My Khanh Ngo for Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 03:45 PM]

#113

Jan 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Oscar Sarabia Roman for Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 03:49 PM]

#114

Jan 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Michael Tan for Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 03:53 PM]

#116

Jan 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Oscar Sarabia Roman for party(s) Appellee Jose Padron Covarrubias, in case 25-40701 [25-40701, 25-20496] (RA) [Entered: 01/14/2026 04:12 PM]

#117

Jan 14, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Michael Tan for party(s) Appellee Jose Padron Covarrubias, in case 25-40701 [25-40701, 25-20496] (RA) [Entered: 01/14/2026 04:15 PM]

#120

Jan 14, 2026

ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DESIGNATION FORM FILED by Attorney Mr. Michael Tan for Appellee Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez [25-20496] (Michael Tan ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 04:56 PM]

#121

Jan 14, 2026

ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DESIGNATION FORM FILED by Attorney Mr. Michael Tan for Appellee Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias [25-40701] (Michael Tan ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 04:58 PM]

#122

Jan 14, 2026

COURT ORDER granting Motion to alter the established briefing notice filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker and Mr. John Linscott, Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman [98]; [122] A/Pet's Brief deadline updated to 01/14/2026 for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman, Orlando Perez and Miguel Vergara; to extend time to file brief of appellee [122] Appellee's Brief due on 01/26/2026 at 12:00 PM CST for Appellees Victor Buenrostro-Mendez and Jose Padron Covarrubias; to extend time to file reply brief [122] Reply Brief deadline updated to 01/30/2026 for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman, Orlando Perez and Miguel Vergara [25-20496, 25-40701] (LEF) [Entered: 01/14/2026 05:19 PM]

#124

Jan 14, 2026

SUFFICIENT RECORD EXCERPTS FILED by Appellant Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, and Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701. Sufficient Record Excerpts deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Record Excerpts due on 01/20/2026, for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman and Miguel Vergara. [25-20496, 25-40701]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RECORD EXCERPTS FILED. Record Excerpts NOT Sufficient as the Optional Content must be reduced, and the Table of Contents must be edited to reflect changes made to record excerpts content. Optional contents exceed 40-page limitations by approx. 170 pages. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. # of Copies Provided: 0. Sufficient Record Excerpts due on 01/16/2026, for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman and Miguel Vergara in 24-20496 and 25-40701. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: RECORD EXCERPTS FILED by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Orlando Perez in 25-40701. Date of service: 01/14/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/14/2026 05:21 PM]

#125

Jan 14, 2026

DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the Appellant's Brief received 01/14/2026, from Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, and Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701, because the docket event was not properly applied to consolidated case 25-40701. Counsel must electronically re-file the Appellant's Brief Filed docket event ensuring not to de-select the consolidated case number. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Miscellaneous deadline updated to 01/16/2026, for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman and Miguel Vergara, in 25-20496 and 25-40701 (Monitoring for counsel to re-file Appellants' brief). [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/15/2026 08:33 AM]

#126

Jan 15, 2026

APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, and Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701. # of Copies Provided: 0. A/Pet's Brief deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Brief due on 01/20/2026, for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman and Miguel Vergara. [25-20496, 25-40701]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Orlando Perez in 25-40701. Date of service: 01/15/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/15/2026 09:17 AM]

#127

Jan 15, 2026

Attorney Catina Perry added as counsel of record for Appellant Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/15/2026 09:59 AM]

#128

Jan 15, 2026

LETTER OF ADVISEMENT. Reason: Notice of over-due Appellants' brief. Miscellaneous deadline due 01/16/2026, for Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, and Orlando Perez (Monitoring for counsel to file appearance form, and motion to file out of time Appellant's brief with proposed brief attached). [25-20496, 25-40701] Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. (DLJ) [Entered: 01/15/2026 10:05 AM]

#129

Jan 15, 2026

LETTER OF ADVISEMENT. Reason: Notice of over-due Appellants' brief. Miscellaneous deadline due 01/16/2026, for Appellant Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General in 24-40701 (Monitoring for counsel to file appearance form, and motion to file out of time Appellant's brief with proposed brief attached). [25-20496, 25-40701] Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. (DLJ) [Entered: 01/15/2026 10:41 AM]

#133

Jan 15, 2026

DOCUMENT RECEIVED - NO ACTION TAKEN. No action will be taken at this time on the duplicate Record Excerpts Filed docket event received 01/15/2026, from Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, and Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701, because the duplicate docket event is not allowed. Instead, to submit the proposed sufficient record excerpts document to the Court, counsel must electronically docket the event "Proposed Sufficient Record Excerpts." Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. Sufficient Record Excerpts remain due on 01/16/2026, for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman and Miguel Vergara. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/15/2026 12:24 PM]

#134

Jan 15, 2026

PROPOSED SUFFICIENT RECORD EXCERPTS filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Orlando Perez in 25-40701 [124] Date of service: 01/15/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/15/2026 12:35 PM]

#136

Jan 16, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Danya Wayland Blair ) [Entered: 01/16/2026 11:24 AM]

#137

Jan 16, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Danya Wayland Blair for Appellant Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/16/2026 01:45 PM]

#139

Jan 16, 2026

ORAL ARGUMENT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DESIGNATION FORM FILED by Attorney Mr. Benjamin Timothy Hayes for Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Attorney Mr. Benjamin Timothy Hayes for Appellants Mr. Miguel Vergara, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Ms. Susan Aikman in 25-40701 [25-20496, 25-40701] (Benjamin Timothy Hayes ) [Entered: 01/16/2026 02:03 PM]

#140

Jan 16, 2026

UNOPPOSED MOTION for leave to file Appellant's brief out of time [140] . Brief Tendered? Yes (Incorporated in Motion). [25-20496, 25-40701]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496 for leave to file document [140]. Date of service: 01/16/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Danya Wayland Blair ) [Entered: 01/16/2026 03:29 PM]

#146

Jan 16, 2026

COURT ORDER granting Motion to file brief out of time filed by Appellant Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic. [140] [25-20496, 25-40701] (RLL) [Entered: 01/16/2026 05:05 PM]

#147

Jan 16, 2026

FILING LETTER of Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496 dated 01/16/2026 adopting Brief of Appellants filed 01/15/2026. A/Pet's Brief deadline satisfied. [25-20496, 25-40701] (RLL) [Entered: 01/16/2026 05:20 PM]

#149

Jan 20, 2026

CLERK ORDER dismissing appeal pursuant to 5th Circuit Rule 42, for dismissal as to ONLY Appellants Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General in 25-40701, and Mr. Orlando Perez in 25-40701, for failure to file appellant's brief [149]. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/20/2026 11:36 AM]

#151

Jan 21, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/21/2026 12:00 PM]

#152

Jan 21, 2026

UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellant Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General in 25-20496 to reopen case [152], for leave to file brief out of time [152] - Brief Tendered? Yes. Date of service: 01/21/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/21/2026 03:50 PM]

#153

Jan 21, 2026

Paper copies of Appellant Brief filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker and Mr. John Linscott, Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman in 25-20496, 25-40701 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 6. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [25-20496, 25-40701] (KMP) [Entered: 01/21/2026 04:26 PM]

#154

Jan 21, 2026

Paper copies of Record Excerpts filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker and Mr. John Linscott, Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman in 25-20496, 25-40701 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 4. Paper Copies of Record Excerpts due deadline satisfied. [25-20496, 25-40701] (KMP) [Entered: 01/21/2026 04:27 PM]

#159

Jan 22, 2026

COURT ORDER granting unopposed motion to reopen case as to Appellant Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General in 25-40701 [152]; and granting unopposed motion to file Appellant's brief out of time in 25-40701, filed by Appellant Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General [152]. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/22/2026 02:33 PM]

#160

Jan 22, 2026

CASE CAPTION updated. Party information modified for Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General in 25-40701. Update: See order filed 01/22/2026. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/22/2026 02:39 PM]

#161

Jan 22, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Brian Vincent Schaeffer for Appellant Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, in case 25-40701. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/22/2026 03:03 PM]

#162

Jan 22, 2026

FILING LETTER of Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General in 25-40701 dated 01/21/2026, adopting brief of Appellants. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/22/2026 03:08 PM]

#163

Jan 24, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Maria Nereida Jaimes ) [Entered: 01/24/2026 02:35 PM]

#164

Jan 25, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Sarah Telo Gillman ) [Entered: 01/25/2026 03:41 PM]

#165

Jan 25, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-40701, 25-20496] (Sarah Telo Gillman ) [Entered: 01/25/2026 03:57 PM]

#166

Jan 26, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Maria Nereida Jaimes for Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 08:56 AM]

#168

Jan 26, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Sarah Telo Gillman for Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 09:00 AM]

#170

Jan 26, 2026

APPELLEE'S BRIEF FILED by Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496, Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias in 25-40701. Date of service: 01/26/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Michael Tan ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 11:26 AM]

#171

Jan 26, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Rebecca Cassler ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 12:30 PM]

#172

Jan 26, 2026

SUFFICIENT AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by American Immigration Council and American Immigration Lawyers Association in 25-20496, 25-40701. The Consent is Included in the Brief. Sufficient Brief deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Brief due on 01/29/2026, for Amici Curiae American Immigration Council and American Immigration Lawyers Association. [25-20496, 25-40701]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by American Immigration Lawyers Association and American Immigration Council in 25-40701, 25-20496. The Consent is Included in the Brief. Brief NOT Sufficient for the following reasons: All counsel who electronically sign the brief must electronically file an appearance form in this case. Therefore, an appearance form is required from Attorneys Winger & Mathur. Alternatively, the electronic signatures of Winger & Mathur may be removed from the brief. Instructions to Attorney: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED NOTICE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMEDY THE DEFAULT. # of Copies Provided: 0. Sufficient Brief due on 01/28/2026, for Amici Curiae American Immigration Council and American Immigration Lawyers Association. [25-20496, 25-40701] REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by American Immigration Council and American Immigration Lawyers Association. Date of service: 01/26/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer [25-20496, 25-40701] (Rebecca Cassler ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 12:32 PM]

#173

Jan 26, 2026

ADDENDUM TO BRIEF FILED by Appellee Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496, Appellee Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias in 25-40701. Number of Pages: 24. # of Copies Provided: 0. Paper Copies of Addendum due on 01/28/2026, for Appellees Victor Buenrostro-Mendez and Jose Padron Covarrubias. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 03:55 PM]

#175

Jan 26, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-40701, 25-20496] (Savannah Kumar ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 06:04 PM]

#176

Jan 26, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-40701, 25-20496] (Adriana Cecilia Pinon ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 06:18 PM]

#177

Jan 26, 2026

PROPOSED SUFFICIENT BRIEF filed by Amici Curiae American Immigration Lawyers Association and American Immigration Council in 25-20496, 25-40701 [172] Date of service: 01/26/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Mathur, Winger [25-20496, 25-40701] (Rebecca Cassler ) [Entered: 01/26/2026 07:50 PM]

#178

Jan 27, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Rebecca Cassler for Amicus Curiae American Immigration Lawyers Association and American Immigration Council in 25-40701, in 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/27/2026 08:37 AM]

#181

Jan 27, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? Yes. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Amit Jain ) [Entered: 01/27/2026 09:41 AM]

#182

Jan 27, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM for the court's review. Lead Counsel? No. [25-40701, 25-20496] (Carolina Rivera Nelson ) [Entered: 01/27/2026 10:51 AM]

#183

Jan 27, 2026

COURT ORDER denying Motion for hearing en banc filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Mr. John Linscott and Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic, Appellants Mr. Orlando Perez, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman [63]. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/27/2026 10:57 AM]

#185

Jan 27, 2026

AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Mr. Philip L. Torrey, Ms. Margaret H. Taylor, Ms. Juliet Stumpf, Ms. Lindsay Nash, Mr. Hiroshi Motomura, Ms. Mary Holper, Mr. Bill Ong Hing, Ms. Denise L. Gilman, Ms. Ingrid Eagly, Ms. Alina Das, Mr. Adam B. Cox, Mr. Ahilan T. Arulanantham and Ms. Paulina D. Arnold in 25-20496, 25-40701. The Consent is Included in the Brief. # of Copies Provided: 0. Paper Copies of Brief due on 01/29/2026, for Amici Curiae Paulina D. Arnold, Ahilan T. Arulanantham, Adam B. Cox, Alina Das, Ingrid Eagly, Denise L. Gilman, Bill Ong Hing, Mary Holper, Hiroshi Motomura, Lindsay Nash, Juliet Stumpf, Margaret H. Taylor and Philip L. Torrey. [25-20496, 25-40701]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF FILED by Immigration Law Scholars Paulina D. Arnold, Ahilan T. Arulanantham, Adam B. Cox, Alina Das, Ingrid Eagly, Denise L. Gilman, Bill Ong Hing, Mary Holper, Hiroshi Motomura, Lindsay Nash, Juliet Stumpf, Margaret H. Taylor, Philip L. Torrey. Date of service: 01/27/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Mathur, Winger [25-20496, 25-40701] (Amit Jain ) [Entered: 01/27/2026 12:24 PM]

#186

Jan 27, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Savannah Kumar for party(s) Appellee Jose Padron Covarrubias, in case 25-40701 Attorney(s) Savannah Kumar for party(s) Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496 [25-40701, 25-20496] (RA) [Entered: 01/27/2026 01:53 PM]

#187

Jan 27, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Adriana Cecilia Pinon for party(s) Appellee Jose Padron Covarrubias, in case 25-40701 Attorney(s) Adriana Cecilia Pinon for party(s) Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496 [25-20496, 25-40701] (RA) [Entered: 01/27/2026 01:58 PM]

#188

Jan 27, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney(s) Carolina Rivera Nelson for party(s) Appellee Jose Padron Covarrubias, in case 25-40701 Attorney(s) Carolina Rivera Nelson for party(s) Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez, in case 25-20496 [25-20496, 25-40701] (RA) [Entered: 01/27/2026 02:00 PM]

#192

Jan 28, 2026

APPEARANCE FORM FILED by Attorney Amit Jain for Amicus Curiae Philip L. Torrey, Margaret H. Taylor, Juliet Stumpf, Lindsay Nash, Hiroshi Motomura, Mary Holper, Bill Ong Hing, Denise L. Gilman, Ingrid Eagly, Alina Das, Adam B. Cox, Ahilan T. Arulanantham, and Paulina D. Arnold in 25-40701, in 25-20496. [25-20496, 25-40701] (DLJ) [Entered: 01/28/2026 09:42 AM]

#195

Jan 30, 2026

OPPOSED MOTION to resolve appeals by order with opinion to follow [195]. [25-20496, 25-40701]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: OPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 to expedite the appeal [195]. Date of service: 01/30/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Kumar, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Pinon, Rivera Nelson, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Jain; US mail - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Mathur, Winger [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 01:33 PM]

#199

Jan 30, 2026

APPELLANT'S REPLY BRIEF FILED. # of Copies Provided: 0. Reply Brief deadline satisfied. Paper Copies of Brief due on 02/03/2026, for Appellants Matthew W. Baker, Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, John Linscott, Todd M. Lyons, Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Susan Aikman and Miguel Vergara. [25-20496, 25-40701]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: APPELLANT'S REPLY BRIEF FILED by Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701. Date of service: 01/30/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Kumar, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Pinon, Rivera Nelson, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Jain; US mail - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Mathur, Winger [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 03:56 PM]

#201

Jan 30, 2026

FILING LETTER of Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496 dated 01/30/2026 adopting brief of Appellant's Reply Brief. [25-20496, 25-40701]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: LETTER filed by Appellant Mr. Martin Frink, Warden, Houston Contract Detention Facility, CoreCivic in 25-20496 Date of Service: 01/30/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Kumar, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Pinon, Rivera Nelson, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Jain; US mail - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Mathur, Winger [25-20496, 25-40701] (Danya Wayland Blair ) [Entered: 01/30/2026 04:52 PM]

#203

Feb 02, 2026

RESPONSE/OPPOSITION filed by Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496, Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias in 25-40701 [203] to the Motion for extraordinary relief filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 [195] Date of Service: 02/02/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Kumar, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Pinon, Rivera Nelson, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Jain, Mathur, Winger; US mail - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Mathur, Winger. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Michael Tan ) [Entered: 02/02/2026 08:43 AM]

#205

Feb 03, 2026

ORAL ARGUMENT HEARD before Judges Jones, Duncan, Douglas. Arguing Person Information Updated for: Benjamin Timothy Hayes arguing for Appellant Matthew W. Baker, Appellant U.S. Attorney General Bondi, Pamela, Appellant John Linscott, Appellant Todd M. Lyons; Arguing Person Information Updated for: Benjamin Timothy Hayes arguing for Appellant Susan Aikman, Appellant Secretary Noem, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Arguing Person Information Updated for: Michael Tan arguing for Appellee Victor Buenrostro-Mendez; Arguing Person Information Updated for: Michael Tan arguing for Appellee Jose Padron Covarrubias [25-20496, 25-40701] (SME) [Entered: 02/03/2026 09:11 AM]

#206

Feb 03, 2026

REPLY filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 [206] to the Response/Opposition filed by Appellee Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496, Appellee Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias in 25-40701 [203], to the Motion for extraordinary relief filed by Appellants Mr. Matthew W. Baker, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. John Linscott, Mr. Todd M. Lyons and Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 25-20496, Appellants Ms. Susan Aikman, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Mr. Miguel Vergara in 25-40701 [195]. Date of Service: 02/03/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Kumar, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Pinon, Rivera Nelson, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Jain; US mail - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Mathur, Winger. [25-20496, 25-40701] (Brian Vincent Schaeffer ) [Entered: 02/03/2026 03:40 PM]

#209

Feb 05, 2026

Paper copies of Amicus Brief filed by Mr. Hiroshi Motomura, Ms. Margaret H. Taylor, Ms. Paulina D. Arnold, Mr. Ahilan T. Arulanantham, Mr. Adam B. Cox, Ms. Alina Das, Ms. Ingrid Eagly, Ms. Denise L. Gilman, Mr. Bill Ong Hing, Ms. Mary Holper, Ms. Lindsay Nash, Ms. Juliet Stumpf and Mr. Philip L. Torrey in 25-20496, 25-40701 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 6. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [25-20496, 25-40701] (KMP) [Entered: 02/05/2026 01:48 PM]

#210

Feb 05, 2026

Paper copies of Amicus Brief filed by American Immigration Lawyers Association, American Immigration Council and Amici Curiae American Immigration Lawyers Association and American Immigration Council in 25-20496, 25-40701 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 6. Paper Copies of Brief due deadline satisfied. [25-20496, 25-40701] (KMP) [Entered: 02/05/2026 01:51 PM]

#211

Feb 06, 2026

Paper copies of Appellant Reply Brief filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker and Mr. John Linscott, Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman in 25-20496, 25-40701 received. Paper copies match electronic version of document? Yes # of Copies Provided: 6. [25-20496, 25-40701] (KMP) [Entered: 02/06/2026 10:48 AM]

#213

Feb 06, 2026

PUBLISHED OPINION FILED. [25-20496 Reversed 25-40701 Reversed ] Judge: EHJ, Judge: SKD, Judge: DMD Mandate issue date is 03/30/2026; [195] [25-20496, 25-40701] (MBC) [Entered: 02/06/2026 06:15 PM]

#214

Feb 06, 2026

JUDGMENT ENTERED AND FILED. Costs Taxed Against: Appellee. [25-20496] (MBC) [Entered: 02/06/2026 06:27 PM]

#215

Feb 06, 2026

JUDGMENT ENTERED AND FILED. Costs Taxed Against: Appellee. [25-40701] (MBC) [Entered: 02/06/2026 06:35 PM]

#219

Feb 06, 2026

COURT ACTION mooting Motion for extraordinary relief filed by Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Todd M. Lyons, Mr. Matthew W. Baker and Mr. John Linscott, Appellants Ms. Kristi Noem, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Pamela Bondi, U.S. Attorney General, Mr. Miguel Vergara and Ms. Susan Aikman [195] [25-20496, 25-40701] (MBC) [Entered: 02/09/2026 11:36 AM]

#221

Feb 20, 2026

UNOPPOSED MOTION to extend the time to file a rehearing until 04/07/2026 [221]. Mandate issue date canceled. Date of service: 02/20/2026. [25-20496, 25-40701]REVIEWED AND/OR EDITED - The original text prior to review appeared as follows: UNOPPOSED MOTION filed by Appellee Mr. Victor Buenrostro-Mendez in 25-20496, Appellee Mr. Jose Padron Covarrubias in 25-40701 to extend the time to file a rehearing until 04/07/2026 [221]. Date of service: 02/20/2026 via email - Attorney for Appellees: Ahmed, Gillman, Jaimes, Kumar, Ngo, O'Connor, Perry, Pinon, Rivera Nelson, Sarabia Roman, Tan; Attorney for Appellants: Blair, Hayes, Perry, Ramirez, Schaeffer; Attorney for Amici Curiae: Cassler, Jain; US mail - Attorney for Amici Curiae: Mathur, Winger [25-20496, 25-40701] (Michael Tan ) [Entered: 02/20/2026 02:42 PM]