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Filed: April 04, 2025
Assigned to:
William K. Sessions III
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Nature of Suit: Habeas Corpus - Alien Detainee
Cause:
8:1182 Defend. Denial of Pla. Appl. for Alien Employment Cer
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Docket Entries
#1
Mar 25, 2025
PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) Filing fee: $ 5, receipt number BMADC-10912735 Fee status: Filing Fee paid., filed by Rumeysa Ozturk.(Khanbabai, Mahsa) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 03/25/2025)
Main Document:
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241)
#2
Mar 25, 2025
ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Denise J. Casper assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Donald L. Cabell. (JPM) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 03/25/2025)
#3
Mar 25, 2025
Judge Indira Talwani: ORDER entered. Service Order and Order Concerning Determination of Jurisdiction. (JPM) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 03/25/2025)
Main Document:
Order
#4
Mar 26, 2025
General Order 19-02, dated June 1, 2019 regarding Public Access to Immigration Cases Restricted by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2(c). (NMC) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 03/26/2025)
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Order
#5
Mar 26, 2025
Online access to documents in this case is limited to counsel of record only. All documents are available for review in the Office of the Clerk. Counsel of record: please note that you will need to log into CM/ECF to access any documents in this case. (SEC) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 03/26/2025)
#6
Mar 26, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Sauter on behalf of Patricia Hyde, Michael Krol, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem (Sauter, Mark) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 03/26/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#7
Mar 26, 2025
Withdrawn MOTION for Writ EMERGENCY Motion To Produce Petitioner by Rumeysa Ozturk.(Khanbabai, Mahsa) Modified on 3/27/2025 in accordance with D. 10 (SEC). [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 03/26/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Writ
#8
Mar 26, 2025
Judge Denise J. Casper: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. The Court orders the government to respond to the motion, D. 7, by 9:00am on 3/27/25. (SEC) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 03/26/2025)
#9
Mar 27, 2025
Opposition re 7 MOTION for Writ EMERGENCY Motion To Produce Petitioner filed by Rumeysa Ozturk, Patricia Hyde, Michael Krol, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Sauter, Mark) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 03/27/2025)
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Response in Opposition to Motion
#10
Mar 27, 2025
NOTICE of Withdrawal by Rumeysa Ozturk to W/D Motion at ECF7 (Khanbabai, Mahsa) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 03/27/2025)
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Notice (Other)
#11
Mar 28, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Jessie J. Rossman on behalf of Rumeysa Ozturk (Rossman, Jessie) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 03/28/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#12
Mar 28, 2025
AMENDED COMPLAINT AND PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS against Patricia Hyde, Michael Krol, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Donald J Trump, Marco Rubio, filed by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Rossman, Jessie) . (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/28/2025: # 3 *SEALED* Exhibit A and B) (SEC). [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 03/28/2025)
#13
Mar 28, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Rachel Elizabeth Davidson on behalf of Rumeysa Ozturk (Davidson, Rachel) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 03/28/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#14
Mar 28, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Julian Bava on behalf of Rumeysa Ozturk (Bava, Julian) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 03/28/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#15
Mar 28, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Adriana Lafaille on behalf of Rumeysa Ozturk (Lafaille, Adriana) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 03/28/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#16
Mar 28, 2025
Judge Denise J. Casper: ORDER entered. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - the Court ORDERS as follows: 1. To allow the Court's resolution of its jurisdiction to decide the Petition, Ozturk shall not be removed from the United States until further Order of this Court. See Mahmoud Khalil v. Joyce, No. 25-cv-01935-JMF at ECF No. 9, 2025 WL 750599 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 10, 2025) (ruling that "[t]o preserve the Courts jurisdiction pending a ruling on the petition, Petitioner shall not be removed from the United States unless and until the Court orders otherwise"); and 2. The Respondents have until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, to respond to the Amended Petition and Complaint, D. 12 . (SEC) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 03/28/2025)
#17
Apr 01, 2025
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Patricia Hyde, Michael Krol, Donald J Trump, Marco Rubio, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem.(Sauter, Mark) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/01/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit
#18
Apr 01, 2025
Judge Denise J. Casper: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered allowing 17 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages; Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (SEC) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/01/2025)
#19
Apr 01, 2025
RESPONSE/ANSWER to 12 Amended Complaint, by Patricia Hyde, Michael Krol, Donald J Trump, Marco Rubio, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Sauter, Mark) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/01/2025)
#20
Apr 01, 2025
Judge Denise J. Casper: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re 19 Response to Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - 2241. Petitioner may file a response to Respondents' filing, D. 19, by April 2, 2025 at 5 p.m. Such filing shall not exceed thirty (30) pages. (SEC) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/01/2025)
#21
Apr 02, 2025
ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Hearing. Oral argument on the Amended Petition, D. 12. Hearing set for 4/3/2025 02:00 PM in Courtroom 11 (In person with remote access provided) before Judge Denise J. Casper. Overflow will be available in Jury Assembly Hall. This hearing will be available to the public and media by audio only. Please check the Court schedule. In order to gain access to the hearing, you must sign up at the following address: https://forms.mad.uscourts.gov/courtlist.html.For questions regarding access to hearings, you may refer to the general orders and public notices of the Court available on www.mad.uscourts.gov or contact the session here.(LMH) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/02/2025)
#22
Apr 02, 2025
MOTION to Seal Declaration of Rumeysa Ozturk re: Reply to 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) by Rumeysa Ozturk.(Lafaille, Adriana) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] Link added on 4/6/2025 (law). (Entered: 04/02/2025)
Main Document:
Motion to Seal (Sealed - No NEF)
#23
Apr 02, 2025
Judge Denise J. Casper: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 22 Motion to Seal Declaration of Rumeysa Ozturk by Rumeysa Ozturk. Counsel will receive an email within twenty-four (24) hours of this order with instructions for submitting sealed documents for which leave has been granted in accordance with the Local Rules of the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (LMH) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/02/2025)
#24
Apr 02, 2025
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Reply re: 1 PETITION for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241) by Rumeysa Ozturk.(Lafaille, Adriana) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] Link added on 4/6/2025 (law). (Entered: 04/02/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Leave to Exceed Page Limit
#25
Apr 02, 2025
Judge Denise J. Casper: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 24 MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by Rumeysa Ozturk noting there will be no opposition filed.Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on (date of order)- in the caption of the document. (SEC) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/02/2025)
#26
Apr 02, 2025
REPLY to Response to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - 2241 by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 (unredacted, sealed), # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 8)(Lafaille, Adriana) (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/3/2025: # 8 *SEALED* Exhibit 7) (SEC). [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] Text and link clarified on 4/6/2025 (law). (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/16/2025: # 9 Exhibit 1 (redacted)) (law). (Entered: 04/02/2025)
#27
Apr 02, 2025
ASSENTED-TO MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Noor Zafar Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10929762 by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Rossman, Jessie)[Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/02/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#28
Apr 02, 2025
ASSENTED-TO MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Brian Hauss Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10929769 by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Rossman, Jessie)[Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/02/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#29
Apr 02, 2025
ASSENTED-TO MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Esha Bhandari Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10929772 by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Rossman, Jessie)[Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/02/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#30
Apr 02, 2025
ASSENTED-TO MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Katherine Rosenfeld Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10929774 by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Rossman, Jessie)[Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/02/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#31
Apr 02, 2025
ASSENTED-TO MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Sonya Levitova Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10929777 by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Rossman, Jessie)[Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/02/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#32
Apr 02, 2025
ASSENTED-TO MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Matthew D. Brinckerhoff Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10929780 by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Rossman, Jessie)[Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/02/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#33
Apr 02, 2025
ASSENTED-TO MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Vasudha Talla Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-10929785 by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Rossman, Jessie)[Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/02/2025)
#34
Apr 03, 2025
Judge Denise J. Casper: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 27 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Noor Zafar; 28 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Brian Hauss; 29 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Esha Bhandari; 30 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Katherine Rosenfeld; 31 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Sonya Levitova; 32 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Matthew D. Brinckerhoff; 33 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Vasudha Talla. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorneys. (SEC) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/03/2025)
#35
Apr 03, 2025
Assented to MOTION Remote Participation by Some of Petitioner's Counsel at Argument re 21 Notice of Hearing,,, by Rumeysa Ozturk.(Bava, Julian) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/03/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#36
Apr 03, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew Brinckerhoff on behalf of Rumeysa Ozturk (Brinckerhoff, Matthew) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/03/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#37
Apr 03, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Katherine Rosenfeld on behalf of Rumeysa Ozturk (Rosenfeld, Katherine) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/03/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#38
Apr 03, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Sonya Levitova on behalf of Rumeysa Ozturk (Levitova, Sonya) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/03/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#39
Apr 03, 2025
NOTICE of Appearance by Vasudha Talla on behalf of Rumeysa Ozturk (Talla, Vasudha) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/03/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#40
Apr 03, 2025
Judge Denise J. Casper: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 35 Motion for Remote Participation by Some of Petitioner's Counsel at Argument re 21 Notice of Hearing by Rumeysa Ozturk. (LMH) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/03/2025)
#41
Apr 03, 2025
Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Denise J. Casper: Hearing on Amended Petition held on 4/3/2025. Court hears from counsel and takes matter under advisement. (Court Reporter: Kristin Kelley at kmob929@gmail.com.)(Attorneys present: Jessie Rossman, Adriana Lafaille, Mahsa Khanbabai, Rachel Davidson, Julian Bava, Noor Zafar and Brian Hauss for the petitioner. Mark Sauter for respondent.) (LMH) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/03/2025)
Apr 03, 2025
Motion Hearing
#42
Apr 04, 2025
Judge Denise J. Casper: ORDER entered. MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - The Court DENIES the government's motion to dismiss this Petition and its alternative request to transfer this matter to the Western District of Louisiana. The Court ALLOWS the alternative relief sought by Ozturk and transfers this matter "in the interest of justice" pursuant 28 U.S.C. § 1631 to the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont.To ensure that Ozturk has an opportunity to have the Petition considered by the District of Vermont, and to preserve the status quo, this Court's March 28, 2025 Order enjoining the government from removing her from the United States, D. 16, shall remain in effect unless and until the transferee court orders otherwise. See Khalil, 2025 WL 849803, at *14 (ordering same upon transfer).(LMH) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/04/2025)
#43
Apr 04, 2025
Judge Denise J. Casper: Order Transferring Case to US District Court, District of Vermont.(LMH) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/04/2025)
#44
Apr 04, 2025
Case transferred to to District of Vermont. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet sent to Clerk in that district. (SEC) [Transferred from Massachusetts on 4/4/2025.] (Entered: 04/04/2025)
#45
Apr 04, 2025
CASE TRANSFERRED IN electronically from District of Massachusetts; Case Number 1:25-cv-10695. (Entered: 04/04/2025)
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Case Transferred In - District Transfer
#46
Apr 04, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Lia N. Ernst, Esq on behalf of Rumeysa Ozturk.(Ernst, Lia) (Entered: 04/04/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#47
Apr 04, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Telephonic Status Conference filed by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Ernst, Lia) (Entered: 04/04/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Apr 04, 2025
Case Transferred Out - District Transfer
#48
Apr 05, 2025
ORDER granting 47 Unopposed Motion for Telephonic Status Conference. A telephonic status conference is now scheduled on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. EST. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 4/5/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 04/05/2025)
#49
Apr 05, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Monica H. Allard, Esq on behalf of Rumeysa Ozturk.(Allard, Monica) (Entered: 04/05/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
Apr 05, 2025
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#50
Apr 06, 2025
NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 4/7/2025 12:00 PM by telephone before Judge William K. Sessions III.(law) (Entered: 04/06/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Hearing
#51
Apr 06, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Ramzi Kassem (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2055485) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Ramzi Kassem, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/7/2025 to clarify text/attachments and Attachment 1 replaced on 4/7/2025) (sjl). (Entered: 04/06/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#52
Apr 06, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Mudassar Hayat Toppa (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2055486) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Mudasssar Hayat Toppa, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/7/2025 to clarify text/attachments (sjl). (Entered: 04/06/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#53
Apr 06, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Mahsa Khanbabai (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2055495) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Mahsa Khanbabai, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/7/2025 to clarify text/attachments and Attachment 1 replaced on 4/7/2025) (sjl). (Entered: 04/06/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#54
Apr 07, 2025
ORDER granting 52 Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Mudassar Hayat Toppa. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 4/7/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 04/07/2025)
#55
Apr 07, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Michael P. Drescher, AUSA on behalf of Patricia Hyde, Michael Krol, Donald J Trump, Marco A. Rubio, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem.(Drescher, Michael) (Entered: 04/07/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#56
Apr 07, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 53 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Mahsa Khanbabai. The Affidavit has been replaced to include the signature which was omitted at the time of filing. The corrected document is now attached to 53 and this entry. (sjl) (Entered: 04/07/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)
#57
Apr 07, 2025
ORDER granting 53 Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Mahsa Khanbabai. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 4/7/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 04/07/2025)
#58
Apr 07, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 51 UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Ramzi Kassem. The Affidavit has been replaced with a corrected version. The corrected document is now attached to 51 and this entry. (sjl) (Entered: 04/07/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)
#59
Apr 07, 2025
ORDER granting 51 Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Ramzi Kassem. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 4/7/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 04/07/2025)
#60
Apr 07, 2025
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge William K. Sessions III: Status Conference held on 4/7/2025. Present by telephone Ramzi Kassem, Esq. for petitioner and Michael Drescher, AUSA for respondent. Court inquires. Statements by counsel. ORDERED: supplemental briefs due by 4/10/2025 at 5pm and summary of testimony, if needed, due by 4/11/2025 at 5pm; further hearing may be set for Monday and/or Tuesday if necessary; page limitations are waived on additional briefing. (Court Reporter: Sarah M. Bentley) (law) (Entered: 04/07/2025)
Apr 07, 2025
Status Conference AND ~Util - Set Deadlines
Apr 07, 2025
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#61
Apr 08, 2025
MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Matthew Brinckerhoff (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2056634) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Matthew Brinckerhoff, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/9/2025 to clarify attachments (sjl). (Entered: 04/08/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#62
Apr 08, 2025
MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Sonya Levitova (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2056635) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Sonya Levitova, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/9/2025 to clarify attachments (sjl). (Entered: 04/08/2025)
#63
Apr 08, 2025
MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Katherine Rosenfeld (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2056636) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Katherine Rosenfeld, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/9/2025 to clarify attachments (sjl). (Entered: 04/08/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#64
Apr 08, 2025
MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Vasudha Talla (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2056637) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Vasudha Talla, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/9/2025 to clarify attachments (sjl). (Entered: 04/08/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#65
Apr 08, 2025
MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Brett Kaufman (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2056644) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Brett Kaufman, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/9/2025 to clarify attachments (sjl). (Entered: 04/08/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#66
Apr 09, 2025
TRANSCRIPT of Telephonic Status Conference hearing held on April 7, 2025, before Judge William K. Sessions III. Court Reporter/Transcriber Sarah M. Bentley, contact information: sbireland7@gmail.com. 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 5/5/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/15/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/11/2025. (law) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
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Transcript
#67
Apr 09, 2025
ORDER granting 61 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Matthew Brinckerhoff; granting 62 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Sonya Levitova ; granting 63 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Katherine Rosenfeld; granting 64 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Vasudha Talla; granting 65 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Brett Kaufman. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 4/9/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
#68
Apr 09, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Matthew D. Brinckerhoff, Esq on behalf of Rumeysa Ozturk.(Brinckerhoff, Matthew) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#69
Apr 09, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Katherine Rosenfeld, Esq on behalf of Rumeysa Ozturk.(Rosenfeld, Katherine) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#70
Apr 09, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Vasudha Talla, Esq on behalf of Rumeysa Ozturk.(Talla, Vasudha) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#71
Apr 09, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Sonya Levitova, Esq on behalf of Rumeysa Ozturk.(Levitova, Sonya) (Entered: 04/09/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#72
Apr 09, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Julian Bava (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2057391) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Julian Bava, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/10/2025 to clarify text/attachments (sjl). (Entered: 04/09/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#73
Apr 09, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Esha Bhandari (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2057394) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Esha Bhandari, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/10/2025 to clarify text/attachments (sjl) Modified on 4/10/2025 (sjl). (Entered: 04/09/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#74
Apr 09, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Brian Hauss (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2057395) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Brian Hauss, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/10/2025 to clarify text/attachments (sjl). (Entered: 04/09/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#75
Apr 09, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Noor Zafar (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2057396) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Noor Zafar, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/10/2025 to clarify text/attachments (sjl). (Entered: 04/09/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Apr 09, 2025
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#76
Apr 10, 2025
ORDER granting 72 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Julian Bava; granting 73 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Esha Bhandari; granting 74 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Brian Hauss; granting 75 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Noor Zafar. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 4/10/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 04/10/2025)
#77
Apr 10, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Gary L. Franklin, Esq on behalf of Ansche Chesed, Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice, B'nai Jeshurun, Congregation Beth Elohim, Congregation Dorshei Tzedek, West Newton, Habonim Dror, Harvard Jewish Progressive Alumni, IKAR, J Street, Jewish Center for Justice, Jewish Labor Committee, Keshet, Leo Baeck Temple, Ma'yan Tikvah, New England Jewish Labor Committee, New Israel Fund, New Jewish Narrative, Nexus Project, T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, Massachusetts, The Boston Workers Circle, The Reconstructionist Rabbinical Assoc, The Workers Circle, Worcester Havurah, Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action, New York Jewish Agenda, Temple Emanu-El, Temple Micah.(Franklin, Gary) Filers added on 4/10/2025 (law). (Entered: 04/10/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#78
Apr 10, 2025
NOTICE of Hearing re: Motion to Dismiss: Motion Hearing set for 4/14/2025 at 09:30 AM in Burlington Courtroom 110 before Judge William K. Sessions III. (law) (see page 2 of notice for Zoom information) Please be reminded that Judicial Conference policy prohibits the broadcasting of proceedings in federal courts. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, or rebroadcasting of court proceedings pursuant to Judicial Conference policy. This prohibition applies to counsel, the parties, the media and any member of the public. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the court. (Entered: 04/10/2025)
#79
Apr 10, 2025
MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Robert Balin, Jeremy Chase, Linda Steinman, Victor Kovner, Abigail Everdell, Rachel Strom, James Rosenfeld, Jesse Feitel, Adam Sieff, Rachel Goldberg, Nathan Siegel, Alison Schary (Filing fee $ 1,800 receipt number 5670) filed by Ansche Chesed, Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice, B'nai Jeshurun, Congregation Beth Elohim, Congregation Dorshei Tzedek, Habonim Dror, Harvard Jewish Progressive Alumni, IKAR, J Street, Jewish Center for Justice, Jewish Labor Committee, Keshet, Leo Baeck Temple, Ma'yan Tikvah, New England Jewish Labor Committee, New Israel Fund, New Jewish Narrative, Nexus Project, T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, Massachusetts, The Boston Workers Circle, The Reconstructionist Rabbinical Assoc, The Workers Circle, Worcester Havurah, Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action (JALSA), New York Jewish Agenda, Temple Emanu-El, Temple Micah (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O, # 16 Exhibit P, # 17 Exhibit Q, # 18 Exhibit R, # 19 Exhibit S, # 20 Exhibit T, # 21 Exhibit U, # 22 Exhibit V, # 23 Exhibit W, # 24 Exhibit X) (Franklin, Gary) Modified on 4/11/2025 to clarify attachments and include receipt number (sjl). (Entered: 04/10/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#80
Apr 10, 2025
MOTION for Leave to File an Amicus Curiae Brief filed by Brett F Stokes, International Law Professors, Experts, Practitioners and Scholars. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Brief)(Stokes, Brett) (Entered: 04/10/2025)
#81
Apr 10, 2025
SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM by Rumeysa Ozturk on Jurisdictional Issues. (Allard, Monica) (Entered: 04/10/2025)
Main Document:
Memorandum
#82
Apr 10, 2025
MOTION for Release Under MAPP v. RENO or in the Alternative MOTION for Return to Vermont with Request for Oral Argument/Hearing filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9)(Ernst, Lia) Text clarified and Added MOTION for Return to Vermont on 4/10/2025 (law). (Additional attachment(s) added on 4/11/2025: # 11 Exhibit 1(redacted), # 12 Index of Exhibits) (law). (Entered: 04/10/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
#83
Apr 10, 2025
SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM in Opposition re: 12 Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 by Patricia Hyde, Michael Krol, Donald J Trump, Marco A. Rubio, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Drescher, Michael) Text clarified on 4/10/2025 (law). (Entered: 04/10/2025)
Main Document:
Memorandum in Opposition
#84
Apr 10, 2025
SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING in Opposition to 82 MOTION for Release Under MAPP v. RENO or in the Alternative MOTION for Return to Vermont filed by Patricia Hyde, Michael Krol, Donald J Trump, Marco A. Rubio, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Drescher, Michael) Text clarified on 4/10/2025 (law). (Entered: 04/10/2025)
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
#85
Apr 10, 2025
MOTION for Leave to File Amici Curiae Brief filed by Ansche Chesed, Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice, B'nai Jeshurun, Congregation Beth Elohim, Congregation Dorshei Tzedek, Habonim Dror, Harvard Jewish Progressive Alumni, IKAR, J Street, Jewish Center for Justice, Jewish Labor Committee, Keshet, Leo Baeck Temple, Ma'yan Tikvah, New England Jewish Labor Committee, New Israel Fund, New Jewish Narrative, Nexus Project, T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, Massachusetts, The Boston Workers Circle, The Reconstructionist Rabbinical Assoc, The Workers Circle, Worcester Havurah, Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action, New York Jewish Agenda, Temple Emanu-El, Temple Micah. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Brief)(Franklin, Gary) Text clarified on 4/10/2025 (law). (Entered: 04/10/2025)
#86
Apr 10, 2025
MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Sidra Mahfooz (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2058449) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Sidra Mahfooz, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/11/2025 to clarify attachments and Attachment 1 replaced on 4/11/2025) (sjl). (Entered: 04/10/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Apr 10, 2025
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#87
Apr 11, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 86 MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Sidra Mahfooz. Attachment 1 has been replaced to correct the PDF size and remove illegible PDF headers. The corrected document is now attached to 86 and this entry. (sjl) (Entered: 04/11/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)
#88
Apr 11, 2025
ORDER granting 86 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Sidra Mahfooz. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 4/11/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 04/11/2025)
#89
Apr 11, 2025
ORDER granting 79 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Robert Balin, Jeremy Chase, Linda Steinman, Victor Kovner, Abigail Everdell, Rachel Strom, James Rosenfeld, Jesse Feitel, Adam Sieff, Rachel Goldberg, Nathan Siegel, and Alison Schary. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 4/11/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 04/11/2025)
#90
Apr 11, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 82 MOTION for Release Under MAPP v. RENO or in the Alternative MOTION for Return to Vermont filed by Rumeysa Ozturk. Exhibit 1 has been sealed in accordance with F.R.Civ.P. 5.2. Also, the required Index of Exhibits was not included at the time of filing. The redacted exhibit and index are now attached to 82 and this entry. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits) (law) (Entered: 04/11/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)
#91
Apr 11, 2025
SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT(S) re: Jurisdictional Issues and 82 MOTION for Release Under MAPP v. RENO or in the Alternative MOTION for Return to Vermont by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 12)(Ernst, Lia) Text clarified on 4/13/2025 (law). (Entered: 04/11/2025)
#92
Apr 11, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Rachel Davidson (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2059258) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Rachel Davidson, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/14/2025 to clarify text/attachments (sjl). (Entered: 04/11/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#93
Apr 11, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Adriana Lafaille (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2059259) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Adriana Lafaille, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/14/2025 to clarify text/attachments (sjl). (Entered: 04/11/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#94
Apr 11, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Jessie J. Rossman (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2059260) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Jessie Rossman, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/14/2025 to clarify text/attachments (sjl). (Entered: 04/11/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Apr 11, 2025
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#95
Apr 13, 2025
SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT(S) re: 82 MOTION for Release Under MAPP v. RENO or in the Alternative MOTION for Return to Vermont by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 13)(Levitova, Sonya) (Entered: 04/13/2025)
#96
Apr 14, 2025
ORDER granting 92 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Rachel Davidson; granting 93 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Adriana Lafaille; granting 94 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Jessie J. Rossman. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 4/14/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 04/14/2025)
#97
Apr 14, 2025
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge William K. Sessions III: Motion Hearing held on 4/14/2025 re: Motion to Dismiss and 82 MOTION for Release Under MAPP v. RENO or in the Alternative MOTION for Return to Vermont. Adriana Lafaille, Jessie Rossman, Lisa Ernst, Monica Allard and Noor Zafar, Esqs. present for petitioner. Michael Drescher, AUSA present for respondents. Statements by counsel. ORDERED: motions taken under advisement. (Court Reporter: Sarah Bentley) (law) (Entered: 04/14/2025)
Apr 14, 2025
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice AND Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Apr 14, 2025
Motion Hearing AND ~Util - Motions Taken Under Advisement
#98
Apr 16, 2025
TRANSCRIPT of Motion hearing held on April 14, 2025, before Judge William K. Sessions III. Court Reporter/Transcriber Sarah M. Bentley, telephone number sbireland7@gmail.com. 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 5/12/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/22/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/18/2025. (law) (Entered: 04/16/2025)
Main Document:
Transcript
#99
Apr 16, 2025
SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT(S) re: 82 MOTION for Release Under MAPP v. RENO or in the Alternative MOTION for Return to Vermont by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Ernst, Lia) Link added on 4/17/2025 (law). (Entered: 04/16/2025)
Main Document:
Supplemental Document
#100
Apr 17, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 26 REPLY to Response to 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - 2241 filed by Rumeysa Ozturk. Exhibit 1 has been sealed in accordance with F.R.Civ.P. 5.2. A redacted version is now attached to 26 and this entry. (law) (Entered: 04/17/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)
#101
Apr 17, 2025
SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENT(S) re: 82 MOTION for Release Under MAPP v. RENO or in the Alternative MOTION for Return to Vermont by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Ernst, Lia) (Text and link clarified, Main Document 101 replaced and Attachment(s) added on 4/17/2025: # 1 Exhibit A) (law). (Entered: 04/17/2025)
Main Document:
Supplemental Document
#102
Apr 17, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 101 Supplemental Document to 82 MOTION for Release Under MAPP v. RENO or in the Alternative MOTION for Return to Vermont filed by Rumeysa Ozturk. The document and its exhibit was uploaded as a singular PDF. The documents have been broken apart and are now separately attached to 101 and this entry. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (law) (Entered: 04/17/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Docket Entry Correction (PDF)
#103
Apr 18, 2025
RESPONSE to 99 Supplemental Document re: 82 MOTION for Release Under MAPP v. RENO or in the Alternative MOTION for Return to Vermont by Patricia Hyde, Michael Krol, Donald J Trump, Marco A. Rubio, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Drescher, Michael) Text clarified, link added on 4/20/2025 (law). (Entered: 04/18/2025)
Main Document:
Response
#104
Apr 18, 2025
OPINION AND ORDER re: court to retain jurisdiction; petitioner is to be transferred to ICE custody within the District of Vermont no later than 5/1/2025; a bail hearing will be scheduled for 5/9/2025; parties are ordered to submit briefs and present all evidence related to issue of bail by 5/2/2025; a hearing on the merits of the habeas petition will be held 5/22/2025 and the court stays the effect of this order for 4 days to allow either party to appeal this order. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 4/18/2025. (law) (Entered: 04/18/2025)
#105
Apr 22, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 104 Opinion and by Patricia Hyde, Michael Krol, Donald J Trump, Marco A. Rubio, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Drescher, Michael) (Entered: 04/22/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appeal
#106
Apr 22, 2025
MOTION to Continue Stay Pending Appeal re 104 Opinion and Order filed by Patricia Hyde, Michael Krol, Donald J Trump, Marco A. Rubio, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Drescher, Michael) Text clarified on 4/23/2025 (law). (Entered: 04/22/2025)
Main Document:
Motion to Stay
#107
Apr 23, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 106 MOTION to Continue Stay Pending Appeal re 104 Opinion and Order filed by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Ernst, Lia) (Entered: 04/23/2025)
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
#108
Apr 23, 2025
REPLY to 99 Supplemental Document re: 82 MOTION for Release Under MAPP v. RENO or in the Alternative MOTION for Return to Vermont regarding request for production of memoranda by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Ernst, Lia) Text clarified and link added on 4/24/2025 (law). (Entered: 04/23/2025)
Main Document:
Reply
#109
Apr 24, 2025
OPINION AND ORDER denying 106 Motion to Continue Stay Pending Appeal re 104 Opinion and Order. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 4/24/2025. (law) (Entered: 04/24/2025)
#110
Apr 24, 2025
NOTICE of Hearing: Bail Hearing set for 5/9/2025 09:30 AM in Burlington Courtroom 110 before Judge William K. Sessions III.(law) (Entered: 04/24/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Hearing
#111
Apr 25, 2025
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Hillary A. Rich, Esq on behalf of Rumeysa Ozturk.(Rich, Hillary) (Entered: 04/25/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Appearance
#112
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)
#113
Apr 28, 2025
TRANSMITTED Index on Appeal, Circuit No. 25-1019, re: 105 Notice of Appeal (Attachments: # 1 Docket Sheet (public), # 2 Docket Sheet (sealed), # 3 Clerk's Certification)(kac) (Entered: 04/28/2025)
Main Document:
Transmitted Index on Appeal
#114
Apr 28, 2025
NOTICE of Hearing re: 1 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (2241). Hearing set for 5/22/2025 at 09:00 AM in Burlington Courtroom 110 before Judge William K. Sessions III.(law) (Entered: 04/28/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Hearing on Motion
#115
Apr 28, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Leave to File Brief as Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioner filed by Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, National Coalition Against Censorship, The Rutherford Institute, PEN America, The Cato Institute, First Amendment Lawyers Association. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Brief)(Diaz, James) Text clarified on 4/29/2025 (law). (Entered: 04/28/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Leave to File
#116
Apr 28, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Naz Ahmad (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2066895) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Naz Ahmad, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Ernst, Lia) Modified on 4/29/2025 to clarify text/attachment (sjl). (Entered: 04/28/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#118
Apr 28, 2025
ORDER of USCA, Circuit No. 25-1019, as to 104 Order: motion for a stay pending appeal is referred to the three-judge motions panel sitting on May 6, 2025. An administrative stay of the district court's order to transfer is granted pending decision by the panel. (kac) (Entered: 04/29/2025)
Main Document:
USCA Order
#117
Apr 29, 2025
ORDER granting 116 Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Naz Ahmad. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 4/29/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 04/29/2025)
#119
Apr 29, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Conor Fitzpatrick (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2067806) filed by Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Conor Fitzpatrick, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing) (Diaz, James) Modified on 4/30/2025 to clarify text/attachment (sjl). (Entered: 04/29/2025)
Main Document:
Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Apr 29, 2025
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#120
Apr 30, 2025
ORDER granting 119 Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Conor Fitzpatrick. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 4/30/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 04/30/2025)
Apr 30, 2025
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#121
May 02, 2025
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Ansche Chesed, Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice, B'nai Jeshurun, Congregation Beth Elohim, Congregation Dorshei Tzedek, Habonim Dror, Harvard Jewish Progressive Alumni, IKAR, J Street, Jewish Center for Justice, Jewish Labor Committee, Keshet, Leo Baeck Temple, Ma'yan Tikvah, New England Jewish Labor Committee, New Israel Fund, New Jewish Narrative, Nexus Project, T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, Massachusetts, The Boston Workers Circle, The Reconstructionist Rabbinical Assoc, The Workers Circle, Worcester Havurah, Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action, New York Jewish Agenda, Temple Emanu-El, Temple Micah. (Feitel, Jesse) (Entered: 05/02/2025)
Main Document:
Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
#122
May 02, 2025
SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM re: 82 MOTION for Release Under MAPP v. RENO or in the Alternative MOTION for Return to Vermont filed by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 1-A, # 4 Exhibit 1-B, # 5 Exhibit 1-C, # 6 Exhibit 1-D, # 7 Exhibit 1-E, # 8 Exhibit 1-F, # 9 Exhibit 1-G, # 10 Exhibit 1-H, # 11 Exhibit 1-I)(Bava, Julian) Text clarified on 5/4/2025 (law). (Entered: 05/02/2025)
Main Document:
Memorandum in Support
Attachment 1:
Index of Exhibits
Attachment 2:
Exhibit 1
Attachment 3:
Exhibit 1-A
Attachment 4:
Exhibit 1-B
Attachment 5:
Exhibit 1-C
Attachment 6:
Exhibit 1-D
Attachment 7:
Exhibit 1-E
Attachment 8:
Exhibit 1-F
Attachment 9:
Exhibit 1-G
Attachment 10:
Exhibit 1-H
Attachment 11:
Exhibit 1-I
#123
May 07, 2025
ORDER of USCA, Circuit No. 25-1019, as to 105 Notice of Appeal; govt's motion for a stay of transfer is DENIED. Govt's request for a writ of mandamus is DENIED. Administrative stay entered by Circuit Court is VACATED. Govt is ORDERED to comply with district court's transfer order within one week of date of this opinion. Circuit Court orders that Ms. Ozturk be physically transferred to ICE custody within the District of Vermont no later than May 14, 2025. The district court may amend its hearing schedule as it deems necessary in light of this order. (kac) (Entered: 05/07/2025)
Main Document:
USCA Order
#124
May 08, 2025
REVISED NOTICE of Hearing (same date/time): Status Conference set for 5/9/2025 at 09:30 AM in Burlington Courtroom 110 before Judge William K. Sessions III.(law) (Entered: 05/08/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Hearing
#125
May 08, 2025
NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Conference set for 5/8/2025 at 10:00 AM before Judge Kevin J. Doyle. (law) (see page 2 of the notice for Zoom information - audio only)Please be reminded that Judicial Conference policy prohibits the broadcasting of proceedings in federal courts. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, or rebroadcasting of court proceedings pursuant to Judicial Conference policy. This prohibition applies to counsel, the parties, the media and any member of the public. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the court. Join ZoomGov Meeting https://vt-uscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1617910049?pwd=AEoTnuXeRzTw4fTU7ocLTDL1yEF5YI.1 One tap mobile: +16468287666, 1617910049 US (New York) Meeting ID: 161 791 0049 Passcode: 951302 (Entered: 05/08/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Hearing
#126
May 08, 2025
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Kevin J. Doyle: Telephone Conference held on 5/8/2025. Monica Allard, Esq. present for petitioner. Michael Drescher, AUSA present for respondent. Statements by counsel re: bail hearing. (Court Reporter: Johanna Masse) (law) (Entered: 05/08/2025)
#127
May 08, 2025
ORDER granting 121 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 5/8/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 05/08/2025)
#128
May 08, 2025
SECOND REVISED NOTICE of Hearing: Bail Hearing reset for 5/9/2025 10:00 AM in Burlington Courtroom 110 before Judge William K. Sessions III. (Note: petitioner to participate remotely) (law) Text clarified and Main Document 128 replaced on 5/8/2025 (law). (Entered: 05/08/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Hearing
#129
May 08, 2025
ZOOM LINK for 5/9/2025 - ZoomGov Meeting https://vt-uscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1616772338?pwd=MHR2awlyeIgo0KHqU7VbgUx53LmzJe.1 or One tap mobile: +16468287666, 1617910049 US (New York); Meeting ID: 161 677 2338 Passcode: 238539. (law) Please be reminded that Judicial Conference policy prohibits the broadcasting of proceedings in federal courts. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, or rebroadcasting of court proceedings pursuant to Judicial Conference policy. This prohibition applies to counsel, the parties, the media and any member of the public. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the court. (Entered: 05/08/2025)
May 08, 2025
Docket Annotation
May 08, 2025
Telephone Conference
May 08, 2025
Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
#130
May 09, 2025
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge William K. Sessions III: Bail Hearing held on 5/9/2025. Adriana Lafaille, Jessie Rossman, Julian Bava, Lia Ernst, Monica Allard, Mudassar Toppa, Noor Zafar and Richael Davidson, Esqs. present for petitioner. Mahsa Khanbabai, Esq. present with petitioner remotely. Michael Drescher, AUSA present for respondents. Court inquires petitioner's waiver of personal appearance. The following witnesses examined for petitioner: Rumeysa Ozturk, Dr. McCannon, S. Johnson, and B. Penberthy. Statements by counsel. Court makes findings. ORDERED: petitioner to be released immediately on PR w/conditions; gov't is to notify the court when she is released; gov't to submit proposed order as to conditions of release after conferring with ICE. (Court Reporter: Johanna Masse) (law) (Entered: 05/09/2025)
#131
May 09, 2025
ORDER: Petitioner is to be released from ICE custody immediately on her own recognizance, without any form of Body-Worn GPS or other ICE monitoring at this time. Petitioner is not subject to any travel restrictions. Respondents counsel shall submit proposed conditions of release after conferring with ICE no later than 5/12/2025. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 5/9/2025. (hbc) (Entered: 05/09/2025)
May 09, 2025
Evidentiary Hearing
#132
May 12, 2025
TRANSCRIPT of Bail hearing held on May 9, 2025, before Judge William K. Sessions III. 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 6/5/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/16/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/14/2025. (law) (Entered: 05/12/2025)
Main Document:
Transcript
#133
May 12, 2025
REQUEST for Conditions of Release filed by Patricia Hyde, Michael Krol, Donald J Trump, Marco A. Rubio, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Proposed Order)(Drescher, Michael) Text clarified on 5/12/2025 (law). (Entered: 05/12/2025)
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#134
May 12, 2025
STIPULATED MOTION for Status Conference filed by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Allard, Monica) (Entered: 05/12/2025)
Main Document:
Hearing
#135
May 13, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION to Redesignate Case filed by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Allard, Monica) Text clarified on 5/13/2025 (law). (Entered: 05/13/2025)
Main Document:
Miscellaneous Relief
#136
May 13, 2025
DECLARATION of Becky Penberthy by Becky Penberthy. (Allard, Monica) (Entered: 05/13/2025)
Main Document:
Declaration
#137
May 14, 2025
NOTICE of Hearing: Telephone Conference set for 5/15/2025 01:30 PM before Judge William K. Sessions III.(law) (Entered: 05/14/2025)
Main Document:
Notice of Hearing
#138
May 14, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 133 REQUEST for Conditions of Release filed by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Allard, Monica) (Entered: 05/14/2025)
Main Document:
Response in Opposition to Motion
May 14, 2025
**ZOOM LINK for 5/15/2025 (audio only, no video) - ZoomGov Meeting https://vt-uscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1602099446?pwd=7HX3WOEJE8d9InCqEnj8BYvj2lmpjt.1 or One tap mobile +16692545252, 1602099446 US (San Jose) or +16468287666, 1602099446 US (New York); Meeting ID: 160 209 9446 and Passcode: 712578. Please be reminded that Judicial Conference policy prohibits the broadcasting of proceedings in federal courts. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, or rebroadcasting of court proceedings pursuant to Judicial Conference policy. This prohibition applies to counsel, the parties, the media and any member of the public. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the court. (law)
May 14, 2025
Docket Annotation
#139
May 15, 2025
MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge William K. Sessions III: Telephone Conference held on 5/15/2025. Adriana Lafaille, Esq. present for petitioner and Michael Drescher, AUSA present for respondents. Court reviews proposed release conditions. Statements by counsel re: briefing schedule. ORDERED: petitioner to file briefing on discovery within 30 days and gov't to respond within 10 days; hearing on 5/22/2025 is cancelled; and granting 135 Unopposed Motion to Redesignate Case. (Court Reporter: Johanna Masse) (law) (Entered: 05/15/2025)
May 15, 2025
Telephone Conference AND ~Util - Ruling on Motions AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Terminate Hearings
#140
May 16, 2025
OPINION AND ORDER granting 82 Motion for Release Under MAPP v. RENO. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 5/16/2025. (law) (Entered: 05/16/2025)
#141
May 16, 2025
ORDER granting in part and denying in part 133 Request for Conditions of Release. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 5/16/2025. (law) (Entered: 05/16/2025)
#142
May 22, 2025
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Appearance Pro Hac Vice of Michael Tan (Filing fee $ 150 receipt number AVTDC-2079505) filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (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)
#143
May 23, 2025
ORDER granting 142 Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Michael K.T. Tan. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 5/23/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 05/23/2025)
#144
May 23, 2025
TRANSCRIPT filed for date(s) of 5/15/2025 before Judge William K. Sessions III as to 105 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 6/16/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 6/26/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 8/25/2025. (hbc) (Entered: 05/23/2025)
Main Document:
Appeal Transcript
#145
May 23, 2025
MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Requiring Restoring SEVIS Record with Request for Oral Argument/Hearing filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Anna Garson, # 2 Declaration of Dahlia M. French)(Lafaille, Adriana) (Attachment 1 replaced and Additional attachment(s) added on 5/27/2025: # 3 Exhibit 1, # 4 Exhibit 2, # 5 Exhibit 3, # 6 Exhibit 4, # 7 Exhibit 5) (law). (Entered: 05/23/2025)
May 23, 2025
Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
#146
May 27, 2025
NOTICE OF DOCKET ENTRY CORRECTION re: 145 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Requiring Restoring SEVIS Record filed by Rumeysa Ozturk. The Declaration of Anna Garson was uploaded with its exhibits as a singular PDF. The documents have been broken apart and reattached on the docket. They are now separately attached to 145 and this entry. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5) (law) (Entered: 05/27/2025)
#147
May 28, 2025
TRANSMITTED Supplemental Index on Appeal, Circuit No. 25-1019, re: 105 Notice of Appeal (Attachments: # 1 Partial Docket Sheet, # 2 Partial Docket Sheet (sealed), # 3 Clerk's Certification)(kac) (Entered: 05/28/2025)
#148
Jun 02, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 145 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Requiring Restoring SEVIS Record filed by Patricia Hyde, Michael Krol, Donald J Trump, Marco A. Rubio, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (same document as 149 (Drescher, Michael) Text clarified on 6/3/2025 (law). (Entered: 06/02/2025)
#149
Jun 02, 2025
MOTION to Dismiss Case for Lack of Jurisdiction and Improper Venue filed by Patricia Hyde, Michael Krol, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem, Marco A. Rubio, Donald J Trump. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (same document as 148 ) (law) (Entered: 06/03/2025)
#150
Jun 16, 2025
MOTION for Discovery in Advance of Habeas Hearing with Request for Oral Argument/Hearing filed by Rumeysa Ozturk (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Requests for Production, # 2 Proposed Interrogatories, # 3 Proposed Requests for Admission)(Levitova, Sonya) (Entered: 06/16/2025)
#151
Jun 16, 2025
REPLY to Response to 145 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Requiring Restoring SEVIS Record filed by Rumeysa Ozturk. (same document as 152 ) (Lafaille, Adriana) (Entered: 06/16/2025)
Main Document:
Reply to Response to Motion
#152
Jun 16, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 149 MOTION to Dismiss Case for Lack of Jurisdiction and Improper Venue filed by Rumeysa Ozturk. (same document as 151 ) (Lafaille, Adriana) (Entered: 06/16/2025)
#153
Jun 24, 2025
Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
#154
Jun 24, 2025
ORDER granting 153 STIPULATED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 150 MOTION for Discovery in Advance of Habeas Hearing. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 6/24/2025. (This is a text-only Order.) (eae) (Entered: 06/24/2025)
Jun 24, 2025
Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply
#155
Jun 30, 2025
RESPONSE in Opposition re 150 MOTION for Discovery in Advance of Habeas Hearing filed by Patricia Hyde, Michael Krol, Donald J Trump, Marco A. Rubio, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Drescher, Michael) (Entered: 06/30/2025)
#156
Jun 30, 2025
REPLY to Response to 149 MOTION to Dismiss Case for Lack of Jurisdiction and Improper Venue filed by Patricia Hyde, Michael Krol, Donald J Trump, Marco A. Rubio, Todd Lyons, Kristi Noem. (Drescher, Michael) (Entered: 06/30/2025)
#157
Jul 14, 2025
REPLY to Response to 150 MOTION for Discovery in Advance of Habeas Hearing filed by Rumeysa Ozturk. (Levitova, Sonya) (Entered: 07/14/2025)
#158
Aug 18, 2025
OPINION AND ORDER denying without prejudice 145 Motion for Preliminary Injunction Requiring Restoring SEVIS Record; denying without prejudice 149 Motion to Dismiss SEVIS Claim for Improper Venue and Lack of Jurisdiction. Petitioner's claims relating to the termination of her SEVIS record are severed from this habeas case and transferred to the District of Massachusetts. Signed by Judge William K. Sessions III on 8/18/2025. (law) (Entered: 08/18/2025)
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