Oregon District Court
Judge:Michael J Mcshane
Case #: 6:25-cv-00622
Nature of Suit465 Immigration - Other Immigration Actions
Cause05:702 Administrative Procedure Act
Case Filed:Apr 16, 2025
Last checked: Thursday Apr 17, 2025 1:17 AM PDT
Defendant
Todd Lyons
Defendant
Secretary Kristi Noem
Defendant
US Department Homeland Security
Defendant
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement 500 12 th St. SW
Washington, DC 20536
Plaintiff
AARON OLAF ORTEGA GONZALEZ
Represented By
Tess Margaret Hellgren
Innovation Law Lab
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Stephen W. Manning
Innovation Law Lab
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Nicole Hope Nelson
Nelson Smith LLP
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Eri Andriola
Aclu Of Oregon
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Jordan Elizabeth Cunnings
Innovation Law Lab
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Kelsey Lynn Provo
Innovation Law Lab
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Kelly K. Simon
Aclu Of Oregon
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Philip James Smith
Nelson|smith LLP
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Docket last updated: 2 hours ago
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
16 16 notice Attorney Appearance Wed 04/23 9:01 AM
Notice of Appearance of Benjamin T. Hickman appearing on behalf of All Defendants . Filed by on behalf of All Defendants. (Hickman, Benjamin)
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Monday, April 21, 2025
15 15 order 1 - Scheduling Mon 04/21 5:05 PM
Scheduling Order: The Court adopts the proposed deadlines of the parties, Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction is to be filed by 4/28/2025. Defendants' Response is due by 5/2/2025. Plaintiff's Reply, if any is due by 8:00AM on 5/5/2025. Oral Argument is set for 5/5/2025 at 09:30AM in Eugene Courtroom 2 before Judge Michael J. McShane. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp)
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14 14 minute Motion Hearing Held Order on Motion for Temporary Restraining Order Mon 04/21 11:50 AM
MINUTES of Proceedings: Motion Hearing Held regarding Motion for Temporary Restraining Order9 . Granting Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order9 . Defendants are ENJOINED for a period of fourteen days from the date of this order, as follows: 1) Defendants shall restore Plaintiff's F-1 student record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS); 2) Defendants shall set aside the April 4, 2025 F-1 student record termination as to Plaintiff; 3) Defendants shall not terminate Plaintiffs student record in SEVIS absent a valid ground as set forth in 8 C.F.R. §§ 214.1(d)(g); 214.2(f). 4) Defendants are prohibited from detaining or transferring Plaintiff out of this Court's jurisdiction, or ordering the detention or transfer of Plaintiff out of this Court's jurisdiction, as a result of the termination of the F-1 student record in SEVIS on April 4, 2025; and 5) Defendants are prohibited from initiating removal proceedings against or deporting Plaintiff on the basis of the April 4, 2025 termination of the F-1 student record in SEVIS. It is furthered ORDERED that the security requirement of Rule 65(c) is waived. Kelsey Lynn Provo, Eri Andriola, Jordan Elizabeth Cunnings and Philip James Smith present as counsel for plaintiff. Patrick J. Conti present as counsel for defendants. Court Reporter: Kellie Humiston. Judge Michael J. McShane presiding. (cp)
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13 13 oth_sup Declaration Mon 04/21 7:35 AM
Declaration of Andre Watson . Filed by All Defendants. Related [+] (Conti, Patrick)
Related: [-] Response to Motion12 .
12 12 resp Response to Motion Mon 04/21 7:34 AM
Response to Motion for Temporary Restraining Order 9 . Filed by All Defendants. (Conti, Patrick)
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Friday, April 18, 2025
11 11 order 1 - Scheduling Fri 04/18 9:57 AM
Scheduling Order by Judge Michael J. McShane: Oral Argument regarding Motion for Temporary Restraining Order9 is set for 4/21/2025 at 10:30AM in Eugene Courtroom 2 before Judge Michael J. McShane. Plaintiff is not required to personally appear. (jk)
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10 10 notice Attorney Appearance Fri 04/18 9:31 AM
Notice of Appearance of Patrick J. Conti appearing on behalf of All Defendants . Filed by on behalf of All Defendants. (Conti, Patrick)
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Thursday, April 17, 2025
9 9 motion Temporary Restraining Order Thu 04/17 8:28 PM
Motion for Temporary Restraining Order . Oral Argument requested.Expedited Hearing requested. Filed by Aaron Olaf Ortega Gonzalez. (Hellgren, Tess)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit B
8 8 notice Notice Thu 04/17 7:35 PM
Notice re Complaint,1 Notice of Errata Filed by Aaron Olaf Ortega Gonzalez. Related [+] (Hellgren, Tess)
Related: [-] Complaint,1 .
Att: 1 Corrected Complaint
7 7 order Order Thu 04/17 11:08 AM
Order: Plaintiff's Complaint, ECF No.1 , requests an expedited hearing in the case caption. The Court, however, has no authority to set an expedited hearing for emergency relief unless Plaintiff files a motion pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 65 requesting a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (cp)
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6 6 service Summons Issued Thu 04/17 10:50 AM
Summons Issued Electronically as to Todd Lyons. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. (le)
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5 5 service Summons Issued Thu 04/17 10:49 AM
Summons Issued Electronically as to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. (le)
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4 4 service Summons Issued Thu 04/17 10:47 AM
Summons Issued Electronically as to US Department Homeland Security. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. (le)
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3 3 service Summons Issued Thu 04/17 10:46 AM
Summons Issued Electronically as to Kristi Noem. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5. (le)
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2 2 order 3 - Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order - FORM EVENT Thu 04/17 9:52 AM
Notice of Case Assignment to Judge Michael J. McShane and Discovery and Pretrial Scheduling Order. NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve the summonses and all documents issued by the Clerk at the time of filing upon all named parties in accordance with Local Rule 3-5 . Discovery is to be completed by 8/15/2025. Joint Alternate Dispute Resolution Report is due by 9/15/2025. Pretrial Order is due by 9/15/2025. Ordered by Judge Michael J. McShane. (le)
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
1 1 cmp Complaint Wed 04/16 5:42 PM
Complaint. Filing fee in the amount of $405 collected. Agency Tracking ID: AORDC-9817447 Jury Trial Requested: No. Filed by AARON OLAF ORTEGA GONZALEZ against All Defendants. (Manning, Stephen)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Proposed Summons