District Of Columbia District Court
Judge:Timothy J Kelly
Case #: 1:21-cv-01182
Nature of Suit465 Immigration - Other Immigration Actions
Cause05:0706 Judicial Review of Agency Actions
Case Filed:Apr 30, 2021
Terminated:Sep 28, 2022
Last checked: Wednesday Oct 27, 2021 5:02 AM EDT
Defendant
IAN G. BROWNLEE
Represented By
Sergio Sarkany
United States Department Of Justice
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David Byerley
U.S. Department Of Justice
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Michael Anthony Celone
Doj-Civ
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Defendant
DAVID M. SATTERFIELD
Represented By
Sergio Sarkany
United States Department Of Justice
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David Byerley
U.S. Department Of Justice
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Michael Anthony Celone
Doj-Civ
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Defendant
JULIE M. STUFFT
Represented By
Sergio Sarkany
United States Department Of Justice
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David Byerley
U.S. Department Of Justice
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Michael Anthony Celone
Doj-Civ
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Defendant
ANTONY BLINKEN
Represented By
Sergio Sarkany
United States Department Of Justice
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David Byerley
U.S. Department Of Justice
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Michael Anthony Celone
Doj-Civ
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Defendant
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Represented By
Sergio Sarkany
United States Department Of Justice
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David Byerley
U.S. Department Of Justice
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Michael Anthony Celone
Doj-Civ
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Plaintiff
MOHSEN KEYHANPOOR
Represented By
Sarah Beth Pitney
Benach Collopy LLP
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Scott Allenson Emerick
Bolour/carl Immigration Group, Apc
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Plaintiff
SHAGHAYEGH KEYHANPOOR
Represented By
Sarah Beth Pitney
Benach Collopy LLP
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Scott Allenson Emerick
Bolour/carl Immigration Group, Apc
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Plaintiff
ALIREZA MEHRABANI
Represented By
Paris E. Scott
Pars Equality Cener
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Sarah Beth Pitney
Benach Collopy LLP
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Plaintiff
MOHAMMADSADEGH MEHRABANI ARDEKANI
Represented By
Paris E. Scott
Pars Equality Cener
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Sarah Beth Pitney
Benach Collopy LLP
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Plaintiff
PARS EQUALITY CENTER
Represented By
Paris E. Scott
Pars Equality Cener
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Sarah Beth Pitney
Benach Collopy LLP
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Docket last updated: 8 hours ago
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
33 33 12 pgs order Memorandum & Opinion Wed 09/28 12:12 PM
MEMORANDUM OPINION in support of32 Order. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 9/28/2022. (lctjk1)
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32 32 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Order Order on Motion to Dismiss Wed 09/28 12:10 PM
ORDER granting Defendants'28 Motion to Dismiss and granting Defendants'27 Motion for Relief from LCvR 7(n). See Order for details. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 9/28/2022. (lctjk1)
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Monday, March 21, 2022
31 31 respm Reply to opposition to motion Mon 03/21 12:57 PM
REPLY to opposition to motion re30 Memorandum in Opposition, and in support of Motion to Dismiss 28 filed by ANTONY BLINKEN, IAN G. BROWNLEE, DAVID M. SATTERFIELD, JULIE M. STUFFT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Byerley, David)
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Monday, March 14, 2022
30 30 respm Memorandum in opposition to motion Mon 03/14 2:48 PM
Memorandum in opposition to re28 MOTION to Dismiss under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) filed by MOHSEN KEYHANPOOR, SHAGHAYEGH KEYHANPOOR, ALIREZA MEHRABANI, MOHAMMADSADEGH MEHRABANI ARDEKANI, PARS EQUALITY CENTER. (Emerick, Scott)
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Wednesday, March 02, 2022
29 29 respm Memorandum in opposition to motion Wed 03/02 1:56 PM
Memorandum in opposition to re27 MOTION for Order for Relief from L. Civ. R. 7(n) filed by MOHSEN KEYHANPOOR, SHAGHAYEGH KEYHANPOOR, ALIREZA MEHRABANI, MOHAMMADSADEGH MEHRABANI ARDEKANI, PARS EQUALITY CENTER. (Emerick, Scott)
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Monday, February 28, 2022
28 28 motion Dismiss Mon 02/28 5:50 PM
MOTION to Dismiss under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) by ANTONY BLINKEN, IAN G. BROWNLEE, DAVID M. SATTERFIELD, JULIE M. STUFFT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE.(Byerley, David)
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
Friday, February 25, 2022
order .Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines Fri 02/25 5:09 PM
MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of Defendants'27 Motion For Relief From Local Rule 7(n), it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall file any opposition by March 2, 2022. It is further ORDERED that the requirement under Local Rule 7(n) to file a certified list of the contents of Plaintiffs' administrative records is STAYED until resolution of Defendants'27 Motion. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 2/24/2022. (lctjk3)
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Thursday, February 24, 2022
27 27 motion Motion For Order Thu 02/24 2:43 PM
MOTION for Order for Relief from L. Civ. R. 7(n) by ANTONY BLINKEN, IAN G. BROWNLEE, DAVID M. SATTERFIELD, JULIE M. STUFFT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE.(Byerley, David)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Wednesday, February 02, 2022
26 26 cmp Amended Complaint Wed 02/02 3:28 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT Redlined Version of Plaintiff's 20 First Amended Complaint against All Defendants filed by PARS EQUALITY CENTER, MOHSEN KEYHANPOOR, SHAGHAYEGH KEYHANPOOR, MOHAMMADSADEGH MEHRABANI ARDEKANI, ALIREZA MEHRABANI.(Emerick, Scott)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Monday, January 31, 2022
order Order on Motion to Dismiss Set/Reset Deadlines Mon 01/31 9:35 AM
MINUTE ORDER: Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(1)(B) allows a party to amend a pleading as a matter of course within "21 days after service of a motion under Rule 12(b), (e), or (f)." This is an "absolute right" under the Rule. Villery v. District of Columbia , 277 F.R.D. 218, 219 (D.D.C. 2011). On August 30, 2021, Plaintiffs filed their20 First Amended Complaint as a matter of right within 21 days of Defendants'18 Motion to Dismiss. When "a plaintiff files an amended complaint as of right...the amended complaint becomes the operative pleading, and any pending motion to dismiss becomes moot." Barnes v. District of Columbia , 42 F. Supp. 3d 111, 117 (D.D.C. 2014) (citations omitted). Accordingly, because Plaintiffs'20 First Amended Complaint is now operative, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants'18 Motion to Dismiss is DENIED AS MOOT. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs'20 First Amended Complaint by February 28, 2022. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall file a redline comparison document displaying changes between the First Amended Complaint and the original, pursuant to the6 Standing Order, by February 4, 2022. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 1/31/2022. (lctjk3)
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Wednesday, January 05, 2022
25 25 notice Notice of Supplemental Authority Wed 01/05 1:10 PM
NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by ANTONY BLINKEN, IAN G. BROWNLEE, DAVID M. SATTERFIELD, JULIE M. STUFFT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE(Sarkany, Sergio)
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Att: 1 Exhibit,
Att: 2 Exhibit
Tuesday, September 07, 2021
24 24 respm Reply to opposition to motion Tue 09/07 1:58 PM
REPLY to opposition to motion re18 MOTION to Dismiss Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) filed by ANTONY BLINKEN, IAN G. BROWNLEE, DAVID M. SATTERFIELD, JULIE M. STUFFT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. (Sarkany, Sergio)
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23 23 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 09/07 1:48 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Anthony Celone on behalf of ANTONY BLINKEN, IAN G. BROWNLEE, DAVID M. SATTERFIELD, JULIE M. STUFFT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE (Celone, Michael)
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22 22 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 09/07 1:47 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Sergio Sarkany on behalf of All Defendants (Sarkany, Sergio)
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Monday, August 30, 2021
21 21 respm Response to motion Mon 08/30 9:25 PM
RESPONSE re18 MOTION to Dismiss Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by MOHSEN KEYHANPOOR, SHAGHAYEGH KEYHANPOOR, ALIREZA MEHRABANI, MOHAMMADSADEGH MEHRABANI ARDEKANI, PARS EQUALITY CENTER.(Emerick, Scott)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
20 20 cmp Amended Complaint Mon 08/30 9:19 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT first amended complaint as a matter of course pursuant to Rule 15(a)(1) against All Defendants filed by PARS EQUALITY CENTER, MOHSEN KEYHANPOOR, SHAGHAYEGH KEYHANPOOR, MOHAMMADSADEGH MEHRABANI ARDEKANI, ALIREZA MEHRABANI.(Emerick, Scott)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Thursday, August 26, 2021
order Order on Motion for Order Thu 08/26 10:19 AM
MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED, for good cause shown, that Defendants'17 Motion for Order for Relief from L. Civ. R. 7(n) is GRANTED. In the event the Court denies Defendants' pending18 Motion to Dismiss, Defendants shall comply with Rule 7(n) within thirty days after the filing of Defendants' answer. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 08/26/2021. (lctjk3)
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Monday, August 23, 2021
19 19 respm Memorandum in opposition to motion Mon 08/23 8:57 PM
Memorandum in opposition to re17 MOTION for Order for Relief from L. Civ. R. 7(n) filed by MOHSEN KEYHANPOOR, SHAGHAYEGH KEYHANPOOR, ALIREZA MEHRABANI, MOHAMMADSADEGH MEHRABANI ARDEKANI, PARS EQUALITY CENTER. (Emerick, Scott)
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Wednesday, August 18, 2021
order .Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines Wed 08/18 1:15 PM
MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the plaintiffs shall file a response, if any, to the17 Motion for Order for Relief by August 23, 2021. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 08/18/2021. (lctjk3)
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Monday, August 16, 2021
18 18 motion Dismiss Mon 08/16 11:52 PM
MOTION to Dismiss Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) by ANTONY BLINKEN, IAN G. BROWNLEE, DAVID M. SATTERFIELD, JULIE M. STUFFT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE.(Byerley, David)
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 3 Certificate of Service
17 17 motion Motion For Order Mon 08/16 7:52 PM
MOTION for Order for Relief from L. Civ. R. 7(n) by ANTONY BLINKEN, IAN G. BROWNLEE, DAVID M. SATTERFIELD, JULIE M. STUFFT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE.(Byerley, David)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Friday, July 09, 2021
order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Set/Reset Deadlines Fri 07/09 9:23 AM
MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED, for good cause shown, that Defendants'16 Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer is GRANTED. Defendants shall answer by August 16, 2021. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 07/09/2021. (lctjk3)
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Wednesday, July 07, 2021
16 16 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Wed 07/07 1:54 PM
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by ANTONY BLINKEN, IAN G. BROWNLEE, DAVID M. SATTERFIELD, JULIE M. STUFFT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE.(Byerley, David)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Monday, June 28, 2021
15 15 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 06/28 5:12 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Paris E. Scott on behalf of ALIREZA MEHRABANI, MOHAMMADSADEGH MEHRABANI ARDEKANI, PARS EQUALITY CENTER (Scott, Paris)
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14 14 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 06/28 4:55 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Scott Allenson Emerick on behalf of MOHSEN KEYHANPOOR (Emerick, Scott)
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13 13 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 06/28 4:51 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Scott Allenson Emerick on behalf of SHAGHAYEGH KEYHANPOOR (Emerick, Scott)
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Friday, June 25, 2021
12 12 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 06/25 5:14 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by David Byerley on behalf of All Defendants (Byerley, David)
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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
11 11 service Summons Returned Executed as to US Attorney Tue 05/18 2:23 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 5/17/2021. Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 7/16/2021.(Pitney, Sarah)
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Att: 1 Exhibit USPS certified mail receipts,
Att: 2 Exhibit USPS delivery confirmation
10 10 service Summons Returned Executed as to U.S. Attorney General Tue 05/18 2:22 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 05/17/2021.(Pitney, Sarah)
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Att: 1 Exhibit USPS certified mail receipts,
Att: 2 Exhibit USPS delivery confirmation
9 9 service Summons Returned Executed as to Federal Defendant Tue 05/18 2:20 PM
RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. ANTONY BLINKEN served on 5/17/2021; IAN G. BROWNLEE served on 5/17/2021; DAVID M. SATTERFIELD served on 5/17/2021; JULIE M. STUFFT served on 5/17/2021; U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE served on 5/17/2021(Pitney, Sarah)
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Att: 1 Exhibit USPS certified mail receipts,
Att: 2 Exhibit USPS delivery confirmation
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
order Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Wed 05/05 7:16 PM
MINUTE ORDER granting Plaintiffs'7 8 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiffs'7 8 Motions are GRANTED. Attorneys Scott A. Emerick and Paris Etemadi Scott are hereby admitted pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiffs. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a). Click for instructions . Signed by Jud ge Timothy J. Kelly on 05/05/2021. (lctjk3)
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Tuesday, May 04, 2021
8 8 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 05/04 12:10 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Paris Etemadi Scott, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8421811. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MOHSEN KEYHANPOOR, SHAGHAYEGH KEYHANPOOR, ALIREZA MEHRABANI, MOHAMMADSADEGH MEHRABANI ARDEKANI, PARS EQUALITY CENTER.(Pitney, Sarah)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed order
7 7 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Tue 05/04 12:08 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Scott A. Emerick, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8421790. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MOHSEN KEYHANPOOR, SHAGHAYEGH KEYHANPOOR, ALIREZA MEHRABANI, MOHAMMADSADEGH MEHRABANI ARDEKANI, PARS EQUALITY CENTER.(Pitney, Sarah)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed order
Monday, May 03, 2021
6 6 9 pgs order Standing Order Mon 05/03 5:46 PM
STANDING ORDER. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 05/03/2021. (lctjk3)
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order Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Mon 05/03 6:20 PM
MINUTE ORDER denying Plaintiffs'2 3 Motions for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Local Civil Rule 83.2(d) requires attorneys seeking admission pro hac vice to include "a certification that the attorney either has or has not been disciplined by any bar, and if the attorney has been disciplined by any bar, the circumstances and details of the discipline." Attorneys Scott Allenson Emerick and Paris Etemadi Scott each represent that they are "in good standing with all states, courts, and bars" to which they are admitted but do not certify whether they have ever been disciplined by any bar. Therefore, it is hereby ORDERED that the2 3 Motions are DENIED without prejudice. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 05/03/2021. (lctjk3)
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Friday, April 30, 2021
5 5 service Electronic Summons Issued as to AUSA,USAG Fri 04/30 2:12 PM
SUMMONS (7) Issued Electronically as to ANTONY J. BLINKEN, IAN G. BROWNLEE, DAVID M. SATTERFIELD, JULIE M. STUFFT, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachment: #1 Notice and Consent)(adh, )
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4 4 cmp Civil Cover Sheet (USE ONLY IF INSTRUCTED) Fri 04/30 11:07 AM
CIVIL COVER SHEET by PARS EQUALITY CENTER, MOHSEN KEYHANPOOR, SHAGHAYEGH KEYHANPOOR, MOHAMMADSADEGH MEHRABANI ARDEKANI, ALIREZA MEHRABANI re1 Complaint,, filed by PARS EQUALITY CENTER, MOHSEN KEYHANPOOR, SHAGHAYEGH KEYHANPOOR, MOHAMMADSADEGH MEHRABANI ARDEKANI, ALIREZA MEHRABANI. Related document:1 Complaint,, filed by ALIREZA MEHRABANI, MOHSEN KEYHANPOOR, SHAGHAYEGH KEYHANPOOR, PARS EQUALITY CENTER, MOHAMMADSADEGH MEHRABANI ARDEKANI.(Pitney, Sarah)
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3 3 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Fri 04/30 9:45 AM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Paris Etemadi Scott, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8412813. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MOHSEN KEYHANPOOR, SHAGHAYEGH KEYHANPOOR, ALIREZA MEHRABANI, MOHAMMADSADEGH MEHRABANI ARDEKANI, PARS EQUALITY CENTER.(Pitney, Sarah)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed order
2 2 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Fri 04/30 9:42 AM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Scott Allenson Emerick, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-8412800. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by MOHSEN KEYHANPOOR, SHAGHAYEGH KEYHANPOOR, ALIREZA MEHRABANI, MOHAMMADSADEGH MEHRABANI ARDEKANI, PARS EQUALITY CENTER.(Pitney, Sarah)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed order
1 1 cmp Complaint Fri 04/30 9:40 AM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-8412681) filed by PARS EQUALITY CENTER, MOHSEN KEYHANPOOR, SHAGHAYEGH KEYHANPOOR, MOHAMMADSADEGH MEHRABANI ARDEKANI, ALIREZA MEHRABANI.(Pitney, Sarah)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Summons Summons - Blinken,
Att: 3 Summons Summons - Brownlee,
Att: 4 Summons Summons - DOS,
Att: 5 Summons Summons - Garland,
Att: 6 Summons Summons - Phillips,
Att: 7 Summons Summons - Satterfield,
Att: 8 Summons Summons - Stufft,
Att: 9 Exhibit Exh. 1,
Att: 10 Exhibit Exh. 2,
Att: 11 Exhibit Exh. 3,
Att: 12 Exhibit Exh. 4
notice Notice of QC- New Case Fri 04/30 10:58 AM
NOTICE OF ERROR re1 Complaint; emailed to spitney@benachcollopy.com, cc'd -1 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Incorrect coversheet. Please use the cover sheet at https://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/new-case-forms & file using the event Civil Cover Sheet., 2. COMPLIANCE DEADLINE is by close of business today. This case will not proceed any further until all errors are satisfied. (adh, )
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utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Fri 04/30 2:05 PM
Case Assigned to Judge Timothy J. Kelly. (adh, )
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