Illinois Central District Court
Judge:Colin Stirling Bruce
Referred: Eric I Long
Case #: 2:22-cv-02140
Nature of Suit465 Immigration - Other Immigration Actions
CauseCivil Miscellaneous Case
Case Filed:Jun 27, 2022
Terminated:Jun 22, 2023
Last checked: Saturday Dec 24, 2022 3:12 AM CST
Defendant
Joseph R Biden
Represented By
James Cottrell Graulich, III
U.S. Department Of Justice
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Defendant
Antony J Blinken
Represented By
James Cottrell Graulich, III
U.S. Department Of Justice
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Defendant
United States of America
Represented By
James Cottrell Graulich, III
U.S. Department Of Justice
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Defendant
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20520
Represented By
James Cottrell Graulich, III
U.S. Department Of Justice
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Defendant
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Represented By
James Cottrell Graulich, III
U.S. Department Of Justice
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Defendant
Alejandro Mayorkas
Represented By
James Cottrell Graulich, III
U.S. Department Of Justice
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Plaintiff
Siyao Liu
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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Plaintiff
Xiao Xiao
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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Plaintiff
Zekai Wei
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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Plaintiff
Zihao Wang
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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Plaintiff
Huaxinyu Wang
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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Plaintiff
Zhichao Sun
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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Plaintiff
Wanchun Ni
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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Plaintiff
Yingjie Mai
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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Plaintiff
Qiongao Liu
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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Plaintiff
Antai Liu
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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Plaintiff
Wei Li
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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Plaintiff
Dongzi Li
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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Plaintiff
Zhang Jinoiwen
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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Plaintiff
Heng Jin
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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Plaintiff
Yang Hu
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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Plaintiff
Miao Hao
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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Plaintiff
Yuliy Baryshnikov
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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TERMINATED PARTIES
Plaintiff
Yj Ren
Terminated: 11/01/2022
Represented By
Edwin Enrique Villa
The Villa Law Firm
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Matthew Swiger
The Villa Law Firm
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Docket last updated: 6 hours ago
Thursday, June 22, 2023
30 30 misc Judgment Thu 06/22 2:42 PM
JUDGMENT entered. (BMG)
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29 29 24 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss ~Util - Terminate Civil Case Thu 06/22 2:40 PM
ORDER entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 6/22/2023. Defendant's Motion to Dismiss22 is GRANTED. Plaintiff's Amended Complaint18 is DISMISSED with PREJUDICE and the case is terminated. See written Order.(BMG)
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Tuesday, April 04, 2023
28 28 3 pgs order Order on Motion to Stay Tue 04/04 11:24 AM
ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 4/4/2023. The Motion to Stay Discovery24 is GRANTED. The parties are to file a proposed scheduling order, if needed, within fourteen (14) days of the Court's ruling on the Motion to Dismiss. See written Order. (BMG)
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Thursday, March 30, 2023
27 27 respm Reply to Response to Motion Thu 03/30 2:26 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re24 MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Decision on Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants Joseph R Biden, Antony J Blinken, Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State, United States of America. (Graulich, James)
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Friday, March 24, 2023
order Order on Motion for Leave to File ~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Fri 03/24 10:01 AM
TEXT ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 3/24/2023. Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Reply26 is GRANTED. Defendants' deadline to file a Reply to Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Motion to Stay Discovery25 is 3/31/23.(BMG)
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Thursday, March 23, 2023
26 26 motion Leave to File Document Thu 03/23 3:23 PM
MOTION for Leave to File Reply by Defendants Joseph R Biden, Antony J Blinken, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State, United States of America. Responses due by 4/6/2023(Graulich, James)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
25 25 respm Response to Motion/Petition Tue 03/21 1:28 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re24 MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Decision on Motion to Dismiss filed by Plaintiffs Yuliy Baryshnikov, Miao Hao, Yang Hu, Heng Jin, Zhang Jinoiwen, Dongzi Li, Wei Li, Antai Liu, Qiongao Liu, Siyao Liu, Yingjie Mai, Wanchun Ni, Yj Ren, Zhichao Sun, Huaxinyu Wang, Zihao Wang, Zekai Wei, Xiao Xiao.(Swiger, Matthew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Plaintiffs' First Set of Discovery Requests,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
Monday, March 20, 2023
minutes Status Conference - Referral Judge Mon 03/20 11:28 AM
Minute entry for proceedings held on 3/20/23 before Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long. Appearance on behalf of plaintiffs by Matt Swiger. Appearance on behalf of defendants by James Graulich. Status hearing held by phone. Status of the case/discovery discussed. Plaintiff intends to file a response to Motion24 . Option for settlement discussed. (Tape #UR-B 10:28 AM.) (BMG)
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Tuesday, March 07, 2023
24 24 motion Stay Tue 03/07 2:38 PM
MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Decision on Motion to Dismiss by Defendants Joseph R Biden, Antony J Blinken, Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State, United States of America. Responses due by 3/21/2023(Graulich, James)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
23 23 respm Response to Motion/Petition Tue 01/17 4:43 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re22 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiffs Yuliy Baryshnikov, Miao Hao, Yang Hu, Heng Jin, Zhang Jinoiwen, Dongzi Li, Wei Li, Antai Liu, Qiongao Liu, Siyao Liu, Yingjie Mai, Wanchun Ni, Yj Ren, Zhichao Sun, Huaxinyu Wang, Zihao Wang, Zekai Wei, Xiao Xiao.(Swiger, Matthew)
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Att: 1 Exhibit,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
Tuesday, January 03, 2023
22 22 motion Dismiss Tue 01/03 4:24 PM
MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Defendants Joseph R Biden, Antony J Blinken, Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State, United States of America. Responses due by 1/17/2023(Graulich, James)
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
21 21 4 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings 1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings Tue 11/29 1:25 PM
TEXT ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 11/29/2022. Pursuant to Local Rule 7.1(E), Defendant's Motion to Dismiss15 is denied as moot with leave to renew as to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint. The court hereby vacates the Rule 16 Scheduling Conference set for 12/5/22. The court adopts the deadlines in the Parties' Agreed Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting20 . The following deadlines are set: initial disclosures due 1/3/23, amended pleadings and joinder of parties due 2/1/23, Plaintiff's deadline to disclose experts and provide expert reports is 4/3/23, Plaintiff shall make experts available for deposition by 5/1/23, Defendant's deadline to disclose experts and provide expert reports is 5/1/23, Defendant shall make experts available for deposition by 6/1/23, discovery closes 8/7/23, case dispositive motions due 9/6/23. Final Pretrial Conference set for 2/5/24 at 10:30 AM, before Judge Colin S. Bruce, Courtroom A, Urbana. Jury Trial set for 2/20/24 at 9:00 AM, before Judge Colin S. Bruce, Courtroom A, Urbana. The court stresses the importance of adhering to the schedule and procedures for requests to extend the schedule. The parties are reminded of option of Court sponsored mediation/Settlement Conference. The Court directs the Clerk to provide the parties with a copy of the Court's consent to magistrate judge form. A telephone status conference is set for 3/20/23 at 10:30 AM, before Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long. The call-in number is 551-285-1373, then enter meeting ID 160 924 96574.(BMG)
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Monday, November 28, 2022
20 20 misc Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting Mon 11/28 2:04 PM
REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Yuliy Baryshnikov, Miao Hao, Yang Hu, Heng Jin, Zhang Jinoiwen, Dongzi Li, Wei Li, Antai Liu, Qiongao Liu, Siyao Liu, Yingjie Mai, Wanchun Ni, Zhichao Sun, Huaxinyu Wang, Zihao Wang, Zekai Wei, Xiao Xiao. (Swiger, Matthew)
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Monday, November 21, 2022
order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines Mon 11/21 10:21 AM
TEXT ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 11/21/2022. Defendant's Consent Motion for Extension of Time19 is GRANTED. Defendants' deadline to respond to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint is extended to 1/3/23.(BMG)
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Thursday, November 17, 2022
19 19 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Thu 11/17 2:11 PM
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re18 Amended Complaint, by Defendants Joseph R Biden, Antony J Blinken, Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State, United States of America. Responses due by 12/1/2022(Graulich, James)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Monday, November 14, 2022
18 18 cmp Amended Complaint Mon 11/14 11:41 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against Joseph R Biden, Antony J Blinken, Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State, United States of America, filed by Zhichao Sun, Wanchun Ni, Antai Liu, Yuliy Baryshnikov, Dongzi Li, Zekai Wei, Heng Jin, Qiongao Liu, Huaxinyu Wang, Xiao Xiao, Miao Hao, Zhang Jinoiwen, Zihao Wang, Wei Li, Siyao Liu, Yingjie Mai, Yang Hu.(Swiger, Matthew)
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Tuesday, November 01, 2022
17 17 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Add and Terminate Parties Tue 11/01 10:23 AM
ORDER of Dismissal entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 11/1/2022. The Court orders that the claims raised by Plaintiff YJ Ren are dismissed without prejudice, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(ii). See written Order.(BMG)
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Monday, October 31, 2022
16 16 misc Stipulation of Dismissal Mon 10/31 4:03 PM
STIPULATION of Dismissal by Yj Ren.(Swiger, Matthew)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Saturday, October 29, 2022
15 15 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Sat 10/29 2:23 PM
First MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , First MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by Defendants Joseph R Biden, Antony J Blinken, Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State, United States of America. Responses due by 11/14/2022(Graulich, James)
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Att: 1 Memo in Support,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
Friday, October 21, 2022
14 14 21 pgs order Order Setting Scheduling Conference (Rule 16) Fri 10/21 2:32 PM
Order setting Rule 16 Scheduling Conference entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 10/21/2022. This matter is scheduled for a Rule 16 Scheduling Conference by personal appearance on 12/5/2022 at 9:45 AM in Courtroom B in Urbana before Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long. See written Order.(BMG)
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Thursday, October 20, 2022
13 13 23 pgs order Order on Motion for TRO Thu 10/20 3:35 PM
Order entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 10/20/2022. Plaintiff's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order2 is DENIED. This case is referred to the magistrate judge for further proceedings in accordance with this Order. See written Order. (BMG)
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Friday, September 23, 2022
order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Fri 09/23 12:12 PM
TEXT ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Eric I. Long on 9/23/2022. Defendant's Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to Respond to the Complaint12 is GRANTED. Defendant's deadline to respond to Plaintiff's Complaint is extended to 10/30/2022. (JMB)
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Thursday, September 22, 2022
12 12 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Thu 09/22 3:30 PM
First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Complaint, Unopposed by Defendants Joseph R Biden, Antony J Blinken, Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State, United States of America. Responses due by 10/6/2022(Graulich, James)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
Monday, September 19, 2022
11 11 respm Reply to Response to Motion Mon 09/19 10:16 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Plaintiffs Yuliy Baryshnikov, Dongzi Li. (Swiger, Matthew)
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Monday, August 29, 2022
order Order ~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Mon 08/29 4:23 PM
TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin S. Bruce on 8 29-2022 Plaintiffs' Reply to Defendants' Response10 is due by September 19, 2022.(BMG)
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
10 10 respm Response to Motion/Petition Wed 08/24 4:21 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by Defendants Joseph R Biden, Antony J Blinken, Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State, United States of America. (Graulich, James)
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Thursday, August 11, 2022
9 9 5 pgs order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief ~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Thu 08/11 10:43 AM
Order entered by Judge Colin Stirling Bruce on 8/11/2022. Plaintiffs' Motion to Set Defendants' TRO Response Deadline8 is DENIED. Defendants' response to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order2 is due by August 24, 2022. See written Order.(BMG)
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Monday, August 08, 2022
8 8 motion Miscellaneous Relief Mon 08/08 11:31 PM
MOTION To Set Defendants' Deadline to Response to Plaintiffs' Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order by Plaintiffs Yuliy Baryshnikov, Miao Hao, Yang Hu, Heng Jin, Zhang Jinoiwen, Dongzi Li, Wei Li, Antai Liu, Qiongao Liu, Siyao Liu, Yingjie Mai, Wanchun Ni, Yj Ren, Zhichao Sun, Huaxinyu Wang, Zihao Wang, Zekai Wei, Xiao Xiao. Responses due by 8/22/2022(Swiger, Matthew)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order
7 7 notice Notice of Appearance of Attorney Mon 08/08 10:29 AM
NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Matthew Swiger on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Swiger, Matthew)
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Tuesday, August 02, 2022
6 6 notice Notice (Other) Tue 08/02 6:09 PM
NOTICE of Proper Service (Graulich, James)
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Thursday, July 28, 2022
5 5 notice Notice (Other) Thu 07/28 5:05 PM
NOTICE of Intent to File Opposition by Aug 11th re2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Graulich, James)
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Friday, July 01, 2022
4 4 notice Notice of Appearance of Attorney Fri 07/01 1:25 PM
NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by James Cottrell Graulich, III on behalf of All Defendants (Graulich, James)
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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
3 3 service Summons Issued Wed 06/29 3:41 PM
Summons Issued as to Joseph R Biden, Antony J Blinken, Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State, United States of America. Copies returned to plaintiff for service. (BMG)
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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
order Order Tue 06/28 3:54 PM
TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Colin S. Bruce on 6 28-2022 Upon proof of service by Plaintiffs upon the government, the government shall have thirty (30) days to respond to Plaintiff's Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order2 . Following the completion of briefing, the court will set the matter for oral argument on the Motion2 , if necessary.(BMG)
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Monday, June 27, 2022
2 2 motion Temporary Restraining Order Mon 06/27 5:37 PM
MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by Plaintiffs Yuliy Baryshnikov, Miao Hao, Yang Hu, Heng Jin, Zhang Jinoiwen, Dongzi Li, Wei Li, Antai Liu, Qiongao Liu, Siyao Liu, Yingjie Mai, Wanchun Ni, Yj Ren, Zhichao Sun, Huaxinyu Wang, Zihao Wang, Zekai Wei, Xiao Xiao. Responses due by 7/11/2022(Villa, Edwin)
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Att: 1 Supplement Plaintiff's Memorandum in Support of TRO,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit 2,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit 3,
Att: 5 Affidavit Declaration of Edwin Villa,
Att: 6 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order
1 1 cmp Attorney Complaint Mon 06/27 5:09 PM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AILCDC-3971295.), filed by Zhichao Sun, Wanchun Ni, Yj Ren, Antai Liu, Yuliy Baryshnikov, Dongzi Li, Zekai Wei, Heng Jin, Qiongao Liu, Huaxinyu Wang, Xiao Xiao, Miao Hao, Zhang Jinoiwen, Zihao Wang, Wei Li, Siyao Liu, Yingjie Mai, Yang Hu.(Villa, Edwin)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2,
Att: 3 Notice Regarding Privacy Issues Plaintiff's Certificate of Interested Parties