Legal Actions

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J.A.V. v. Trump

Filed on behalf of
Venezuelans in immigration custody in the Southern District of Texas
In response to the Trump administration's efforts to
Case Number
1:25-cv-00072
View Docket
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Filed
April 9, 2025
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Relief Outcomes
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Temporary Restraining Order
Granted
2
Preliminary Injunction
Granted
6
Permanent Injunction
Granted
13
Injunction Scope
Not Nationwide
20
Summary
Venezuelans in immigration custody threatened with imminent removal under the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) have sued the Trump administration to halt removals within the court's judicial district. The plaintiffs argue that the administration's actions are not in accordance with the requirements of the AEA, and are in violation of immigration law and the U.S. Constitution.
Plaintiffs
J.A.V. J.G.G. W.G.H.
Plaintiffs' Counsel
American Civil Liberties Union ACLU of Texas
Defendants
President Donald J. Trump U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi Secretary Kristi Noem U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Director Todd Lyons U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Secretary Marco Rubio U.S. Department of State Acting Field Office Director Robert Cerna Facility Administrator Frank Venegas

Documents

Motion for Preliminary Injunction
J.A.V. v. Trump - Motion for Preliminary Injunction
April 16, 2025
Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
J.A.V. v. Trump - Motion for Emergency Temporary Restraining Order
April 9, 2025