Saravia v. Sessions et al

Filing 142

ORDER RE MOTION TO LIFT STAY. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 3/15/2018. (vclc1S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/15/2018)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ILSA SARAVIA,

Case No. 17-cv-03615-VC

Plaintiff,
ORDER RE MOTION TO LIFT STAY

v.

Re: Dkt. Nos. 138, 141
JEFFERSON B. SESSIONS, et al.,
Defendants.

The fact that the government is not appealing the venue ruling is not a reason to lift the
stay. However, the government has failed to address the plaintiffs' allegation that class members
are being denied immigration benefits based on the same allegations of gang activity rejected by
immigration judges. That would be a reason to lift the stay. Accordingly, the government is
ordered to file a supplemental opposition within 7 days of this order, and the plaintiffs may file a
reply thereafter. The hearing on the motion to lift the stay is vacated; the Court will likely decide
the matter on the papers, but will schedule a hearing at a later date if necessary.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: March 15, 2018
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VINCE CHHABRIA
United States District Judge