#JacobvBiden Update: We have filed our response articulating facts which plaintiffs dispute concerning the tiered approach.

Excited to announce we have filed complaint for our 24,089 #GoodluckvBiden plaintiffs in the District Court for District of Columbia (case #1:21-cv-01530). So grateful to our amazing team that made this possible. We will release more information tomorrow. #DV2021

Update in #RaivBiden: Status conference set for Wednesday has been rescheduled for Thursday.

“The new lawsuit filed on Monday argues that the US should be prioritising diversity visa winners as much as any other visa applicant.

"Congress found that the broader mix of nationalities that comes to define America, the better America becomes equipped to understand and relate to the diversity of the world abroad," it states.”

https://www.euronews.com/2021/06/07/thousands-of-us-diversity-visa-lottery-winners-launch-lawsuit-against-biden-administration

For Thursday conference in #RaivBiden, here's the public access info:
Toll Free Number: 1-866-590-5055
Access Code: 3850112

Although #GoodluckvBiden plaintiffs live in 141 countries, more than half live in 10 countries.

#RaivBiden 2 Updates:

(1) Another government attorney has entered his appearance in this case. It's odd to see how they have dedicate on attorney to fight Jacob case in SF, and I think about 6 to fight Rai in DC.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Bta5pOCQwdXHQkDtaSbAZZjfb2lzKaE/view?usp=sharing
(2) Also in #RaivBiden, Gov has filed very embarrassing motion to dismiss. They argue "consularnonreviewability... precludes review of the Secretary’s decision to suspend visa processing..." They've lost that argument maybe 50-75 times in last 2 years. 🤣
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w_3UbEXBpVc1BVYrW6tkmndwOdjwq9p_/view #DV2021

#GoodluckvBiden Update: We are still waiting for judge assignment and summons to be issued. We were hoping that would come today, but it's already 3 pm in DC, so maybe tomorrow.

Here's a link to see the docket: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/59964540/maxwell-goodluck-v-joseph-r-biden-jr/

(But don't bother trying to buy docket entries- that doesn't work with immigration actions. We will share important filings as they are available.)

We've heard overwhelming appreciation of CAND court for livestreaming audio for past #JacobvBiden hearings, so I asked AUSA Valerie Smith, representing President Biden, if it's ok to livestream Friday conference also. The fate of 1,582 immigrant applicants at issue, this was her response.

Courtroom Deputy confirms Friday #JacobvBiden conference will have YouTube audio livestream.
(https://youtu.be/GTlm6ZuhLmk)

I can report that #GoodluckvBiden has been assigned to U.S. District Court Judge Amit. P. Mehta. #DV2021

#JacobvBiden Update: Judge Chen has issued an order on the government's motion to dismiss. Two main takeways:

(1) The Court grants the Government’s Motion to Dismiss this case as moot as it pertains to the family preference (F1, F2A, F2B, F3, F4), and IR-5 Plaintiffs.

(2) The court acknowledges that DV-2021 are situated differently, and also, that "the Court has jurisdiction to adjudicate the Motion for Class Certification for DV-2021 selectees in the instant case."
...
"The Court directs DV-2021 Plaintiffs to file a Second Amended Complaint which properly alleges a class action and directs DV-2021 Plaintiffs to file renewed Motions for Class Certification and Preliminary Injunctive Relief. DV-2021 Plaintiffs shall file the SAC and these motions by June 22, 2021."

We will be reviewing the order and options for the remainder of the week. We plan to schedule a Zoom for Monday to talk with Jacob family preference (F1, F2A, F2B, F3, F4), and IR-5 plaintiffs about our options moving forward.

Update in #RaivBiden - Gov attorneys just filed last-minute attempt to delay relief with a notice of related case- for a case they've known about for >5 months.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16-LaESjpeatT7EBLqxy6NaFG4TnSk7ZB/view?usp=sharing

Update in #RaivBiden - Tonight I filed this response to government's latest "notice."

⏰ In 36 minutes (10 AM PST), pursuant to court order, government Attorneys must produce someone from State who can answer questions about the Diversity Visa program before Judge Chutkhan.

Toll Free Number: 1-866-590-5055
Access Code: 3850112

Call in - should be interesting. #RaivBiden. #DV2021

A little retweet will be nice, too:
https://twitter.com/curtisatlaw/status/1403024998046961664?s=21

🚨Court now in session!:
Sara Craig with Dept of State has joined the call. She said "I will speak when spoken to."
Toll Free Number: 1-866-590-5055
Access Code: 3850112
#RAIVBIDEN #DV2021 🚨

If you're not listening, you are missing important development in DV2021.

"KCC processing appears to be moving at a glacial pace." -Judge Chutkhan

#RaivBiden Update: Today's hearing before Judge Chutkan went well. My co-counsel, Rafael Urena, was a superstar and addressed every concern the judge had. At end of hearing, she said she would be issuing her order "expeditiously," which means soon!

Also, I have ordered the transcript on rush basis, so I will share that with you as soon as I receive it.