Ferreyra v. Decker

Background

The petitioners are Henry Ferreyra, Jefferson Denizard, Angel Perdomo Perdomo, Roland Oshane Villiers, and Remigio Tapia Vilchis. The respondents are Thomas Decker, in his official capacity as Director of the New York Field Office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Chad Wolf, in his official capacity as Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The parties briefed their positions in response to the court’s order to show cause why an existing temporary restraining order should not be converted into a preliminary injunction.

Court’s Analysis

Under Rule 65(b)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a court may extend a temporary restraining order for good cause. The court found good cause because the additional time would allow it to consider the record and the parties’ submissions. It also relied on the reasons stated in its earlier decision granting the temporary restraining order.

Disposition

Judge Analisa Torres ordered that the temporary restraining order remain in effect until May 25, 2020, at 10:45 a.m. The opinion does not describe the specific restrictions imposed by that temporary restraining order or decide whether it should ultimately be converted into a preliminary injunction.