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Latour v. United States of America

Eastern District of MissouriStephen R. ClarkDecided August 11, 2021

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What the decision decided

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Agency CBP Read by a model
In support of his petition, petitioner refers to “numerous reports” that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency “is continually releasing illegal and undocumented immigrants into the interior of the United States.”
Form or filing None named Read by a model
What the suit asked for Some other action Read by a model
Petitioner seeks an order directing respondents to immediately deport all illegal or undocumented immigrants caught crossing the border “or found within 500 miles of any U.S. Border.”
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
The Court denies and dismisses [1] petitioner’s petition for writ of mandamus.
Motion decided Preliminary injunction or TRO Read by a model
The Court denies [3], [4] petitioner’s motions for a temporary restraining order.
Whose motion The plaintiff's motion Read by a model
Petitioner has filed two separate motions for a temporary restraining order. The Court denies the motions.
Disposition Dismissed The case or every delay claim was dismissed for a reason other than mootness. Read by a model
The Court denies and dismisses [1] petitioner’s petition for writ of mandamus.
Prevailing party Government Read by a model
The Court denies and dismisses [1] petitioner’s petition for writ of mandamus.
The other claims Dismissed Read by a model
The Court denies and dismisses [1] petitioner’s petition for writ of mandamus.
Months pending Not stated Read by a model
TRAC factors The court did not weigh the TRAC factors Read by a model
Threshold rulings None Read by a model

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