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City of Phila. v. Sessions

Eastern District of PennsylvaniaBaylsonDecided June 6, 2018

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Agency Department of Justice Read by a model
The City also sought a declaration that it complied with 8 U.S.C. § 1373 , as lawfully construed, and a writ of mandamus requiring the Attorney General to fund the City its full grant award.
Form or filing None named Read by a model
What the suit asked for Some other action Read by a model
The City also sought a declaration that it complied with 8 U.S.C. § 1373 , as lawfully construed, and a writ of mandamus requiring the Attorney General to fund the City its full grant award.
Kind of order A ruling on a motion or the petition Read by a model
Following a four-day trial and submission of post-trial briefs, this opinion makes findings of fact and conclusions of law on all issues and the Court will grant equitable relief, in favor of the City.
Motion decided Summary judgment Read by a model
V. CROSS-MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AS TO COUNTS I-III...318
Whose motion Cross-motions Read by a model
CROSS-MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AS TO COUNTS I-III
Disposition Granted in the applicant's favor The principal motion was granted in full: summary judgment for either side, an injunction or TRO, a writ or order to act, fees. A motion to dismiss granted in full counts as Dismissed; a transfer is listed apart. Read by a model
Following a four-day trial and submission of post-trial briefs, this opinion makes findings of fact and conclusions of law on all issues and the Court will grant equitable relief, in favor of the City.
Prevailing party Applicant Read by a model
Following a four-day trial and submission of post-trial briefs, this opinion makes findings of fact and conclusions of law on all issues and the Court will grant equitable relief, in favor of the City.
The delay claim Relief ordered Read by a model
The City is entitled to prompt payment of the JAG funds.
The other claims Relief ordered Read by a model
Following a four-day trial and submission of post-trial briefs, this opinion makes findings of fact and conclusions of law on all issues and the Court will grant equitable relief, in favor of the City.
Months pending 12 months from the application to the court's decision Read by a model
a one-year delay represents a far greater delay than might be the case in a different context.
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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