Sanctuary Jurisdiction Cases
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Cases
The following cases have been related before Judge William H. Orrick pursuant to Civil Local Rule 3-12. An action is related to another when: (1) the actions concern substantially the same parties, property, transaction or event; and (2) it appears likely that there will be an unduly burdensome duplication of labor and expense or conflicting results if the cases are conducted before different judges.
| Case Number | Case Title |
|---|---|
| 3:17-cv-00485-WHO | City and County of San Francisco v. Donald J. Trump et al |
| 3:17-cv-04642-WHO | City and County of San Francisco v. Jefferson Beauregard Sessions |
| 3:17-cv-04642-WHO | State of California ex rel. Xavier Becerra v. Jefferson Beauregard Sessions |
| 3:17-cv-00574-WHO | County of Santa Clara v. Donald J. Trump et al |
| 3:17-cv-01535-WHO | City of Richmond v. Trump et al |
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| Date | Proceeding or Deadline | Courtroom (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2018 | Argument on all dispositive motions (Cases C17-4701 & C17-4642); see stipulation in file listing below for briefing schedule | Courtroom 2, 17th Floor |