Civil Cases
In re September 11 Litigation:
- Opinion and Order (PDF) Allowing lawsuits against airlines, Port Authority, etc. Sept. 9, 2003
Colaio v. Feinberg:
- Opinion and Order (PDF) Upholding fund. May 8, 2003
- Class Action Complaint (PDF) Lawsuit filed against the Sept. 11th Fund's special master by victims' families. Jan. 24, 2003
AAADC v. Ashcroft:
- Complaint (PDF) Lawsuit over INS special registration procedures. Dec. 24, 2002
Muslim Community Ass'n of Ann Arbor, et al. v. Ashcroft:
- Complaint (PDF) ACLU suit on behalf of Arab Americans challenging constitutionality of the USA Patriot Act. July 30, 2003
E.P.I.C. v. Office of Homeland Security:
- Memorandum Opinion (PDF) Office of Homeland Security must comply with FOIA request. Dec. 26, 2002
Pugh, et al. v. Libya, et al.:
- Complaint for Compensatory and PUnitive Damages Pursuant to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, As Amended and State and Federal Law (PDF) $300M lawsuit by families of downed plane victims. Oct. 16, 2002
Global Relief Foundation v. The New York Times, et al.:
- Memorandum Opinion and Order (PDF) Charity's defamation lawsuit is dismissed. Feb. 19, 2003
In Re: Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court:
- Opinion (PDF) Nov. 18, 2002
- Memorandum Opinion (PDF) Secret court states that FBI misled its judges in 75 cases. May 17, 2002
- Amicus Brief Supporting Affirmance (PDF) ACLU and privacy and technology groups file amicus brief on appeal supporting secret court's May 17 ruling. Sept. 19, 2002
Burnett v. al Baraka Investment and Dev. Corp.:
- Third Amended Complaint (PDF) Nov. 22, 2002
- Complaint (PDF) $100 trillion lawsuit filed against banks, charity organizations, and companies for allegedly supporting terrorism. Aug. 15, 2002
Airline Passenger Discrimination Lawsuits:
- Complaint (Dasrath v. Continental Airlines) (PDF) June 4, 2002
- Complaint (Cureg v. Continental Airlines) (PDF) June 4, 2002
- Complaint (Bayaa v. United Airlines) (PDF) June 4, 2002
- Complaint (Chowdhury v. Northwest Airlines) (PDF) June 4, 2002
- Complaint (Sader v. American Airlines) (PDF) June 4, 2002
Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development v. Ashcroft:
- Memorandum Opinion (PDF) Case challenges the government's designation of the charity as a terrorist organization. Aug. 8, 2002
Benevolence International Foundation (BIF) v. John Ashcroft:
- Plaintiff's Memorandum in Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Stay Proceedings (PDF) May 9, 2002
- Plaintiff's Memorandum in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Submit Evidence In Camera and Ex Parte (PDF) Apr. 29, 2002
- Defendant's Memorandum in Support of their Motin to Submit Evidence In Camera and Ex (PDF) Apr. 18, 2002
- Corrected Memorandum in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction (PDF) Apr. 5, 2002
- Motion for Preliminary Injunction (PDF) Mar. 26, 2002
- Complaint (PDF) Case challenges the government's seizure and
blocking of the property of BIF, an Illinois charity run by American citizens of Muslim faith, while the government
investigates whether BIF has some sort of connection to terrorists. For the criminal case, click here. Jan. 30, 2002
Ibrahim Turkmen, Asif-Ur-Rehman Saffi and Syed Amjad Ali Jaffri v. John Ashcroft:
- Class Action Complaint (PDF) Alleging men detained in Sept. 11 probe were abused in federal prison. April 17, 2002
North Jersey Media Group, Inc. v. Ashcroft:
- Opinion (PDF) Deportation hearings can be closed for national security. Oct. 8, 2002
- Application For A Stay Pending Appeal To The United States Court Of Appeals For The Third Circuit (PDF) June 2002
- Government's Reply In Support Of Application For A Stay Pending Appeal To The United States Court Of Appeals For The Third Circuit (PDF) June 2002
- Opinion (PDF) May 29, 2002
- Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (PDF) Lawsuit filed by civil rights groups and three New Jersey publications seeking to ban secret court hearings for detainees.
March 6, 2002
Rasul et al. v. Bush et al:
- Brief of Amicus Curiae, Nat'l Assoc. of Crim. Defense Lawyers In Support of Petitioners/Appellants (PDF) Oct. 8, 2002
- Memorandum Opinion and Order of Dismissal (PDF) July 31, 2002
- Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (PDF) Filed by the families of an Australian and two Britons held by U.S. forces in Guantanamo Bay.
Feb. 19, 2002
Coalition of Clergy et al. v. Bush et al:
- Brief for Respondents in Opposition (PDF) Apr. 7, 2003
- Opinion (PDF) Nov. 18, 2002
- Order Dismissing Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and First Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (PDF) Feb. 21 2002
- Response to Respondents' Response to Order to Show Cause Regarding Jurisdiction (PDF) Feb. 8, 2002
- Government's Response to Order to Show Cause re Jurisdiction and Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; Memorandum of Points and Authorities (PDF) Jan 31, 2002
- Order to Show Cause re Jurisdiction (PDF) Jan 22, 2002
- First Amended Verified Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (PDF) Civil rights lawsuit over status of al Qaeda and other detainees held at Gauntanamo Bay detention facility (Camp X-Ray). Jan. 20, 2002
Center for National Security Studies et al v. Department of Justice:
- Order Staying Release Of 9/11 Detainee Names (PDF) Aug. 15, 2002
- Notice of Appeal, Motion for Stay Pending Appeal, Motion to Expedite Consideration (PDF) Aug. 8, 2002
- Complaint for Injunctive Relief (PDF) Violation of the Freedom of Information Act for Failure Timely to Respond to Request for Expedited Processing, Violation of the Freedom of Information Act for Failure Timely to Respond to Request for Agency Records, Violation of the Freedom of Information Act for Failure Timely to Release Agency Records, Violation of the First Amendment for Failure to Release Court Records and Violation of the Common Law Right of Access for Failure to Release Court Records. Dec 5, 2001
Detroit News Inc. et al. v. John Ashcroft et al.:
- 6th Circuit's Opinion (HTML) (Detroit Free Press, et al. v. Ashcroft, et al.) Aug. 26, 2002
- Order Rejecting Closure of the Hearings (PDF) April 3, 2002
- Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief (PDF) Jan 29, 2002
- Memorandum from Chief Immigration Judge Michael Creppy (PDF) Discusses deportation cases requiring special procedures and/or closure from the public. Sep 21, 2001
Jafar A. Khan et al. v. Benedictine University et al.:
- Complaint (PDF) For Defamation and Tortious Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage. Sep 21, 2001
M.K.B. v. Warden, et al.
- Gov't Motion for Leave to File Opposition Under Seal (PDF) (Filed in U.S. Supreme Court) (Jan. 2004)
- Redacted Petition for Certiorari (PDF) (Filed in U.S. Supreme Court) (June 27, 2003) Appeal from lower court decisions to seal all court filings in federal habeas case, secret immigration detention.
Ellen Mariani v. United Airlines Inc.
- Complaint (PDF)
For wrongful death and survival action. Alleges that United Air Lines Inc. breached its duty of care for the safety and security of the passengers of United Airlines Flight 175. Dec 20, 2001
William M. Smith, as President and on behalf of the New York Metro Area Postal Union, et al. v. John E. Potter, Postmaster General of the US:
- Complaint and Jury Demand (PDF) For Imminent and Substantial Endangerment, 42 USC Section 6972(a)(1)(B), Transporting Hazardous Waste Without a Permit, 42 USC Section 6972(a)(1)(A), Storage and Disposal of Hazardous Waste Without a Permit, 42 USC Section 6972(a)(1)(A), Violation of Permits, Standards, Laws and Regulations under New York State Law, 42 USC Section 6972(a)(1)(A), and Public Nuisance. Oct 29, 2001
SR International Business Insurance Co. Ltd. ("Swiss Re") v. World Trade Center Properties LLC, et al.:
- Opinion and Order (PDF) (Sept. 25, 2002)
- Answer and Counterclaims (PDF) For Partial Judgment for Single Policy Limit, Declaratory Relief on the Number of Occurrences, and Declaratory Relief and Money Judgment on Insurance Proceeds Legally Owing. Nov 7, 2001
- Complaint for Declaratory Relief (PDF) Declaration of Terms of Insurance Coverage, Number of Occurrences, and Respective Rights to Potential Insurance Proceeds. Oct 2001
World Trade Center Properties, LLC v. Ace Bermuda Insurance Ltd.:
- Complaint (PDF) Declaration that the US District Court for the Southern District of New York has Exclusive Jurisdiction Pursuant to Pub. L. 107-42, Alternative Declaration that There is No Enforceable Agreement to Arbitrate, Declaratory Judgment and Ancillary Relief as to Insurance-Coverage Disputes. Nov 5, 2001
World Trade Center Properties, LLC v. Hartford Fire Ins., et al.
- Opinion (PDF) Holding that for purposes of insurance policies, destruction of two towers of World Trade Center was "one occurrence." Sept. 26, 2003
World Trade Center Properties, LLC v. Travelers Indemnity Co.
- Complaint (PDF) For Declaratory Relief on the Number of Occurrences, Partial Judgment for Single Policy Limit, and Declaratory Relief and Money Judgment on Insurance Proceeds Legally Owing. Dec 28, 2001
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