Pacito, et al. v. Trump, et al.

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Case overview

Case Number:

25-1939

Court:

Appellate - 9th Circuit

Nature of Suit:

  1. March 05, 2026

    Trump Can Shelve Refugee Admissions, 9th Circ. Rules

    The Ninth Circuit on Thursday ruled that President Donald Trump likely has the authority to suspend admissions of people seeking refugee status in the U.S., but said the government's defunding of services to refugees already admitted is likely unlawful.

  2. September 12, 2025

    9th Circ. Orders Feds To Restore Refugee Agency Agreements

    The Ninth Circuit ordered the federal government to reinstate cooperative agreements with refugee resettlement agencies on Friday, saying President Donald Trump likely acted lawfully when suspending U.S. refugee admissions in January, but his administration must still provide legally mandated services to those who have already arrived.

  3. September 03, 2025

    Trump's Refugee Admission Pause Looks Legal To 9th Circ.

    Two Ninth Circuit judges suggested on Wednesday that President Donald Trump had the authority to suspend U.S. refugee admissions in a January executive order, while also hinting that his administration went too far by pulling funding for resettlement support.

  4. September 02, 2025

    Wheeling & Appealing: The Latest Must-Know Appellate Action

    For appellate attorneys feeling sad summer's over, September's circuit calendars are here to help with argument topics — including the former Meghan Markle, an ex-Jones Day lawyer's religious liberty suit and $17 million in fees after "a vigorous litigation battle" between BigLaw firms — offering enough intrigue to vanquish any autumn ennui.

  5. May 01, 2025

    DOJ Grilled On 'Bottleneck' After Refugee Processing Orders

    A Washington federal judge expressed frustration with the federal government Thursday for moving "with one hand behind its back" to resume processing of certain refugees after the Ninth Circuit clarified the scope of a partial block on the Trump administration's refugee program shutdown.

  6. April 09, 2025

    DOJ's Stance On Refugee Program Status Vexes Wash. Judge

    A Washington federal judge expressed frustration on Wednesday with the U.S. Department of Justice's uncertainty about how long it would take to resume processing of certain refugees, citing two previous orders blocking President Donald Trump's administration from shutting down refugee admissions.