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Nielsen v. Shinn

Nielsen v. Shinn is the first case brought by Abolish Private Prisons. It is currently pending before the Ninth Circuit.

These case files are listed roughly chronologically.

Original Complaint and Related

Complaint

Motion to Dismiss 1

Motion to Dismiss 1 – Plaintiffs’ Opposition

Motion to Dismiss 1 – Defendant Response

Motion to Dismiss 1 – Order Granting

 

Amicus Briefs

Amicus – LatinoJustice and PRLDEF

Amicus – Florence Immigration Project and AILA

Amicus – Faith Groups

Amicus – Day 1 Alliance

Amicus – Arkansas Law Profs and Students

 

Sua Sponte Standing Order

Standing Order

Standing Order – Plaintiffs’ Brief

Standing Order – Defendant’s Brief

 

Amended Complaint and Related

Amended Complaint

Amended Complaint – Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss

Amended Complaint – Plaintiffs’ Opposition

Amended Complaint – Defendant’s Reply

Dismissal with Prejudice – Final

Ninth Circuit Appeal

APP – Opening Brief

Shinn – Answering Brief

APP – Reply Brief

Opinion

Petition for Rehearing and Rehearing En Banc

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