Washington Alliance of Technology Workers v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

U.S. District Court - District of Columbia

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Merits Stage

U.S. Chamber files answer to complaint as intervenor in support of DHS in litigation challenging 2016 STEM OPT program rule

July 15, 2019

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District Court grants motion of U.S. Chamber and two other business groups to intervene in litigation brought to challenge DHS’s 2016 STEM OPT program rule

July 1, 2019

Click here to view the opinion. The case will now proceed to litigation about the statutory authority for the STEM OPT program.

U.S. Chamber and coalition of business groups file reply brief in support of motion to intervene in defense of OPT program

November 9, 2018

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U.S. Chamber and coalition of business groups file motion to intervene in support of 2016 DHS rule concerning Occupational Practical Training (OPT) program for STEM graduates

October 18, 2018

Click here to view the motion to intervene filed by the U.S. Chamber, National Association of Manufacturers, and Information Technology Industry Council.

Paul W. Hughes and Michael B. Kimberly of Mayer Brown LLP served as co-counsel for the coalition.

Case Documents

Mandate and USCA Judgment -- Washington Alliance of Technology Workers v. DHS (USDC - District of Columbia).pdf

U.S. Chamber Motion to Intervene -- Washington Alliance of Technology Workers v. DHS (USDC - District of Columbia).pdf

Motion to Dismiss -- Washington Alliance of Technology Workers v. DHS (USDC - District of Columbia).pdf

Reply Brief -- Washington Alliance of Technology Workers v. DHS (USDC - District of Columbia).pdf

Decision on MTD and Intervention -- Washington Alliance of Technology Workers v. DHS (USDC - District of Columbia).pdf

Intervenors' Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint -- Washington Alliance of Technology Workers v. DHS (USDC - District of Columbia).pdf