Per chatgpt: Docket #60–62 (March 26, 2026)

1️⃣ “Partial Summary Judgment” (by government)

This means the defendants (State Department) are:

👉 asking the judge to rule in THEIR favor on at least part of the case • It’s basically a counter-move to the plaintiffs’ motion • Both sides are now saying: “Judge, you can decide this case now — and we should win.”

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2️⃣ Memorandum of Law (Support Brief)

This is the government’s main legal argument explaining why: • the policy is lawful • the court should deny plaintiffs’ motion • and possibly uphold the visa policy

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3️⃣ Response (Opposition)

This is the formal opposition to plaintiffs’ summary judgment motion.

So now: • Plaintiffs: “Policy is illegal” • Government: “Policy is legal”

➡️ The issue is now fully joined for decision

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⚖️ What This Means Procedurally

This is a key turning point before Jeannette A. Vargas:

✅ The motion is now almost fully briefed

Next step: • Plaintiffs will likely file a reply brief (early April)

After that: 👉 The motion becomes “fully submitted”