Current stage: Preliminary Injunction
The plaintiff filed a complaint and an emergency motion for a preliminary injunction; after a telephonic status conference and a motion hearing, the court granted a preliminary injunction on June 9, directing the defendants to adjudicate the plaintiff’s Form I-129 within 15 days and to file a declaration confirming compliance, with no bond required. Summonses were issued and returned executed as to the United States, and an amended complaint was filed on July 10.
Deadlines, hearings, and court-ordered dates from this docket
Telephonic status conference set for 2026-05-22 at 10:30 AM before Chief Judge Holly A Brady; parties should dial 833-568-8864, enter meeting ID 161 8102 4802#, and use passcode 172172# (join at least five minutes early).
The plaintiff must file written notice by 9:30 AM on 2026-05-22 describing attempts to notify the defendants and secure their participation in the status conference.
Counsel must notify the court by 5/28/2026 whether they intend to appear in person or via Zoom for the motion hearing.
The defendants must file their response to the plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction and Emergency Motion for Mandamus Relief by 5/29/2026.
Motion hearing set for 6/2/2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern time before Chief Judge Holly A Brady in US District Court - Fort Wayne.
Motion hearing scheduled for 2026-06-02 at 2:00 PM (Eastern time); the plaintiff will appear by Zoom and the court provided the Zoom link, meeting ID, and passcode.
The defendants are directed to adjudicate the petitioner’s Form I-129 petition by 06/17/2026 (within 15 days of the court's decision at the June 2, 2026 hearing).
The defendants are directed to file a declaration confirming compliance with the court’s adjudication order by 06/17/2026.
Extracted from court filings. Check linked sources for official deadlines.
July 10, 2026
An amended complaint was filed in the case on 2026-07-10. The docket entry provides no detail about who filed it or what changes the amended complaint contains.
June 25, 2026
The docket entry dated 2026-06-25 is labeled simply “Amend/Correct,” which appears to indicate an amendment or correction filing; the entry gives no details about who filed it, what was amended or corrected, or any court action taken.
June 19, 2026
A filing labeled "Notice - Other" was entered on 2026-06-19. The docket entry includes no information about the notice's content, the filing party, or any requested or ordered action, so its procedural effect is unclear.
June 17, 2026
A generic "Notice - Other" was filed on 2026-06-17; the docket entry provides no information about the notice's content, the filing party, or any requested or ordered action. The exact procedural effect of this filing is unclear from the entry text.
June 9, 2026
Key EventThe court granted the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction and ordered the defendants to adjudicate the plaintiff's Form I-129 petition and to file a declaration confirming compliance; the court also waived any bond under Rule 65(c). The order was signed on 06/09/2026 and sets a compliance deadline of 06/17/2026.
June 9, 2026
The docket entry indicates a summons was returned executed as to the United States (USA). The entry does not state the date of service or identify which specific federal official or office was served.
June 9, 2026
The docket entry indicates that a summons was returned executed as to the United States. The entry does not provide any additional details about service timing or who was served on behalf of the United States.
June 9, 2026
The docket entry indicates that a summons was returned executed as to the United States on 2026-06-09. The entry does not state who was served or provide any details about the service.
May 29, 2026
A document titled "Response to Motion" was filed on 2026-05-29. The filing does not state who filed it or which motion it responds to, so its precise procedural effect is unclear.
May 28, 2026
The court ordered that the plaintiff shall appear by Zoom for the motion hearing set for June 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Eastern time), and provided the Zoom link, meeting ID, and passcode for connection.
May 28, 2026
The docket entry indicates a "Notice of Appearance" was filed on 2026-05-28. The entry provides no additional details about who filed it or which party it concerns.
May 28, 2026
The docket shows a generic filing labeled "Notice - Other" dated 2026-05-28; the entry does not state who filed it or what the notice concerns, so its content and procedural effect are unclear.
May 26, 2026
The petitioner filed a notice referencing Docket No. 6 concerning termination of hearings, a telephone conference, setting deadlines/hearings, and the petitioner's intent to appear via Zoom. The entry is a party notice and does not state any court action or set new dates itself.
May 22, 2026
A telephonic status conference was held on May 22, 2026; the court set a deadline for the defendants to file their response to the plaintiff's motion by May 29, 2026, scheduled a motion hearing for June 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern, and ordered counsel to notify the court by May 28, 2026 whether they will appear in person or via Zoom.
May 21, 2026
The court scheduled a telephonic status conference for May 22, 2026 at 10:30 AM and directed the plaintiff to notify the defendants and try to secure their participation. The plaintiff was ordered to file written notice by 9:30 AM on May 22, 2026 of its attempts to notify the defendants and secure their participation.
May 21, 2026
The petitioner filed a notice referencing the court's Order (Dkt. No. 3) concerning set hearings; the notice itself does not state any substantive ruling or include any hearing dates, so the exact procedural effect is unclear from this entry.
May 21, 2026
The court issued summonses for the named defendants, the U.S. Attorney, and the U.S. Attorney General; an attached document is restricted to court personnel.
May 20, 2026
The plaintiff filed a motion seeking a preliminary injunction and submitted a supplemental memorandum that also requests emergency mandamus relief, along with a supporting declaration, a proposed order, and a notice of service.
May 20, 2026
The petitioner filed a civil complaint on 2026-05-20 naming Todd Blanche, Joseph B. Edlow, and Markwayne Mullin as defendants and paid the filing fee. The filing includes an exhibit, a civil cover sheet, and proposed summonses for each named defendant.