Current stage: Served
The plaintiffs filed a complaint on February 26 and sought emergency relief, including a temporary restraining order and a sealing motion. The court issued summonses and multiple summonses were returned executed in March, indicating defendants (including USCIS and other government officials) were served; a one-word docket entry “Dismiss” appeared on May 11 but the entry is ambiguous and does not clearly show a court-ordered resolution.
Deadlines, hearings, and court-ordered dates from this docket
The defendant must file an answer by 2026-05-05.
The defendant's answer to the complaint is due by 05/08/2026.
The defendant must file an answer by this date.
The Department of Homeland Security's answer to the complaint is due on 2026-05-08.
The defendant's answer is due by 2026-05-08.
The defendant's answer or responsive pleading is due on 2026-05-11.
Extracted from court filings. Check linked sources for official deadlines.
May 11, 2026
The docket contains a one-word entry: "Dismiss." The entry does not specify who filed it, whether the court granted or ordered a dismissal, or whether the case is terminated, so the exact procedural effect is unclear from the entry text.
March 26, 2026
The docket entry indicates that Joshua Samuel Press was designated as the U.S. Attorney representing the Department of Homeland Security, Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, Kevin Riddle, and USCIS.
March 26, 2026
The docket entry designates Craig Arthur Oswald as the U.S. Attorney representing the Department of Homeland Security, Joseph B. Edlow, Kristi Noem, Kevin Riddle, and USCIS in this case; the entry was entered on 2026-03-26.
March 12, 2026
The docket entry indicates a summons was returned executed showing that USCIS was served on March 12, 2026, and it lists an answer due date of May 11, 2026.
March 10, 2026
The docket entry indicates a summons was returned executed showing that defendant Joseph B. Edlow was served on 2026-03-09, and it lists an answer due date of 2026-05-08.
March 10, 2026
The docket entry indicates a summons was returned executed for service on USCIS on 2026-03-09 and lists an answer due date of 2026-05-08.
March 10, 2026
The docket entry indicates a summons was returned executed showing the Department of Homeland Security was served on 2026-03-09, and it lists an answer due date of 2026-05-08.
March 10, 2026
The docket entry indicates that a summons was returned executed by the plaintiffs. The entry does not identify which defendant was served, any service date, or any answer deadline.
March 10, 2026
The docket entry indicates a summons was returned executed showing defendant Kevin Riddle was served on 2026-03-06, and it lists the defendant's answer due on 2026-05-05.
March 10, 2026
A summons was returned executed showing a defendant was served on 2026-03-09. The defendant's answer is due on 2026-05-08.
March 3, 2026
The court issued summonses for all defendants and for the U.S. Attorney and the U.S. Attorney General; the entry lists attached individual summonses for the Department of Homeland Security, Edlow, Riddle, Noem, the U.S. Attorney, and the Attorney General.
February 26, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a motion asking the court to seal their motion for leave to file Exhibit A under seal; the filing includes a proposed order as an attachment.
February 26, 2026
Attorney Taher Kameli entered an appearance on behalf of multiple plaintiffs in this case.
February 26, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a motion seeking a temporary restraining order and submitted a supporting memorandum of law. The filing was entered on 2026-02-26.
February 26, 2026
A civil cover sheet was filed/entered in the case on 2026-02-26.
February 26, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a sealed document labeled Exhibit A that is described as relating to their pending motion; the docket entry was entered on 2026-02-26.
February 26, 2026
On 2026-02-26 the plaintiffs filed a complaint initiating this case; a $405 filing fee was paid (receipt AILNDC-24780953). The filing includes attached exhibits described as Exhibit B (December Memo), Exhibit C (PP 10949), Exhibit D (January Memo), and Exhibit E (PP 10998).