Nezameslami v. Department of Homeland Security

On February 11, 2026, DHS/USCIS filed a consent motion for an extension of time to file their response to the plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction. The request is consented to, so the parties have agreed to more time for the defendants' opposition.

Plaintiffs filed a Second Amended Complaint on February 6, 2026, further revising their claims and party list. This represents another iteration of the operative complaint in the case.

Plaintiffs filed an Amended Complaint with a Notice of Errata on February 3, 2026, making corrections to prior filings and maintaining the litigation record. This updates the operative pleadings and corrects errors.

On January 30, 2026, the plaintiffs filed a Motion for Preliminary Injunction with supporting brief and multiple declarations/exhibits, asking the court to temporarily block the challenged USCIS policy. This seeks immediate court relief pending the case outcome.

Plaintiffs filed a First Amended Complaint on January 29, 2026, replacing or supplementing the initial complaint and listing additional named plaintiffs. Amending the complaint is a substantive procedural step in framing the parties and claims.

Judge Steven D. Grimberg granted the pro hac vice admission for Zachery Ryan New on January 27, 2026, allowing him to represent plaintiffs in this district. This is a court order approving outside counsel's participation.

Judge Steven D. Grimberg granted the pro hac vice admission for Jesse M. Bless on January 16, 2026, allowing him to appear in this court for the plaintiffs. This is a judicial order permitting outside counsel to participate.

The court issued electronic summonses for the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the U.S. Attorney, and the U.S. Attorney General. This advances formal notice and service to the defendants.

Plaintiffs Nezameslami et al. filed a Complaint seeking declaratory and injunctive relief against DHS/USCIS and related federal defendants on January 9, 2026. The filing opens the lawsuit challenging agency action (filing fee and civil cover sheet noted).