Current stage: Preliminary Injunction
The plaintiff filed suit seeking emergency relief and a preliminary injunction related to USCIS processing and the court held oral argument on the motion for a temporary restraining order. The court granted the TRO in part, ordering the government to notify USCIS and confirm that officials responsible for the plaintiff’s I-765 were informed; the plaintiff has been permitted to proceed under a pseudonym and the case remains pending.
Deadlines, hearings, and court-ordered dates from this docket
Oral argument on the plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 16106 before District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson.
Oral argument on the plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 16106 before District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson.
The Government must file a declaration confirming it has notified USCIS and any responsible USCIS officer and provided them a copy of the court's order by 2026-05-15.
Extracted from court filings. Check linked sources for official deadlines.
June 4, 2026
A filing titled "Reply to Response to Motion" was entered on 2026-06-04 indicating a party submitted a reply to a previously filed response to a motion; the entry does not identify which motion, who filed it, or any court action or ruling.
May 28, 2026
The docket entry appears to indicate that a response to a motion was filed on 2026-05-28; the entry does not specify who filed it, which motion it addresses, or the substance of the response.
May 27, 2026
The docket entry appears to be a form order from the court titled "Order Re Chambers Procedures," likely issued by the presiding judge; the entry does not state the substance of the procedures or any required actions.
May 27, 2026
The court filed a standing order (labeled a form) concerning 28 U.S.C. §455 on 2026-05-27; the docket entry is titled "KKE Standing Order re 28 USC 455 (FORM)." The entry does not state the order's contents or identify any future deadlines or required actions.
May 22, 2026
The court granted the plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed under a pseudonym and ordered that the plaintiff be referred to as “Doe” (or simply “Plaintiff”) in all public filings in this action.
May 20, 2026
A generic notice (labeled 'Notice-Other') was filed on 2026-05-20; the entry provides no additional details about its content or effect. The exact purpose or substance of this notice is unclear from the entry text.
May 15, 2026
A declaration from defense counsel was filed on 2026-05-15 in response to the court's 2026-05-14 order regarding the TRO. The filing is labeled as a declaration addressing the order's requirements.
May 15, 2026
A declaration from a government official was filed on 2026-05-15 in response to the court's 2026-05-14 order. The filing is labeled as a declaration addressing the court's directives about processing the I-765.
May 14, 2026
A motion hearing on the TRO was held on 2026-05-14 at 10:00 AM; the court heard oral argument from the parties and took the matter under advisement. The minute entry records the proceeding and that the hearing occurred.
May 14, 2026
Key EventThe court issued an order granting in part the plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order and directed the Government to notify USCIS and any individual USCIS officer responsible for processing the plaintiff's I-765 application and to provide them a copy of the order. The Government must file a declaration confirming it has done so by 2026-05-15.
May 13, 2026
The defendants filed a supplemental brief on 2026-05-13 addressing issues identified in the court's scheduling/order regarding the TRO hearing. The filing is labeled as a supplemental brief in opposition.
May 13, 2026
The plaintiff filed a responsive brief on 2026-05-13, attaching policy memoranda, an H-1B RFE, and completion-rate data as exhibits. The filing supplements the record in support of the TRO motion.
May 12, 2026
The court issued a notice of hearing setting oral argument on the plaintiff's TRO motion for 2026-05-14 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 16106. The notice identifies the presiding district judge for the hearing.
May 12, 2026
The court scheduled oral argument on the plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order for May 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 16106 before District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson.
May 9, 2026
The defendants filed a response in opposition to the plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order on 2026-05-09. The entry indicates the opposition was filed by defense counsel.
May 8, 2026
The defendants filed a notice of intent to oppose the plaintiff's motion for a temporary restraining order on 2026-05-08. The filing indicates the defendants plan to contest the TRO motion.
May 8, 2026
Defense counsel entered an appearance on behalf of the named government defendants on 2026-05-08. The notice identifies the attorney representing the defendants.
May 7, 2026
The plaintiff filed a motion for a temporary restraining order on 2026-05-07, including proposed TRO and preliminary injunction orders and multiple supporting exhibits. The motion asks for emergency relief related to adjudication of immigration applications.
May 4, 2026
Summonses were electronically issued to the defendants on 2026-05-04. The entry attaches the issued summons forms.
May 4, 2026
The plaintiff filed a complaint against all defendants on 2026-05-04 and attached multiple exhibits and summonses. The filing includes receipt notices, biometrics notice, an I-130 approval, an expedite request, and summons forms for individual defendants.
May 4, 2026
The plaintiff filed a motion to proceed under a pseudonym on 2026-05-04 and submitted a proposed order. The docket notes a related date of 2026-05-26.