Current stage: Preliminary Injunction
The plaintiffs challenged a USCIS policy memorandum that paused adjudication of naturalization applications, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief and a preliminary injunction. On July 13, 2026 the district court granted the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction, finding they were likely to succeed on their APA arbitrary-and-capricious claim and would suffer irreparable harm; subsequent status reports and a later notice of voluntary dismissal appear on the docket but no final resolution is shown.
Deadlines, hearings, and court-ordered dates from this docket
Counsel must file consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge by this date.
Defendants shall file a consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge by this date.
Defendant's response to the motion for preliminary injunction is due by this date.
Plaintiffs' reply in support of the preliminary injunction motion is due by this date.
Hearing on plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction set for 09:30 AM on this date in San Francisco, Courtroom D, 15th Floor.
A list of names and emails for counsel or parties who wish to be identified as appearing must be sent to the court's CRD no later than 3:00 PM PST on this date.
Hearing on the preliminary injunction motion to be held via Zoom webinar at 10:00 AM.
The parties must file a status report with the court reporting any developments in the matter by this date (30 days after the June 15, 2026 order).
Extracted from court filings. Check linked sources for official deadlines.
August 12, 2026
A notice of voluntary dismissal was filed on 2026-08-12. The entry provides no details about who is dismissing claims or whether the dismissal resolves the entire case or only some plaintiffs or claims.
July 21, 2026
A status report was filed in the case on 2026-07-21; the docket entry provides no details about the report's contents or who filed it.
July 15, 2026
A status report was filed on July 15, 2026; the docket entry provides no details about who filed it, its contents, or any effect on the case.
July 13, 2026
Key EventThe district court granted the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction challenging USCIS policy memoranda that paused adjudication of naturalization applications, finding the plaintiffs likely to succeed on their APA arbitrary-and-capricious claim and that they would suffer irreparable harm. The Order was signed by the judge on July 13, 2026.
July 9, 2026
A docket entry labeled “Statement” was filed on 2026-07-09. The entry gives no information about who filed it or what the statement says, so its substance and procedural effect are unclear.
July 8, 2026
A docket entry titled "Statement of Recent Decision" was filed on 2026-07-08. The entry contains no details about the decision's content or any court action, so its procedural or substantive effect is unclear.
June 15, 2026
Key EventThe court granted an ex parte application and stayed all proceedings in the case, and ordered the parties to provide a status report within 30 days of the order. The order was entered on June 15, 2026.
June 15, 2026
The court issued an order denying the plaintiffs' motion for leave to file a sur-reply (docket no. 27) but nonetheless accepted the plaintiffs' sur-reply into the record. The entry was signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer and filed on 2026-06-15.
June 12, 2026
The docket entry appears to indicate that an ex parte application was filed on 2026-06-12. The entry provides no details about who filed it or what relief was requested or ordered.
June 12, 2026
The docket entry indicates that a reply to an opposition/response was filed on June 12, 2026. The entry gives no information about which motion the reply addresses or any substance of the filing.
June 12, 2026
The docket contains an entry titled "Leave to File Document" filed on 2026-06-12; the entry does not state who filed it, what document is at issue, or whether the court granted or denied any request.
June 12, 2026
The docket entry appears to indicate that an opposition/response to a motion was filed on June 12, 2026. The entry does not state which motion the filing opposes, who filed it, or any substantive details or court action.
May 22, 2026
A stipulation was filed requesting an extension of time for the defendant to respond to the complaint; the filing was later modified on 2026-05-26. The entry does not state any new response deadline or court action granting the extension.
May 7, 2026
Another plaintiff filed a notice of voluntary dismissal of only their own claims, and the remaining plaintiffs' claims remain pending.
May 4, 2026
One plaintiff filed a notice of voluntary dismissal of only their own claims; the filing states that the remaining plaintiffs do not dismiss their claims at this time.
April 29, 2026
Plaintiffs filed a reply in support of their preliminary injunction motion on 2026-04-29, attaching multiple exhibits citing related cases.
April 27, 2026
The clerk vacated the previously scheduled May hearing and set a new motion hearing for 2026-06-26 at 10:00 AM before the district judge to be conducted via Zoom webinar; the clerk also required counsel who wish to be identified as appearing to submit a list of names and emails to the court by 2026-06-23 at 3:00 PM PST. The notice provides webinar access information and instructions for requesting to appear.
April 24, 2026
Plaintiffs filed a renotice of the motion hearing for the preliminary injunction (referencing the earlier motion filing).
April 22, 2026
The defendant filed an opposition/response to the plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction on 2026-04-22, attaching a proposed order and a declaration.
April 22, 2026
A notice of appearance was filed by counsel representing the named government official on 2026-04-22.
April 17, 2026
A clerk's notice announced impending reassignment to a district judge because consents were not secured or time is of the essence, stating that all hearings before the magistrate judge are vacated and should be renoticed for the reassigned judge.
April 17, 2026
Key EventThe clerk entered an order reassigning the case to a U.S. District Judge and stated that all hearing and trial dates currently scheduled are vacated, while existing briefing schedules remain unchanged and motions must be renoticed for the new judge.
April 17, 2026
The court docketed a 'RELATED CASE ORDER' signed by Judge Susan van Keulen on April 17, 2026. The entry provides no details about the substance or effect of that order.
April 13, 2026
A certificate of service was filed indicating service of the preliminary injunction motion and its exhibits.
April 9, 2026
A clerk's notice instructs defendants to file a consent or declination to proceed before a magistrate judge, with the consent/declination due by 2026-04-16.
April 8, 2026
Plaintiffs filed a motion for a preliminary injunction with supporting memorandum and exhibits; the filing sets a motion hearing for 2026-05-13 at 9:30 AM and states responses are due 2026-04-22 with replies due 2026-04-29. The motion filing includes proposed orders and multiple exhibits including administrative records for USCIS policy memoranda.
April 2, 2026
The summons was returned executed as to all defendants, and the return includes exhibits A–C.
April 1, 2026
Plaintiffs filed a consent/declination to proceed before a magistrate judge on 2026-04-01.
March 24, 2026
The court entered an order denying a motion to relate cases; the order was signed by Judge Susan van Keulen on March 24, 2026.
March 23, 2026
A complaint seeking declaratory and injunctive relief and a writ of mandamus was filed against a government official, requesting injunctive relief and vacatur under the Administrative Procedure Act; the filing includes exhibits attaching two USCIS policy memoranda and online case status printouts. The filing indicates the court received the $405 filing fee.
March 23, 2026
A procedural order labeled 'Immigration Mandamus Case Procedural Order' was entered by court staff.
March 23, 2026
A summons was issued naming the U.S. Attorney and the U.S. Attorney General as defendants.
March 23, 2026
A notice regarding a related case was filed by several plaintiffs and includes an exhibit described as an administrative motion regarding related cases.
March 23, 2026
A proposed summons was filed with the court.
March 23, 2026
The case was assigned to a magistrate judge and the entry notifies counsel that a scheduling order will issue and that consent/declination is due by 2026-04-06. The clerk's text instructs counsel about service and downloading standing orders.