Current stage: Preliminary Injunction
The plaintiffs sued to challenge USCIS policy memoranda that paused adjudication of naturalization applications and sought declaratory and injunctive relief. 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; the case remains pending with various status reports and some voluntary dismissals but is not fully resolved.
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.
Extracted from court filings. Check linked sources for official deadlines.
October 4, 2026
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal Only the listed parties. The remaining Plaintiffs in this action do not dismiss their claims at this time. by Azadeh Sanjari Pir Mahaleh, Seyedkaveh Mirassadollahi, Saeed Moaddeli, Omid Sameie, Leila Soltani (Morrison, Curtis) (Filed on 10/4/2026) (Entered: 10/04/2026)
September 18, 2026
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal Only the listed parties. The remaining Plaintiffs in this action do not dismiss their claims at this time. by Hamidreza Hasani Balyani, Armin Sadighi, Nahal Sakhavand (Morrison, Curtis) (Filed on 9/18/2026) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
August 31, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Joseph B. Edlow. (Chu, Nag Young) (Filed on 8/31/2026) (Entered: 08/31/2026)
August 30, 2026
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal Only the listed parties. The remaining Plaintiffs in this action do not dismiss their claims at this time. by Amirbehshad Shahrasbi, Seyedabbas Shakibajam (Morrison, Curtis) (Filed on 8/30/2026) (Entered: 08/30/2026)
August 24, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Charles R. Breyer: Status Conference held on 8/24/2026. Status Report due by 10/9/2026. (Total Time in Court: 5 Minutes) Court Reporter: Stephen Franklin. Plaintiff Attorney: Curtis Morrison. Defendant Attorney: Nag Young Chu. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ls, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 8/24/2026) (Entered: 08/24/2026)
August 14, 2026
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Charles R. Breyer: Status Conference held on 8/14/2026. Status Conference set for 8/24/2026 at 11:00 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Judge Charles R. Breyer. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Total Time in Court: 6 Minutes. Court Reporter: Kendra Steppler. Plaintiff Attorney: Curtis Morrison. Defendant Attorney: Jeremy Chu. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/crb Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at crbcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than August 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST.Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://cand.uscourts.gov/zoom. Status Conference set for 8/24/2026 at 11:00 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Judge Charles R. Breyer. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ls, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 8/14/2026) (Entered: 08/14/2026)
August 12, 2026
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal Only the listed parties. The remaining Plaintiffs in this action do not dismiss their claims at this time. by Arwa Abdelhalim Ibra Yassin (Morrison, Curtis) (Filed on 8/12/2026) (Entered: 08/12/2026)
July 21, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Hamidreza Habibollahi Na Abdi, Afshin Ahmadi, Elaheh Ardalani, Hamidreza Hasani Balyani, Nessam Al Deiri, Shayan Enayat, Zainab Musa Lawan, Omid Madadgar, Azadeh Sanjari Pir Mahaleh, Seyedkaveh Mirassadollahi, Saeed Moaddeli, Azadeh Mobasserian, Ali Hassanadeh Naeini, Abdolrrassul Dehghan Najmabadi, Jose Humberto Dugart Newman, Armin Sadighi, Nahal Sakhavand, Omid Sameie, Neda Shafiei, Amirbehshad Shahrasbi, Seyedabbas Shakibajam, Leila Soltani, Mohammad Mahdi Tavakoli, Arwa Abdelhalim Ibra Yassin. (Morrison, Curtis) (Filed on 7/21/2026) (Entered: 07/21/2026)
July 15, 2026
STATUS REPORT by Joseph B. Edlow. (Chu, Nag Young) (Filed on 7/15/2026) (Entered: 07/15/2026)
July 13, 2026
Order granting 10 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer on July 13, 2026. (crblc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/13/2026) (Entered: 07/13/2026)
July 9, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE VACATING Motion for Preliminary Injunction hearing set for July 10, 2026 before the Honorable Charles R. Breyer. The motion will be determined on the briefs. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ls, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/9/2026) (Entered: 07/09/2026)
July 9, 2026
PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE to Defendant's Statement re 31 Statement of Recent Decision and Plaintiffs' Response with Additional Recent Decisions by Hamidreza Habibollahi Na Abdi, Afshin Ahmadi, Elaheh Ardalani, Hamidreza Hasani Balyani, Nessam Al Deiri, Shayan Enayat, Zainab Musa Lawan, Omid Madadgar, Azadeh Sanjari Pir Mahaleh, Seyedkaveh Mirassadollahi, Saeed Moaddeli, Azadeh Mobasserian, Ali Hassanadeh Naeini, Abdolrrassul Dehghan Najmabadi, Jose Humberto Dugart Newman, Armin Sadighi, Nahal Sakhavand, Omid Sameie, Neda Shafiei, Amirbehshad Shahrasbi, Seyedabbas Shakibajam, Leila Soltani, Mohammad Mahdi Tavakoli, Arwa Abdelhalim Ibra Yassin. (Morrison, Curtis) (Filed on 7/9/2026) Modified on 7/10/2026 (kmg, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 07/09/2026)
July 8, 2026
STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d filed byJoseph B. Edlow. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Related document(s) 17 ) (Chu, Nag Young) (Filed on 7/8/2026) (Entered: 07/08/2026)
June 15, 2026
CLERK'S NOTICE VACATING Motion for Preliminary Injunction hearing set for June 26, 2026 before the Honorable Charles R. Breyer. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.). Motion Hearing set for 7/10/2026 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Judge Charles R. Breyer. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/crb Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names and emails must be sent to the CRD at crbcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than July 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST.Civ LR 77-3(d). Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://cand.uscourts.gov/zoom. Motion Hearing set for 7/10/2026 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco - Videoconference Only before Judge Charles R. Breyer. (ls, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/15/2026) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
June 15, 2026
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO STAY PROCEEDINGS by Judge Charles R. Breyer: Granting 24 Ex Parte Application. (ls, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/15/2026) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
June 15, 2026
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO FILE SUR REPLY AND ACCEPTING PLAINTIFFS SUR REPLY INTO THE RECORD by Judge Charles R. Breyer: Denying 27 Motion for Leave to File. (ls, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/15/2026) (Entered: 06/15/2026)
June 12, 2026
OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 24 Ex Parte Application ) filed byArmin Sadighi. (Morrison, Curtis) (Filed on 6/12/2026) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
June 12, 2026
REPLY (re 24 Ex Parte Application ) filed byJoseph B. Edlow. (Chu, Nag Young) (Filed on 6/12/2026) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
June 12, 2026
Ex Parte Application filed by Joseph B. Edlow. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration)(Chu, Nag Young) (Filed on 6/12/2026) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
June 12, 2026
MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply in Opposition To Defendants Reply To Plaintiffs Response to Defendants Ex Parte Application for Stay of Proceedings filed by Armin Sadighi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Sur-reply, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Proposed Order)(Morrison, Curtis) (Filed on 6/12/2026) (Entered: 06/12/2026)
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 procedural order labeled 'Immigration Mandamus Case Procedural Order' was entered by court staff.
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 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 summons was issued naming the U.S. Attorney and the U.S. Attorney General as defendants.
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.