Current stage: Hearing Scheduled
The plaintiff filed a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief and petition for writ of mandamus on December 31, 2025; summons were issued and returned executed and defense counsel was designated. The court has granted an extension for the defendants to answer, set the responsive-pleading deadline for April 20, 2026, and rescheduled the initial scheduling conference to May 19, 2026 with a requirement that the parties submit a joint scheduling report at least seven days beforehand.
March 9, 2026
Key EventA magistrate judge granted the defendants' stipulation to extend their time to respond, ordered a responsive pleading to be filed by April 20, 2026, and continued the initial scheduling conference from March 31, 2026 to May 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM; the parties were directed to file a joint scheduling report at least seven days before the conference and given telephonic dial-in instructions.
January 6, 2026
Key EventA summons return was filed indicating that all defendants have been served with the complaint; supporting exhibits were attached.
December 31, 2025
Key EventThe court issued initial case documents and scheduled an Initial Scheduling Conference for March 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM before a magistrate judge.
December 31, 2025
Key EventThe plaintiff filed a complaint seeking declaratory and injunctive relief and a petition for a writ of mandamus challenging USCIS action related to naturalization processing, with multiple exhibits attached (application receipt, USCIS status printouts, policy memorandum, and interview notices).