Current stage: Hearing Held
The petitioner filed a complaint on December 4, 2025 challenging USCIS policy and sought mandamus relief; the defendants were served and counsel entered appearances. Defendants moved to dismiss, briefing was completed, and the court held a motion hearing on May 6, 2026 where it took the motion under submission, expressed concern about the parties' positions and an inclination to order a merits evaluation of the underlying I-485, and ordered the parties to meet and confer and file a stipulation and further status reports. The court set a stipulation deadline of May 11, 2026 and a status conference for June 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM.
Deadlines, hearings, and court-ordered dates from this docket
Deadline to file an opposition/response to the Motion to Dismiss.
Deadline to file defendants' reply in support of the Motion to Dismiss.
Counsel or parties who wish to be identified as appearing must submit a list of names and emails to the CRD by 5:00 PM on May 1, 2026.
Parties must file a short update of no more than three pages by 5:00 PM on May 5, 2026 regarding meet-and-confer and potential stipulated resolution.
Motion hearing to be held via Zoom at 09:00 AM on May 6, 2026.
Parties shall file a stipulation with the court by May 11, 2026.
Status conference set for 2:00 PM on June 9, 2026 in San Jose, Courtroom 3, 5th Floor.
Extracted from court filings. Check linked sources for official deadlines.
May 11, 2026
Defendants filed a status report on May 11, 2026. The filing appears to be the parties' submission following the May 6 hearing and related court deadlines.
May 6, 2026
Key EventA minute entry shows the court held the Motion to Dismiss hearing on May 6, 2026, heard argument from counsel, took the matter under submission, and stated an order will issue; the court directed the parties to file a stipulation by May 11, 2026 and scheduled a further status conference for June 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM in San Jose. The entry records that the court heard argument for approximately 34 minutes.
May 5, 2026
Defendants filed a status report on May 5, 2026. The filing appears to be the parties' update following the court's May 1 order directing a meet-and-confer.
May 1, 2026
Key EventOn May 1, 2026 the court issued an order stating it has concerns about both parties' positions and expressing an inclination to direct the government to evaluate the merits of the petitioner's I-485; the court ordered the parties to meet and confer and to file a short update (no more than three pages) by 5:00 p.m. on May 5, 2026. The court asked the parties to consider a stipulated resolution given the court's stated inclination.
April 28, 2026
A clerk's notice dated April 28, 2026 converted the May 6, 2026 Motion to Dismiss hearing to a videoconference-only Zoom proceeding and required counsel to submit a list of names and emails of participants by May 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The notice provided Zoom access information and remote-appearance rules.
April 28, 2026
Key EventOn April 28, 2026 the court entered an order granting the joint administrative request to appear at the hearing via Zoom. The order authorized remote appearance as requested by the parties.
April 25, 2026
On April 25, 2026 the petitioner filed a second notice of supplemental authority for the Motion to Dismiss, attaching an additional order. The submission provided the court with another cited decision.
April 16, 2026
On April 16, 2026 the petitioner filed a joint administrative motion requesting permission for counsel to appear at the May 6, 2026 hearing via Zoom. The filing also noted a response deadline for that administrative motion.
April 16, 2026
On April 16, 2026 the petitioner filed a notice of supplemental authority related to the Motion to Dismiss, attaching recent district decisions. The entry notifies the court of additional legal authorities the petitioner believes are relevant.
March 13, 2026
Defendants filed a reply in support of their Motion to Dismiss on March 13, 2026. The filing completes the briefing on the motion as reflected in the docket.
March 6, 2026
The petitioner filed an opposition/response to the Motion to Dismiss on March 6, 2026, attaching exhibits and a proposed order. The filing represents the petitioner's briefing in opposition to the defendants' motion.
February 20, 2026
Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss on February 20, 2026 and the court set a hearing for May 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM in San Jose, Courtroom 3, 5th Floor; the entry also set the deadlines for oppositions (due March 6, 2026) and replies (due March 13, 2026).
February 10, 2026
Key EventOn February 10, 2026, the court entered an order granting the parties' stipulation to extend the defendants' time to respond to the complaint. The order reflects the court's approval of the agreed extension.
February 3, 2026
Defendants filed a stipulation on February 3, 2026 requesting an extension of time to respond to the petitioner's complaint. The stipulation sought additional time for the defendants' response.
February 3, 2026
A notice of appearance for counsel representing the defendants was filed on February 3, 2026. The document indicates new counsel entered an appearance in the case.
December 10, 2025
On December 10, 2025, the petitioner filed a return of service indicating the summons was returned executed as to all defendants and attached exhibits. The entry reflects proof of service being filed with the court.
December 5, 2025
A summons was issued to the named defendants on December 5, 2025. The clerk issued the summons as part of case initiation.
December 5, 2025
A docket entry titled 'Immigration Mandamus Case Procedural Order' was entered on December 5, 2025; the entry appears to be a procedural order specific to immigration mandamus cases. The exact directives in the procedural order are not specified in the entry text.
December 4, 2025
The petitioner filed a Complaint on December 4, 2025 seeking declaratory and injunctive relief and a writ of mandamus, attaching exhibits including a December 2, 2025 USCIS Policy Memorandum and immigration-related notices. The filing initiated the lawsuit against state and federal officials and paid the filing fee.
December 4, 2025
A proposed summons form was filed on December 4, 2025. The document appears to be the plaintiff's proposed summons for service.
December 4, 2025
The case was assigned to a district judge and the clerk's office provided administrative instructions about service, issuance of the summons, and an upcoming scheduling order. The entry notifies counsel that a scheduling order will be sent within two business days.