Current stage: Preliminary Injunction
The plaintiff sued to challenge USCIS’s suspension of certain benefit adjudications and requested a preliminary injunction. On May 30, 2026 the court denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss or transfer and granted the plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction, enjoining enforcement of the adjudicative suspension as to the plaintiff and ordering USCIS to adjudicate the plaintiff’s Form I-765 within seven days; a status report was later filed.
Deadlines, hearings, and court-ordered dates from this docket
Under the court's May 30, 2026 order, USCIS must adjudicate the petitioner's Form I-765 (EAD) application by 2026-06-06 (within seven days of the order).
Defendants must process and adjudicate the petitioner's Form I-765 application within seven days of the May 30, 2026 order (deadline 2026-06-06).
Defendants must file a status report describing steps taken to comply with the order and update the court on case status by June 8, 2026.
Extracted from court filings. Check linked sources for official deadlines.
June 8, 2026
A status report was filed in the case on 2026-06-08. The docket entry provides no further information about who filed the report or its contents.
May 30, 2026
Key EventThe court issued a memorandum and opinion denying defendants' motion to dismiss or transfer and granting the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction, ordering USCIS to adjudicate the plaintiff's Form I-765 (EAD) application within seven days of the May 30, 2026 order. The opinion notes the plaintiff's upcoming residency orientation on June 10, 2026 and that USCIS had issued policy memoranda suspending adjudication for nationals of certain countries.
May 30, 2026
Key EventThe court denied the defendants' motion to dismiss or transfer and granted the petitioner's motion for a preliminary injunction, preliminarily enjoining defendants from enforcing the adjudicative suspension against the petitioner. The court ordered defendants to process and adjudicate the petitioner's Form I-765 application within seven days of the May 30, 2026 order, required a status report by June 8, 2026, and stated no security bond is required.
May 28, 2026
The docket entry dated 2026-05-28 shows a filing labeled only as “Notice (Other).” The entry provides no information about who filed it, its contents, or any court action or effect.
May 27, 2026
The docket entry indicates that on 2026-05-27 a reply to an opposition to a motion was filed in the case; the entry does not identify which motion the reply addresses or who filed it.
May 20, 2026
The docket entry indicates that a memorandum in opposition to a motion was filed on 2026-05-20. The entry does not specify which motion is opposed or who filed the memorandum.
May 20, 2026
The docket entry dated 2026-05-20 indicates a reply was filed to an opposition to a motion. The entry does not identify which motion, who filed the reply, or any court action or ruling.
May 18, 2026
On 2026-05-18 the docket shows a filing titled "Response to motion." The entry does not identify who filed the response, which motion it addresses, or any court action taken as a result.
May 18, 2026
The docket contains a single brief entry dated 2026-05-18 labeled “Dismiss.” The entry is ambiguous and does not explain whether this is a filing or a court order, who filed it, or whether the case has been dismissed or resolved.
May 12, 2026
A docket entry labeled "Status Report" was filed on 2026-05-12; the entry text provides no details about the report's contents, who filed it, or any court action resulting from it.
May 11, 2026
The petitioner filed a motion for a preliminary injunction with a supporting memorandum, attaching a declaration, a medical-organization outreach letter, and a proposed order. The filing was entered on 2026-05-11.
May 4, 2026
On May 4, 2026, Kristen J. Rees filed a notice of appearance stating she represents all defendants in the case.
April 21, 2026
The docket entry indicates that an electronic summons was issued directed to the AUSA and the USAG on April 21, 2026. The entry does not state any additional details about service, timing, or further court action.
April 20, 2026
On April 20, 2026 the plaintiff filed a complaint seeking declaratory and injunctive relief against U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of Homeland Security; the filing lists a $405 filing fee and includes a civil cover sheet and multiple summonses. No court ruling or scheduled hearing date is indicated in this entry.