Current stage: Hearing Scheduled
The plaintiffs filed a federal complaint seeking nationwide relief and the defendant agency has been served and entered appearances. The plaintiffs’ ex parte request for emergency relief was converted by the court into a motion for a preliminary injunction, the court set a briefing schedule, and a hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2026.
Deadlines, hearings, and court-ordered dates from this docket
A summons was issued on 2026-01-08 with a 60-day period to effect service; the deadline falls on 2026-03-09.
The defendant's answer to the complaint is due on 2026-03-10.
Hearing scheduled for 2026-03-16 at 08:30 AM before Judge David O. Carter.
The stipulation states the defendant's answer to the complaint is due on 2026-04-09.
The defendant must file its answer to the complaint by 4/24/2026.
Defendant's opposition brief to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction is due on 2026-05-14.
Plaintiffs' reply brief to the Motion for Preliminary Injunction is due on 2026-05-21.
Defendant's opposition to the preliminary injunction is due on this date.
Hearing on the Motion for Preliminary Injunction is scheduled for 2026-06-04 at 8:30 a.m. before Judge David O. Carter.
Plaintiffs' reply in support of the preliminary injunction is due on this date.
Continued hearing on the plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction set for 8:30 a.m. on 2026-06-24.
The court extended the deadline for the defendant to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the complaint to 2026-06-29.
Extracted from court filings. Check linked sources for official deadlines.
May 14, 2026
Key EventThe court granted the parties' joint stipulation to continue the preliminary injunction hearing, moving it from June 4, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to June 24, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., and amended the briefing schedule to set new deadlines for the parties' briefs.
May 12, 2026
The docket contains a very brief entry dated 2026-05-12 that simply reads "Continue." The entry does not state who filed it, what is being continued, or any future obligations, so its exact procedural effect is unclear from the text provided.
May 8, 2026
Key EventThe docket entry indicates the court declined to decide the plaintiffs' ex parte TRO application and converted it into a Motion for Preliminary Injunction, set a briefing schedule and a hearing, and extended the defendant's deadline to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint. The court set defendant opposition and plaintiff reply deadlines, scheduled a hearing for June 4, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., extended the defendant's response deadline to June 29, 2026, and ordered the clerk to serve the minute order.
April 28, 2026
On April 28, 2026, a reply brief related to a motion was filed. The entry does not identify which motion or which party filed the reply.
April 24, 2026
The docket entry appears to indicate that an objection or opposition to a motion was filed on 2026-04-24; the entry does not identify which party filed it or which motion it opposes, and no further details are provided.
April 23, 2026
The defendant filed an ex parte application asking the court to extend its time to file an answer to the complaint until May 24, 2026, attaching a declaration of counsel and a proposed order. The entry reflects a filing requesting relief and does not indicate whether the court has granted the extension.
April 22, 2026
The defendant filed a memorandum opposing the plaintiffs' motion to proceed under pseudonyms and attached a declaration from counsel Haena Lee.
April 8, 2026
Key EventThe court issued an order granting in part the defendant’s ex parte application to extend time and set the defendant’s answer due date as April 24, 2026.
April 7, 2026
The defendant filed an ex parte application asking the court to extend its time to file an answer to the complaint until May 9, 2026; the filing includes a declaration by defense counsel and a proposed order. The entry reflects only the request—no court decision is shown in this entry.
March 6, 2026
A stipulation was filed by the defendant extending its time to answer the complaint; the filing states the defendant's answer is now due on April 9, 2026.
March 6, 2026
The docket entry indicates that attorney Haena Lee filed a notice of appearance, adding Haena Lee as counsel of record for the defendant, the United States Department of Homeland Security, citing the reason in a G-123 notice.
March 6, 2026
A notice of appearance was filed adding attorney Alarice M. Medrano as counsel of record for the defendant, the United States Department of Homeland Security, citing the reason indicated in a G-123 notice.
February 13, 2026
Key EventThe plaintiffs filed a notice of motion and motion asking to proceed under pseudonyms; the filing included a memorandum and a proposed order. The motion is set for a hearing on March 16, 2026 at 08:30 AM before Judge David O. Carter.
February 13, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a proof of service stating the summons and complaint were served on the defendant (United States Department of Homeland Security) on 2026-01-09 and that the defendant’s answer is due on 2026-03-10. The filing states service was effected on the U.S. Attorney’s Office and on the agency, and it includes a due diligence declaration, a certified/registered mail return receipt, and three exhibits.
February 13, 2026
The plaintiffs filed an ex parte application seeking a temporary restraining order; the filing includes a memorandum, a proposed order, two exhibits, and seven declarations as attachments.
January 14, 2026
Key EventThe court issued an Initial Standing Order following assignment of the civil case to Judge Carter; the entry was entered on 2026-01-14.
January 14, 2026
Key EventThe entry is an order granting the application for non-resident attorney Jonathan D. Wasden to appear pro hac vice on behalf of the plaintiffs.
January 8, 2026
The plaintiffs, through counsel, filed a request asking the clerk to issue a summons on the complaint.
January 8, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a Notice indicating they are seeking nationwide relief; the filing was entered on 2026-01-08.
January 8, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a complaint and paid a $405 filing fee. Attorney Justin Tseng was added as counsel for each plaintiff listed in the filing.
January 8, 2026
The docket entry indicates the case was assigned from the district-wide case assignment deck for matters seeking nationwide or statewide relief; no PDF document is associated with this entry.
January 8, 2026
The docket entry indicates the case was assigned to District Judge David O. Carter and Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero. This is a clerk’s notice of judicial assignment for the case.
January 8, 2026
The plaintiffs filed an application for non-resident attorney Jonathan D. Wasden to appear pro hac vice on their behalf and paid the $450 pro hac vice fee; the filing attached a certificate of good standing and a proposed order.
January 8, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a civil cover sheet in the case on 2026-01-08.
January 8, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a Notice of Interested Parties indicating that no interested parties are identified.
January 8, 2026
The clerk issued a summons on 2026-01-08 directed to the United States Department of Homeland Security that carries a 60-day period for service/return.
January 8, 2026
The court filed a notice to counsel regarding consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. The entry does not specify any deadlines, hearings, or other future obligations.