Current stage: Hearing Held
The plaintiff filed suit challenging USCIS policy and moved for a preliminary injunction; the court held hearings and denied that motion without prejudice because venue was improper. The plaintiff then moved to transfer, and the court granted an unopposed transfer under 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a), sending the case to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and terminating the matter in this district.
Deadlines, hearings, and court-ordered dates from this docket
Telephonic hearing to set a briefing schedule on the plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction on May 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM (dial-in information provided in entry).
Defendant's response to the plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction is due on May 15, 2026.
Plaintiff's reply in support of the motion for preliminary injunction is due on May 22, 2026.
In-person hearing on the plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction scheduled for June 4, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
By 2026-06-08 the plaintiff must file an amended complaint curing the venue deficiency, a notice of voluntary dismissal, or a motion to transfer under 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a).
Parties must file a Joint Initial Status Report by June 18, 2026.
In-person initial status hearing set for June 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
Deadline to submit requests to redact portions of the June 4, 2026 transcript.
Deadline set for the redacted version of the June 4, 2026 transcript.
Date set for the release of the transcript restriction concerning the June 4, 2026 proceedings.
Extracted from court filings. Check linked sources for official deadlines.
June 10, 2026
The court's electronic case record was transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland (Southern Division) on June 10, 2026.
June 9, 2026
Key EventThe court granted the plaintiff's unopposed motion to transfer the case under 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a) and directed the Clerk to transfer the matter immediately to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland (Southern Division). The civil case is terminated in this district.
June 8, 2026
The docket entry records a transcript of the June 4, 2026 proceedings and sets deadlines related to transcript redaction and release: redaction requests are due 2026-06-29, the redacted transcript deadline is 2026-07-09, and the release of the transcript restriction is set for 2026-09-08.
June 8, 2026
The plaintiff filed a motion to transfer the case pursuant to the court's June 4, 2026 minute order. The filing was entered on June 8, 2026.
June 4, 2026
Key EventThe court held an in-person hearing on June 4, 2026 and denied the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction without prejudice for lack of proper venue, allowing renewal only if the plaintiff can establish proper venue. The court gave the plaintiff until June 8, 2026 to file an amended complaint curing the venue deficiency, a notice of voluntary dismissal, or a motion to transfer under 28 U.S.C. § 1406(a).
May 27, 2026
All defendants filed a notice concerning their memorandum in opposition to the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction and concerning the plaintiff's reply; the filing includes two attached exhibits.
May 23, 2026
On 2026-05-23, the plaintiff filed a reply to the defendant's memorandum in opposition to her motion for a preliminary injunction and attached Exhibit A titled "USCIS Misstating Material Facts." This docket entry reflects a party filing rather than a court ruling.
May 15, 2026
On May 15, 2026 the defendant filed a memorandum in opposition to the plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction.
May 7, 2026
The court held an in-court hearing on May 7, 2026 and set a briefing schedule: the defendant's response to the PI motion is due May 15, 2026, the plaintiff's reply is due May 22, 2026, and the court scheduled an in-person hearing on the motion for June 4, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
May 4, 2026
The docket notes a designation of a U.S. Attorney to represent one of the defendants on May 4, 2026.
May 4, 2026
Key EventThe court set a telephonic scheduling hearing for May 7, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. to establish a briefing schedule for the plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction and directed the Clerk to notify government counsel. The entry also reminds the plaintiff that giving notice to government counsel does not relieve the obligation to effect service on defendants.
May 4, 2026
The docket notes an additional designation of a U.S. Attorney to represent a defendant on May 4, 2026.
May 1, 2026
The plaintiff filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on May 1, 2026, with a supporting declaration attached.
April 29, 2026
Key EventThe court scheduled an initial status hearing for June 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in person and ordered the parties to file a Joint Initial Status Report by June 18, 2026; the entry also instructs the plaintiff to contact the courtroom deputy to reschedule if defendants have not been served by the hearing date.
April 29, 2026
The court issued summonses directed to all defendants and to the U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General on April 29, 2026.
April 27, 2026
The plaintiff filed a complaint on April 27, 2026, attaching two USCIS policy memoranda, certified administrative records for PM-602-0192 and PM-602-0194, a declaration, and other exhibits; the required filing fee was paid.