Current stage: Motion Pending
The plaintiffs filed a mandamus and declaratory-judgment complaint in December 2025 and the case is proceeding before Judge Jacqueline Becerra. The court has set a schedule requiring defendants to file the certified administrative record and ordered subsequent summary-judgment briefing; an expedited motion for preliminary injunction has also been filed and remains pending. On March 5, 2026, the court granted the defendants' motion to file certain materials under seal.
March 6, 2026
Key EventThe court issued an order on March 5, 2026 granting the defendants' motion to file materials under seal (Motion No. 29). The order was signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra.
February 17, 2026
Key EventThe court issued an order adopting the parties' joint conference report and set a briefing schedule: defendants must file the Certified Administrative Record (CAR) within 20 days; within 30 days after the CAR is filed, plaintiffs must file a motion for summary judgment; and within 30 days after plaintiffs file that motion, defendants must file a combined response and cross-motion for summary judgment.
December 4, 2025
Key EventAnother returned affidavit indicates an additional summons was executed (another defendant was served).
December 4, 2025
Key EventA returned affidavit shows that a summons was executed (i.e., a defendant was served).
December 3, 2025
Key EventA summons was issued for the United States (defendant).
December 2, 2025
Key EventThe court issued an order requiring the parties to attend a scheduling conference.
December 1, 2025
Key EventPlaintiffs filed a federal complaint seeking mandamus relief and a declaratory judgment against the defendants (US government/USCIS), paying the filing fee and attaching a civil cover sheet.