Current stage: Motion Pending
The plaintiffs filed an amended complaint and an expedited motion for a preliminary injunction challenging USCIS policy memoranda; federal defendants were served and have filed motions to dismiss and opposed the injunction. The court ordered defendants to file the Certified Administrative Record and set a summary-judgment briefing schedule, but has not issued a dispositive ruling, so the case remains awaiting the court’s rulings on the pending motions and the forthcoming administrative record submission.
Deadlines, hearings, and court-ordered dates from this docket
The filer must file a Notice of Striking and refile the document with a proper caption by 2025-12-08.
The filer must file a Notice of Striking and then refile the summons returned executed document with the proper caption by 2025-12-08 (three days from the notice).
Response or answer to the complaint due by 12/29/2025 (21-day deadline under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12).
Replies to the plaintiffs' opposition to the motion to intervene are due by 2026-01-15.
Responses/answers to the complaint by the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida are due on this date.
Response/answer to the complaint by the Attorney General is due on this date.
Responses to the defendants' Motion to Dismiss are due on 2026-02-17.
Responses to the plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunction are due by 2/23/2026.
Respondents shall file a response to the plaintiffs' expedited motion for preliminary injunction by Monday, February 23, 2026.
Plaintiffs must file a reply within five days after the filing of the respondents' response; based on the response deadline of 2/23/2026, the reply would be due by 2/28/2026.
The plaintiffs' reply to the defendants' response to the preliminary injunction motion is due on 2026-03-02.
A reply to the plaintiffs' opposition to the Motion to Dismiss is due on 2026-03-03.
Responses to the defendants' Motion to Dismiss are due by 2026-03-06.
Defendants must file the CAR within twenty days of the 2/17/2026 order, making the deadline 2026-03-09.
Responses to the unopposed motion to seal are due by 2026-03-19.
Plaintiffs must file a motion for summary judgment within 30 days of the CAR being filed; this date assumes the CAR is filed on its due date (2026-03-09) and would move earlier if the CAR is filed sooner.
Per the attached Karimi decision, counsel for defendants must provide written notice of the order to all defendants and file a copy of that notice on the docket within 3 days of 2026-04-23.
Defendants must file a combined response and cross-motion within 30 days of Plaintiffs' filing; this date assumes Plaintiffs file their motion on 2026-04-08 (which itself assumes the CAR is filed on 2026-03-09).
Per the attached Karimi decision, defendants shall adjudicate the plaintiff's Form I-765 and inform the plaintiff and the court of the decision and, if denied, the reasons for denial within 30 days of 2026-04-23.
Extracted from court filings. Check linked sources for official deadlines.
May 15, 2026
The docket entry indicates that a Notice of Supplemental Authority was filed on 2026-05-15. The entry does not state who filed the notice or describe the authority or its substance.
April 27, 2026
A Notice of Supplemental Authority was filed in the case on 2026-04-27. The docket entry does not state who filed it or provide details about its contents.
April 24, 2026
Key EventThe plaintiffs filed a Notice of Supplemental Authority attaching Karimi v. Mullin (W.D. Ark., Apr. 23, 2026), which the notice says granted in part and denied in part a preliminary injunction enjoining defendants from withholding adjudication of a plaintiff's Form I-765 based solely on nationality under USCIS PM-602-0192 and PM-602-0194 and that the Karimi court set specific deadlines for action and notice.
March 30, 2026
The docket entry indicates a Notice of Supplemental Authority was filed on 2026-03-30; the entry provides no details about who filed it or the substance or effect of the notice.
March 9, 2026
The docket entry appears to indicate that a filing labeled "Notice (Other)" was entered on March 9, 2026; the entry provides no details about who filed it or what the notice concerns, so its purpose and effect are unclear from the entry alone.
March 6, 2026
Key EventThe court issued an order granting the defendants' motion to file materials under seal (Dkt. 29), signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on March 5, 2026. The docket entry refers to an attached document for full details of the order.
March 5, 2026
Federal defendants filed an unopposed motion to seal under Local Rule 5.4, attaching a proposed order; the docket indicates responses are due by 2026-03-19.
March 3, 2026
Defendants filed a reply in support of their motion to dismiss the amended complaint and mandamus petition, asking the court to dismiss under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6). The reply argues the USCIS holds reflected in PM-602-0192 and PM-602-0194 are lawful and temporary, that no statutory adjudication timeframe exists for the listed immigration forms so mandamus and APA relief for delay is unavailable, and that standing, jurisdictional doctrines, and the plaintiffs' INA and Fifth Amendment claims fail; defendants seek dismissal and any other appropriate relief.
February 28, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a Notice of Supplemental Authority in support of their pending motion for a preliminary injunction (Dkt. No. 18); the notice was entered on 2026-02-28.
February 24, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a written opposition to the defendants' Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 23), arguing the Court has jurisdiction under the APA and the Mandamus Act, asserting they pleaded APA, mandamus, arbitrary-and-capricious, ultra vires, and Fifth Amendment national-origin discrimination claims challenging USCIS Policy Memoranda PM-0192 and PM-0194, incorporating their earlier expedited preliminary-injunction filing, and asking the Court to deny the motion, order defendants to answer within 20 days of the Court's order, and grant further relief as appropriate.
February 24, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a reply in support of their motion for a preliminary injunction, attaching the Certified Administrative Records for PM-602-0192 and PM-602-0194.
February 23, 2026
Defendants filed a response opposing the plaintiffs' expedited motion for a preliminary injunction, asking the court to deny that motion and to dismiss the case; the response describes USCIS Policy Memoranda (PM-602-0192 and PM-602-0194) and argues the plaintiffs lack standing and cannot show likelihood of success or irreparable harm. The docket notes replies to the response are due by 2026-03-02.
February 20, 2026
A group of federal defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss the complaint for lack of jurisdiction and for failure to state a claim, attaching four exhibits including two USCIS policy memoranda and two presidential proclamations. The docket states responses to that motion are due March 6, 2026.
February 20, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a Notice of Supplemental Authority in connection with their pending Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Dkt. 18). The notice was entered on 2026-02-20.
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 twenty days, plaintiffs must file a motion for summary judgment within 30 days after the CAR is filed, and defendants must file a combined response/cross-motion within 30 days after plaintiffs file. The order was signed on 2026-02-17.
February 16, 2026
Multiple defendant parties filed a report regarding a joint conference; the filing was submitted by Attorney Jeanette Lugo and entered on 2026-02-16. The entry does not describe the contents of the report or any court action on it.
February 11, 2026
Key EventThe court issued an order on the plaintiffs' expedited motion for a preliminary injunction directing respondents to file a response by February 23, 2026, and directing the plaintiffs to file a reply within five days after the response is filed. The order was signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on February 11, 2026.
February 8, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a motion for a preliminary injunction attaching plaintiffs' declarations, USCIS receipt notices, and a proposed order; the docket states responses are due by 2026-02-23.
February 6, 2026
The plaintiffs filed an amended complaint seeking declaratory and injunctive relief and a petition for a writ of mandamus against all defendants. The filing attaches Exhibit A (USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0192), Exhibit B (USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0194), and Exhibit C (a USCIS e-mail to Senator Schiff's Office).
February 2, 2026
On 2026-02-02, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida filed a motion to dismiss the complaint for lack of jurisdiction and failure to state a claim; Attorney Jeanette Marie Lugo was added to those defendant parties and three exhibits were attached. The docket states responses to the motion are due by 2026-02-17.
January 8, 2026
The plaintiffs filed an affidavit opposing the pending motion to intervene (Docket No. 13), attaching two exhibits: an order on a motion to dismiss the first amended complaint and a transcript of the related hearing.
January 8, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a response in opposition to the pending motion to intervene and attached two exhibits (an order and a hearing transcript); the docket states replies to this opposition are due by 2026-01-15.
December 25, 2025
A motion to intervene was filed by a proposed intervenor, and attorney Joey D. Gonzalez Ramos was added in connection with that intervenor. The filing was entered on 12/25/2025.
December 8, 2025
A returned-executed summons was filed showing service of the complaint on federal defendants and listing corresponding response/answer deadlines. The entry states the Attorney General was served on 2025-12-05 (response due 2026-02-03) and the Director of USCIS, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida were served on 2025-12-04 (responses due 2026-02-02).
December 8, 2025
The plaintiffs filed a Notice of Striking that appears to remove three previously filed “Summons Returned Executed” submissions (identified as 6, 7, and 8). The docket entry reflects that the notice was filed by the plaintiffs and entered on the docket.
December 5, 2025
The clerk issued a notice directing the filer to correct an uncaptioned submission (the returned summonses) by filing a Notice of Striking and then refiling the document with the proper caption within three days. The notice requires corrective action from the filer.
December 5, 2025
The clerk notified the filer that a submitted "Summons Returned Executed" filing was not captioned correctly and instructed the filer to file a Notice of Striking and then refile the document with the proper caption within three days.
December 4, 2025
The docket entry indicates a summons (with affidavit) was returned executed, suggesting the summons was served. The entry does not state who was served or provide a date or other service details.
December 4, 2025
The docket entry indicates a summons (with affidavit) was returned executed; the entry appears to indicate the summons was served, but it does not specify who was served or the date/time of service.
December 4, 2025
The docket entry labeled "STRICKEN" SUMMONS indicates a summons was returned executed and that the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida was served on 2025-12-04; it notes a 21-day response/answer deadline under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12 with a due date of 2025-12-29. The entry was modified on 2025-12-09.
December 3, 2025
The docket entry indicates a summons was issued as to the United States on 2025-12-03.
December 2, 2025
The plaintiffs filed a notice that they have submitted proposed summons(es) in connection with the complaint, attaching three proposed summons forms.
December 2, 2025
Key EventThe docket entry indicates the court issued an order requiring a scheduling conference, signed by Judge Jacqueline Becerra on 2025-12-02. The entry refers to an attached document for the full details of the order.
December 1, 2025
The plaintiffs filed a complaint seeking mandamus and declaratory judgment against all defendants. A $405 filing fee was paid (receipt AFLSDC-18999151), and a civil cover sheet was attached.
December 1, 2025
The clerk's office issued a notice that the case has been assigned to Judge Jacqueline Becerra.