Current stage: Hearing Scheduled
The complaint was filed on March 20, 2026, and proof of service was filed on March 24, 2026. Several individual plaintiffs have filed notices of voluntary dismissal on March 29, March 30, and April 1, 2026, and this April 6 entry records an additional voluntary dismissal; a motion for a preliminary injunction challenging USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0194 has been filed and is set for hearing on May 8, 2026 before Judge John W. Holcomb.
April 6, 2026
Key EventThe docket entry records a voluntary dismissal of party(ies) pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1). The entry provides no details about which party or parties were dismissed or any other specifics.
March 23, 2026
Key EventThe docket entry indicates that Judge John W. Holcomb issued a standing order on 2026-03-23; the entry does not include the text of the order, so its specific directives are unclear.
March 20, 2026
Key EventThe plaintiff filed a civil complaint (fee paid) that includes exhibits identifying USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0194 (and PM-602-0192) and an email from USCIS to a congressional office; counsel was added for the plaintiff.