Current stage: Motion Pending
The plaintiffs filed a complaint seeking declaratory and injunctive relief (and a writ of mandamus) challenging the USCIS pause policy and have moved for a preliminary injunction. The court issued summonses and returns of service show federal defendants were served; defendants have filed an opposition and the plaintiffs have replied, but there is no court ruling or hearing noted and the preliminary-injunction motion remains pending.
Deadlines, hearings, and court-ordered dates from this docket
All federal defendants must file their answers by 2026-04-03.
Extracted from court filings. Check linked sources for official deadlines.
May 19, 2026
On 2026-05-19 the docket reflects that a Notice of Supplemental Authority was filed; the entry does not describe the authority cited or indicate any court action or ruling.
May 11, 2026
The docket entry indicates that a notice of supplemental authority was filed on 2026-05-11. The entry does not describe the authority cited or indicate any court action or any scheduled deadlines.
April 27, 2026
On 2026-04-27 the named defendants filed a joint status report in the case. The entry notes the filing but does not state the report’s contents or any court action taken in response.
March 30, 2026
The defendants filed a consent motion asking the court to stay proceedings on the complaint and submitted a proposed order with that motion. The entry reflects just the filing of the consent motion and proposed order.
March 30, 2026
The plaintiff filed a notice of supplemental authority. The filing includes an attached exhibit described as an order from Doe v. USCIS.
March 2, 2026
A plaintiff filed a reply to the defendants' opposition to the motion for a preliminary injunction, attaching two prior preliminary-injunction orders and the PM-602-0194 administrative record.
February 26, 2026
The docket entry indicates that the named defendants filed a memorandum opposing the plaintiffs' First Motion for Preliminary Injunction (docket no. 7). The entry is a filing of the defendants' opposition and does not state any court ruling or scheduled hearing.
February 17, 2026
A return of service/affidavit was filed stating that Stephen N. Miller was served with the summons and complaint on February 17, 2026. The entry cross-references docket entry 11 for the underlying document.
February 17, 2026
The docket entry indicates the summons and complaint were served on the U.S. Attorney on 2026-02-02, and it states that answers for all federal defendants are due by 2026-04-03.
February 17, 2026
The docket entry records returns of service showing the summons and complaint were executed and that two individual defendants and the U.S. Attorney General were served on 2026-02-09; the entry refers to an associated document available at docket entry 11.
February 10, 2026
The named defendants filed a consent motion asking for more time to file a response or reply to the plaintiffs' First Motion for Preliminary Injunction (docket no. 7) and attached a proposed order.
February 9, 2026
A notice of appearance was filed indicating attorney Garrett Carter May is entering an appearance on behalf of all plaintiffs in the case.
February 5, 2026
On 2026-02-05 the plaintiffs filed their first motion for a preliminary injunction, attaching plaintiffs' declarations, the PM-602-0192 administrative record, and a proposed order. The docket entry does not indicate any court ruling or a scheduled hearing or deadline tied to the motion.
February 5, 2026
A Local Rule 7(m) statement was filed in connection with the plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction (docket entry 7).
February 4, 2026
Key EventOn 2026-02-04 the court issued an electronic summons directed to Stephen N. Miller. The entry notes only that the summons was issued electronically.
February 2, 2026
Key EventThe court issued a summons electronically directed to all defendants, the U.S. Attorney, and the U.S. Attorney General; the entry notes an attached Notice and Consent.
January 30, 2026
The plaintiffs filed an amended civil cover sheet related to their previously filed complaint (docket entry 1). The entry appears to be an administrative filing and does not indicate any court ruling or scheduled hearing.
January 30, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a request that a summons be issued in connection with their complaint. The docket entry notes the filing was modified on 2026-02-02 and the docket text was modified on 2026-02-04.
January 30, 2026
On 2026-01-30 the plaintiffs filed an errata concerning the previously filed complaint (docket entry 1). The filing appears to correct or amend the complaint but the entry does not state the substance of the correction.
January 30, 2026
On 2026-01-30 a group of plaintiffs filed a Complaint seeking declaratory and injunctive relief and a writ of mandamus against multiple named defendants. The filing includes attachments labeled Exhibit A (USCIS Policy Memorandum), Exhibit B (CEAC Case Status), a civil cover sheet, and a summons.