Current stage: Preliminary Injunction
The plaintiff filed suit in April 2026 challenging an interim final rule that ended automatic extensions of work authorization and seeks a stay and preliminary injunction among other relief. The court granted the plaintiff's sealed-motion to proceed under a pseudonym on May 15, 2026 and ordered two filings (a public pseudonymous motion and a sealed declaration with the plaintiff's real name and address) due within 14 days. The plaintiff has filed a motion for a stay/preliminary injunction and summonses have been issued with at least the U.S. Attorney shown as served; no court ruling on the preliminary-injunction motion is reflected in the docket entries provided.
Deadlines, hearings, and court-ordered dates from this docket
Due by 2026-05-29: file a pseudonymous version of the previously filed motion on the public docket (deadline is within 14 days of the May 15, 2026 order).
Due by 2026-05-29: file a sealed declaration containing the plaintiff's real name and residential address (deadline is within 14 days of the May 15, 2026 order).
Extracted from court filings. Check linked sources for official deadlines.
May 22, 2026
Standing Order
May 21, 2026
A status report was filed on May 21, 2026; the docket entry does not describe the contents of that report.
May 21, 2026
A summons was returned executed as to the U.S. Attorney, indicating that at least one defendant received service. The entry does not specify the service date or any resulting answer deadline.
May 21, 2026
An additional notice of appearance was filed on May 21, 2026; the docket entry supplies no further detail about counsel or scope of the appearance.
May 20, 2026
Summonses were issued electronically on May 20, 2026 as to all named defendants and served on the U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General, with an attached Notice and Consent. The entry reflects the formal issuance of process but does not state any answer date.
May 19, 2026
The plaintiff filed a Motion seeking a stay under 5 U.S.C. § 705 and a preliminary injunction to halt implementation of the interim final rule that ended automatic EAD extensions, along with supporting memorandum, a declaration, and a proposed order; counsel also emailed the filings to DOJ and the U.S. Attorney's Office before docketing. The filing requests emergency relief but the entry does not indicate any court ruling on that request.
May 18, 2026
A generic 'Notice (Other)' was filed; the docket entry does not specify the content or substance of the notice.
May 15, 2026
Key EventThe court issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order on May 15, 2026 granting the plaintiff's motion to proceed under a pseudonym (subject to later district-judge review) and ordered the parties to use the listed pseudonyms; the court directed the plaintiff to file a public pseudonymous version of the motion and a sealed declaration with the plaintiff's real name and address within 14 days of the order.
May 13, 2026
An application or filing to appear pro hac vice was submitted for an out-of-state attorney. The docket entry provides no additional substantive detail.
May 13, 2026
A notice of appearance was filed indicating counsel entered an appearance in the case. The docket entry provides no further detail about the appearance.
May 13, 2026
A request for a summons to issue was filed and a Summons in a Civil Action (AO 440) was prepared/issued directed to the Attorney General; the form advises defendants of the time limits to answer or move under Rule 12 and includes a blank proof-of-service form. The summons references the usual 21-day/60-day response periods tied to service.
May 13, 2026
A second pro hac vice appearance filing was submitted for an out-of-state attorney; no further substantive information is provided in the entry.
April 20, 2026
A sealed motion to proceed under a pseudonym was filed, accompanied by a memorandum in support, a declaration, and a proposed order. The motion itself was lodged under seal.
April 20, 2026
The plaintiff filed a complaint on April 20, 2026 challenging an interim final rule that ended automatic extensions of employment authorization documents and sought declaratory and injunctive relief, including a stay under 5 U.S.C. § 705 and a preliminary injunction. The filing includes summons forms and a civil cover sheet.