DOE v. U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES

The plaintiff filed a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal without prejudice pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i) on June 2, 2026; the filing itself does not show any court order or further scheduling.

On 2026-05-27 the plaintiff filed a sealed document described as related to an Order and Memorandum & Opinion; the filing is sealed and available only to authorized persons.

The docket entry indicates that Judge Carl J. Nichols signed a standing order on May 22, 2026. The entry does not disclose the order’s contents or specify any deadlines or next steps, so the exact procedural effect is unclear from the entry text.

The docket entry reports that the summons and complaint were served on the United States Attorney on 2026-05-20. It states that an answer is due from all federal defendants by 2026-07-19.

A notice of appearance was filed on May 21, 2026 indicating that attorney Bisola Oni will represent all defendants in the case.

The plaintiff filed a joint status report, which was entered on the docket on May 21, 2026. The entry itself provides no details about future hearings or deadlines.

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.

The plaintiff filed a Motion for a Preliminary Injunction and a stay under 5 U.S.C. § 705 seeking to pause the effective date of the Interim Final Rule "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents" (90 Fed. Reg. 48,799 (Oct. 30, 2025)). The filing includes a memorandum in support, a declaration, a proposed order, and counsel emailed electronic copies to DOJ and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for D.C. before filing.

The plaintiff filed a notice that she has submitted a redacted version of a motion to proceed under pseudonym, with the redacted motion attached as an exhibit.

The court issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order granting the plaintiff's motion to proceed under a pseudonym (subject to any further consideration by the district judge to whom the case is assigned), directed that all parties use the pseudonyms listed in the complaint in filings, and required the plaintiff to file a public pseudonymous version of her motion and a sealed declaration with her real name and address. The order was signed by Chief Judge James E. Boasberg on May 15, 2026.

The plaintiff filed a motion for attorney Jessica R. Hanson to appear pro hac vice in this case, supported by Hanson's declaration, a certificate of good standing (indicating admission and good standing in Massachusetts and California), additional exhibits, and a proposed order; the $100 filing fee was paid and the motion is sponsored by Stephanie B. Garlock, an active member of this Court’s bar.

An attorney, Allison Marcy Zieve, filed a notice of appearance indicating she will represent the plaintiff in this case; the filing was entered on 2026-05-13.

The petitioner filed a request that a summons be issued and attached a summons addressed to the Attorney General informing the federal defendant to respond to the complaint or file a Rule 12 motion within the timeframes stated under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12; a blank proof of service form was included.

On May 13, 2026 the plaintiff filed a motion seeking pro hac vice admission for attorney Juan E. Bedoya under Local Civil Rule 83.2(c); the $100 filing fee was paid and the motion is supported by Bedoya’s declaration and a certificate of good standing and is sponsored by Stephanie B. Garlock. The filing requests that Bedoya be admitted as counsel for the plaintiff but does not indicate any court action on that request.

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.

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.