Current stage: Preliminary Injunction
The plaintiff filed a complaint in late April and has since submitted an amended complaint and related filings; a temporary restraining order was entered by the court on April 27. Service and summons activity are reflected on the docket, parties have filed declarations and a non-opposition to a motion, and on May 4 a request to file excess pages was submitted.
May 4, 2026
Key EventThe court treated the plaintiff's ex parte application as a motion for preliminary injunction and granted immediate relief, enjoining the defendants from applying the adjudication holds described in PM-602-0192 and PM-602-0194 to the plaintiff and ordering USCIS to decide the plaintiff's pending I-765 within 10 days, issue an EAD within seven days of approval, and ensure the plaintiff receives an EAD (or employer-relyable written equivalent) by May 31, 2026. The court noted the matter was suitable for decision under Rule 78 without oral argument and the defendants had filed a notice of non-opposition.
May 4, 2026
On May 4, 2026, a docket entry titled "Leave to File Excess Pages" was filed, appearing to request the court's permission to exceed the ordinary page limit for a filing. The entry does not specify which document the excess pages would pertain to.
May 1, 2026
On 2026-05-01, a document titled "Non-Opposition to Motion" was filed indicating a party does not oppose an unspecified motion; the entry does not identify which motion or the filing party.
May 1, 2026
A declaration (a sworn statement) was filed that appears to relate to a motion. The entry provides no additional details about the substance of the declaration or which party submitted it.
April 29, 2026
The docket entry indicates a proof of service was filed documenting service of subsequent documents in the case; it does not specify which documents were served, who was served, or any court action. The exact procedural effect is unclear from the entry text.
April 28, 2026
The court entered an initial, form order issued upon the filing of the complaint. The entry appears to be administrative/form-only and does not state any substantive rulings.
April 28, 2026
On 2026-04-28, the court issued a summons in the case. The docket entry does not state who the summons was directed to or whether service has been completed.
April 27, 2026
The docket entry states the case is being returned for reassignment within the court division (notation: CV-89).
April 27, 2026
Key EventThe docket entry appears to indicate the court issued a Temporary Restraining Order. The entry text does not provide details about the order's terms, duration, or which party requested it.
April 27, 2026
The docket entry indicates a filing was made that exceeds the court's page limitations. The entry does not state which document or party is involved or any court action resolving the issue.
April 27, 2026
On 2026-04-27 a Proof of Service for subsequent documents was filed. The entry indicates service paperwork was submitted but does not specify which documents were served or who was served.
April 22, 2026
The docket entry indicates a party filed a request that the court issue a summons to effect service in the case. The entry does not indicate whether the court granted the request or whether service has been completed.
April 22, 2026
A docket entry dated April 22, 2026, records a 'Deficiency in Summons.' The entry does not explain what the deficiency is, who identified it, or any corrective action.
April 22, 2026
A court notice shows the case was assigned to District Judge Dale S. Fischer and Magistrate Judge Diana M. Kwok on April 22, 2026.
April 22, 2026
The plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint on April 22, 2026, amending the earlier complaint and naming defendants Joseph B. Edlow and Mark Wayne Mullin; an exhibit was attached. The filing expressly amends the prior complaint (docket no. 1).
April 22, 2026
A declaration signed by the plaintiff was filed in connection with the complaint and the amended complaint; it appears to be submitted in support of those filings.
April 22, 2026
A declaration by Negar Hosseinzadeh Kouchehbaghi concerning the amended complaint was filed and docketed on April 22, 2026.
April 22, 2026
A notice to counsel about consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge was entered on April 22, 2026.
April 20, 2026
A complaint was filed in federal court on 04/20, with the $405 filing fee noted as previously paid; exhibits were attached and counsel was added for the plaintiff.
April 20, 2026
The plaintiff filed a certificate of interested parties stating that there are none.
April 20, 2026
A civil cover sheet was filed by the plaintiff on April 20, 2026; this is a routine administrative filing that accompanies the complaint.
April 20, 2026
The plaintiff filed a request asking the clerk to issue a summons on the complaint on 04/20/2026. This is a routine administrative request to start formal service of the complaint.