Current stage: Filed
The docket currently includes a single brief entry labeled "General Order 19-02" dated 2026-05-07. The entry does not explain what the order does, what actions (if any) the court took, or what the next steps are in the case.
May 7, 2026
The docket shows an entry labeled "General Order 19-02" dated 2026-05-07. The entry provides no details about the contents of the general order or its procedural effect.
May 6, 2026
The docket indicates the case has been assigned to District Judge Patti B. Saris, and notes that if the trial judge issues an Order of Reference, matters will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Paul G. Levenson.
May 6, 2026
A Category Sheet relating to the plaintiff's complaint against all defendants was filed, and the docket text was modified on May 6, 2026 to reflect that document.
May 6, 2026
The court issued summons directed to three named defendants (Todd Blanche, Joseph B. Edlow, Markwayne Mullin) and instructed counsel to download, complete a summons for each defendant, and serve them under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4 and the court's local rule; the clerk will mail summons to any plaintiff(s) who did not receive electronic notice. The entry is administrative, relating to service of process rather than a judicial ruling.
May 6, 2026
Key EventThe district judge entered an electronic order granting the motion for pro hac vice admission of attorney Sadaf F. Ahmed and provided instructions that pro hac vice attorneys must have individual PACER accounts and must file a Notice of Appearance.
May 6, 2026
The court sent an electronic notice instructing counsel to complete and file a Local Category Form in PDF format, using the Other Documents - Civil Cover Sheet & Category Sheet event on the docket.
May 5, 2026
A civil cover sheet was filed on May 5, 2026, relating to the petitioner's complaint.
May 5, 2026
A motion was filed requesting that attorney Sadaf F. Ahmed be admitted pro hac vice to appear in the case; the filing (submitted by Shirzad Saifi) included a $125 fee and three exhibits, and the docket shows a modification on 5/6/2026.
May 5, 2026
The plaintiff filed a federal complaint (fee paid) asserting mandamus and APA claims that USCIS has unlawfully withheld and unreasonably delayed adjudication of his Form I-485 (filed June 4, 2024) and challenging a nationality-based categorical pause implemented in late 2025; the complaint seeks declaratory relief, a court order compelling adjudication within a time certain, injunctive relief against the pause, retention of jurisdiction, and attorneys' fees. The filing does not indicate service on defendants, and no court rulings, hearings, or deadlines are recorded in the entry.