Current stage: Motion Pending
The plaintiffs filed a complaint and an amended complaint, and the court issued summonses to the federal agencies named; defense counsel has entered an appearance. The plaintiffs have moved for a temporary restraining order and the defendants have filed a motion to stay; the court granted the plaintiffs’ motion to waive the local‑counsel requirement and a response to a motion was later filed.
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July 9, 2026
The docket entry appears to indicate that a "Response to Motion" was filed on 2026-07-09. The entry does not identify which motion is being opposed or which party filed the response.
June 26, 2026
On 2026-06-26 the defendants filed a Motion to Stay the proceedings; the filing includes an index and four attached exhibits (a USCIS court order on hold policies, the defendants' status report, and a Dorcas docket among others). The entry reflects only that the motion was filed and lists the attachments, not any court ruling on the motion.
June 12, 2026
The court issued an order granting the motion to waive the district's local-counsel requirement and relieved the movant of the obligation to designate local counsel under Eastern District of Michigan Local Rule 83.20(f)(1). The order was signed by the district judge.
June 10, 2026
The plaintiffs filed a motion asking the court to waive the district's local-counsel requirement under Local Rule 83.20(f). The docket entry reflects the filing of that motion but does not state any court action or deadline.
June 9, 2026
On 2026-06-09 the plaintiffs filed a Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and attached exhibits in support of the motion. The docket entry reflects the filing only; it does not state any court ruling or scheduled hearing.
May 27, 2026
Attorney Brittany D. Parling filed a notice of appearance on behalf of all defendants, indicating she will represent the defendants in the case.
May 21, 2026
The plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on 2026-05-21 against the defendants, and the filing indicates new parties were added to the case.
May 13, 2026
A summons was issued for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on May 13, 2026.
May 13, 2026
A summons was issued on 2026-05-13 for the United States Attorney and the Office of the Attorney General in this case. The entry reflects service initiation steps but does not state any court ruling or deadline.
May 13, 2026
The docket entry indicates that a summons was issued for US Citizenship and Immigration Services on 2026-05-13.
May 13, 2026
The docket entry indicates that on May 13, 2026, summonses were issued for the United States Attorney and the Office of the Attorney General.
May 8, 2026
On 2026-05-08 the plaintiffs filed a complaint against the defendants and requested that a summons be issued. The filing records a $405 fee (Receipt No. AMIEDC-10719157) and lists Wayne County as the county of the first plaintiff and 'USA' as the county where the action arose and for the first defendant.